by theEHP | Jul 7, 2011 | Environmental Protection
Air pollution causes as many early deaths in the UK today as were reported during the ‘Great Smog’ of 1952. 29,000 people die prematurely each year, on average 11.5 years early, because of long term exposure to air pollution
by theEHP | Jul 7, 2011 | Environmental Protection, Environmental Protection, Research, Store
DEFRA has published guidance which is aimed at helping local authorities deal with wind farm noise complaints, using Statutory Nuisance powers.
by theEHP | Jun 28, 2011 | Environmental Protection
According to research by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA), environmental practitioners with a combination of environmental, management and leadership skills are driving cost savings and delivering environmental improvements for...
by theEHP | Jun 13, 2011 | Environmental Protection
A business owner from Colchester has been fined £10,000 for operating an unauthorised waste operation. Overview The Environment Agency visited Chippetts Farm, Daisy Green, Lexden Heath after receiving reports of an illegal scrap storage. Officers visited the site on...
by theEHP | Jun 8, 2011 | Environmental Protection
A waste transfer station has been fined £10,000 for causing pollution described as ‘more polluting than crude sewage’. Overview The Environment Agency reported that vegetable oil that polluted a ditch leading to the Cut-off Channel in Downham Market was...
by theEHP | May 31, 2011 | Environmental Protection
A South Lanarkshire businesswoman has been fined £300 for failing to remove controlled waste. Overview The Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) reported that it first became aware of the site after receiving a large number of complaints from the public....
