Environment Agency
Coverage of Environment Agency in the Nexus archive.
- 'Worrying' pollution in Cotswolds river - volunteers
Volunteers in the Cotswolds recorded high phosphate and nitrate levels in a river, raising concerns about pollution. They have urged the Environment Agency to investigate the issue.
- Residents' health fears over plan to burn more waste
Residents have expressed health concerns over a plan to increase waste burning at the Beddington incinerator. The Environment Agency has approved an additional 10% of waste to be burned at the facility.
- Nearly 30 illegal waste 'super sites' revealed in new government watchlist
The UK Environment Agency has published a watchlist identifying 28 illegal waste 'super sites' containing over 20,000 tonnes of waste each. This government effort aims to address the growing problem of illegal waste disposal across the country.
- Lake study shows ways to 'cancel' climate impact
The Environment Agency conducted a study on Lake Windermere to find ways to reduce climate impact. The research aims to inform future actions at the lake. New methods will be developed based on the study's findings.
- Is it safe to swim at England's bathing sites?
Signs warning people not to swim are in place at almost all of England's official inland river bathing sites due to concerns the water could be unsafe. This is a concern for public health and safety. The warnings are widespread across England's inland river bathing sites.
- Dumped goldfish endangering native carp in lake
The Environment Agency is seeking abandoned goldfish to protect native carp in a lake. The goldfish were dumped and are endangering the native fish. The agency's action aims to preserve the lake's ecosystem.
- Companies pay out to charity after slurry incidents
Three companies paid a total of £33,500 to charity after investigations by the Environment Agency into slurry incidents. The payment is a result of the agency's probe into the incidents. The Environment Agency led the investigations.