(par 10.4.3.1) MPs more likely to oppose windfarms than British public
Tory MPs more likely to oppose windfarms than British public – poll https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/aug/18/tory-mps-more-likely-to-oppose-windfarms-than-british-public-poll By Fiona Harvey Conservative MPs are much more likely to oppose onshore windfarms than the national average of the public, a new poll has found. About four out of five Tory MPs are likely to oppose onshore windfarms in their constituency, according […]
(par 10.4.3.1) Greenpeace – 6 reasons why nuclear energy is not the way to a green and peaceful world
6 reasons why nuclear energy is not the way to a green and peaceful world https://www.greenpeace.org/international/story/52758/reasons-why-nuclear-energy-not-way-green-and-peaceful-world/ By Mehdi Leman Nuclear power is often hailed as a magic bullet solution for the rapid and large-scale decarbonisation of our societies which we all know needs to happen if we have any hope of mitigating the worst effects […]
(par 10.4.2) What is Environmental Impact Assessment and Strategic Environmental Assessment
Difference between a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) https://www.sarao.ac.za/about/strategic-environmental-assessment/difference-between-a-sea-and-an-eia/ In terms of the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA), two different but legally equivalent routes towards the authorisation of a project are possible. An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) considers a project impact within a specific geographic area with fixed information on […]