News
13 Dec 2024
Ball shaped debris found on South Coast beaches
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has been notified by the National
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13 Dec 2024
The hunt is on for microplastics pollution
More than 25 people participated in the Great Nurdle Hunt at Plane Spotters Beach
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12 Dec 2024
Air
Breathing clean air is essential for health and wellbeing. The EPA strives to keep our air clean by measuring air quality, setting standards, regulating industries, and community reporting of air pollution.
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12 Dec 2024
Chemicals
We present information on the chemicals you use at home, what the law says about using chemicals, and how we enforce the rules.
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12 Dec 2024
Climate change
Learn about the causes and consequences of climate change, the NSW Government’s response, and how the EPA is strengthening its approaches.
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12 Dec 2024
Contaminated land
What to do if land is contaminated, how we deal with it and prevent it, and the current list of notified sites.
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12 Dec 2024
Dangerous goods
We explain the rules around transporting dangerous goods by road and rail, how to get driver and vehicle licences for transporting dangerous goods, and how to get training.
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12 Dec 2024
Household building and renovation
Protect yourself and the community from the dangers of treated timber, lead and asbestos in your home. Read about safety precautions, and what you should know before disposing of building waste.
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12 Dec 2024
Illegal dumping
Illegal dumping is a serious problem in NSW. Find out what we're doing to stop it and how you can help.
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12 Dec 2024
Litter
Litter is anything unwanted that has been thrown away, blown away or left in the wrong place. Find out what we're doing to prevent littering.