Press release: Government boosts UK resilience against climate change

New research to step up the UK’s resilience to the impacts of climate change is made possible by the launch of a new £5 million research programme.




Environment Agency encourages landowners to introduce natural flood management techniques in the River Aire catchment

The Environment Agency, Leeds City Council and the White Rose Forest partnership are calling for landowners to introduce natural flood management measures on their land to help mitigate climate change and reduce the risk of …




Northumberland man jailed for dumping and burning waste illegally

A Northumberland man has been jailed for dumping and burning waste illegally on rural land following an investigation by the Environment Agency.




More than £1m investment brings North East improvements

Almost 50 projects have been completed across the North East over the past year as part of a £1.3m programme of work to improve the environment.




Guidance: Hedgerows standard

Find out about the standard for hedgerows, who’s eligible and how much you can get paid.