Dr. Mark Everard, Associate Professor of Ecosystem Services at the University of the West of England, took to BBC Radio 4’s Farming Today on Monday 25th November 2024, to advocate for the installation of an Acoustic Fish Deterrent (AFD) at Hinkley Point C. The interview, which can be found on Read more…
The conversation around the Acoustic Fish Deterrent (AFD) at Hinkley Point C has drastically changed after the AFD Delivery Group released a report that answered and overcame the challenges facing EDF regarding the available technologies and maintenance of the system. The AFD, which is government mandated, UK best practice, and Read more…
In an open NNB Generation Company (HPC) Limited letter that explores changes toMaisemore Weir as an alternative to the already approved Acoustic Fish Deterrent (AFD) at HinkleyPoint C, the company flagrantly disregards and negates the proven science and technology which wouldprevent catastrophic environmental implications such as the death of 182 Read more…
After the public consultation back in January, EDF is now looking at alternative and less desirable saltmarsh locations after public rejection from residents, environmentalists, and a report from the Environment Agency. The answer to the problem continues to be the Acoustic Fish Deterrent. Video regarding Salt Marshes The saltmarsh, while Read more…
Since coming to power, the new Labour government has relied heavily on harnessing expertise to solve the issues facing the UK, from James Timpson to help with prisons, to Patrick Vallance as Science Minister. One such appointment is a new “clean energy Tsar” in the form of Climate Expert Chris Read more…