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United Kingdom: Department of the Environment
Here are links to the DETR's environmental information for and about the United
Kingdom (Great Britain). The list is growing all the time. If you want to
suggest a link or recommend information for a countries.
See this page for free UK EHS publications
Click here for other links related to the environment in the UK
Popular Topics
Environment Agency Links
Environmental topics for consumers
What's in your backyard? Use our interactive maps to find out
more about the environment where you live. Type in a postcode or
place name, zoom-in, zoom-out, pan around and click on the map to
find out whether your area is at risk of flood, whether there's a
landfill site near your house or how healthy the rivers are in your
area.
News & events
Being green
What's in your backyard?
Climate change
Drought
Flood
Outdoor recreation
Pollution
Waste & recycling
Wildlife & conservation
Environmental topics for business
Use this section to access guidance on environmental issues
that are relevant to businesses.
Environmental permitting - Information on the new Environmental Permitting Regulations introduced from 6
April 2008. The regulations will streamline the waste management licensing and
pollution control regimes.
Flood preparation guide for business - Don't let a flood drown your business. Make a plan that'll keep your business
afloat if the worst happens. Your business is more likely to flood than to burn
down, so it is vital you prepare now.
Hazardous substances - Find out more about hazardous substances and the permits you need
Improving your environmental performance - Learn how to reduce waste and save water. Help prevent pollution with our
ten-point checklist and pollution prevention guidance (PPGs). Find out how the
cement, chemical, nuclear and dairy farming industries are performing with our
Sector Plans and Report
Oil storage regulations - These regulations require anyone in England who stores more than 200 litres of
oil to provide more secure containment facilities for tanks, drums and mobile
browsers to prevent oil escaping into the environment.
Pollution and emissions - Find out more about the areas vital to the effective control of pollution and
emissions to air and water in the UK
Waste - Learn more about how we manage waste and the processes that support our work
Water - Find out what your business needs to do to comply with water regulations and how
you can save water.
