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Warning on ecological impacts of Sizewell nuclear project

East Anglian Daily Times 29th Oct 2019, Wildlife experts say building a new nuclear power station on Suffolk’s
coast will have “significant adverse ecological impacts” which will be very
difficult to mitigate. Creating Sizewell C would mean the loss of
nationally important fen habitat and the Suffolk Wildlife Trust (SWT) says
it could hit water-levels, affect coastal erosion, harm rare bats, and have
a profound impact on wildlife.
EDF Energy recently held its Stage 4
consultation as part of its preparations to submit its final plans for the
twin reactor. SWT’s head of conservation, Ben McFarland said the trust had
concerns about the potential impact of Sizewell C on wildlife and a lack of
sufficient information accompanying the plans for the development. The main
areas for concern include loss of rare and protected habitats including
land designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest, a severe impact on
rare bats and a negative impact on birds with noise and lighting during the
10-year construction period likely to displace many specially protected
birds, such as the marsh harrier.

https://www.eadt.co.uk/news/suffolk-wildlife-trust-sizewell-c-nuclear-power-station-concers-1-6347952

October 31, 2019 - Posted by | environment, UK

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