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EEA: Current EU measures insufficient to prevent further increase of CO2 emissions after the year 2000 — Sep 06, 1996
The European Commission's Joint Research Centre and the European Environment Agency join forces for the benefit of Europe's environment — Sep 29, 1999
New environmental co-operation between East & West Europe — Jun 10, 1996
Special Announcement concerning the beginning of a new phase of UNEP - EEA co-operation — Jun 10, 1996
New Phase of Environmental Co-operation between UNEP and EEA on the road to the 1998 Ministerial Conference in Denmark — Jun 10, 1996
EEA: improved access to information is a driving force for environmental improvement — Jun 06, 1997
Visit of Commissioner Margot Wallström and Henning Arp from the Cabinet. — Dec 08, 1999
For environmental issues, conflicting views is the natural state — Mar 10, 2000
Improved Access to better and more harmonised Information for Environmental Decision-Making — Oct 23, 1997
No quick fixes for Europe's environment — Jun 02, 1998
Environmental Information Strategies at Work: A Joint and Shared View of the U.S. EPA and the EU's EEA — Mar 11, 1998
Call for action to reduce uncertainties and risks concerning reproductive health — Apr 17, 1997
Environmental taxes gaining importance in EU — Jan 20, 2000
Environmental co-operation across The Atlantic Ocean — Sep 05, 1997
Environment in the European Union at the turn of the century — Jun 24, 1999
The European Environment Agency in Copenhagen will co-operate with 17 meteorological institutes all over Europe — Sep 03, 1998
EEA participates in major international initiative on environmental information exchange — Feb 07, 2000
EEA study shows effectiveness of green taxes to achieve environmental goals — Oct 03, 1996
Improved access to environmental information: The European Environment Agency revamps its Internet gateway — Oct 30, 1999
The Mediterranean still under environmental threat says new report — Feb 29, 2000
Spanish university to lead work for EEA on land use and degradation — Mar 22, 2001: The European Environment Agency has designated Spain's Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) to take a lead role in reinforcing the Agency's work on land degradation.
Steen Gade elected vice-chairman of EEA Management Board — Mar 22, 2001
EU countries increasing burden on global environment -- EEA report — Mar 30, 2001
New report overviews the environmental impact of nutrients — Dec 22, 1999
Intranet and Extranet for European Environment — May 15, 1997
Are Environmental Agreements effective? — Jul 10, 1997
SO2 target reached, CO2 target still uncertain — Jul 22, 1996
Improved access to EEA Information on the Web — May 15, 1997
Commission reviews the Regulation governing the European Environment Agency (EEA) — Jun 16, 1997
New EEA report gauges eco-friendliness of main economic sectors — May 02, 2000
Urgent action needed to protect Europe's damaged soils — Dec 19, 2000
Transport in the EU -- heading down a dead end street? — May 16, 2000
EEA report highlights measures to promote sustainable water use — Apr 05, 2001: Cost and lack of information are preventing many European households from using devices that can substantially cut their water consumption, according to a new European Environment Agency report on sustainable water use.
United Nations Environment Programme and European Environment Agency — Jan 20, 1997
Environmental signals 2001 — May 29, 2001: Latest environmental signals highlight Europe's public policy challenge.
EU greenhouse gas emissions down 4%, more cuts needed - EEA — Apr 23, 2001: The 15 European Union countries recorded a 4.0% reduction between 1990 and 1999 in their combined emissions of the six "greenhouse" gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol on climate change
New EEA report aims to help prevent floods and droughts — Aug 13, 2001
Transport continuing to increase pressure on Europe's environment — Sep 11, 2001
Car-free day — Sep 21, 2001
EEA highlights success stories in expanding renewable energy — Dec 06, 2001
EEA draws key lessons from history on using precaution in policy-making — Jan 10, 2002
Summer smog levels exceed critical threshold on two days in three — Oct 26, 2001: This report provides a first evaluation of ground-level ozone pollution in Europe during spring and summer 2001. Based on data submitted to the European Commission under the EU Directive on air pollution by ozone, it details observed exceedances of the Directive's thresholds for information and warning of the population in 25 European countries
Barcelona: where environment, economy and the social dimension meet — Mar 13, 2002
EEA highlights key measures for reducing landfilling of biodegradable waste — Mar 22, 2002: National strategies to reduce the amount of biodegradable municipal waste sent to landfill should comprise an integrated package of measures, including separate collection, taxes and centralised composting, and ensure that markets exist for compost and other end products.
Contaminated environment jeopardizes our children's health — Apr 15, 2002
EU reaches CO2 stabilisation target despite upturn in greenhouse gas emissions — Apr 29, 2002
Interim director to take over at European Environment Agency — May 17, 2002: Gordon McInnes, the most senior manager at the European Environment Agency, will become acting Executive Director of the Agency on 1 June...
Drive to reduce pressure on Europe's environment makes patchy progress — May 23, 2002: Efforts to lessen pressures on Europe's environment are making uneven progress while pressure is continuing to grow on some natural resources, especially fish stocks and land, the European Environment Agency's latest annual assessment shows
EU energy sector makes insufficient progress in reducing its environmental impact — May 30, 2002: Energy consumption in the European Union is rising, mainly because of transport growth, energy efficiency is improving only slowly and renewable energies need to expand by at least double the current rate if targets for boosting their market shares by 2010 are to be reached
Summer 2002 smog levels exceed critical threshold three days in four — Oct 16, 2002: Levels of potentially harmful ground-level ozone exceeded a critical threshold somewhere in Europe on more than three days out of four this summer, according to preliminary information compiled by the European Environment Agency
Accession countries taking over EU's unsustainable transport patterns, EEA report warns — Dec 03, 2002: The 13 countries seeking accession to the European Union are rapidly adopting the EU's unsustainable transport patterns, as roads gain increasing importance in their transport systems at the expense of the railways and economic recovery brings growing levels of traffic.
Environmental scientist appointed to lead European Environment Agency — Feb 26, 2003: Professor Jacqueline McGlade, an environmental scientist active across a broad spectrum of the life sciences, is to be the next Executive Director of the European Environment Agency (EEA), the main European-level provider of environmental information to policy makers and the public.
Europe's environmental progress at risk from unsustainable economic — May 12, 2003: The state of the environment across Europe has improved in several respects over the past decade, but much of the progress is likely to be wiped out by economic growth because governments have yet to make significant strides towards decoupling environmental pressures from economic activity.
EU greenhouse gas emissions rise for second year running — May 06, 2003: Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the European Union have increased for the second consecutive year, moving the EU further away from meeting its commitment to achieve a substantial emissions cut by the 2008-2012 period.
Summer 2003 ozone pollution hits high; levels could recur for several more years — Oct 24, 2003: Harmful ozone pollution was the worst for almost a decade in large parts of Europe this summer, particularly during the long August heatwave, according to a preliminary assessment by the European Environment Agency.
Europe's water quality generally improving but agriculture still the main challenge — Nov 27, 2003: The protection and quality of Europe's water is generally improving but there is little or no progress in combating some types of pollution or overuse of water in certain regions, both issues that are linked particularly to agriculture.
European Environment Agency adopts new strategy and work programme — Nov 25, 2003: A new strategy for the European Environment Agency covering the next five years as well as the Agency's management plan (work programme) for 2004 were adopted by the EEA management board today.
Domestic measures taken or planned so far are insufficient to meet EU climate emissions targets, projections show — Dec 02, 2003: The European Union and many of its Member States will fail to meet their Kyoto Protocol targets for limiting greenhouse gas emissions on the basis of the domestic policies and measures implemented or planned so far, according to new projections compiled by the European Environment Agency.
Most of central and eastern Europe on track to meet Kyoto targets — Dec 02, 2003: Seven of the central and eastern European countries that plan to join the European Union are on track to achieve their targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions under the Kyoto climate change protocol, in most cases by a wide margin, their latest projections show.
European Environment Agency pays tribute to Poul Harremoës — Dec 02, 2003: The European Environment Agency today paid tribute to Prof. Poul Harremoës, a globally renowned water engineer and long-serving member of the EEA's Scientific Committee, who has died after a short illness.
Commission and EEA make public extensive information about industrial pollution in your neighbourhood — Feb 23, 2004: Today the European Commission and the European Environment Agency (EEA) launched the European Pollutant Emission Register (EPER), the first Europe-wide register of industrial emissions into air and water.
Arctic faces drastic change without EU policy action — Mar 15, 2004: The Arctic's unique environment and indigenous peoples are under increasing threat from industrial activities and the region is likely to change drastically unless decision-makers in the European Union and elsewhere address the challenges seriously.
New EU states need measures to limit farming impact on environment — Apr 28, 2004: The countries joining the European Union (EU) next month need to give a central role to well-targeted rural development measures to minimise a likely increase in environmental pressures from farming after accession, the European Environment Agency (EEA) said today.
Nature-rich farmland areas need greater support to prevent species loss — Apr 29, 2004: The European Union will not reach the goal of halting species loss by 2010 if it does not do more to prevent the decline of its most nature-rich areas of farmland, the European Environment Agency (EEA) and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) warned today.
Latest trends show need for more environmental action in key sectors — Jun 01, 2004: Evidence of climate change is growing; nitrate pollution from farming continues; much of Europe's urban population is still exposed to air pollution above health protection levels; packaging waste is increasing and is projected to continue doing so. These are among the main findings of the EEA's latest annual survey of environmental trends in its 31 member countries., EEA Signals 2004, published today.
EU needs to set renewable energy targets for 2020, EEA head says — Jun 03, 2004: The European Union needs to set renewable energy targets for 2020 to help cut greenhouse gas emissions and give energy markets long-term investment security, Prof. Jacqueline McGlade, Executive Director of the European Environment Agency (EEA), said today.
Better information needed to end "large-scale experiment with children's health," EEA chief says — Jun 24, 2004: More and better information on the effects of environmental pollutants on children is needed if society is to end its "large-scale experiment with children's health," the executive director of the European Environment Agency (EEA), Prof. Jacqueline McGlade, said today.
EU15 greenhouse gas emissions decline after two years of increases — Jul 15, 2004: Emissions of climate-changing greenhouse gases from the European Union have fallen slightly after two years of increase, taking the EU a small step closer to its target of an 8% cut within the next eight years.
Europe needs adaptation strategies to limit climate change impacts — Aug 18, 2004: More frequent and more economically costly storms, floods, droughts and other extreme weather. Wetter conditions in northern Europe but drier weather in the south that could threaten agriculture in some areas. More frequent and more intense heatwaves, posing a lethal threat to the elderly and frail. Melting glaciers, with three-quarters of those in the Swiss Alps likely to disappear by 2050. Rising sea levels for centuries to come.
Poor European test standards understate air pollution from cars — Oct 19, 2004: Inadequate test standards are underestimating emissions of harmful air pollutants from new cars and evidence indicates that many diesel car owners are making things worse by modifying their engines to increase power, the European Environment Agency warned today.
EEA unveils first digital map of Europe's changing landscapes — Nov 17, 2004: The first digital map of the multiple changes that have occurred in Europe's landscapes since 1990 was unveiled today, enabling policy-makers to draw lessons from how their decisions in areas such as agriculture and transport are impacting on the region's finite land resources and the wider environment.
Lisbon goal poses choice between efficiency leap or exploiting the planet, EEA head warns — Nov 24, 2004: The European Union faces a choice between exploiting the rest of the planet or becoming dramatically more efficient in its use of resources if it is to meet its 'Lisbon strategy' goal of becoming the world's most dynamic and competitive economy, the head of the European Environment Agency (EEA) warned today.
Kyoto target within EU's grasp if all planned measures and projects are implemented, projections show — Dec 21, 2004: The European Union will reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by slightly more than required under the Kyoto Protocol provided that Member States implement all the policies, measures and third-country projects they are planning and several cut emissions by more than they have to.
The dynamics of Europe's changing landscape - Essential information to thrive in today's changing world — Feb 15, 2005: Recent analyses by the EEA show that land is becoming a scarce resource: 800 000 ha of Europe's land cover was converted to artificial surfaces from 1990-2000. Only with careful spatial planning of urban and rural development can Europe avoid compromising its agricultural production, biodiversity, energy security and Kyoto targets and aspirations under the Lisbon agenda.
Commission and EEA win award for informing the public on industrial pollution — Apr 15, 2005: Last night the European Commission and the European Environment Agency (EEA) won an award for best new electronic information source for the publication of the European Pollutant Emission Register (EPER). EPER is the first Europe-wide register of industrial emissions into air and water and was launched in February 2004. It makes detailed information on pollution from around 10,000 large industrial facilities in the EU and Norway publicly accessible on the internet for the first time. The European Information Association awarded EPER first place in its Electronic Sources Category, recognising it as the best of a large number of electronic publications, databases and websites produced at European level in 2004.
Eco-innovation can boost environment and economic growth — Apr 19, 2005: On 19 and 20 April more than 100 prominent Danish and European researchers, politicians, officials and coporate leaders meet in Copenhagen to discuss challenges and potentials regarding eco-innovation. A new report shows that high technogoly has environmental potentials in Denmark, but that barriers have to be broken down and risks have to be handled.
Environment for kids at the EEA website — May 31, 2005: Children all over Europe are now offered environmental information in their own language in the kids' zone on the European Environment Agency website. The kids' zone was developed in recognition of the need to reach younger audiences, in this case children aged 10 - 14, about the state and trends of Europe's environment. "Education is about engagement. I would like to invite not only children, but also adults to make use of the features developed for younger audiences on our website to find out how we really can engage children in environmental issues", says EEA Executive Director Jacqueline McGlade.
Increased power production drives EU greenhouse gas emissions up in 2003 — Jun 21, 2005: Emissions of climate-changing greenhouse gases from the European Union have increased in 2003, after having fallen in 2002. Emissions in the 15 old member states (EU-15) increased by 53 million tonnes (1.3%) between 2002 and 2003.Total EU-25 emissions increased by 1.5%, says the latest annual report on greenhouse gas emissions from the European Environment Agency.
Europe can reach a low emissions future — Jun 29, 2005: The European Environment Agency in Copenhagen has identified pathways to achieve Europe's contribution to a global climate change target.
Free pc game on environment in 26 languages — Aug 25, 2005: Gamers all over Europe can now play a pc game and learn about the environment at the same time. The European Environment Agency in Copenhagen has launched the Honoloko pc game in 26 languages. The game is available on the internet and free to use.
Europe's environmental future demands more action in key sectors — Sep 11, 2005: Policy makers must better integrate environmental issues across EU policies
Tackling wastewater pollution at source cheaper than cleaning up — Oct 07, 2005: Policies using taxes to cut pollution offer the most cost effective route to reaching EU wastewater targets
Environmental laws must be enforced to protect Mediterranean region — Nov 08, 2005: The environmental state of the Mediterranean Sea region will not improve until there is the political will to enforce current and future environment legislation, says a new report, launched today.
Europe feels the heat as climate change tops the list of environmental challenges — Nov 29, 2005: Policy makers, businesses and individuals must act now on a range of environmental matters or pay a heavy price later
EU looks to fill the gap to its target by using Kyoto Mechanisms — Dec 01, 2005: If every EU country sticks to its plans to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases and uses the Kyoto mechanisms the EU 15 can go beyond its Kyoto targets, says a new report by the European Environment Agency (EEA) released today in Copenhagen.
CAP needs to be more targeted for better environmental effectiveness — Mar 21, 2006: Environmental efforts pursued through the Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) need to be better targeted geographically to maximise their effectiveness according to a new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA), based in Copenhagen.
Transport growth - an environmental dilemma for Europe — Mar 28, 2006: Polluting emissions from transport continue to impact on health and undermine progress towards Kyoto targets, says a new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA).
EU greenhouse gas emissions increase for second year in a row — Jun 22, 2006: Emissions of climate-changing greenhouse gases (GHG) from the EU-25 increased by 18 million tonnes (0.4 %) between 2003 and 2004. Emissions from the EU-15 increased by 11.5 million tonnes (0.3 %) in the same period. These figures, released today, are contained in the latest GHG inventory report from the European Environment Agency (EEA), based in Copenhagen.
Europe's energy policies must be environmentally sound — Jun 27, 2006: Europe requires an integrated policy framework balancing the goals of energy security and competitiveness with environment policy, says a new report released today by the European Environment Agency (EEA), based in Copenhagen.
Europe's coastline approaches environmental 'point of no return' — Jul 03, 2006: Europe's unique coastal environment is under increasing threat from its own popularity, according to a new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA), released today in Copenhagen.
New web-based air pollution monitoring system — Jul 18, 2006: Ozone Web, a new internet tool, released in Copenhagen today by the European Environment Agency (EEA), offers users the opportunity to monitor and track ground level ozone incidents on a pan-European scale, for the first time.
Прогресс Европы в области окружающей среды под угрозой в результате «неустойчивости» экономической деятельности — May 12, 2003: Состояние окружающей среды во многом улучшилось по всей Европе за последнее десятилетие, но большая часть достигнутого прогресса может быть утрачена в результате экономического роста, так как правительства должны еще сделать значительные шаги, чтобы экономическая деятельность перестала быть напрямую связана с ростом нагрузок на окружающую среду
The third assessment - CZ — May 12, 2003
Побережье Европы скоро достигнет экологической ‘критической отметки’ — Jul 03, 2006: Согласно новому отчету Европейского агентства по окружающей среде (ЕАОС), опубликованному сегодня в Копенгагене, уникальной экологической среде европейского побережья грозит серьезная опасность, вызванная его большой популярностью у населения.
Новая система мониторинга загрязнения воздуха, основанная на всемирной сети — Jul 18, 2006: Озоновая еть (Озон-веб/OzoneWeb – новый инструмент в cистеме Интернета, введенный в эксплуатацию сегодня в Копенгагене Европейским агентством по охране окружающей среды (ЕАОС), впервые предоставляет пользователям возможность контролировать и отслеживать озоновые происшествия на уровне приземного слоя атмосферы в масштабах всей Европы
Kids can come and learn about environment — Aug 18, 2006: This summer the EEA Information Centre has been giving environmental talks to groups of schoolchildren visiting the "Spirit of the wild" photo exhibition on Kongens Nytorv. The exhibition shows 100 huge wildlife photos by the world famous nature photographer - Steve Bloom.
News catalogue — Sep 01, 2006: Advanced search for all news and press releases by EEA.
Case studies point towards solutions to Europe's waste problems — Jan 29, 2003: Many of the problems linked to Europe's growing waste volumes can be solved if countries learn from others that have pioneered solutions, argues a new report published today by the European Environment Agency.
Waste from packaging still not under control — Oct 07, 2005: Hard targets needed if EU policy objectives on cutting packaging waste volumes are to be met
EU must take immediate action on Kyoto targets — Oct 27, 2006: All Member States must seriously tackle greenhouse gas emissions immediately, if the EU-15 is to meet its collective Kyoto target, a new European Environment Agency (EEA) report states.