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Have you heard of #nanoplastics? They are created when #plastics break down over time. How do they impact us and the world? 🤔🌍
Learn more in our Future Brief, presenting the latest research on nanoplastics and their impacts on the environment, human health and more.
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🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1650499844354498561
Happy #WorldPenguinDay!🐧
Did you know that scientists have been using low-cost cameras📹to monitor #penguins in the east Antarctic for the past 8 years?
This method could be a game-changer for monitoring other isolated land-breeding #marine species.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1650764531549831168
RT @ICLEI_Europe: Science for Environment Policy’s bi-weekly News Alerts 📰 offer easy access to scientific findings in 3⃣0⃣ thematic #environmental areas, with articles curated by an independent Scientific Content Advisory Group. 🔍
Sign up to the mailing list 👉 https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/env/user-subscriptions/1701/create https://t.co/NeMqmKvBhg
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RT @UNBiodiversity: 6 ways to help nature this spring 🦋🌱 It’s easy to do your bit.
More ways to #MakeSpaceForNature in your life: https://www.nature.scot/make-space-nature-spring
Via @nature_scot
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1650405087582253059
Did you know it is #InternationalDarkSkyWeek? 🌖
Through the Dark #Ecological Network, the harmful effects of #LightPollution on #biodiversity can be tackled, whilst giving people the chance to experience the wonder of starry skies✨.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1650403149033644032
It’s International Mother #EarthDay tomorrow!🌍
COVID-19 taught us how crucial it is to maintain a healthy relationship with our planet🌱.
This study suggests how the effects on #urban water systems🌊 could provide lessons for their management.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1649325729757241345
How can we make our #smartphones #sustainable?♻️📱
This study highlights how do-it-yourself repair🧑🔧 can extend device life and reduce the #environmental🌱impact of our favourite gadgets!
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https://environment.ec.europa.eu/news/sustainable-smartphones-modular-design-promotes-do-it-yourself-repair-extend-device-life-2023-02-15_en
RT @EU_Consumer: #Right2Repair proposal aims to:
✅encourage repair (instead of replacement) of more products within the legal guaran…
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1648986766940991488
RT @EU_ENV: Good news for EU consumers 🎉
The number of #EUEcolabel products & services keeps growing!
Consumers can now choose from more than 88.045 trusted, eco-friendly products - #ForOurPlanet & for a better #CircularEconomy 🇪🇺
Check out the latest findings 👉 https://environment.ec.europa.eu/news/eu-ecolabel-march-2023-statistics-2023-04-20_en
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1648978875404132352
RT @UNBiodiversity: Did you know that 75% of the world’s food crops depend at least in part on pollination?🦋🪰🐝🪲🐦🦇
Without pollinators, most of our nutritious food would disappear.
Learn more about pollinators here👉https://www.fao.org/documents/card/en/c/ca4656en/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social+media&utm_campaign=fao #Savethebees
Via @FAO
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1648595096902815744
Did you know Science for Environment Policy offers access to quality scientific research on #environmental policy issues? We provide:
✅ regular news alerts
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✅ videos + infographics
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Did you know that on-site #RenewableEnergy ⚡️ generation could revolutionise shipbuilding and help decarbonize the industry?
Prioritising #sustainable solutions can reduce #emissions in the sector 🚢, suggests a new study.
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https://environment.ec.europa.eu/news/site-renewable-energy-generation-could-help-decarbonise-shipbuilding-given-suitable-incentives-2023-03-08_en
RT @EU_ENV: Most 🚢ships are built with materials suitable for recycling
The 🇪🇺Ship Recycling…
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1648230894828769281
Stay updated with the latest #environmental topics and their impact on the environment by exploring our Future Briefs, covering key topics:
🦠 #Covid19
🌱 #NatureBasedSolutions
🌊#Nanoplastics
🌲 #Forests
Discover the Future Briefs available ⬇
https://environment.ec.europa.eu/science-environment-policy-all-future-briefs_en
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1647872882444255233
RT @ICLEI_Europe: Did you know that #Nanoplastics are a growing concern for our #environment? 🌍
From oceans 🌊 to soil 🌱, they pose a threat to wildlife and human health!
Stay informed of the latest research in @SfEP’s Future Brief ⬇
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1647866610030444544
The #Mediterranean Sea subpopulation of Risso’s dolphin 🐬 is endangered, with population numbers falling 📉.
A study has found 3 types of toxic pollutant chemicals☣️in bodies of this species, including the liver, brain and muscle.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1646875156558540800
RT @EU_ENV: Research shows that commonly used chemicals like caffeine ☕️, antibiotics & painkillers💊all enter the #environment
Levels in groundwater across the 🌍 highlight the need to assess the risk posed by these substances
More in this study from @SfEP 👉 https://environment.ec.europa.eu/news/growing-number-studies-detect-antibiotics-medicines-and-caffeine-groundwater-2023-03-08_en
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1646815539422003200
Researchers have harnessed #environmental data to develop machine-learning models for forecasting bacteria levels in beach #water🦠💧, up to 3 days in advance.
This data can help agencies manage health risks to beach users 🏖️.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1646814252609486848
#Nanoplastics' impact on the #environment🌍and human health⚕️is still unclear, but research is rapidly advancing.
New techniques are being developed to detect and analyse their effects☣️
Stay informed about their ecotoxicity and potential #health risks⬇
https://environment.ec.europa.eu/publications/future-brief-nanoplastics-state-knowledge-and-environmental-and-human-health-impacts-issue-27_en
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1646788770962845696
Consumers play a crucial role in combating #ClimateChange 🌍, but understanding #sustainability data can be a challenge!
This study evaluates the potential for environmental labelling to make consumer choices more sustainable ♻️ & eco-friendly 🌱
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https://rebrand.ly/SfEP5764
RT @EU_Commission: 53% of green claims in the EU are misleading or unfounded.
With the Green Claims Directive proposal, we reassure consumers that when something is sold as green, it actu…
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1646413945173954560
Untreated contaminated sites pose a risk of human #health☣️, highlighting the need for appropriate risk assessment.
Many 🇪🇺 countries have developed their own methods of risk assessment. A study compares two methods in Sweden and Germany.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1646150297209774082
RT @ICLEI_Europe: Have you read the latest @SfEP #newsletter? Read here 👀➡️ http://bit.ly/3KxudTf
Featuring #science & #environmental studies on:
☣️ Risk assessment of contaminated sites
🏖️ Beach water bacteria forecasting
🐬 Toxic chemicals in dolphins https://environment.ec.europa.eu/news/swedish-risk-assessment-contaminated-sites-points-need-more-objective-measures-2023-04-12_en
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1646134375099121664
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