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What is the Environment Agency?
The Environment Agency is a public body in England responsible for protecting and improving the environment. They regulate waste management, prevent pollution, and work to tackle environmental crime. In this story, they are collaborating with the National Crime Agency to target organised groups involved in illegal waste disposal.
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