No excuse for illegally burning waste
People burn waste to avoid the charges for taking wastes to permitted waste sites for recovery or where this is not possible, disposal. This is waste crime.
Reducing energy use and carbon emissions from pumping
With 6 per cent of the Environment Agency’s carbon emissions coming from the pumps we use to reduce flooding and drought, Steve Carman, Chartered Electrical Engineer, explains how his work in the South-East is helping to reduce this.
Everything you need to know about beach wash ups
In today's blog, we talk about beach wash ups and how the Environment Agency's role in responding.
How we use your information to stop waste criminals
By Pete Booth, Senior Intelligence Officer In my role as a Senior Intelligence Officer, I can tell you the information you give to us about waste crime is vital. We identify, investigate, and prosecute cases from the intelligence you provide. …
National Drought Group projections for winter water resources
Last week, the National Drought Group discussed water resources projections for the winter using different rainfall scenarios on public water supply, agriculture, and the environment.
Regulating a nuclear reactor at the end of its life
In August Hinkley Point B’s nuclear reactor ‘3’ was switched off after 46 years of energy generation. Victoria Thomas, our Hinkley Point B nuclear regulator, talks about her work at the power station as it moves to the next stage of the nuclear life cycle.
Lincolnshire farmer tells other farmers not to worry about Environment Agency check
Emma Billings provides an insight into the Environment Agency farm inspections taking place in Lincolnshire
How Crimestoppers works with the Environment Agency to fight waste crime
Crimestoppers is an independent charity that gives people the power to speak up to stop crime, 100% anonymously. Anyone can contact us 24/7, 365 days a year, online and by phone.
Environment Agency: giving a helping hand to keep rivers flowing
The Environment Agency owns and operates 8 groundwater schemes and 5 surface water transfer schemes that supplement the flows in several key rivers during the driest months. Just as we do when managing flood risk, our staff work all year …
Supporting Farmers during Drought
Environment Agency is working with Farmers to help them with access to water supplies for their livestock and crops