Asking us for information about the environment

You can ask us for any environmental information we hold. This includes information in writing, recordings or video.

What you can request

You can ask about:

• the elements of the environment, such as air, water, soil, land, the landscape, natural sites and biological diversity
• energy, noise, radiation or waste, emissions and other releases into the environment
• measures (including administrative measures), such as policies, legislation and plans likely to affect or protect the environment
• cost benefits and economic analysis used in the measures
• reports on the implementation of environmental legislation
• the impact on human health and safety 

Examples

You might ask about:

• effects on the environment of GM crop trials
• pesticide testing
• run-off from agricultural land
• impact of manufacturing processes
• safe handling of waste or environmental factors in public health and land use planning

How to request information

Contact us with as much detail as you can about what you need.

For more details, see our Information Compliance policy.