Around 1.12 million hectares of agricultural land in England is currently in areas at risk of flooding from rivers and the sea – around 13% of all agricultural land.
None of us can manage the pressures of a changing climate alone, and we all stand to benefit from sharing what we've learned.
On 15 October 2026, Severe drought status was declared for parts of Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, East Sussex and West Sussex after the driest April to September in over a century depleted local reservoir levels - with further dry weather expected for the rest of October.
Behind England’s flood defences are thousands of engineers, inspectors and specialists working in all weathers, around the clock.
By Dr Rob Bradburne, Environment Agency Chief Scientist How does climate change affect drought? This summer has been a reminder that climate change is no longer something we talk about in terms of future generations. For many people, this summer …
Last week, representatives from the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) 181 Member States gathered in Vienna for the Agency's 70th General Conference. As governments, regulators and industry leaders discussed the future of nuclear energy, one theme came up time and again in my conversations: how can regulation support innovation, investment and growth while maintaining public …
Jake Surman is the Environment Agency’s innovation lead in our nuclear strategy team. As the Heads of Innovation Forum meets for its annual meeting Jake provides an update on our work New nuclear technologies, novel uses of radioactive substances and advancing digital innovations could help the UK produce cheaper low carbon energy, speed-up nuclear decommissioning …
Chalk streams are among the rarest freshwater habitats on Earth, with around 85% of the world's 280 chalk streams found in England.
For most anglers, a Fisheries Enforcement Officer is the person who checks their fishing licence. But for the Environment Agency, the work of our enforcement officers helps protect fisheries, wildlife and the future of angling. From routine patrols and licence …
Two years ago, the Environment Agency created the Chief Regulator's Group to provide strategic leadership for regulation. We’re helping create a more consistent, effective and proportionate regulatory system and strengthening the connection between strategy, policy and delivery.
