http://www.eea.europa.eu These are the search results for the query, showing results 11 to 25. http://www.eea.europa.eu/highlights/new-ipcc-report-addresses-risks-2?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic It is "virtually certain" that warm weather extreme events will become more frequent this century, according to a new summary report published by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) on 18 November. In order to explore ways of adapting to heatwaves and other extreme events potentially exacerbated in future by climate change, the IPCC has brought together a range of scientific and professional expertise. No publisher girliar climate change impacts IPCC disaster climate change global warming flood climate change adaptation extreme weather event drought 2011-11-23T11:30:00+02:00 Highlight http://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/europes-forests-at-a-glance?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic Forests do not only provide us food, fibre and medicine, they regulate our climate and improve our quality of life. Human activities and climate change exert increasing pressure on our forest resources and the services they provide. With increasing demand on forests services on the one side, and uncertainty and risks linked to climate change on the other, we need to ensure that forests can continue fulfilling their multifunctional role. No publisher EEA (European Environment Agency) carbon sink air quality biofuel quality of life habitat directive climate change human health recreational area global warming semi-natural habitat forest management habitat fragmentation forest wood supply forest fires forest biodiversity logging sustainable forest management forest conservation forest ecosystem 2011-10-18T14:21:44+01:00 Publication http://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/ghg-retrospective-trend-analysis-1990-2008?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic This report presents a retrospective overview of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emission trends in Europe from 1990 to 2008, with a particular focus on the underpinning drivers and the influence of EU policies. The analysis is based on the combination of decomposition analyses to identify the respective influence of each identified driver and an overview of the main EU policies and their likely effects on these drivers. The period covered by the analysis stops in 2008. As a result, the analysis does not address the effects of the recent economic crisis on GHG emissions. This reinforces the conclusion on long-term emission drivers. The report covers the EU-27 and presents results for the other European Environment Agency (EEA) member countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland and Turkey) and Croatia (EU candidate country, together with Turkey) as far as data are available. No publisher EEA (European Environment Agency) waste emission trends emissions from agriculture GHG emission trend global warming climate change mitigation climate change greenhouse gas emissions emissions from transport energy 2011-10-07T11:30:00+02:00 Publication http://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/european-union-greenhouse-gas-inventory-2011?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic This report is the annual submission of the greenhouse gas inventory of the European Union to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Kyoto Protocol. It presents greenhouse gas emissions between 1990 and 2009 for EU-27, EU-15, individual Member States and economic sector. No publisher EEA (European Environment Agency) GHG emissions greenhouse gas emissions SF6 carbon dioxide energy cropland GHG solvent Kyoto protocol GHG emission bunker fuels HFC settlement agriculture greenhouse gas inventory emission inventory UNFCCC GHG inventory halocarbons sulfur hexafluoride forestry greenhouse gas emission CH4 nitrous oxide climate change waste wetland N2O organic soils greenhouse gas LULUCF chemicals global warming EU PFC CO2 emission trends industry land change CO2 emissions emissions grassland waste disposal land use EU ETS methane 2011-05-31T10:30:00+01:00 Publication http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/figures/estimated-global-warming-at-which?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic Temperature increase (above 1990 level) at which the various events could occur and an estimate of their impact. The impact scale has subjective qualifications (‘minor’, ‘notable’, ‘major’ and ‘devastating’), which were assigned on the basis of the geographical scale (from ‘regional’ to ‘continental’ and ‘global’) and the character of the damages (‘light’, ‘moderate’, ‘heavy’ or ‘extreme’). The level of scientific understanding, as well as the understanding of possible impacts for most of these events is low. The shapes and sizes of the ovals do not represent uncertainties in impact and temperature onset of eventualities and these uncertainties may be significant. No publisher skovvann 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). climate change SOER2010 global warming synthesis 2011-02-24T11:40:00+02:00 EEAFigure http://www.eea.europa.eu/soer/europe/air-pollution?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic Emissions of air pollutants derive from almost all economic and societal activities. They result in clear risks to human health and ecosystems. In Europe, policies and actions at all levels have greatly reduced anthropogenic emissions and exposure but some air pollutants still harm human health. Similarly, as emissions of acidifying pollutants have reduced, the situation for Europe's rivers and lakes has improved but atmospheric nitrogen oversupply still threatens biodiversity in sensitive terrestrial and water ecosystems. The movement of atmospheric pollution between continents attracts increasing political attention. Greater international cooperation, also focusing on links between climate and air pollution policies, is required more than ever to address air pollution. No publisher EEA (European Environment Agency) energy production emissions climate change household road transport atmospheric pollutants Pb PM2.5 nitrogen SOx emissions from transport O3 ammonia NO2 lead atmospheric nitrogen national emission ceilings directive road freight Gothenburg Protocol particulate matter thematic assessment human health NMVOC acidification anthropogenic GHG emission PM CO passenger transport global warming N non-methane volatile organic compounds SO2 NH3 carbon monoxide air pollution from energy sulphur dioxide wood SOER2010 PM10 air pollution ecosystem nitrogen dioxide ground-level ozone coal NOX car 2010-11-30T00:00:00+01:00 Publication http://www.eea.europa.eu/soer/synthesis/synthesis?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic The SOER 2010 Synthesis provides an overview of the European environment's state, trends and prospects, integrating the main findings of SOER 2010. No publisher EEA (European Environment Agency) climate change impacts european neighbourhood climate change consequences climate change recycling marine ecosystems trade social inequalities soil functions Kyoto protocol global consumption resilience overfishing consumption pattern old-growth forest decoupling emissions from agriculture land use Kyoto targets water quantity ecological footprint water resources human health health forest quality of life life expectancy freshwater ecosystems environmental footprint waste waste management resource use ecosystem services greenhouse gas emissions climate change and health nature state of the environment biodiversity loss REACH policy integration global warming life-cycle thinking farmland temperature increase conservation of biodiversity pollutant SOER2010 biodiversity green economy natural resources long-term perspective air pollution megatrends ecosystem land conversion natural capital global trade road traffic climate change adaptation green urban areas water demand wastewater treatment grassland waste disposal terrestrial ecosystem pesticide 2010-11-29T18:23:46+01:00 Publication http://www.eea.europa.eu/soer/europe/understanding-climate-change/key-messages/understanding-climate-change-2014-message-1?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic Global mean temperature in 2009 was 0.7-0.8 °C higher than in pre-industrial times and the decade 2000-2009 was the warmest on record. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) concluded in 2007 that most of the global warming since the middle of the 20th century is very likely to have been due to human influences. No publisher jaeglmar understanding climate change SOER2010 thematic assessment global warming 2010-11-28T19:40:00+02:00 SOER Message http://www.eea.europa.eu/soer/europe/understanding-climate-change/key-facts/understanding-climate-change-fact-3?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic The decade 2000-2009 was the warmest on record. Europe has warmed more than the global average. No publisher zaineand warm global warming 2010-11-28T19:40:00+02:00 SOER Key fact http://www.eea.europa.eu/soer/europe/water-resources-quantity-and-flows?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic Europe's freshwaters are affected by water scarcity, droughts, floods and physical modifications. Many water bodies are at risk of failing to meet the aim of the EU Water Framework Directive (WFD) to achieve good status by 2015. Future policies should encourage demand management through actions such as increasing water efficiency. In addition, water management will benefit from applying an ecosystems perspective, using floodplains and groundwater aquifers for storing water, and making room (space) for rivers. No publisher EEA (European Environment Agency) climate change water supply wetland water engineering project bioenergy crops hydropower agriculture water resources water footprint thematic assessment over-abstraction flood cooling Water Framework Directive renewable energy freshwater ecosystems water quantity policy integration global warming water flow drought tourism land use change SOER2010 water scarcity ecosystem groundwater 2010-11-28T18:40:00+01:00 Publication http://www.eea.europa.eu/soer/europe/consumption-and-environment?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic The consumption of goods and services in EEA member countries is a major driver of global resource use and associated environmental impacts. Growth in global trade is resulting in an increasing share of environmental pressures and impacts from European consumption taking place beyond Europe. Food and drink, housing, mobility and tourism are responsible for a large part of the pressures and impacts caused by consumption in the EU. Achieving significant reductions in environmental pressures and impacts will require changing private and public consumption patterns, to supplement gains achieved through better technology and improved production processes. No publisher European Environment Agency green tax bicycle mobility climate change energy energy efficient buildings trade social inequalities sustainable housing soil sealing household consumption technology ecological footprint textile industry consumption public transport housing green purchasing thematic assessment income policy environmental footprint population SCP well-being infrastructure food biodiversity loss price global warming environmental taxes tourism eco-label SOER2010 sustainable consumption air pollution car pricing policy demography water pollution ecolabel sustainable consumption and production 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/europe/adapting-to-climate-change?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic Climate change is happening and will continue to have far-reaching consequences for human and natural systems. Impacts and vulnerabilities differ considerably across regions, territories and economic sectors in Europe. Strategies to adapt to climate change are necessary to manage impacts even if global temperature stays below a 2 °C increase above the pre-industrial level. The EU adaptation framework aims at developing a comprehensive strategy by 2013, to be supported by a clearinghouse for sharing and maintaining information on climate change impacts, vulnerability and adaptation. No publisher Adobe InDesign CS4 (6.0) climate change adaptation UNFCCC mountain water shortage summer ice glacier heat wave snow cover flood thematic assessment storm extreme weather event forest fires global warming temperature increase drought cities precipitation SOER2010 biodiversity permafrost climate change adaptation urban area coastal areas costs of adaptation 2010-11-28T18:40:00+01:00 Publication http://www.eea.europa.eu/soer/europe/understanding-climate-change?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic Average global air and ocean temperatures are rising, leading to the melting of snow and ice and rising global mean sea level. Ocean acidification results from higher CO2 concentrations. With unabated greenhouse gas emissions, climate change could lead to an increasing risk of irreversible shifts in the climate system with potentially serious consequences. Temperature rises of more than 1.5–2 °C above pre-industrial levels are likely to cause major societal and environmental disruptions in many regions. The atmospheric CO2 concentration needs to be stabilised at 350–400 parts per million (ppm) in order to have a 50 % chance of limiting global mean temperature increase to 2 °C above pre-industrial levels (according to the IPCC in 2007, and confirmed by later scientific insights). No publisher Adobe InDesign CS4 (6.0) sea level rise IPCC SOER2010 CO2 ecosystem services glacier climate change arctic sea ice greenhouse gas emission greenhouse gas coral reefs CO2 emissions thematic assessment carbon sink global warming temperature increase understanding climate change acidification COP15 2010-11-28T18:40:00+01:00 Publication http://www.eea.europa.eu/soer/countries/lu/climate-change-mitigation-national-responses-luxembourg?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic SOER Common environmental theme from Luxembourg - climate change mitigation No publisher SOER2010luxembourg Ministère du Développement durable et des Infrastructures - Département de l'Environnement Temperature climate change Emission GHG agriculture UNFCCC environmental programme households CH4 environmental law Kyoto Protocol renewable energy N2O power plant greenhouse gases global warming Air country assessment SOER2010 CO2 Climate change Energy emissions industry Transport 2010-11-26T19:24:33+02:00 Common environmental theme