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2021
Prosecutors sue Endesa over bird deaths linked to power lines
Lawsuit filed
Barcelona prosecutors filed suit against Endesa, alleging that the company failed to adequately insulate its power lines and pylons, contributing to the deaths of hundreds of birds. The lawsuit says 255 birds died in the Osona region between 2018 and 2020.
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Barcelona prosecutors have filed suit against energy giant Endesa for the deaths of hundreds of birds electrocuted by its high-wire power lines
In their complaint, prosecutors said 255 birds died in the Osona region north of Barcelona between 2018 and 2020
According to Spanish daily AFP, prosecutors claim that 255 birds died in the Osona region between 2018 and 2020, including protected species such as white storks and griffon vultures.