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environmental SCIENTIST

Fri, 27 September 2024

Counting on Net Gain

Mon, 24 June 2024

Where Green Meets Machine

Fri, 22 March 2024

Britain's Natural Capital

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Latest IES activity

Young woman lying in bed suffering from sound covering head and ears with pillow making unpleasant face

Tue, 24 March 2026

New CIEH noise complaint data published in the run up to Noise Action Week

Marine biologist writing down data sitting on a boat, out to sea

Community Latest

Tue, 10 March 2026

Careers in environmental science

Weathervane against a sunset sky

Wed, 4 March 2026

Member consultation on updated guidance: Guidance on the assessment of odour for planning

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Latest analysis

Front cover of IES 2025 annual report. Image of mountain goat jumping

Mon, 13 April 2026

Annual Report 2025

Sun, 12 April 2026

Book Review: Love, Anger and Betrayal

Foam on the surface of a river caused by chemical pollution.

Thu, 9 April 2026

10 Thoughts on the UK Government PFAS Plan

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