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For the first time in human history, more people are living in towns and cities than in rural areas. Europe is one of the most urbanised continents. Approximately 75 % of its population lives in urban areas; by 2020, this will be 80 %. As a result, the demand for land in and around cities is becoming acute; urban sprawl is re-shaping landscapes and affecting people's quality of life and the environment as never before. Urban planning and management have risen high on the political agenda, with transport and housing as crucial challenges.
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Highlights
- EEA draws the first map of Europe's noise exposure
- 26 Oct 2009
- EU set to miss 2010 air pollutant limits
- 01 Oct 2009
- Best way to get around: bicycle, car or on foot?
- 16 Sep 2009
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- ECOCITY WORLD SUMMIT 2009
- 13 Dec 2009 - 15 Dec 2009, LUTFI KIRDAR CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTER HARBIYE 34267 ISTANBUL
- Urban Biodiversity and Design - URBIO 2010
- 18 May 2010 - 22 May 2010, Nagoya
- Deltas in Times of Climate Change
- 29 Sep 2010 - 01 Oct 2010, Rotterdam
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The European Environment Agency (EEA) is an agency of the European Union.