Thousands of these iconic eagles are electrocuted every year. Help may finally be on the wayPhoto by Gleive Marcio Rodrigues de Souza on Pexels
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Thousands of these iconic eagles are electrocuted every year. Help may finally be on the way

CNN Portugal29 August 2026 at 11:00

Thousands of iconic eagles are electrocuted every year, representing a significant threat to these birds of prey. This persistent environmental problem puts at risk the survival of species that are important symbols of ecosystems.

CNN presents this issue through the editorial series "Call to Earth", which aims to address the environmental challenges faced by the planet and highlight possible solutions for these problems.

The Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative has established a partnership with CNN to promote awareness and education on fundamental sustainability issues, hoping to inspire positive actions in the face of this threat.

According to the article, help may finally be on the way to combat this problem of eagle electrocution, suggesting that concrete measures are being developed to protect these birds.

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