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Explains planning controls relating to the storage of hazardous substances in England and how to handle development proposals around hazardous establishments.
How to prepare and what to do if you’re affected by extreme weather and natural hazards while travelling or living abroad.
How to report environmental incidents, including pollution, damage to the natural environment, flooding, illegal fishing or a collapsed river bank.
Dangerous extremists will face tougher ‘supermax’ style restrictions behind bars under Government plans to keep frontline staff safer.
Environment Agency shuts down illegal waste site at Power Station Road in Minster, Isle of Sheppey. Access blocked to prevent further waste entering the site.
Discover more about airborne allergens, air quality, water quality and other environmental exposures such as chemicals and radiation. These pages are under development and some topics are not yet available.
Guidance primarily aimed at local responders covering environmental issues that may arise during the Recovery Phase of an emergency in the UK
This page summarises Chapter 12 of the Health Effects of Climate Change (HECC) report with a focus on the impact of heat on chemicals and climate exposure. This is part of the science and stats section for the hazard: heat.
How to deal with hazardous waste from your business in England - your duties, licences and registration, storage, collection and transport.
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