by Seth Johnson-Marshall | Jan 11, 2023 | AD problems
Excessive nutrients change the ecology in rivers and can cause severe algal blooms, as seen in the Wye catchment in recent years. In addition to energy, AD plants’ end product is digestate, a liquid substance that is high in phosphorus and other nutrients which...
by Seth Johnson-Marshall | Jan 11, 2023 | Projects, Uncategorized
Anaerobic digester (AD) plants are widely regarded as a way of generating green energy and as a solution to the disposal and recycling of agricultural and other waste material. But while ADs may help Wales achieve its carbon targets, they are having some very negative...
by Seth Johnson-Marshall | Jan 10, 2023 | AD problems
The incorrect assumption that Natural Resources Wales is regulating the spreading of digestate and protecting SAC rivers has allowed planners to approve developments that will probably damage them. In late 2021, a new poultry unit in the Wye catchment was allowed to...
by Seth Johnson-Marshall | Dec 22, 2022 | CEO Blog, News
Atlantic salmon (pictured) and sea trout are at risk of extinction in every river in Wales We need a financial regulator that ensures water companies deliver on their investment obligations, an environmental regulator that enforces and protects our designated...
by Seth Johnson-Marshall | Dec 16, 2022 | CEO Blog
Every 5 years Ofwat publish their “Price Review”, which sets out what water companies are expected to deliver and what they can charge their customers. PR24 will cover the period 2025 to 2030. Ofwat should be applauded for making environment a top...
