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flag New Zealand rejects $1 billion wind farm due to environmental impacts, despite energy benefits.

flag Contact Energy's proposal for a $1 billion Southland Wind Farm in New Zealand was rejected by an independent panel due to environmental concerns. flag The 55-turbine project near Wyndham was predicted to create up to 240 jobs and power 150,000 homes, but the panel was not satisfied that the negative impacts on local wildlife and vegetation could be mitigated. flag Contact Energy says the decision is a blow to New Zealand's energy security and plans to consider an appeal.

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