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Photo by Cris Hein; graphic by John Frenzl, NREL.

Behind the Blades: How Cris Hein Helps Bats & Wind Turbines Share the Sky

Like most everyone, Cris Hein thought all bats were vampire bats. That was 25 years ago, before NREL’s lead environmental scientist began researching the world’s only flying mammal. Hein always appreciated wildlife. Growing up in the suburbs of Houston, Texas, he liked camping during family vacations and always enjoyed nature … [continued]