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The Environment Agency issues a permit variation to add mechanical sorting and an energy recovery facility to an existing site in Horsham.
People are asked to share their views in a month-long Environment Agency consultation about protecting salmon and sea trout in Yorkshire and the North East
One of the world’s oldest nuclear fuel reprocessing plants will conclude its mission later this year.
The Government has reinforced its commitment to improving water quality including through plans for water companies to eliminate harm from sewage discharges.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The Environment Agency is monitoring 149 bathing water sites across Devon and Cornwall until 30 September.
COP26 President returns to Glasgow and urges world leaders to accelerate action on promises made in Glasgow Climate Pact
COP President to urge world leaders to accelerate action on promises made six months ago at COP26
The bathing water season started today (15 May) with the Environment Agency carrying out regular testing of water quality at designated bathing sites.
Foreign Ministers of the G7 countries issued a joint statement on climate, environment, peace and security following the conclusion of their meeting in Germany.
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has today (Saturday 14 May) launched a Call for Evidence on the impacts of fishing activity in 13 Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).
Fisheries Improvement Fund (FIP) invests £3.5 million to benefit fisheries and anglers across England
Ambassador Neil Bush welcomes the OSCE/OCEEA's focus on the economic and environmental consequences of Russia's war against Ukraine.
The Future Nuclear Enabling Fund is set to develop new nuclear energy projects across the UK, as committed to in the British Energy Security Strategy.
UK funded projects help communities in La Moskitia address trafficking of scarlet and green macaws, whilst providing sustainable livelihoods and protect the environment.
A father and daughter have received a suspended custodial sentence after a fire at their removals business in Evenwood near Bishop Auckland led to serious property damage and the evacuation of several neighbouring homes.
The Environment Agency’s consultation about proposals to reduce flood risk at Beales Corner is open until the end of May.
Company director piled up more than 2,000 tonnes of illegal rubbish.
The statement will embed protections and enhancements for the environment in government policy-making.
The visitor centre at the Environment Agency’s Kielder Salmon Centre will reopen to the public - and there’s a new and exciting job opportunity up for grabs!
Alok Sharma gave a speech today at Future of News conference
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