We are asking the National Grid to examine alternative route for cable linking Suffolk and Kent due to fears that decisions are based on the cheapest cost rather than minimising cost to wildlife at “internationally important” National Nature Reserve.
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We are asking the National Grid to examine an alternative route for cable linking Suffolk and Kent due to fears that decisions are based on the cheapest cost rather than minimising cost to wildlife at “internationally important” National Nature Reserve.
We support energy providers exploring more routes to renewable energy, but it should not come at the cost of nature when alternatives are available.
National Grid has reopened the consultation into Sea Link and you have until 11th August 2024 to comment, for more details on how to submit your comment visit National Grid's website.
Our response outlines these concerns:
Our asks:
A new consultation for Sea Link is now open and will run until 12th January 2025. This follows recent changes to the scheme, detailed in newly published project update documents. We encourage everyone to write to National Grid, urging them to Rethink Sea Link by adopting a strategic, coordinated approach that avoids unnecessary infrastructure duplication, reduces environmental harm, and aligns with the Government’s 30 by 30 targets. To learn more about the proposed changes, visit National Grid’s Sea Link Document Library and have your say by emailing [email protected] by 12th January 2025.
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We are asking the National Grid to examine an alternative route for cable linking Suffolk and Kent due to fears that decisions are based on the cheapest cost rather than minimising cost to wildlife at “internationally important” National Nature Reserve.
National Grid are planning to build their converter and sub stations on this vital ecological superhighway, home to many endangered species. Help us to have our voices heard by signing the petition below.
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