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Key message 6 — SOER synthesis: Links between the state of Europe's environment and various global megatrends imply increasing systemic risks. Many key drivers of change are highly interdependent and likely to unfold over decades rather than years. These interdependencies and trends, many of them outside Europe's direct influence, will have significant consequences and potential risks for the resilience and sustainable development of Europe's economy and society. Better knowledge of the linkages and associated uncertainties will be essential.
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Key message 5 — SOER synthesis: Environment, health and quality of life — Water and air pollution have declined but not enough to achieve good ecological quality in all water bodies or to ensure good air quality in all urban areas. Widespread exposure to multiple pollutants and chemicals and concerns about long-term damage to human health together imply the need for more large-scale pollution prevention programmes and the use of precautionary approaches.
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Key message 3 — SOER synthesis: Nature and biodiversity — Europe has established an extensive network of protected areas and programmes to reverse the loss of endangered species. However, widespread alteration of landscapes, degradation of ecosystems and loss of natural capital mean that the EU will not meet its target of halting biodiversity loss by 2010. To improve the situation we must prioritise biodiversity and ecosystems in policymaking at all scales, particularly addressing agriculture, fisheries, regional development, cohesion and spatial planning.
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Key message 1 — SOER synthesis: Continuing depletion of Europe's stocks of natural capital and flows of ecosystem services will ultimately undermine Europe's economy and erode social cohesion. Most of the negative changes are driven by growing use of natural resources to satisfy production and consumption patterns. The result is a significant environmental footprint in Europe and elsewhere.
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Spain — launch of the SOER 2010: Launch of "The European environment – state and outlook 2010" (upon invitation)
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Slovakia — launch of the SOER 2010: Launch of "The European environment – state and outlook 2010" (upon invitation)
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Austria — launch of the SOER 2010: Launch of "The European environment – state and outlook 2010" (upon invitation)
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Czech Republic — launch of the SOER 2010: Launch of "The European environment – state and outlook 2010" (upon invitation)
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Water pricing and household water use in Spain Water pricing and household water use in Estonia: The graph shows the development of average prices for drinking water supply and water consumption of households in Spain. The graph shows the development of average prices for water supply for human consumption in Estonia.
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Carbon, material and water footprint for different types of meat, dairy products, vegetables and fruit: The figure compares carbon, material and water footprints for selected foodstuffs (beef, butter, cheese, pork, chicken, greenhouse vegetables, rice, milk, wheat, bread, potatoes and root crop, and apple in season).
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