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New wetland proposed near Hinkley Point C

New wetland proposed near Hinkley Point C

EDF Energy is proposing the creation of more than 800 acres (324 hectares) of saltmarsh on the River Parrett in Somerset, UK, as an alternative to the proposal for 280 underwater speakers to produce an acoustic fish deterrent at the Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant.

Energy & Environment 04 January 2024

Peregrine falcon from Czech nuclear plant being cared for after shooting

Peregrine falcon from Czech nuclear plant being cared for after shooting

One of the first peregrine falcons hatched at the Dukovany nuclear power plant, in 2020, is in a rescue centre after being discovered with shotgun injuries.

Other News 08 December 2023

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Chernobyl's stray dogs population tackled

Chernobyl's stray dogs population tackled

The Clean Futures Fund's Dogs of Chernobyl project says that its sterilisation and vaccination campaign helped lead to no puppies being born at the site in the seven months to June.

Energy & Environment 07 August 2023

In pictures: ČEZ's peregrine falcons

In pictures: ČEZ's peregrine falcons

Sixteen falcon chicks have been successfully hatched from across Czech energy group ČEZs power plants this year, bringing the total to 163 since the programme began in 2011.

Corporate 08 June 2023

Mulga Rock marsupial conservation plan approved

Mulga Rock marsupial conservation plan approved

Australia's Commonwealth Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has approved Deep Yellow Ltd's conservation plans for the sandhill dunnart at the Mulga Rock project in Western Australia.

Uranium & Fuel 16 February 2023

Vets and volunteers help stray dogs of Chernobyl

Vets and volunteers help stray dogs of Chernobyl

The international project to control the numbers and health of stray dogs at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant site has seen vets spay/neuter and vaccinate 130 dogs in a week-long campaign.

Regulation & Safety 17 October 2022

Birdwatching marathon reflects biodiversity near Indian nuclear power plant

Birdwatching marathon reflects biodiversity near Indian nuclear power plant

Ornithology groups have observed more than 160 species of birds around the Kaiga nuclear power plant in Karnataka.

Energy & Environment 20 September 2022

Falcons feeling at home on ČEZ cooling towers

Falcons feeling at home on ČEZ cooling towers

A record total of 33 falcons were born at power plants in the Czech Republic this year, including three at the Temelin nuclear power plant and four at the Dukovany nuclear power plant.

Other News 05 August 2022

IAEA tests drone to fight disease-carrying mosquitos

IAEA tests drone to fight disease-carrying mosquitos

The IAEA and the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations have successfully tested releasing sterile mosquitos from drones as part of efforts to suppress the insect that spreads Zika and other diseases.

Energy & Environment 19 April 2018

Entergy files suit over Indian Point objection

Entergy files suit over Indian Point objection

Indian Point 48Entergy has asked a US federal court to reject New York State's objection to coastal certification of Indian Point, which it says was intended to block a renewal of the nuclear power plant's operating licence.

Regulation & Safety 21 January 2016