Towards fusion energy regulation
As we prepare to regulate fusion energy facilities, Amber Bannon, our fusion lead, talks about visits to Culham, the home of fusion in the UK and the hottest site in the solar system.
Energy infrastructure: Consulting on Sizewell C environmental permits
Alan McGoff, who advises on new nuclear build policy and strategy at the Environment Agency, talks about the importance of engaging with the public on a national infrastructure project and the impact of the project on the local and national environment.
Environment Agency warns of significant surface water flooding from thunderstorms in London and south east
The Environment Agency has teams out on the ground ready to support local authorities in responding to potential floods and is urging the public to take care.
Environment Agency takes action to rescue fish during dry weather
The prolonged dry weather is affecting many rivers and lakes across much of central, south-west, south-east and eastern England.
Environment Agency taking action during prolonged dry weather
In this blog post we explore the latest prolonged dry weather situation and how the Environment Agency has already been taking action.
Checking what is in this box
This article was first published in Circular Online Let me introduce myself. I’m Andy and I’m new to the Environment Agency. I’ve joined the Illegal Waste Exports Team as a Ports Officer for Felixstowe. I’m really excited to be part …
Water company environmental performance hits new low
There has been widespread media coverage of the Environment Agency’s annual report on the environmental performance of England’s nine water and sewerage companies. The report – covered by the Guardian, Evening Standard, Times, BBC, Independent, Telegraph and Financial Times - …
Preparing your fishery for the summer
Spring and summer can trigger a range of problems for fisheries, and it’s important to understand how to prepare and protect them. It’s vital that anglers and fishery managers recognise the risks posed by warmer weather; remain vigilant for signs …
15 years of technological advances since the 2007 floods
June and July 2007. The most severe and widespread inland flooding we have seen since 1947 with more than 55,000 properties flooded, mainly across Yorkshire, the Midlands, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire. Many more lost essential services such as …
Telling the difference between an algal bloom and sewage
Confusing algae for sewage is an easy mistake to make, but there are some tips to telling the difference.