Bat deaths over the last two decades have cost American taxpayers in lost crops, higher taxes, and pricier bonds
- Posted on May 14, 2026
- By Fortune
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Bat deaths over the last two decades have cost American taxpayers in lost crops, higher taxes, and pricier bonds
A fungal disease decimating bat colonies is driving up crop losses, shrinking rural tax bases, and raising borrowing costs for county governments.
