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The Environment Agency is urging people to sign up to flood warnings and to check the latest safety advice as the risk of flooding in many areas continues.
The Joint Unit for Waste Crime celebrates its first anniversary of cracking down on criminals and gangs who commit serious and organised waste crime.
Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive of the Environment Agency, delivered a speech this morning at the Westminster Energy and Environment Forum.
68 projects to receive a multi-million pound boost for green jobs and nature recovery
Coronavirus: Environment Agency update
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The Environment Agency’s priority is to protect people and the environment, and to support those we regulate during the coronavirus pandemic.
Farmers and waste companies urged to check waste management processes or face enforcement action
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The Environment Agency has intercepted increasing amounts of contaminated plastic waste which were bound for illegal export.
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- RH5 5RL, Mrs Charlotte Shenoy: environmental permit application advertisement- EPR/UB3199RR/A001
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The impact of COVID-19 on our teams means you may experience some delays in responses as most of our staff will be working from home. We are currently unable to deal with post sent to our offices in the usual way.
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