http://www.eea.europa.eu These are the search results for the query, showing results 21 to 35. http://www.eea.europa.eu/articles/europe2019s-water-efficient-use-is?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic Clean water is a natural resource vital not only for life on Earth but also for the wellbeing of our societies and economy. However, in many parts of Europe, this valuable resource is coming under increasing pressure, often seen in the form of over-exploitation and pollution. No publisher karadgu Water green economy Water Framework Directive EEA resource efficiency 2012-05-08T15:50:00+02:00 Article http://www.eea.europa.eu/atlas/eea/copy_of_folder-story-template/video/video-file?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic In Eastern France and Western Germany you find 3000km2 of a biosphere reserve called “Les Vosges du Nord - Pfälzerwald” and it is the largest uninterrupted forest area in Western Europe. No publisher jaeglmar solar energy biodiversity green economy soil biodynamic agriculture greenhouse gas sustainability organic farming sustainable farming 2012-04-30T23:00:00+01:00 File http://www.eea.europa.eu/pressroom/newsreleases/europe-needs-to-use-water?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic Europe needs to redouble efforts in using water more efficiently to avoid undermining its economy, according to a new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA). Inefficient water use impacts hard on the resources needed by ecosystems and people, both vital assets for European productivity and security. No publisher girliar green economy natural resources water use resource efficiency groundwater freshwater agriculture 2012-03-13T13:00:00+01:00 Press Release http://www.eea.europa.eu/atlas/eea/melting-arctic/video/video-file?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic Last year alone there were 50 more melting days on the Greenland ice sheet than on average, meaning we now see an average net loss of ice mass of 200 gigatons per year - a level that is four times higher than just back in the year 2000. No publisher jaeglmar solar energy biodiversity green economy soil biodynamic agriculture greenhouse gas sustainability organic farming sustainable farming 2012-02-01T00:00:00+01:00 File http://www.eea.europa.eu/highlights/environmental-tax-reform-increasing-individual?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic European governments could simultaneously reduce income tax, increase innovation and cut pollution by introducing well-targeted environmental taxes and recycling the revenues back into the economy. This was one of the findings from a pair of reports on environmental tax reform (ETR) published today by the European Environment Agency (EEA). No publisher girliar ETR green growth green economy environmental tax reform environmental taxes economic policy instruments 2012-01-09T12:00:00+02:00 Highlight http://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/environmental-tax-reform-in-europe?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic Although environmental tax reforms (ETR) tend to improve incomes across society, they can have mild regressive impacts in that richer households gain more than poorer ones. Care is needed to design ETRs in ways that ensure that certain groups are able to benefit equally. ETR's overall benefits for the economy, environment and society are potentially significant. ETR should therefore be regarded as a key element in the policymaking toolkit for shifting to a green economy. No publisher EEA (European Environment Agency) resource use green tax green economy social equity environmental tax reform social inequalities environmental taxes household consumption pollution consumer prices energy price 2012-01-09T12:00:00+02:00 Publication http://www.eea.europa.eu/highlights/economic-growth-must-be-decoupled?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic Europe’s impact on the environment is still very much linked to the economy. This message was clear in many of the reports and datasets published by the European Environment Agency (EEA) in 2011, as analysts were able to clearly see a decrease in various emissions and types of environmental damage during the 2009 recession. No publisher girliar climate change Eye on Earth green economy Rio conference air pollution 2011-12-21T13:00:00+02:00 Highlight http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/figures/recyclings-current-and-potential-contribution?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic (*) The current and potential contribution figures are both based on the infrastructure available in 2006. Future changes in collection rates, improved recycling structures and market conditions could significantly influence the potential contribution figures. 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). waste generation recycling2011 packaging waste recycling green economy waste 2011-12-09T10:05:00+02:00 EEAFigure http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/figures/persons-employed-in-recycling-activities?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic (*) Data are missing for some countries in years between 2000 and 2007. The countries whose data are missing are listed in ETC/SCP, 2011. 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). waste generation recycling2011 packaging waste recycling green economy waste 2011-12-09T10:05:00+02:00 EEAFigure http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/figures/total-turnover-of-recycling-of?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic 'Precious metals' include silver, gold and platinum. 'Other metals' include lead, zinc, tungsten, molybdenum, tantalum, magnesium, cobalt, bismuth, cadmium, titanium, antimony, manganese, beryllium, chromium, germanium, vanadium, niobium, rhenium, gallium, indium and cermets. * The 2009 calculation is based on the values for only the second half of 2009. Despite the huge decline in commodity prices at the beginning of 2009 due to the economic downturn, the total turnover of recyclables recovered markedly in the second half of 2009. 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). waste generation recycling2011 packaging waste recycling green economy waste 2011-12-09T10:05:00+02:00 EEAFigure http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/figures/global-demand-of-selected-emerging?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). waste generation recycling2011 packaging waste recycling green economy waste 2011-12-09T10:00:00+02:00 EEAFigure http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/figures/value-of-eu-internal-and?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic (*) The 2010 values are based on amounts and values for only the first half of 2010 because figures for the second half of the year were not available at the time of writing. Precious metals include silver, gold and platinum. 'Other metals' includes lead, zinc, tungsten, molybdenum, tantalum, magnesium, cobalt, bismuth, cadmium, titanium, antimony, manganese, beryllium, chromium, germanium, vanadium, niobium, rhenium, gallium, indium and cermets. 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). waste generation recycling2011 packaging waste recycling green economy waste 2011-12-09T09:55:00+02:00 EEAFigure http://www.eea.europa.eu/highlights/recycling-industry-can-boost-the?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic Recycling has multiple benefits for many areas of the economy – providing raw materials, creating jobs and encouraging business opportunities and innovation. These economic benefits of recycling are examined in a new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA). The report considers the recycling industry in the context of building a 'green economy', a major European policy objective. No publisher girliar waste recycling green economy material resources 2011-12-05T16:15:00+01:00 Highlight http://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/earnings-jobs-and-innovation-the?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic This short report explains the role of recycling in the green economy and examines the evidence of its contribution in Europe, focusing primarily on the economic benefits that recycling offers. No publisher EEA (European Environment Agency) resource copper aluminium rare metal green economy recycled material raw material green job plastic waste technological innovation precious metal resource efficiency recession glass waste paper recycling raw material consumption economic downturn recycling nickel iron and steel waste paper waste 2011-12-05T17:05:00+02:00 Publication http://www.eea.europa.eu/atlas/eea/city-bees/video/video-file?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic In Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, millions of Honey bees are working hard for the city. These busy employees provide not only delicious honey to city people, but a blooming environment in the parks and greens around the capital. No publisher jaeglmar ecosystem services biodiversity green economy green urban areas CityBEES bees urban beekeeping urban environment employment urban area 2011-10-14T11:00:00+01:00 File