Activists warn that Sizewell C nuclear power station project could destroy Marsh Harrier breeding habitat

Marsh Harrier hunting for something to eat 

                                                                 

THE future of breeding Marsh Harriers in Suffolk is under threat from the Sizewell C nuclear power station project.

That is according to the pressure group, Together Against Sizewell C, which claims the birds' habitat will be put in jeopardy if, as proposed in the scheme, 30ft high flood defences are built on marshland.

At a court hearing this week, the organisation called for the project to be paused pending an environmental impact assessment.

A judgement is expected shortly - possibly later this week.

                                                                 

Artist's impression of the Sizewell C scheme which is close to the RSPB's flagship Minsmere reserve