The rare and protected twaite shad are being reintroduced to the Severn thanks to a conservation project by the Canal & River Trust. The project focuses on allowing the fish to return to their breeding grounds but issues remain in the estuary – where the fish spend the majority of Read more…
April has been a huge month for the fight to ensure proper environmental protections are put in place at the UK’s next generation of nuclear power plants. Several national newspapers, including in The Guardian and The Independent, have highlighted the serious issues facing the cooling water intakes of nuclear plants Read more…
Nuclear reactors require a lot of cooling – that’s why they are commonly found in coastal areas, where there is an abundance of water to draw in and keep the temperature of the sea at acceptable levels. A side effect of pulling vast quantities of water is the amount of Read more…
A report released today recommends that the Welsh and UK Governments uphold the Development Consent Order (DCO) for Hinkley Point C, an order which will help preserve the Severn Estuary ecosystem. With evidence provided by innovative British technology company Fish Guidance Systems, the report, written by the Hinkley Point C Read more…
The latest consultation on plans for the Sizewell C nuclear power station is underway, but new proposals do not include important measures to protect marine wildlife at the site. Steps intended to mitigate the project’s impact on nearby habitats are among the plans, as well as changes in how materials Read more…