Wind farm plan in Hokkaido called threat to endangered fish

Wind farm plan in Hokkaido called threat to endangered fish

By TOSHIKI HORIGOME

Source: asahi

1/24/2024

Credit: National Institute for Environmental Studies

Environmental groups are demanding the suspension of a wind power plant project in Hokkaido, saying it could devastate the population of “ito” (Japanese huchen), an endangered species of salmonid freshwater fish.

The Environment Ministry has also cited the need for major revisions to the project.

Japan Renewable Energy Corp. (JRE), a Tokyo-based company affiliated with Eneos Corp., a major oil company, is in charge of the wind power project. JRE has indicated it is open to changes.

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