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What your business must do to prevent air pollution - local emissions controls, Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs), eliminating dark smoke, permits for boilers
Your local council can introduce extra controls on emissions if there are…
The darker the smoke, the more polluting it tends to be. Smoke darker than…
You need a permit for most generators, furnaces and boilers. Get a permit…
Provides guidance on how planning can take account of the impact of new development on air quality.
Information on the potential health impacts of drought in England and the measures that people can take to stay healthy during these events.
Guidance on the ventilation of indoor spaces to reduce the spread of respiratory infections, including coronavirus (COVID-19).
Guidance for living safely with respiratory infections, including coronavirus (COVID-19).
Paper and cardboard production can cause significant pollution. This guide describes industry responsibilities for preventing pollution.
How you must control and monitor emissions from your activities that may cause pollution.
COMEAP advice note on the health evidence relevant to developing targets for fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) under the Environment Act (2021).
How to use and maintain CO₂ monitors and air cleaning units to manage ventilation and improve air quality.
As a public authority, understand what the biodiversity duty is and how to comply with it.
Emerging techniques on how to prevent or minimise the environmental impacts of hydrogen production by electrolysis of water.
FCDO travel advice for Turkmenistan. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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