Wind Farm Company Responds to Animal Euthanasia Claims

Wind turbine producer addresses wildlife concerns in light of news emerging that they were clubbing koalas to death.

Australia's famous mascot is now on the "vulnerable" list as eucalyptus forests, which koalas depend on for food, are being cut down. Jan Jekielek/The Epoch Times

A major Australian renewable energy company has addressed allegations of euthanising animals—including threatened species like birds, koalas, and greater gliders—that obstruct construction of wind turbines.

Concerns were raised by politicians regarding the environmental plans for the construction of the Clarke Creek Wind Farm in Queensland, particularly the use of blunt force trauma to euthanise injured animals during the clearing process.