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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.
Thursday, 4 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 · Friday, 8 December 2023
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 · Monday, 7 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 · Thursday, 8 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 · Thursday, 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 · Monday, 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 · Tuesday, 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 · Friday, 5 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 · Thursday, 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 · Thursday, 21 January 2016
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