Science for Environment Policy @SfEP@respublicae.eu

#GlobalWarming and the expanding built environment 🏙️is expected to intensify the urban heat island (UHI) effect.
This study suggests nearly 2% of summer deaths could be prevented by increasing tree coverage 🌳 to 30%.
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https://environment.ec.europa.eu/news/increasing-tree-coverage-30-european-cities-could-reduce-deaths-linked-urban-heat-island-effect-2023-06-21_en https://t.co/ufmFCILPoz

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🧐Did you know that by making a few key changes, we can prevent as many as 2 million premature deaths by 2050?
Here's how:
✅ Reduce indoor & outdoor air pollution
✅ Cut down on meat & dairy consumption
✅ Increase cycling & walking.
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https://environment.ec.europa.eu/news/climate-change-mitigation-policies-reduce-air-pollution-and-promote-healthy-lifestyles-could-save-2023-05-24_en https://t.co/0lZ0hdtZLV

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🌼Curious about the role of #pollinators for our well-being and the survival of #nature? 🐝
Step into the unknown and discover what our world would look like without pollinating insects.
Discover the #Pollinator Park⤵️
https://environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/nature-and-biodiversity/pollinator-park_en https://t.co/OrHnpheiSB

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Re 2. 🐝Interested to learn more about the latest research and findings on #pollinators?
Discover more through our dedicated Future Brief on pollinators and their impact on crop and wild plant pollination 🌸🌱
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https://environment.ec.europa.eu/publications/pollinators-brief-importance-nature-and-human-well-being-drivers-decline-and-need-monitoring_en
#EUPollinators https://t.co/aaeN3eltS0

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🌍Tomorrow is World Day to Combat #Desertification and #Drought! 🌊
A new analysis suggests that while generally effective, flood and drought risk management strategies are usually not designed to cope with unprecedented events.
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https://environment.ec.europa.eu/news/flood-and-drought-analysis-shows-impact-reduction-strategies-are-effective-fail-unprecedented-events-2023-03-08_en https://t.co/JaBTzNv1pN

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Our bi-weekly News Alerts offer easy access to scientific findings in 30 thematic environmental areas, with articles curated by an independent Scientific Content Advisory Group.
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RT EU Environment
Monitoring shows that summer levels of dissolved oxygen in lakes are declining 📉
The level of dissolved oxygen is crucial in various aspects of aquatic ecosystems
A 🆕 study reveals that this is likely due to #GlobalWarming, harming aquatic species 👉 https://europa.eu/!ckxT4M https://t.co/eUbjtWRsOz

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_ENV/status/1670709562620485633

Migration flows are increasing due to resource scarcity, highlighting the connection between #water issues and #displacement.
🌊 For humans and ecosystems, it is essential that groundwater used for water supply is clean!
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https://rebrand.ly/SfEP5722
#WorldRefugeeDay https://t.co/sFNp0LwQFF
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European Commission: 100,000,000 people forcibly displaced worldwide.
This is a milestone that should never have been re…

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How strong is your knowledge on #GreenRoofs? They work as a #NatureBasedSolution for a better life in cities🏙️with:
💧better #water management
🏡better #insulation
💡increased #EnergyEfficiency
☀️increased #solarVP output
🦋#biodiversity support
@EU_ENV @EUClimateAction

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1671422116154036227

RT UN Biodiversity
Forests are unsung #ClimateAction heroes. 🌳
Up to 13 billion tonnes of carbon is stored in their trees and soil.
@UNESCO says protecting forests, including those recognized as World Heritage Sites, can benefit the planet &amp; all its people.
https://whc.unesco.org/en/forests
Via @UN https://t.co/YKxpPdPn1s

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/UNBiodiversity/status/1671669330306797568

Copper-based biocidal hull coatings are a pressing issue impacting our oceans🌊
Are silicone-based coatings a viable, sustainable alternative to toxic, copper-based coatings in the #BalticSea?
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https://environment.ec.europa.eu/news/ship-hull-anti-fouling-are-silicone-based-coatings-viable-sustainable-alternative-toxic-copper-based-2023-05-24_en https://t.co/t6S5YmFz74

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1671784659909242880

Industrial #pollution 🏭 has caused a catastrophic 90% decline in #Mediterranean seagrass beds, resulting in a staggering €105 million annual loss of ecosystem services.
An international study assessed the range of the Posidonia oceanica seagrass⤵️
https://environment.ec.europa.eu/news/eu105-million-year-loss-ecosystem-services-90-loss-mediterranean-seagrass-bed-2023-06-21_en https://t.co/3da38S0w4v

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Flooding 💧, the most expensive natural hazard in 🇪🇺, is forecast to worsen in the future due to climatic and socio-economic changes.
A new analysis indicates the European cities and countries facing the highest expected losses from future #flooding ⤵️
https://environment.ec.europa.eu/news/new-analysis-indicates-european-cities-and-countries-highest-expected-losses-future-flooding-2023-06-21_en https://t.co/CF1tQIZq8z

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1672219135424569346

Viruses that cause stomach bugs can be present in lakes, including those used for recreation 🚣‍♀️.

This study provides a framework for modelling viruses in lake #water, with insights for #health risk management.

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https://environment.ec.europa.eu/news/modelling-waterborne-viruses-recreational-lake-could-provide-useful-information-risk-2023-06-08_en

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1668594642315558913

Our Future Briefs present the latest #environmental topics and their impact on the #environment.

Summarised and presented in an easy way, they are ideal to get an in-depth understanding of emerging issues. 🎬👇

https://environment.ec.europa.eu/science-environment-policy-all-future-briefs_en

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Monitoring shows that summer levels of dissolved oxygen in #lakes are declining ☀️📉.

A new analysis reveals this is likely due to effects of #GlobalWarming, causing detrimental impacts for aquatic #species 🐟and potential methane emissions.

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https://environment.ec.europa.eu/news/decreasing-levels-oxygen-deep-lake-water-linked-longer-warm-seasons-2023-06-08_en

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1668232787021660164

Meeting global #climate targets🎯require rapid decarbonisation of the #energy sector⚡.

A new study finds that expansion of #RenewableEnergy infrastructure may create high demand for key materials.

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https://environment.ec.europa.eu/news/low-carbon-energy-construction-will-generate-limited-materials-associated-emissions-can-result-high-2023-06-08_en

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