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$2,200,000,000 solar farm in California desert switched off after 'not serving its purpose'

Experts believe at least 6,000 birds die each year after flying into the concentrated sunlight

Joe Yates

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Topics: Climate Change, California, Technology, Environment

Joe Yates

Joe is a journalist for UNILAD, who particularly enjoys writing about crime. He has worked in journalism for five years, and has covered everything from murder trials to celeb news.

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$2,200,000,000 solar farm in California desert switched off after 'not serving its purpose'

Experts believe at least 6,000 birds die each year after flying into the concentrated sunlight

$2,200,000,000 solar farm in California desert switched off after 'not serving its purpose'

Experts believe at least 6,000 birds die each year after flying into the concentrated sunlight

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Scientist reveals exactly what our first contact with aliens will be like and it's not like the movies

Our first experience of alien life could be far more 'loud' and tragic than sci-fi movies have imagined

Doctor behind controversial 'suicide pod' reveals new collar device and people are concerned

Dr Philip Nitschke AKA Dr Death is back with a new, 'monstrous' device

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