AGENCIES FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

Question 1

What is the DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH?

Answer 1

EHO’s monitor levels of air, noise, water pollution. Help to evict vermin & pests and give advice

Question 2

what is the ENVIRONMENT AGENCY?

Answer 2

Responsible for putting the governments environmental policies into practise

Question 3

What is the DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, TRANSPORT AND REGIONS?

Answer 3

Works to improve air quality and reduce 8 main pollutants that affect human health.
Monitors concerns about excessive noise pollution

Question 4

What is the DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS?

Answer 4

Air pollution information service giving forecasts and high alert messages

Question 5

What is FRIENDS OF THE EARTH?

Answer 5

Raises awareness of what individuals can do to protect the earth

Question 6

What is GREENPEACE?

Answer 6

Uses non violent measure to highlight global environmental problems and their causes

Question 7

What is the ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION UK?

Answer 7

Aims to bring together organisations to promote and balance approach to understanding environmental problems

Question 8

What is the SOIL ASSOCIATION?

Answer 8

Promotes organic farming and to reduce use of pesticides and insecticides in production of food