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Harnessing the Severn

A 10 mile concrete barrier proposal across the estuary of United Kingdom’s longest river is making waves. Proponents say it will bring clean, reliable, renewable energy to fight climate change. Critics charge it will irrevocably change the iconic River Se

A tidal project that would put a 10-mile concrete barrier across the United Kingdom’s longest river is generating controversy. The proposed Severn barrage would help the UK produce reliable, renewable energy in its efforts to combat climate change. But critics say the huge tidal wall will harm the river ecosystem. Producer Tom Allan reports.