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…
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…
In the last few weeks, The Planning Inspectorate has been holding several Issue Specific Hearings regarding the pending decision on whether to move forward with building a new nuclear power station at Sizewell, Suffolk. The plant, known as Sizewell C, is currently in the news regarding its potential ownership and 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…