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How different are the #environmental impacts🌱of conventional buildings versus adaptable structures designed along circular principles🔄?
Researchers investigated two outwardly similar buildings🏢 through lifecycle assessment.
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https://environment.ec.europa.eu/news/circular-building-design-assessment-two-versions-same-residential-building-highlights-benefits-2023-02-15_en
RT @EU_ENV: We must continue our efforts to reduce consumption of materials and generation …
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RT @ICLEI_Europe: It's Friday! Kick off the weekend with highlights from the latest #science & environmental #policy #research. ➡️ https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/env/newsletter-archives/46025
This issue featuring..
⛪️ Lead from the Paris' Notre-Dame fire
🫧 Decreasing oxygen in lakes from warmer seasons
https://environment.ec.europa.eu/news/lead-fallout-fingerprint-notre-dame-de-paris-fire-uncovered-2023-06-08_en?pk_campaign=sfep_news&pk_content=issue601_na1467&pk_medium=email&pk_source=ec_newsroom
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Each month, we publish insightful news alerts on the latest #environmental research, including:
♻️ #Plastics
🌱 #Biodiversity
🏭 Industrial emissions
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What is the chemical footprint of the Notre-Dame de Paris fire? 🤔👣
Scientists have uncovered a unique geothermal fingerprint of the lead dust pollution from the incident.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1666786215121633282
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🌱 Embrace the green wave in business!
Start addressing your business’ impacts on nature
The Biodiversity Basics Webinar TODAY at 13:00 CEST is here to help you begin!
Get the basics right and register NOW 👉 https://europa.eu/!D79NV4
#NatureIsEveryonesBusiness #ForNature
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Happy #WorldOceansDay🌊!
Did you know that species such as the Risso’s dolphin 🐬 in the #MediterraneanSea are at risk of extinction?
A recent study finds chemical pollutants in stranded dolphin specimens on the Italian coast.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1666711307658067970
🌽 Today is #WorldFoodSecurityDay🍊
It's crucial to adopt sustainable methods for food production as our global population continues to grow.
Nano-pesticides may have the potential to increase #food production but are they environmentally🌱 safe?
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1666345863470252033
Did you know that certain #tree species🌳, like the oak tree can live up to 1,000 years ?⏳
Learn more about old trees and their importance in #forests by exploring our infographic below✨!
@EU_ENV @SciCommsUWE @ICLEI_Europe @IUCN_forests
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1666003229988073472
RT @UNBiodiversity: 🌍 Infographic Alert: Ecological Disasters 🚨 Discover the devastating impact of forest fires, oil spills, deforestation, pollution, and more! 🌿🔥🌊 Stay informed about the threats our planet faces and the urgent need for environmental stewardship ⬇️ https://t.co/bPHuoP6gFz
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1665624008681766913
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Peatlands are boggy wetlands that can be found across 🇪🇺
#DYK they are our allies in combating the climate crisis?
🟢absorb and store carbon
🟢natural flood defences
🟢biodiversity rich
On #WorldPeatlandsDay, read more about them and other #EUCarbonRemovals in our latest⬇
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EUClimateAction/status/1664542372322058241
3. 🌊#Marine litter, especially #plastic, is a global concern!
This study examines litter along the #Mediterranean coast, finding that 18% originated from different countries 🌍.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1665623265505603585
2. Reducing #PlasticPollution is a big challenge to protect #marine ecosystems 🌊!
A study reveals up to 86% of green #turtles🐢in the remote Azores feeding grounds were found to ingest #plastic.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1665623263123238923
Happy #WorldEnvironmentDay! 🌍
On this day, let us turn our attention to a growing environmental threat: #Nanoplastics.
Learn more about their impacts in the #environment, ecotoxicity☣️and potential impacts on human #health.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1665623261021863936
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Happy World #ReefAwarenessDay!🌊
The protection of marine #biodiversity is a global concern and is a top priority for the 🇪🇺!
A new study assesses protected and non-protected sites in the Mediterranean Sea according to key ecological indicators.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1664174222711615488
RT @antonioguterres: Plastic pollution is more than just a waste management issue.
It is a climate issue.
It is a nature issue.
It is a health issue.
To protect people and the planet, we must #BeatPlasticPollution. https://t.co/lk2gLEkScV
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1663808091479998465
Studies are showing alarming levels of antibiotics, medicines, and even caffeine in groundwater worldwide🌊🌍!
Levels in groundwater across the world highlight the need to assess the risk posed by these substances.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1663806894404771840
An analysis shows that Earth's giant kelp forest🌱🌊is 3 times more valuable for food and the planet than previously estimated.
With marine #habitats under threat from various factors, this study explores the impact in the near future.
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https://environment.ec.europa.eu/news/global-horizon-scan-reveals-15-issues-are-expected-impact-marine-and-coastal-biodiversity-2023-01-11_en
RT @EU_ENV: #NatureRestoration is a smart investment #ForOurPlanet and for people
Here is a great example of how restoring nature brings value to our economies worldwide 🌍
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-01307-3?utm_source=Nature+Briefing&utm_campaign=5079b177e1-briefing-dy-20230419&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c9dfd39373-5079b177e1-46268778
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1663488387435704320
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Boreal forests are of utmost importance🌲
They play a crucial role in safeguarding biodiversity, upholding ecosystem functions, and supporting #ClimateChange mitigation efforts🌍
⬇️Muddus National Park, #Sweden 🇸🇪 , as seen by #Sentinel2 on 22 May
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/defis_eu/status/1662754230497693696
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