Booga
Thursday 6th February 2003, 14:31
Hi all,
Some local people, possibly nationally too, might recall last summers protest by greenpeace regarding the construction of the Chineham Incinerator near basingstoke. They halted work for a few days by climbing the construction and chaining themselves too it whilst bringing in the media.
It is situated in an area of outstanding nautural beauty, and apparently when operational will provide power for a new 'executive' housing development nearby, again set on an area of outstanding natural beauty.
The nearby River Loddon, one of the best inhabitats for king fishers, dragonflies and also, spotted last year, otters is potentially at risk from pollution. As is Petty's Brook, again home to Kingfisher, dragonflies, crested newt etc etc.
Not to mention the massive local population of Woodland and hedgerow birds. There are many areas of ancient woodland in the local area also as well as miles of hedgerow, water meadow and marsh areas. The flora and fauna are going to be at risk.
What truely galls me though, apart from the above obviously, is the fact that the company who owns, and built the incinerator do not yet have a license to burn waste there. They built the thing, and of course were granted planning permission, safe in the knowledge that they will be granted said license as a matter of course. I mean they've built the thing now haven't they, it'd be a shame to waste it eh?
They have recently been doing emission (sic?) tests and the black smoke that has been pouring out is terrifying to see. This morning, having noticed a rather spectacular sunrise I grabbed my camera and took a walk along the brook snapping the clouds and frosty landscape when I came to the watermeadow and saw the smoke. The photographic result is attatched. I think the picture is a pretty good juxtaposition between nature and mankind at it's ruinous worst.
And locally we have protested but were informed that planning permission for the venture was granted several years ago and we should have said nay then.
It's not just a case of not in my back yard, it's a case of lets bloody well recycle more and find some better sources of energy.
ok enough of my ranting, just had to get it off my chest.
Take care
Booga
Some local people, possibly nationally too, might recall last summers protest by greenpeace regarding the construction of the Chineham Incinerator near basingstoke. They halted work for a few days by climbing the construction and chaining themselves too it whilst bringing in the media.
It is situated in an area of outstanding nautural beauty, and apparently when operational will provide power for a new 'executive' housing development nearby, again set on an area of outstanding natural beauty.
The nearby River Loddon, one of the best inhabitats for king fishers, dragonflies and also, spotted last year, otters is potentially at risk from pollution. As is Petty's Brook, again home to Kingfisher, dragonflies, crested newt etc etc.
Not to mention the massive local population of Woodland and hedgerow birds. There are many areas of ancient woodland in the local area also as well as miles of hedgerow, water meadow and marsh areas. The flora and fauna are going to be at risk.
What truely galls me though, apart from the above obviously, is the fact that the company who owns, and built the incinerator do not yet have a license to burn waste there. They built the thing, and of course were granted planning permission, safe in the knowledge that they will be granted said license as a matter of course. I mean they've built the thing now haven't they, it'd be a shame to waste it eh?
They have recently been doing emission (sic?) tests and the black smoke that has been pouring out is terrifying to see. This morning, having noticed a rather spectacular sunrise I grabbed my camera and took a walk along the brook snapping the clouds and frosty landscape when I came to the watermeadow and saw the smoke. The photographic result is attatched. I think the picture is a pretty good juxtaposition between nature and mankind at it's ruinous worst.
And locally we have protested but were informed that planning permission for the venture was granted several years ago and we should have said nay then.
It's not just a case of not in my back yard, it's a case of lets bloody well recycle more and find some better sources of energy.
ok enough of my ranting, just had to get it off my chest.
Take care
Booga