Hinkley Point C will 'decimate fish stocks' say campaigners

Published On Oct 9, 2024, 2:19 AM

The article discusses the environmental concerns surrounding the construction of Hinkley Point C, the first new nuclear power station in the UK for decades. Villagers and conservationists are worried that the plant's cooling system will kill 44 tonnes of fish annually, impacting local fish stocks crucial to the ecosystem, especially salmon. Despite assessments from EDF, the company behind the project, claiming the impact will be minimal, local opposition is strong. They are suggesting alternative methods to protect marine life instead of flooding local farmland to create new habitats as compensation for fish losses.