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…
In early June, The Environment Agency provided a response to the Hinkley Point C Development Consent Order Material Change consultation. The Environment Agency mission is to ensure that Hinkley Point C (HPC) operates to high environmental standards and states that it will continue to engage with EDF to achieve this. Read more…
Acoustic Fish Deterrent systems have been used at coastal power plants for nearly thirty years. Operated by Electrabel,the Doel Nuclear Power Station, situated on the River Scheldt near Antwerp, Belgium, comprises four pressurised water reactors (PWRs) with varying capacities. The Acoustic Fish Deterrent (AFD) system is installed exclusively on the Read more…
Fish Guidance Systems has reacted with disappointment over the UK Government’s decision not to uphold best practice and expert consensus by allowing Sizewell C Nuclear Plant to be built without an Acoustic Fish Deterrent – meaning millions of fish will die every year by being sucked into the plant’s underwater Read more…
EDF, the developers of the proposed Sizewell C nuclear power plant in Suffolk have revealed they have pledged £250m to mitigate the impact the project will have on the environment around it – however there is no mention of the acoustic fish deterrent (AFD) which could prevent millions of fish Read more…