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Climate change can lead to a shift in the range of species within #ecosystems, leading to ecosystems potentially changing how they function.

Researchers explore the issue by analysing the shifts in the distribution of bird species 🐦.

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https://environment.ec.europa.eu/news/shifts-distribution-bird-species-due-climate-change-may-compromise-ecosystem-services-2022-10-12_en

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Wastewater from households 🏘️ and small industries 🏭 present an increasing threat to 🇪🇺 streams’ #ecosystems.

What strategies can improve the management of waste-water treatment plants to help protect the ecological #health of European streams?

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https://environment.ec.europa.eu/news/are-waste-water-treatment-plants-failing-protect-ecological-health-european-streams-2023-02-15_en

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RT @ICLEI_Europe: The latest @SfEP #newsletter is out! Read here 📰➡️ http://bit.ly/3HWmQUe #policy

Featuring #science & #environmental studies on:
🏗️ Conventional vs. circular building design
🩺 Waste-water treatment plants & stream health
📱 DIY repair of smartphones

https://environment.ec.europa.eu/news/circular-building-design-assessment-two-versions-same-residential-building-highlights-benefits-2023-02-15_en

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It's #WorldHippoDay! 🦛 Did you know #hippos have been classed as a Vulnerable species by @redlisteco?

A key threat to hippos is habitat loss, caused by an increase in urban areas 🏙️. How can we protect #biodiversity in a world with 10 billion people?

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RT @CBE_JU: 📢 Register now for the #CBEinfoday on 20 April. Meet us in Brussels to:

📗 learn about the Call for project proposals 2023
💚 network with your peers in one-to-one meetings

Learn more: https://www.cbe.europa.eu/news/registration-opens-cbe-ju-info-day-2023?pk_source=twitter&pk_medium=social_media_organic&pk_campaign=info_day_23_registration

#HorizonEU #bioeconomy #circulareconomy #biobased

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RT @UNBiodiversity: #DYK who are pollinators? 🐝

#Pollinators are an important part of the ecosystem, they move pollen within them or carry it from one flower to another. 🌱🌸

To learn more ⬇️ #Biodiversity #Pollinators #ForNature @EU_ENV @eu @un

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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

@EU_ENV @EUClimateAction @ICLEI_Europe

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Did you know 5.8 million tonnes of #textiles 👔👚 are discarded every year in the EU? What are the common reasons for garments to be discarded? 🤔

A new study identifies key causes and suggests possible solutions.

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https://environment.ec.europa.eu/news/fast-fashion-common-reasons-garments-are-discarded-2022-11-16_en
RT @EU_ENV: It’s time to change our way to look at fashion! 👕👖🧣👗👟

Today, we are launching our new #ReFashionNow campaign, inviting everyone to be a…

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RT @FAOclimate: Today is #WorldPulsesDay

Pulses:
☀️have a low water footprint & can better tolerate drought & #climate-related disasters
🌳in multiple cropping systems enhance agro-#biodiversity
💪are a source of plant-based protein & iron
🌱fix atmospheric nitrogen into the soil

& more...

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1624072451352064002

Today is #WorldPulsesDay! #Pulses contain nitrogen-fixing properties that can help to improve #soil fertility 🌱.

Sustainable and fertile soil is essential for #environmental health – a study offers a new framework for monitoring soil functions.

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https://rebrand.ly/SfEP5592

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It’s vital for the #forests sector 🌲 to implement #ClimateAction to help these #ecosystems with the possible impacts of #ClimateChange.

Learn how increased climate variability and water shortages are impacting forests in warmer regions ☀️.

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https://environment.ec.europa.eu/news/most-forests-are-less-able-cope-hazards-under-climate-change-2023-01-19_en
RT @UNECEForests: The forest sector can contribute to #climatechangemitigation in three ways:

- #carbonseque…

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RT @ICLEI_Europe: Stay updated with the latest #environmental topics and their impact on the environment by exploring @SfEP’s Future Briefs, covering:

🦠 #Covid19
🌱 #NatureBasedSolutions
🐝 #EUPollinators
🌲 #Forests

Discover the full range of Future Briefs available ⬇
https://environment.ec.europa.eu/science-environment-policy-all-future-briefs_en

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RT @EU_ENV: DYK what is blue-green infrastructure?

It is aquatic 💧 and terrestrial 🌱 infrastructures for storm-water management & climate adaptation in cities, which can also benefit biodiversity and help regional habitat connectivity

Learn more 👉https://environment.ec.europa.eu/news/using-blue-green-infrastructure-cities-increases-regional-habitat-connectivity-and-benefits-2022-11-16_en

#EUBiodiversity

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Sowing #wildflower areas is a common agri-environment practice 🌼👩‍🌾, but what are its benefits for #biodiversity?

A study investigates these areas further 🔍 and the wider context surrounding them.

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https://environment.ec.europa.eu/news/benefits-agri-environment-wildflower-areas-vary-according-surrounding-landscape-2022-10-05_en

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1622914875126079488

The revised #EUPollinators Initiative aims to reverse the decline of #pollinators by 2030. 🐝🦋

Do you know the latest research and findings on the importance of pollinators for our #ecosystems?

Learn more in our dedicated Future Brief ⬇
https://environment.ec.europa.eu/publications/future-brief-pollinators-importance-nature-and-human-well-being-drivers-decline-and-need-monitoring_en
RT @EU_Commission: Pollinators are in unprecedented decline.

Our biodiversity a…

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