After the Government dismissed their appeal to remove it, experts have warned that EDF must now install the Acoustic Fish Deterrent at Hinkley Point C, and that no other option should be considered. Dr David Lambert and Dr Andy Turnpenny have cautioned that pursuing the little known IROPI (Imperative Reasons Read more…
When the tide is high, dangerous things can happen – and when you are building a new nuclear power plant in an estuary where the tidal forces are some of the highest in the world, mitigating risk is the highest priority. Luckily, advancements in technology can make the most dangerous Read more…
On June 8th Dr David Lambert, Managing Director of Fish Guidance Systems, and eminent fish biologist Dr Andy Turnpenny spoke alongside environmental experts to detail the reasons why an AFD system should be installed at Hinkley Point C. Their full statements are outlined below. Statement From Dr David Lambert, Managing Read more…
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…