EEA Signals 2009, key environmental issues facing Europe

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EEA SIGNALS 2009

Signals is published by the European Environment Agency (EEA) at the start of each year and provides snapshot stories on issues of interest both to the environmental policy debate and the wider public for the upcoming year. The eight stories addressed are not exhaustive but have been selected on the basis of their relevance to the current environmental policy debate in Europe. They address priority issues of climate change, nature and biodiversity, the use of natural resources and health.

Published by

• EEA (European Environment Agency)
• Published: Jan 09, 2009

Content

• EEA-Signals-2009-EN-web.pdf [3.8 MB]

Maps and graphs

Fancybox relations

Export of colour television sets from the EU-25 to Africa, Asia, the Middle East, United States and other European countries, 2005

Gaps between EU Kyoto and burden-sharing targets and projections for 2010 for the EU-15 Get us to Kyoto on time Emissions from the EU-15 were 3 % below 'base year' levels in 2006, according to the latest EEA data

Final energy consumption of biofuels — as % of final energy consumption in road transport fuels, EU-27

Estimates of the extent of hypoxia and anoxia in Autumn 2007. Hypoxia = oxygen content less than 2 ml/l Anoxia = oxygen content nil; often with presence of hydrogen sulphide-which reacts with oxygen to produce sulphate

Establishment in the pan-European region of the worst invasive alien species threatening biodiversity (all ecosystems) Abstract: Not all invasive alien species are equally harmful to native biodiversity

The location and levels of ozone at air quality monitoring stations in Brussels on Sunday 27 July 2008 When the ozone reading is above safe levels a red triangle is displayed and the local government must notify the public and suggest precautions.

Water Exploitation Index (WEI) Better information will help us adapt The Water Exploitation Index (WEI) is a good example of the type of information needed to give an overview of the scale and location of the problems facing us

Area of origin of the terrestrial and freshwater species listed as worst invasive species threatening biodiversity in Europe

Developments in shipments of paper waste as an example of non-hazardous wastes out and within the EU from 1995 to 2007 The EU a common market for waste Within the EU it is possible to ship all kinds of wastes for disposal or recovery between Member States

Scientifically recommended catch levels (based on ICES advice), agreed total allowable catch (TAC) and actual catch in the fishing areas around Bornholm, in the years 1989-2007 In almost every year when the cod stock has been assessed, the TAC has been set higher than the recommended level

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Older versions

• EEA Signals 2004
• Environmental signals 2002 - Benchmarking the millennium
• Environmental signals 2002 [Summary]
• Environmental signals 2001
• Environmental signals 2001
• Environmental signals 2000
• Environmental signals 2000 - Environmental assessment report No 6

Latest addition

Biodiversity

Forests, health and climate change

An experimental framework for ecosystem capital accounting in Europe

Europe's forests at a glance — a breath of fresh air in a changing climate

Climate change

End-user GHG emissions from energy

Air pollution impacts from carbon capture and storage (CCS)

Greenhouse gas emission trends and projections in Europe 2011 - Tracking progress towards Kyoto and 2020 targets

Coasts and seas

Hazardous substances in Europe's fresh and marine waters — An overview

Marine and coastal environment — SOER 2010 thematic assessment

Quality of bathing water — 2008 bathing season

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