http://www.eea.europa.eu These are the search results for the query, showing results 1 to 15. http://www.eea.europa.eu/highlights/water-quality-and-wastewater-treatment?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic A series of maps on water quality, updated with the latest information reported by countries, has been published by the European Environment Agency (EEA). The maps display water quality parameters in various receiving waters across Europe, alongside information on urban wastewater treatment and receiving areas sensitive to eutrophication. No publisher girliar WISE transitional water urban waste water water quality lakes rivers water urban environment TCM groundwater marine and coastal wastewater treatment GIS river wastewater pollutant 2011-07-25T11:00:00+02:00 Highlight http://www.eea.europa.eu/signals/signals-2011/articles/urban-world?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic Did you know? A city affects a large area outside its own boundaries. For example, London alone is thought to need an area of almost 300 times its geographical size to satisfy its demands and to dispose of its waste and emissions. (SOER 2010) No publisher jaeglmar urban urbanisation global megatrends Signals2011 urban planning urban environment Cities urban area urban lifestyle 2011-07-05T13:47:07+02:00 Article http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/figures/urban-trends?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic Historical urban population trends and projections by world regions (1950- 2050), showing the share of cities with less than 750 000 inhabitants 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). SOER2010 projection consumption global megatrends social megatrends urbanization urban environment demography world cities population 2010-12-13T10:34:43+02:00 EEAFigure http://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/eea_report_2006_10?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic The ignored challenge No publisher EEA (European Environment Agency) suburbs land use urban growth urban environment urban sprawl 2006-11-24T09:00:00+01:00 Publication http://www.eea.europa.eu/articles/urban-soil-sealing-in-europe?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic Soil is the earth's living skin and provides us with essential services for life in our planet: production of food; infiltration and cleansing of water and protection against flooding; habitat for plants; areas for recreation and mental health; micro climate regulation, etc. It is such a crucial resource that it can't be ignored. However, particularly in urban areas, soil is being sealed off with increasing housing and infrastructure. No publisher kobosnic climate land cover soil land use urban area soil sealing urban environment cities corine land cover 2011-01-19T11:25:00+02:00 Article http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/figures/urban-land-use-classes-in?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic - No publisher poulsmo1 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). SOER2010 sea land use sea level thematic assessment urban environment 2010-12-01T10:00:00+02:00 EEAFigure http://www.eea.europa.eu/soer/europe/urban-environment/key-messages/urban-environment-2014-message-6?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic The urban environment is under pressure from sources both inside and outside individual urban areas, and local situations are influenced by national and European legislation as well as programmes. Therefore, a broadly integrated approach from the local to the European level and across sectors would be beneficial for a more sustainable urban development across Europe. No publisher jaeglmar policy SOER2010 urban environment 2010-11-28T19:40:00+02:00 SOER Message http://www.eea.europa.eu/soer/europe/urban-environment/key-messages/urban-environment-2014-message-5?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic Cities can be considered as 'ecosystems', albeit with a high technical component. Their urban metabolism is an open and dynamic system, which consumes, transforms and releases materials and energy, develops and adapts to changes, and interacts with humans and other ecosystems. Therefore they should be analysed and managed as other ecosystems. No publisher jaeglmar ecosystems SOER2010 urban environment 2010-11-28T19:40:00+02:00 SOER Message http://www.eea.europa.eu/soer/europe/urban-environment/key-messages/urban-environment-2014-message-4?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic Despite some improvements, European cities and their inhabitants will still face a number of important challenges in the future. They are highly vulnerable to many impacts of climate change such as heat waves, water scarcity, flooding, and related health problems, and will still need to cope with high transport loads, air quality problems, noise and loss of green areas. No publisher jaeglmar SOER2010 noise air quality green space climate change urban environment transport 2010-11-28T19:40:00+02:00 SOER Message http://www.eea.europa.eu/soer/europe/urban-environment/key-messages/urban-environment-2014-message-3?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic Cities, due to the high concentration of people and activities, deliver and demand goods and services that impact their own areas and regions far away. While cities in Europe contribute 69 % of the continent's CO2 emissions, an urban resident consumes less energy than a rural resident. Urban density and compactness enable more energy efficient forms of housing and transport – an asset for a more sustainable Europe. No publisher jaeglmar city SOER2010 energy efficiency urban urban environment global impacts Cities 2010-11-28T19:40:00+02:00 SOER Message http://www.eea.europa.eu/soer/europe/urban-environment/key-messages/urban-environment-2?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic Despite substantial reductions in some urban air pollutants, data for the period 1997 to 2008 show that for any given year up to 40 to 60 % of urban citizens can be exposed to concentrations of either particulate matter or ozone above the EU limits. Environmental noise, mainly from transport, continues to affect large numbers of people. Urban wastewater collection and treatment improved markedly, but discharges of some harmful chemicals remain a concern. No publisher jaeglmar SOER2010 noise urban waste water air pollution ozone particulate matter urban environment 2010-11-28T19:40:00+02:00 SOER Message http://www.eea.europa.eu/soer/europe/urban-environment/key-messages/urban-environment-1?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic For the three-quarters of Europe's population that lives in cities and towns, a good urban environment is a precondition for a good quality of life. This quality of life depends inter alia on clean air and water, efficient transport, low noise levels and green spaces. No publisher jaeglmar SOER2010 noise air quality quality of life green space urban environment water quality transport 2010-11-28T19:40:00+02:00 SOER Message http://www.eea.europa.eu/soer/europe/urban-environment?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic The global population is congregating in our cities. Eighty per cent of the world’s estimated nine billion people in 2050 are expected to live in urban areas. Our cities and urban areas face many challenges from social to health to environmental. The impacts of cities and urban areas are felt in other regions which supply cities with food, water and energy and absorb pollution and waste. However, the proximity of people, businesses and services associated with the very word ‘city’ means that there are also huge opportunities. Indeed, well designed, well managed urban settings offer a key opportunity for sustainable living. No publisher EEA (European Environment Agency) climate change impacts water quality urban sprawl social inequalities soil sealing urban environment welfare education consumption pattern city urban ecosystem air quality green urban areas urbanisation green space housing heat wave flood thematic assessment human health resource efficiency income public space environmental footprint waste water quantity urban noise quality of life sustainable housing public health traffic temperature increase social equity drought cities population SOER2010 sustainable development climate change mitigation urban design climate change adaptation overcrowding urban area pollution 2010-11-28T18:40:00+01:00 Publication http://www.eea.europa.eu/themes/urban/intro?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic Europe is a Union of cities and towns; around 75% of population of the EU have chosen urban areas as their place to live. But impacts of urbanisation extend, beyond city borders. Europeans have adopted urban lifestyles and they use city amenities such as cultural, educational or health services. While cities are the motors of Europe’s economy and creators of European wealth, they depend heavily on resources of outside regions to meet their demand for resources like energy, water, food, and to accommodate waste and emissions. No publisher vincisas urban urban environment 2011-02-16T11:25:00+02:00 Page http://www.eea.europa.eu/articles/turning-the-urban-challenge-into?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic Copenhagen, 2 July 2011. Up to 150 mm of rainfall in two hours – a city record since measurements began in the mid-1800s. Homes destroyed. Citizens and emergency services struggled to cope. This is one example of how excessive extreme weather events can affect a European capital – events that are expected more often under climate change. No publisher jaeglmar ecosystem services biodiversity green urban areas quality of life biodiversity loss protected areas climate change adaptation urban environment green infrastructure 2012-04-27T18:50:00+02:00 Article