Environmental facts and figures
Environmental facts and figures gives an overview of the state of the environment of England and Wales. Learn more about air, water, wildlife, land, pollution, waste and flooding.
Environmental facts and figures sections
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Air quality and emissions facts and figures
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Everyone should be aware of the dangers of flooding. It can endanger lives and property.
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Land use, contaminated and derelict land, soils, and landscapes facts and figures
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Pollution incidents such as oil spills or the accidental release of raw sewage can damage the environment, harm wildlife and pose a threat to human health.
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Human activity is still threatening wildlife. But now people are working to reverse some of these effects.
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The UK produces about 220 million tonnes of controlled wastes per year. In this section we look at waste incineration, hazardous waste, recycling and landfill.
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River quality, resources, bathing water quality, discharges to water, groundwater and more.
