We are currently compiling and analysing the evidence for the revision of our Air Quality Plans for nitrogen dioxide. Revised plans will be published for consultation later in the year. The consultation will set out our approach to assessing compliance and expected timeframes.<\/p>
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The Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) estimates that 0.23 million tonnes of food waste came from the grocery retail industry in 2013. Through WRAP, the Government is working with food manufacturers and retailers, including all the major UK supermarkets, to meet targets to reduce food waste from households and the grocery supply chain under the Courtauld Commitment.<\/p>
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All signatories reported a reduction of 7.4% in food supply chain waste between 2010 and 2012 (there were also targets on household food waste and packaging waste). The third phase targets a further 1.1 million tonnes of food and packaging waste reduction by the end of 2015.<\/p>
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The Environment Agency is continuing its work with local water companies to improve the quality of rivers in Hertfordshire. In 2014 several watercourses showed improvements in water quality linked to a reduction in polluted surface water outfalls and improved processes at sewage works. Through local engagement with the agriculture sector, the Environment Agency is identifying opportunities to reduce agricultural run-off including fertilizers and pesticides.<\/p>
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Through its Restoring Sustainable Abstraction programme, the Environment Agency is also seeking to improve flows in chalk rivers in Hertfordshire. Affinity Water has committed £5 million and the Environment Agency is also committing significant funds to the project.<\/p>
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Across England, a programme of physical habitat restoration is under way on these rivers (including the 11 chalk river Sites of Special Scientific Interest that need restoration). Led jointly by Natural England and the Environment Agency, this programme involves a range of statutory and voluntary sector partners. Since 2011, some 70 kilometres of chalk stream have been improved.<\/p>
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Water company investment has also contributed to substantial reductions in phosphate pollution, to which chalk streams are particularly sensitive, and additional investment is proposed to secure further improvements.<\/p>
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The Environment Agency has changed 46 abstraction licences for ten chalk streams across England. These returned 9.4 million cubic metres year of water back to chalk streams and removed the risk of another 1.6 million cubic metres per year being taken. This is equivalent to the average annual domestic water use of 200,000 people, or the approximate population of Peterborough.<\/p>
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Defra uses both monitoring and modelling to assess air quality in the UK. Information about recent and historic levels of pollution, pollution forecasts, health advice and background modelled data is available on the UK-AIR website.<\/p>
Defra has five monitoring stations in the Greater Manchester Urban Agglomeration. Information about the sites and the pollutants measured is available as follows:<\/p>
· Bury Whitefield Roadside:<\/p>
http://uk-air.defra.gov.uk/networks/site-info?uka_id=UKA00598<\/a><\/p> · Manchester Piccadilly:<\/p> http://uk-air.defra.gov.uk/networks/site-info?uka_id=UKA00248<\/a><\/p> · Manchester South:<\/p> http://uk-air.defra.gov.uk/networks/site-info?uka_id=UKA00313<\/a><\/p> · Salford Eccles:<\/p> http://uk-air.defra.gov.uk/networks/site-info?uka_id=UKA00339<\/a><\/p> · Shaw Crompton Way:<\/p>