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This code of practice outlines what a court of law might consider as applicable to different types of land.
Guidance primarily aimed at local responders covering environmental issues that may arise during the Recovery Phase of an emergency in the UK
This environmental resource guide seeks to support the rollout of digital infrastructure in England, by providing greater awareness of climate adaptation, environmental improvements (biodiversity gains), and low carbon considerations. The guide is based on England jurisdiction, but has direct relevance...
How businesses and organisations can avoid causing pollution from oil and chemical storage, car washing, construction and other activities.
Provides guiding principles on how planning can deal with land affected by contamination.
Environmental regulations and guidance on offshore oil and gas exploration and production, offshore gas unloading and storage and offshore carbon dioxide storage activities
This section describes the mechanisms that control the collection, transport, treatment, storage and disposal of waste.
What counts as a statutory nuisance and how councils can deal with complaints by issuing an abatement notice.
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