Regulated industry

Radioactivity in food and the environment (2023-24)

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Two Environment Agency colleagues in front of a nuclear power station in Hartlepool.

We’ve just published our annual report about radioactivity in food and the environment. Our radiological monitoring and assessment specialists Becca Williams and Rob Dean share the headlines from our monitoring and assessment work and talk about how artificial radioactivity gets into the environment.

Working together to shape the next generation of New Towns 

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The Environment Agency welcomes the publication of the New Towns Taskforce report and the government's initial response. With economic growth as the government's number one mission, we are uniquely positioned to contribute to the next generation of New Towns through our statutory role to protect and enhance the environment while supporting sustainable development. 

Reflecting on progress in regulation: Paving the way to EA2030 

A group of Environment Agency staff wearing blue hard hats and high visibility clothing in conversation

With the launch of EA2030, the Environment Agency has set out a clear and ambitious strategy for the years ahead. This vision responds directly to the climate and nature emergencies and outlines how we will work with partners to deliver …

Environment Agency tracks down waste criminals trading online

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Image shows Environment Agency Officer on the scene at vacant land filled with large quantity of waste illegally dumped by criminals.

Waste Crime Engagement Specialist, Alan Dengate shares how the Environment Agency is working to prevent waste criminals trading online.  Once upon a time waste crimes were committed by those working in the sector cutting a few regulatory corners, looking to …