How does an electricity-generating plant count as "green" and worthy of subsidy if it will slaughter some of the remaining members of an endangered species?  A battle is going on right now in Hawaii over a proposed wind farm that admits that it will be lethal and seeks government permission to commence the killing.  Hawaii News Now reports: An endangered native bat is at the center of a fight over a controversial wind farm proposal on Oahu's North Shore. Concerned residents showed up for Monday's contested case hearing for the Na Pua Makani project in Kahuku. The facility would include 8 or 9 wind turbines. The developer, Na Pua Makani Power Partners, considered different models ranging from 427 feet to 656 feet in height. A company spokesman said the wind turbine generators used in the project will be 500 to 600 feet tall. The developer is seeking a permit that would allow the project to harm or kill certain...(Read Full Post)