http://www.eea.europa.eu These are the search results for the query, showing results 11 to 25. http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/figures/perception-of-noise-all-sources-1?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic The left diagram shows a ranking from relatively less noise problems perceived down to cities with highly perceived noise problems (dataset 2). The right diagram shows in addition the reported noise data under the Environmental Noise Directive 2002/49/EC (dataset 1). The colour of the city names indicates if the population moves rather towards the centres or to the edge or develops similarly in the centre and the edge (dataset 3) 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). urban SOER2010 noise thematic assessment urban environment 2010-12-01T10:00:00+02:00 EEAFigure http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/figures/reported-noise-exposure-of-more?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic The figure shows the reported long-term (yearly) average exposure to day-evening-night noise of more than 55 dB in EU-27 agglomerations with more than 250 000 inhabitants 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). urban SOER2010 noise quality of life thematic assessment health urban environment synthesis 2010-11-30T17:00:00+02:00 EEAFigure 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-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/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/publications/good-practice-guide-on-noise?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic This guide is intended to assist policy makers and competent authorities in understanding and fulfilling the action planning requirements of Directive 2002/49/EC No publisher Adobe InDesign CS4 (6.0) noise indicators health effects noise population exposure noise exposure health 2010-11-10T10:00:00+01:00 Publication http://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/towards-a-resource-efficient-transport-system?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic Indicators tracking transport and environment in the European Union No publisher Adobe InDesign CS4 (6.0) scenarios policy integration noise air quality biofuel local emissions Climate change freight transport transport demand environment greenhouse gas emission transport noise climate change fuel Transport passenger transport 2010-04-27T11:00:00+01:00 Publication http://www.eea.europa.eu/multimedia/electric-car?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic The electric car is on the verge of breaking through, offering a realistic choice for innovative and clean mobility. No publisher jaeglmar noise air pollution renewable energy road transport road traffic sustainability electric car transport pollution 2010-01-18T17:43:34+01:00 File http://www.eea.europa.eu/multimedia/explore-the-noise?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic Noise affects a large number of Europeans, which perceive it as one of the major environmental problems. It can affect people in both physiological and psychological ways, interfering with basic activities such as sleep, rest, study and communication. The NOISE database establishes a system of source identification, noise mapping and population exposure assessments based upon noise indicators for Europe. No publisher kuchling noise urban environment NOISE database noise exposure human health transport noise 2009-10-26T12:00:00+01:00 File http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/figures/traffic-noise-map-of-rotterdam-the-netherlands?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic No publisher alec 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). urban noise Qol2009 2009-06-30T11:29:25+01:00 EEAFigure http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/figures/noise-data-for-52-european-cities?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic The questionnaire asked how many people were exposed to what noise classes. No publisher alec Access is managed by the owner mentioned below. Please contact the owner for more information about their data policy. urban noise Qol2009 2009-06-30T11:29:25+01:00 EEAFigure http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/figures/perceived-and-reported-noise-pollution?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic EC, 2007a and 2007 data reported under the Directive on environmental noise (EEA, 2008) No publisher alec 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). urban noise Qol2009 2009-06-30T12:29:25+02:00 EEAFigure http://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/quality-of-life-in-Europes-cities-and-towns?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic In May 2008, the Council of Europe's Congress of Local and Regional Authorities captured the concerns and desires of urban policy‑makers and citizens in the title of its new European Urban Charter: Manifesto for a new urbanity. Like numerous other international and European charters, conventions and declarations, the manifesto describes with some apprehension the 'unprecedented environmental, democratic, cultural, social and economic challenges' facing urban centres and their inhabitants. Our report on quality of life in Europe's cities and towns reiterates these concerns but also unravels the many apparent paradoxes of urban development and the sometimes perplexing realities of urban Europe today. The report defines a vision for progress towards a more sustainable, well‑designed urban future. No publisher EEA (European Environment Agency) urban EU policies EU cohesion policy consumption city urbanisation quality of life noise human health urban policy social equity climate change air pollution urban lifestyle integrated urban management 2009-05-28T11:41:54+01:00 Publication