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Bird Deaths Ignite Demand for Accountability at UC
Liberty Check
Over fifty birds died in a single day at the University of Cincinnati after colliding with campus windows, sparking student-led activism and concern from faculty. Ornithologist Ronald Canterbury and student organizers are urging the university to take bold, accountable steps to address the preventable loss of wildlife.
Regular bird fatalities have increased massively this season, highlighting the unintended impacts of campus development and demanding a responsible response from UC leadership.
- University officials claim a commitment to bird safety, yet recent mass deaths show current measures fall short.
- Canterbury’s data demonstrates targeted building upgrades can sharply reduce fatalities, but most structures remain unprotected.
- Nationwide, experts say patterned glass and light-reduction policies can prevent millions of bird deaths caused by government and institutional inaction.
Constitutional conservatives expect institutions to act responsibly and transparently, especially when community voices demand solutions to problems created by public decisions. Stay informed and hold powerful interests accountable in your community.
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