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Joined Apr 2022
RT by @EU_ENV: Discussing air pollution is now more important than ever 🌍
Join the "Moving Towards Clean Air for Europe" conference hosted by #LIFEProject LIFE IP @HungAIRy.
📅 Sep 25-26th, 2024
⏰10-18:00 CEST
🕒 Virtual
[2024-07-11 11:55 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: The extent, magnitude & effects of human-driven forest degradation👇
➡ Degradation impacts extend up to 1.5 km into forests
➡Disturbances can cut canopy heights by 20-80%
➡ Edge effects increase deforestation risk once 50% of canopy height is lost
https://europa.eu/!FN7pdY
[2024-07-10 12:24 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: 💧#WaterWiseEU
Fresh water is essential for our lives and well-being
However, its availability is increasingly affected by extreme weather events such as #floods 🌊 and #droughts 🚱
#CEMS provides early warning and monitoring information for these events
[2024-07-10 09:56 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: Are you a young soil researcher? Do you feel your findings have no impact?
Any research has applications in policy! Environment, agriculture, climate, health!
@EU_ScienceHub soil team invites you to 2nd Young Soil Researchers Forum!
Submit your abstract:https://esdac.jrc.ec.europa.eu/euso/2nd-young-soil-researchers-forum
[2024-07-10 04:57 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: From food to cars and clothes, many products we use have a huge water footprint. 💧👣
For instance, more than 17,000 litres are used to produce just 1kg of chocolate. 🍫
Watch our crash course to learn more 👉 http://bit.ly/3S17JyR
[2024-07-10 08:00 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: Do you know how much water is needed to produce these products?
👕 1 cotton t-shirt = ? litres
🥩 1kg of beef = ? litres
🍫 1kg of chocolate = ? litres
Watch our crash course to find out 👇
https://www.euronews.com/green/2024/07/09/our-water-footprint-understanding-europes-hidden-water-use
[2024-07-09 15:00 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: .@PlasticPirateEU is empowering school students to become citizen scientists.
📊Together, they're collecting essential data to help researchers and policymakers combat plastic pollution in Europe's waters. 🌊🔍
Find out more here: https://www.plastic-pirates.eu/en
[2024-07-09 12:46 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: Ecosystem services are key for our economies, but often overlooked in economic analysis
Economic indicators such as Gross Domestic Product don't reflect nature's contributions
This report by @EU_ScienceHub shows the importance of adding nature’s value 👉 https://europa.eu/!hWDyjH
[2024-07-09 09:24 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: The #CopernicusClimate Bulletin for June of 2024 is out
❄️ Antarctic sea ice extent was 12% below average, the 2nd lowest extent for June on record
❄️ Arctic sea ice extent was 3% below average
Read the full @CopernicusEU report 🔽
[2024-07-08 12:28 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: 📢 Calling all nature enthusiasts and environmental advocates!
Are you planning to attend 🌍 SERE 2024 in Tartu, Estonia, from August 26-30? 🌿
Gain insights from #LIFEprojects in ecological restoration during the LIFE sessions.
Register here 👉 http://europa.eu/!Gpd7dT
[2024-07-08 12:10 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: Let's inspire the next generations to protect #Water resources in Europe💧
The Water Passport is now mapping sustainable water opportunities for farms, thanks to the #LIFEproject @LifeAclima on water-related issues🌱
[2024-07-08 10:15 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: Every last drop: zero-waste water builds water resilience. With increasing pressure on water supplies, finding ways to safely and efficiently reuse wastewater is crucial. #ResearchImpactEU #HorizonMagazine
Discover the EU-wide effort to solve this modern-day dilemma ↓
[2024-07-06 09:30 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: 📷 To all photography enthusiasts!
Enter the @euenvironment's ‘Urban Treasures Competition’ and win prizes!
Submit up to 5⃣ photos by 1 October 2024 in 3 categories:
🐿️ Wildlife in the city
🌆 Charming neighborhoods
💚 Green at heart
Participate👉https://www.eea.europa.eu/en/newsroom/news/eea-2024-urban-treasures-photo-competition
[2024-07-08 07:45 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: Many 🇪🇺 countries rely heavily on💧water that originates outside their borders.
#ClimateChange & increased demand are leading to greater competition between countries for the planet’s water resources.
Let's be #WaterWiseEU and protect our rivers
👉 https://environment.ec.europa.eu/news/video-crash-course-managing-shared-rivers-and-water-resources-2024-06-26_en
@EU_ENV
[2024-07-08 03:00 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: #DYK Forests cover ~31% of Earth's land? That's billions of hectares!🌳🌍
Forests are vital for #biodiversity, climate & as ecosystems, but they're under pressure.
Every native tree counts to stop #BiodiversityLoss!
Find out why else #forests matter w/@IPBES
infographic👇
[2024-07-07 18:00 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: Summer is the time to enjoy nature and fresh produce 🍒
Food security & plant diversity depend on #bees and other insects 🐝 but 1 in 3 pollinating species are disappearing in the EU.
See how #EUfunded research helps halt #pollinator decline 👉 http://europa.eu/!FNc7M4
[2024-07-08 06:29 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: 🌿A new approach to funding nature restoration 🌿
The #LIFEProject, Pennine PeatLIFE has been instrumental for the development and testing on the ground new blended finance model supporting #peatland restoration. 📢
👉 Link: https://bit.ly/3LdxXdo
[2024-07-05 12:55 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: Summer’s here, and as we flock down to the beach, let’s all be mindful of our impact on the #ocean.
#Act now & Join us this summer for the #EUBeachCleanup Campaign!
More info: http://ec.europa.eu/eu-beach-cleanup
[2024-07-05 09:55 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: Reusing wastewater could be the solution to Europe’s growing water scarcity problem.
Read the full story, here ➡️ http://bit.ly/4bAeAWG
[2024-07-05 09:06 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: Everyone is 🌊 Mar Menor - the polluted 🇪🇸 lagoon that’s fighting back in court!
Despite being, on paper, protected by environmental laws, it's poisoned by pollution
Discover the story of the 1st ecosystem in Europe with rights 👉 https://europa.eu/!7RJYCb
[2024-07-05 07:30 UTC]
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