Srilanka, Feb. 14 -- Every year, as winter arrives, thousands of migratory birds fly south in search of food and water. Many of them find a temporary home on Mannar Island, Sri Lanka's largest island. This special place welcomes birds from over 30 countries, offering wetlands where they can rest, feed, and breed for nearly six months before returning home. Mannar is an important stop on the Central Asian Flyway, a major migration route for birds.

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However, this fragile environment is now in danger. A large wind power project, built by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) and India's Adani Group, has disturbed the island's natural balance. While the project aims to produce clean energy, it has caused severe flood...