Severn tidal fence - Democratic Underground

cedric

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Thu Jul-17-08 01:16 PM
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Severn tidal fence

Plans for an alternative tidal energy project to a £15bn Severn barrage have been put forward by opponents.
Those behind the idea say it will allow shipping to move freely and keep ports at Cardiff and Bristol open and provide a balance with wildlife concerns.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/7509904.stm

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whistle

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Thu Jul-17-08 01:28 PM
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1. Of course, a wonderful idea, these should be built around the world

...along the coast lines where tides rise the most

http://tbone.biol.sc.edu/tide/sites_useastupper.html

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Nihil

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Fri Jul-18-08 03:41 AM
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2. K & R

This seems a good compromise between the need for renewable power
generation and the need to preserve both wildlife & jobs.

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