http://www.eea.europa.eu These are the search results for the query, showing results 1 to 15. http://www.eea.europa.eu/themes/water/interactive/biological-water-quality-in-rivers?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic This viewer with 4 maps shows the ecological status (i.e. status or potential) of macroinvertebrates and phytobenthos in European rivers (i.e. rivers and canals) potentially impacted by general degradation and of macrophytes and phytobenthos in European lakes (i.e. lakes and reservoirs) potentially impacted by eutrophication, respectively. The ecological status class of a country's waterbodies (or stations) is assessed by each country according to their national classification system, following the Water Framework Directive. The assessment may be based by one or more samples measured during the year of reporting. The ecological status in rivers or lakes is displayed as classified cartograms in a country-level map: it displays the distribution of status classes per country as one pie chart for each country. This can be used to compare the situation in your country with that in other countries. When the map is zoomed in to a more detailed scale individual station points are visible instead of classified cartograms. No publisher demarant eutrophication lakes rivers WISE State of the Environment(SoE) nutrient freshwater ecological state 2013-02-12T00:00:00+01:00 GIS Map Application http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/indicators/exposure-of-ecosystems-to-acidification-2/exposure-of-ecosystems-to-acidification-4?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic Eutrophication The magnitude of the risk of ecosystem eutrophication and its geographical coverage has diminished only slightly over the years. The predictions for 2010 and 2020 indicate that the risk is still widespread over Europe. This is in conflict with the EU's long-term objective of not exceeding critical loads of airborne acidifying and eutrophying substances in sensitive ecosystem areas (National Emission Ceilings Directive, 6th Environmental Action Programme, Thematic Strategy on Air Pollution). Acidification The situation has considerably improved and it is predicted to improve further. The interim environmental objective for 2010 (National Emission Ceilings Directive) will most likely not be met completely. However, the European ecosystem areas where the critical load will be exceeded is predicted to have declined by more than 80 % in 2010 with 1990 as a base year. By 2020, it is expected that the risk of ecosystem acidification will only be an issue at some hot spots, in particular at the border area between the Netherlands and Germany. Ozone (O 3 ) Most vegetation and agricultural crops are exposed to ozone levels exceeding the long term objective given in the EU Air Quality Directive. A significant fraction is also exposed to levels above the 2010 target value defined in the Directive. Concentrations in 2009 were on the average lower than in 2008. The effect-related accumulated concentrations, addressing exposure of crops to ozone over several summer months, shows large year-to-year variations. Over the period 1996-2009 there is a tendency to increased exposure, although this development has not proven to be statistically significant.   No publisher iverscar eutrophication SOER2010 assessment09 CSI assessment10 air pollution Baseline2010 assessment11 CSI005 air ozone thematic assessment forest AOT40 air quality acidification 2012-11-05T12:29:06+02:00 Indicator Assessment http://www.eea.europa.eu/highlights/europe-still-playing-catch-up?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic The European Union appears to have met several objectives to reduce the impacts of air pollution, according to the original scientific understanding used to set the objectives. But when using the improved scientific understanding of air pollution now available, it becomes clear that emissions need to be even further reduced to protect health and the environment. No publisher girliar eutrophication air quality ground-level ozone policy effectiveness evaluation air emissions model acidification 2012-10-18T11:00:00+01:00 Highlight http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/indicators/exposure-of-ecosystems-to-acidification-2/exposure-of-ecosystems-to-acidification-3?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic Eutrophication The magnitude of the risk of ecosystem eutrophication and its geographical coverage has diminished only slightly over the years. The predictions for 2010 and 2020 indicate that the risk is still widespread over Europe. This is in conflict with the EU's long-term objective of not exceeding critical loads of airborne acidifying and eutrophying substances in sensitive ecosystem areas (National Emission Ceilings Directive, 6th Environmental Action Programme, Thematic Strategy on Air Pollution). Acidification The situation has considerably improved and it is predicted to improve further. The interim environmental objective for 2010 (National Emission Ceilings Directive) will most likely not be met completely. However, the European ecosystem areas where the critical load will be exceeded is predicted to have declined by more than 80 % in 2010 with 1990 as a base year. By 2020, it is expected that the risk of ecosystem acidification will only be an issue at some hot spots, in particular at the border area between the Netherlands and Germany. Ozone (O 3 ) Most vegetation and agricultural crops are exposed to ozone levels exceeding the long-term objective given in the EU Air Quality Directive. A significant fraction is also exposed to levels above the 2010 target value defined in the Directive. Concentrations in 2008 were on the average higher than in 2007. The effect-related accumulated concentrations, addressing exposure of crops to ozone over several summer months, shows large year-to-year variations, there is a non-significance tendency to increase.   No publisher iverscar eutrophication SOER2010 assessment09 CSI assessment10 air pollution Baseline2010 assessment11 CSI005 air ozone thematic assessment forest AOT40 air quality acidification 2012-05-30T17:29:11+02:00 Indicator Assessment http://www.eea.europa.eu/highlights/ozone-and-particulates-most-serious?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic Air quality in Europe has improved between 1990 and 2009, as emissions of most pollutants have fallen, according to a new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA). But there is still a lot of room for improvement, as many EU countries are expected to exceed the emissions ceilings in 2010 for at least one pollutant. In addition, concentration levels of ground-level ozone and particulate matter have remained stable over recent years despite efforts to improve air quality. No publisher girliar air pollutant emissions benzene heavy metals CO air pollution AirBase nitrogen dioxide ground-level ozone sulphur dioxide eutrophication particulate matter SO2 ozone NH3 carbon monoxide climate change air quality O3 ammonia NO2 PM 2011-11-09T08:00:00+01:00 Highlight http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/figures/exceedances-of-critical-loads-for?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic The results were computed using the 2008 Critical Loads database hosted by the Coordination Centre for Effects (CCE). No publisher iverscar EEA standard re-use policy: unless otherwise indicated, re-use of content on the EEA website for commercial or non-commercial purposes is permitted free of charge, provided that the source is acknowledged (http://www.eea.europa.eu/legal/copyright). Copyright holder: European Environment Agency (EEA). eutrophication SOER2010 CSI assessment10 air pollution CSI005 thematic assessment 2010-12-01T16:30:00+02:00 EEAFigure http://www.eea.europa.eu/soer/europe/biodiversity/key-messages/biodiversity-2014-message-3?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic Land-use change and intensification are causing further fragmentation and homogenisation of forests and agro-ecosystems. Although some decline in freshwater nutrients has been observed, eutrophication of terrestrial ecosystems continues to be a matter of concern as shown by excess atmospheric nitrogen deposition in all EU countries. No publisher jaeglmar eutrophication SOER2010 biodiversity nitrogen land use fragmentation agro-ecosystems 2010-11-28T19:40:00+02:00 SOER Message http://www.eea.europa.eu/soer/europe/freshwater-quality?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic The continuing presence of a range of pollutants in a number of Europe's freshwaters threatens aquatic ecosystems and raises concerns for public health. Current reporting under the EU Water Framework Directive shows that a substantial proportion of Europe's freshwaters are at risk of not achieving the aim of 'good status' by 2015. Driven by the EU Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD), improvements in the collection and treatment of wastewater in some regions of Europe have led to a reduction in the discharge of some pollutants to fresh and coastal waters. Challenges remain, however, because UWWTD implementation remains incomplete and other significant sources of water pollution exist, especially agriculture and urban storm flows. The implementation of effective and timely measures, required under the WFD, needs to encompass a greater focus on controls 'at source' and the efficient use of resources including water, energy and chemicals. No publisher Adobe InDesign CS4 (6.0) fertiliser CAP freshwater quality WFD water pollution urban environment organic substances thematic assessment Water Framework Directive bathing water harmful algal bloom freshwater pollution eutrophication pesticide public health storm overflow sewerage network marine ecosystems algae pollutant phosphorus SOER2010 nitrates directive nitrogen sediment pathogenic micro-organism wastewater treatment common agricultural policy nutrient wastewater water pollution from agriculture 2010-11-28T18:40:00+01:00 Publication http://www.eea.europa.eu/soer/europe/marine-and-coastal-environment?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic European marine regions include the north-east Atlantic and Arctic oceans, and the Mediterranean, Black and Baltic seas. Human activities — such as fishing, aquaculture and agriculture — and climate change cause large and severe impacts on Europe's coastal and marine ecosystems. The EU objective of halting biodiversity loss by 2010 has not been met in either the coastal or the marine environment. Recognising the need for an integrated ecosystem-based approach to reduce pressures, the EU Integrated Maritime Policy allows for the development of sea-related activities in a sustainable manner. Its environmental pillar, the Marine Strategy Framework Directive, aims to deliver 'good environmental status' of the marine environment by 2020, and the Common Fisheries Policy will be reformed in 2012 with the aim of achieving sustainable fisheries. Complementary policy efforts include the EU Water Framework Directive and other freshwater legislation, and the Habitats and Birds Directives. No publisher EEA (European Environment Agency) antibiotic fertiliser climate change arctic sea ice marine ecosystems sewage MSFD marine strategy framework directive safe biological limits fishing sea overfishing threatened species urbanisation oxygen depletion chemical pollution coasts algae thematic assessment harmful algal bloom acidification nitrogen aquaculture eutrophication ecosystem services noise alien species pesticide oil spill oil exploitation global warming fisheries SBL habitat destruction marine and coastal off-shore structure CFP tourism gas exploitation phosphorus sea level rise WFD SOER2010 marine litter common fisheries policy industry industrial waste shipping oil discharge seabed habitat water framework directive coastal areas fungicide nutrient natura 2000 genetic pollution water pollution from agriculture sea surface temperature 2010-11-28T18:40:00+01:00 Publication http://www.eea.europa.eu/soer/countries/pl/freshwater-state-and-impacts-poland?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic SOER Common environmental theme from Poland No publisher SOER2010poland eutrophication SOER2010 freshwater nitrogen freshwater quality groundwater quality water quality State and Outlook 2010 Lakes lake nitrate river groundwater country assessment Water quality lakes surface water River ecological state 2010-11-26T19:25:50+02:00 Common environmental theme http://www.eea.europa.eu/soer/countries/lu/freshwater-national-responses-luxembourg?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic SOER Common environmental theme from Luxembourg - freshwater No publisher SOER2010luxembourg Ministère de l'Intérieur et à la Grande Région - Administration de la Gestion de l'Eau fertiliser river management freshwater quality water resource management water framework directive nitrogen surface water environmental programme environmental law nitrate water quantity eutrophication river basin districts pesticide catchment drinking water country assessment water quality SOER2010 freshwater groundwater river flooding 2010-11-26T19:24:28+02:00 Common environmental theme http://www.eea.europa.eu/soer/countries/lu/freshwater-outlook-2020-luxembourg?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic SOER Common environmental theme from Luxembourg - freshwater No publisher SOER2010luxembourg Ministère de l'Intérieur et à la Grande Région - Administration de la Gestion de l'Eau fertiliser river management freshwater quality water resource management water framework directive nitrogen surface water environmental programme environmental law nitrate water quantity eutrophication river basin districts pesticide catchment drinking water country assessment water quality SOER2010 freshwater groundwater river flooding 2010-11-26T19:24:28+02:00 Common environmental theme http://www.eea.europa.eu/soer/countries/lu/freshwater-drivers-and-pressures-luxembourg?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic SOER Common environmental theme from Luxembourg - freshwater No publisher SOER2010luxembourg Ministère de l'Intérieur et à la Grande Région - Administration de la Gestion de l'Eau fertiliser river management freshwater quality water resource management water framework directive nitrogen surface water environmental programme environmental law nitrate water quantity eutrophication river basin districts pesticide catchment drinking water country assessment water quality SOER2010 freshwater groundwater river flooding 2010-11-26T19:24:28+02:00 Common environmental theme http://www.eea.europa.eu/soer/countries/lu/freshwater-state-and-impacts-luxembourg?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic SOER Common environmental theme from Luxembourg - freshwater No publisher SOER2010luxembourg Ministère de l'Intérieur et à la Grande Région - Administration de la Gestion de l'Eau fertiliser river management freshwater quality water resource management water framework directive nitrogen surface water environmental programme environmental law nitrate water quantity eutrophication river basin districts pesticide catchment drinking water country assessment water quality SOER2010 freshwater groundwater river flooding 2010-11-26T19:24:27+02:00 Common environmental theme http://www.eea.europa.eu/soer/countries/lu/freshwater-why-care-luxembourg?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic SOER Common environmental theme from Luxembourg - freshwater No publisher SOER2010luxembourg Ministère de l'Intérieur et à la Grande Région - Administration de la Gestion de l'Eau fertiliser river management freshwater quality water framework directive nitrogen surface water environmental programme water resources environmental law nitrate water quantity eutrophication river basin districts pesticide catchment drinking water country assessment water quality SOER2010 freshwater groundwater river flooding 2010-11-26T19:24:27+02:00 Common environmental theme