You can't have missed the news about new nuclear power stations recently. The Government decided to proceed with the first new nuclear power station for a generation at Hinkley Point C in Somerset. EDF Energy has just published plans for …
As I begin my tenure as Chair of the Environment Agency it is now, more than ever, that we need a bold new vision for the environment. Over the last 40 years EU legislation has helped shape and promote improvements …
Amber Bannon is a Senior Technical Specialist at the Environment Agency. Here she writes about her new post at the Society for Radiological Protection. On 26 April I'll become the youngest President-Elect of the Society for Radiological Protection (SRP) …
Is it true that nobody knows about the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS)? Should we worry about the number of organisations that are ESOS compliant? Can firms ignore the 5 December 2015 deadline? These are some of the questions I …
This is my last blog post as Chief Executive of the Environment Agency. It has been a great privilege to lead such a capable and committed organisation working to protect and improve the environment for people and wildlife. I am …
Waste is an issue for all of us. We all create it and that means we are all responsible for what happens to it. Waste needs to be dealt with in the safest way possible. Even as householders, we have …
We’re currently working with United Utilities to deliver West Cumbria’s demand for water in the best possible way, balancing the needs of people whilst protecting the sensitive natural environment. West Cumbria needs a new water supply fit for the twenty …
Across the country, officers like myself are working hard with partners to help protect the environment from the detrimental effects of waste crime. One way we’re doing this is to target businesses and individuals who illegally dismantle vehicles and deal …
I’ve been lucky enough to experience a range of different and interesting jobs since I joined the Environment Agency in 1998, but I feel most proud of the work that I’m doing at the moment. That’s because I’m currently helping …
For the thousands of waste sites we regulate, we set out clear permit conditions to ensure that business operators take the appropriate steps to run sites safely. Most businesses manage their waste responsibly and within the regulations, but where they …
