Highlights

Soil protection critical for Europe's economy and ecosystems

Arthur Girling — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0100

Soil is one of the planet's invaluable resources but continues to be degraded in Europe. Together, the mineral particles, water, air, organic matter, and living organisms that constitute soil perform key functions which underpin our society.

Forest fires in Southern Europe destroy much more than trees

Oscar Romero Sanchez — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Forest fires in Spain, France, Italy and Greece burned more than 50 000 hectares in the last four days. The economic and environmental damage caused by such fires extends well beyond the affected areas. Damage to biodiversity and livelihoods may take decades to reverse.

Landfilling down as Europe shifts to better waste management

Oscar Romero Sanchez — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:00:00 +0200

The EEA report 'Diverting waste from landfill' finds that the EU Landfill Directive has been a positive force in altering management of biodegradable municipal waste in the EU. The study explains how setting medium- and long-term targets for reducing landfilling has helped countries to define waste strategies and target investments.

Urgent action needed to protect Europe's damaged soils

admin — Tue, 19 Dec 2000 00:00:00 +0100