The definition of environmental information is very wide. It can cover information which may not appear to be environmental at first glance but relates to the environment.
It includes:
- Information about air, water, soil, land, flora and fauna, energy, noise, waste and emissions
- Any decisions, measures and activities affecting or likely to affect any of the above
- Financial and cost benefit analysis used in relation to the above
- Information about human health and the food chain, built structures and cultural sites