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 News - Archive

Joint statement claims “political pressure to commit the Labour party to a tidal power-generating barrage across the Severn from Cardiff to Weston is highly inappropriate” 06-03-10

Severn Barrage would have 'devastating impact' - reports the Wildlife Trust 03-03-10

'Severn Barrage would be a disaster for Bristol Port prosperity' - One of the Port of Bristol's top executives has warned that a £21bn Severn Barrage would be a disaster 12-02-10

The Weston Morning News reports that the 'Barrage could destroy estuarry' 09-02-10

Severn Barrage could cause floods, says the RSPB - The Daily Telegraph 09-02-10

Video - Harnessing the Severn 01-11-09

Severn barrage work 'may not start for years' reports the Bristol Evening Post 20-10-09

Barrage scheme would be unlikely before 2020, and costs for the shortlisted schemes could rise, with connections to the National Grid alone projected to cost some £2bn - New Civil Engineer 14-10-09

CCC: More renewable generation needed to meet 2050 targets 12-10-09

Liberal Democrats back £3.2bn barrage across the Severn at Annual Conference 21-09-09

Balfour Beatty swoops on Parsons Brinckerhoff for $626m 17-09-09

Giffords, has been selected by offshore energy specialist VerdErg to provide engineering and cost estimation support for its proposed Severn tidal fence scheme 03-09-09

Severn Barrage ‘could lead to flooding’ in Welsh cities according to WalesOnline 07-08-09

Metoc, the environmental engineering consultancy, has been appointed by the Severn Tidal Fence Consortium to study potential alternatives to the Severn barrage 24-07-09

Ed Miliband (Secretary of State for DECC) visits the controversial River Severn - Video
24-07-09

Lord Smith & the Environment Agency warns against Severn tidal power scheme
17-07-09

Severn tidal power schemes: Prepare for a dust-up says the Financial Times
16-07-09

Q&A: the Guardian discusses Renewable energy and our campaign is mentioned!
16-07-09

UK Government has published its reponse to the first Severn Tidal Power consultation
15-07-09

Bristol: the SeaGen tidal energy system has become the first–ever marine renewable energy project to be accredited by the UK energy regulator
07-07-09

The Severn barrage is a test case for a new political proposition: that it is all right to cause massive environmental damage in order to tackle other potentially catastrophic environmental problems - The Times
05-07-09

Bristol ports 'at disadvantage if barrage is built' say the Bristol Evening Post
01-07-09

The Severn Barrage: Why it will cause major problems for all nearby - Video
25-06-09

Lib Dem Cllr Paul Crossley says 'No Thanks to a Severn Barrage'
11-06-09

Wildlife experts warn against River Severn barrage plan
09-06-09

Severn tidal reef project back on track
01-06-09

Slimbridge Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust fear barrage could damage wildlife
20-05-09

Leanne Wood AM argues that 'New evidence casts doubt over Severn Barrage'
14-05-09

Campaigners say that the Severn tidal power shortlist is 'biased' - the Guardian reports
08-05-09

Lord Hunt, Minster for Sustainable Development reveals that English and Welsh waters wil be checked for tidal power potential
30-04-09

Less than 1,000 respond to barrage study - the Western Mercury reports
28-04-09

A missed opportunity as the Public Consultation ends
24-04-09

Local economy could suffer and tourism will be virtually 'wiped out' if plans for a Barrage become reality
21-04-09

Steve Webb MP's blog - a barrage of options
17-04-09

Severn Barrage: Liberal Democrats throw weight behind Shoots Barrage proposal
16-04-09

the Bristol Evening Post writes 'MPs oppose £20bn Severn barrage'
16-04-09

Dispatch from the Severn - The Financial Times talks about the Severn Bore
11-04-09

Severn Barrage - impossible to fund due to the recession, according to John Penrose, MP for Weston-Super-Mare
06-04-09

There is a choice in the Severn Estuary
02-04-09

New fund open to take Severn Estuary tidal concepts from the drawing board
02-04-09

Two public meetings organise by Burnham's MP David Heathcoat-Amory
02-04-09

Leanne Wood, AM for South Wales Central, holds public debate
30-03-09

'Irreplaceable treasures dating back millions of years will be lost if plans to build the Severn Barrage go ahead' warns Professor Simon Haslett on BBC One’s Countryfile
28-03-09

Recession leaves Pelamis wave project struggling to stay afloat
19-03-09

Government plans to 'nationalise saltmarshes'
17-03-09

Why I'd rather give my reef plan to the public
17-03-09

£2bn habitat bill for Severn barrage
27-02-09

The Severn barrage is a waste of money, reports The Guardian
12-02-09

Stuart Ballard, Chairman of Save our Severn - the Severn: we don’t have to dam it
30-01-09

Media response to the Government Severn Estuary Shortlist
28-01-09

Severn Barrage Consultation Details
27-01-09

Government consultation unnecessarily limited, says WWF
26-01-09

Barrage decision ‘short-sighted and disappointing’
26-01-09

SEVERN TIDAL POWER CONSULTATION LAUNCHED TODAY BY DECC
26-01-09

Canada says no to Tidal Range Technology
23-01-09

GOVERNMENT UNDER MORE PRESSURE FROM PEERS ON SEVERN BARRAGE PLANS
22-01-09

Severn Barrage: Conservation versus Green Energy - putting the record straight
18-01-09

95 species of fish threatened by a proposed Severn Barrage
14-01-09

Stop the Barrage NOW featured in The Guardian
06-01-09

Peers criticise plans for Severn Barrage
29-12-08

Stop the Barrage NOW makes front page news with one of the regions top papers
23-12-08

CAMPAIGN REVEALS SECRET BARRAGE JOBS BOMB
22-12-08

The Severn Barrage and The Marine & Costal Access Bill - Second reading speech of Lord Davies of Coity
18-12-08

Peers Slam Plans for a Severn Barrage – Bad for Jobs, Bad for Wildlife
16-12-08

Parsons Brinckerhoff has made huge miscalculations on tidal lagoons’ costs – Tidal Electric Ltd
14-12-08

Marine & Coastal Access Bill Briefing - Lords Second Reading Debate 04-12-08

Stop the Barrage NOW campaign mentioned in the Houses of Parliament debate
27-11-08

RSPB against a Severn Barrage – “Reef better than Barrage”
26-11-08

Wye and Usk Foundation and the Severn Barrage
10/11/08

Severn reasons to say no to a severn barrage
07/11/08

Fish likely to be off the menu if barrage goes ahead
27/10/08

“Government should not rely on inclusion of the estimated generating capacity of the [Severn] barrage to reach the 2020 renewable target”.
24/10/08

Barrage not worth job losses or environmental damage, say southwest public
20/10/08

BBC Wales – ‘A Barrage of Questions'
Week In – Week Out

15/10/08

Barrage may increase Severn flood risk, warns Stop the Barrage NOW campaign
10/10/08

EU boss cool over barrage
08/10/08

Stuart Ballard of ‘Save our Severn’ questions whether the proposed Severn Barrage is a renewable energy source.
07/10/08

IPA report slams viability of Barrage
02/10/08

Greens add weight to barrage alternative calls
24/09/08

Survey finds public unaware of proposed Severn Barrage plans
19/09 /08

 

 

 

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