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Regional coincidence of some environmental pressures and impacts (hot spots): Located in Data and maps › Maps and graphs
Sediment discharges: Sediment discharges from European rivers
Located in Data and maps › Datasets
Soil — key message 3: Soil erosion by wind and water, largely the result of unsuitable land management, deforestation, overgrazing, construction activities and forest fires, affects around 17% of Europe’s land area. Erosion rates and extents are expected to continue to reflect changing patterns of land use and climate change.
Located in The European environment – state and outlook 2010 › … › Soil — SOER 2010 thematic assessment › Key messages
Soil — SOER 2010 thematic assessment: Nearly all of the food and fibres used by humans are produced on soil. Soil is also essential for water and ecosystem health. It is second only to the oceans as a global carbon sink, with an important role in the potential slowing of climate change. Soil functions depend on a multitude of soil organisms which makes it an important part of our biodiversity. Nevertheless, soil in many parts of Europe is being over-exploited, degraded and irreversibly lost due to impacts from industrial activities and land use change, leading to soil sealing, contamination, erosion and loss of organic carbon. Due to these problems, legislation for the protection of soils has been proposed at EU level.
Located in The European environment – state and outlook 2010 › Thematic assessments
Soil compaction in Europe: Degree and extent of soil compaction in Europe
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Soil erosion by water (CLIM 028) - Assessment published Sep 2008: An estimated 115 million hectares, 12 % of the total EU land area, are subject to water erosion. The projected changes in the climate during the 21st century, with increased variations in rainfall pattern and intensity, will make soils more susceptible to erosion. The off-site effects of soil erosion will increase with climate change and related changes in rainfall pattern and intensity.
Located in Data and maps › Indicators › Soil erosion by water
Soil erosion risk assessment for Europe for the year 2000: The map shows the soil erosion risk assessment for Europe for the year 2000
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Soil erosion risk southern Europe, actual: The CORINE Soil Erosion Risk project (Version 1990) is an assessment of the potential and actual soil erosion risk in Southern Europe based on four factors: soil, climate, slopes and vegetation.
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Soil erosion risk southern Europe, potential: Assessment of the potential soil erosion risk in Southern Europe by combining three sets of factors: soil, climate, steepness
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Soil protection critical for Europe's economy and ecosystems: Soil is one of the planet's invaluable resources but continues to be degraded in Europe. Together, the mineral particles, water, air, organic matter, and living organisms that constitute soil perform key functions which underpin our society.
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