Blue space - the final frontier
The social benefits of the natural environment and green space are well understood and researched, but what about the benefits of blue space?
Taking a step forward
New roles will ensure that farmers are able to access more advice and guidance, as well as being better placed to benefit from future funding opportunities as new schemes and sustainable incentives for farm businesses are rolled out.
Deep thinking…. Regulating geological disposal
I lead our Legacy and Waste Team in our Radioactive Substances and Installations Regulation group, working with Government and our national partners. Amongst other things we support our regulation of the clean-up of old nuclear sites and the management of …
Digital Revolution: transforming waste management in the UK
The United Kingdom generates over 200 million tonnes of waste per year, but the data gathered about what exactly is generated, how much, and the journey from initial collection to its final destination is limited. Different systems for reporting across …
Working with Industry to Improve Air Quality
Regulated Industry has a huge impact on the economy and the environment, and it is the Environment Agency’s job to ensure the environment is protected by issuing of permits and ensuring businesses comply. In this blog Charlotte Sholl, who works …
Working together to manage flooding and coastal change
What is the Environment Agency’s role? The Environment Agency shares responsibility for managing flood and coastal risk in England with many partners and organisations all of whom play a really important part. Our role is varied. We build and maintain …
Keeping the main river network moving in Oxford this summer
My name is Simon, I’m Lead Team Member for Operational Delivery in the Upper Thames catchment. I’ve been here 41 years and I wouldn’t still being doing it if I didn’t enjoy it! I am outside most of the time …
Dry weather update
This blog highlights the latest dry weather related announcements and the EA’s operational activity from across the country. 2 August 2018: Environment Agency announces support for farmers during dry weather Following the driest June since 1925 and a dry July, …
Year of Engineering: Meet Una McMahon
Una McMahon is a flood risk officer at the Environment Agency. She has worked for the Environment Agency for two years and holds a masters in town and country planning. She’s part of a team at the Environment Agency working …
Fighting waste crime: A war we are determined to win
Waste crime damages and destroys. I’ve seen the effects up and down the country. If you’ve ever lived near an illegal waste site, I don’t need to remind you how horrendous an experience it is. They affect people’s health, wellbeing …