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Explains key issues in implementing policy to protect and enhance the natural environment, including local requirements.
The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) helps to protect and improve the environment by holding government and other public authorities to account. OEP is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs .
The Environment Agency works to create better places for people and wildlife, and supports sustainable development. EA is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs , supported by 1 public body .
Environment Agency data and information summarising the state of soil, air quality, water resources and water quality in England.
We are responsible for improving and protecting the environment. We aim to grow a green economy and sustain thriving rural communities. We also support our world-leading food, farming and fishing industries. Defra is a ministerial department, supported by 34 agencies...
Guidance for policy officials in government to identify and assess the wider environmental impacts of their policy options.
The Natural Environment Research Council is the driving force of investment in environmental science. NERC is part of the UK Research and Innovation .
Information on our relationship with and impact on the environment around us.
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