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The relationship between environmental quality and social deprivation was investigated since there was a lack of an evidence base for policy development.
Research examining effectiveness of 'soft' measures, measures aimed at helping people reduce their car use and enhancing transport alternatives.
The properties, uses, fate, behaviour, concentrations in the environment, aquatic toxicity and bioaccumulation of alkylphenol ethoxylate surfactants and their breakdown products have been reviewed.
The Environment Agency has identified that an increased uptake of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS) would have positive environmental benefits
The findings of a survey of current Environment Agency practice for controlling sewage disposal to underground Chalk strata in the UK.
A literature review of the environmental impacts of sub-water table quarries and the environmental issues to consider in assessing the sustainability of mineral extraction from below the water table.
The effect of contaminant concentration on the rate of natural attenuation processes in UK aquifers is presented for 18 specific contaminants.
This report summarises the results of the first phase of a project to identify nutrient conditions for different levels of ecological status in UK surface waters.
The aim of the project was assess the importance of releases of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) from waste incineration and power generation processes.
The report investigates the provision of a methodology for routine assessment and reporting of total radiation doses received by members of the public.
The annoyance response resulting from exposure to odorous releases from industrial activities is assessed with the aim of providing defensible numerical limits for regulating odour exposure in the UK.
Provides the Environment Agency with a basis for developing guidance to waste producers on the management of irradiated graphite wastes.
A review of the current information on ground and surface water interactions
Identifies a suitable approach for making judgements of acceptability in relation to a risk target.
Provides a body of information on the assessment and control of odorous emissions, operations and activities.
Provides guidance on the suitability of individual soil vapour intrusion models.
This study updates current information on best available techniques (BAT) for new waste incineration issues.
This report presents the final findings of research into the sources and fates of radioactive discharges to public sewers.
A report of surveys carried out to assess how consumers are using disposable and reusable nappies.
A booklet to assist monitoring at wetland sites, with suggested methods to collect meaningful and accurate data.
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