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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.
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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
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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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Our #CopernicusAtmosphere Service monitors greenhouse gases on a daily basis🌍
It monitors & records atmospheric carbon dioxide and methane levels using instruments on the ground, in the air, and onboard satellites 🛰️
Learn more about CAMS' GHG services: http://atmosphere.copernicus.eu/ghg-services
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/CopernicusEU/status/1662747915922579457
Nanoplastics are tiny plastic particles that pose a potential threat to the environment🌊 and human health⚕️!
📄 Read our Future Brief on #nanoplastics
📷 View the infographics
🎬 Watch the video
👉https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/env/newsletter-archives/44970
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Biofouling of ship hulls causes drag, increasing greenhouse gas and #AirPollution emissions📈.
A study in the #BalticSea examines how more sustainable, silicon coating can protect ship hulls, whilst saving the #marine environment 🐟.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1662037760385990657
Urban trees are at risk from #ClimateChange, with half outside their 'comfort zone' 🌳🌍.
A study suggests prioritising #climate resilience in future plantings ensure the vital benefits of #urban greener creating resilient green spaces. 🌲🌆
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1662009401715064832
A new UK-based study 🇬🇧 highlights the #health co-benefits 🩺 of actions towards achieving the UK’s 2050 net zero targets for #AirPollution and potentially saving over 2 million lives.
The method could be adapted for 🇪🇺 countries.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1661753389980741632
Did you know🧐that biobased #biodegradable polymers, designed to replace fossil-based #plastics, may amplify the absorption of mercury from the marine environment🌊?
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1661715312545349633
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The #CopernicusMarine Service #ocean product catalogue includes data on the so-called "green ocean" 🟢
This includes variations of chlorophyll, ocean nutrients and ocean turbidity
⬇️#Sentinel3🇪🇺🛰️ image of water turbidity along the east coast of #Spain🇪🇸 in January 2021
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/CopernicusEU/status/1661649280514367494
The #BalticSea 🌊 suffers from high levels of #pollution 📈, failing to reach good #environmental status.
A study suggests Baltic Sea #shipping 🚢 should avoid copper in hull coatings, as well as using open-loop scrubbers to mitigate pollution.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1661639324620693506
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Today is the European Day of Parks🌿
The #EUSpace🇪🇺🛰️ Programme, with its #OpenData and Services, contributes to the preservation, conservation, and sustainable development of these invaluable natural treasures for present and future generations
🔽Harz Mountains, #Germany 🇩🇪
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/defis_eu/status/1661323819800223744
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RT @UNBiodiversity: Why do we need #biodiversity? 🤔
#BuildBackBiodiversity #BiodiversityDay
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1661023914812928004
RT @EUClimateAction: Do you know the difference between turtles and tortoises?🤔
One thing they have in common: they're threatened by climate change & environmental degradation.
Let's protect their habitats and create a more sustainable future for turtles & tortoises alike.
Happy #WorldTurtleDay🐢 https://t.co/mYHoPdHBOo
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1660957817476456449
Did you know today is #WorldTurtleDay? It is important to reduce #PlasticPollution and protect marine life!🌊
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/1660911784914477056
Unofficial automated mirror. No copyright asserted. ∎ A free service providing quality environmental research for evidence-based policy.
🔎👩🔬🌱 Views here do not necessarily represent the European Commission.
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