http://www.eea.europa.eu These are the search results for the query, showing results 1 to 6. http://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/hazardous-substances-in-europes-fresh?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic Chemicals are an essential part of our daily lives and are used to produce consumer goods, to protect or restore our health and to boost food production, to name but a few examples. Some chemicals, however, are hazardous, raising concerns for the environment and human health. Hazardous substances are emitted to fresh and marine waters via a number of pathways and can have detrimental effects on aquatic biota. Humans can be exposed to hazardous substances in water through the ingestion of contaminated drinking water and the consumption of contaminated freshwater fish and seafood. A wide range of legislation now exists in Europe to address the release of hazardous substances to the environment, including water. New challenges exist, however, including the issues of chemical mixtures and emerging pollutants. No publisher Adobe InDesign CS5 (7.0) water mining contaminated land aquatic ecosystems marine WFD landfill drinking water chemicals water framework directive health marine strategy framework directive urban environment water quality E-PRTR pesticides hazardous substance freshwater agriculture organic substances transport 2011-07-15T08:18:57+01:00 Publication http://www.eea.europa.eu/highlights/hazardous-substances-in-europe2019s-fresh?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic Hazardous substances in fresh and marine water can harm aquatic life and pose a risk to human health, according to a new report published today by the European Environment Agency (EEA). The report notes that while European legislation to address the issue is relatively strong, new challenges exist including ‘emerging pollutants’ where potential effects are not yet fully understood. More effort is also needed to ensure that chemicals are produced and used more sustainably. No publisher girliar marine water WFD chemicals Water Framework Directive health aquatic life water quality hazardous substance freshwater pollutant 2011-07-14T11:00:00+02:00 Highlight http://www.eea.europa.eu/highlights/europe2019s-water-information-at-your-fingertips?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic Our demand for water and wastewater discharges, often have a substantial impact on the quality and quantity of freshwater resources. On World Water Day, 22 March, the European Environment Agency (EEA) and partners presented a new and improved version of the web portal Water Information System for Europe (WISE). No publisher karadgu river basin management WISE WFD water Water Framework Directive urban environment water quality freshwater water information system for europe water quantity 2011-03-22T11:20:00+02:00 Highlight http://www.eea.europa.eu/articles/looking-beneath-the-surface-how?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic Water is critical for life and is integral to virtually all economic activities, including food production and industry. Not only is clean water a prerequisite for human health and well-being, it provides aquatic habitats that support healthy freshwater ecosystems. No publisher karadgu natural resources water legislation aquatic ecosystems urban waste water water scarcity agriculture aquatic habitats water use WFD water water framework directive urban environment water quality freshwater ecosystems freshwater pollutants pollution 2011-03-21T17:14:10+02:00 Article http://www.eea.europa.eu/soer/europe/freshwater-quality?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic The continuing presence of a range of pollutants in a number of Europe's freshwaters threatens aquatic ecosystems and raises concerns for public health. Current reporting under the EU Water Framework Directive shows that a substantial proportion of Europe's freshwaters are at risk of not achieving the aim of 'good status' by 2015. Driven by the EU Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD), improvements in the collection and treatment of wastewater in some regions of Europe have led to a reduction in the discharge of some pollutants to fresh and coastal waters. Challenges remain, however, because UWWTD implementation remains incomplete and other significant sources of water pollution exist, especially agriculture and urban storm flows. The implementation of effective and timely measures, required under the WFD, needs to encompass a greater focus on controls 'at source' and the efficient use of resources including water, energy and chemicals. No publisher Adobe InDesign CS4 (6.0) fertiliser CAP freshwater quality WFD water pollution urban environment organic substances thematic assessment Water Framework Directive bathing water harmful algal bloom freshwater pollution eutrophication pesticide public health storm overflow sewerage network marine ecosystems algae pollutant phosphorus SOER2010 nitrates directive nitrogen sediment pathogenic micro-organism wastewater treatment common agricultural policy nutrient wastewater water pollution from agriculture 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