http://www.eea.europa.eu These are the search results for the query, showing results 1 to 10. http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/figures/trends-of-flame-retardants-in-mothers-milk-monitored-in-sweden?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic No publisher alec Full rights to publish graph Contact name for the permission to use the data (on paper and/or web): Ms Ann Thuvander. EEA does not have rights to publish the underpinning data due to outdated formulation in the copyright agreement form. chemical mothers milk 2002-01-01T01:00:00+02:00 EEAFigure http://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/technical_report_2007_6?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic No publisher EEA (European Environment Agency) air pollution chemicals information system contaminated soil chemical chemicals water pollution sediment 2007-05-07T11:41:00+01:00 Publication http://www.eea.europa.eu/themes/biodiversity/multimedia/sources-of-water-pollution?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic (Transcription of audio on video) Water can be polluted from many sources. Faecal contamination from sewage makes water unpleasant and unsafe for recreational activities such as swimming, boating or fishing. Many organic pollutants, including sewage effluent and farm and food-processing wastes consume oxygen, suffocating fish and other aquatic life. Nutrients such as nitrates and phosphates, from everything from farm fertilisers to household detergents, can 'overfertilise' the water causing the growth of large mats of algae, some of which are directly toxic. When the algae die, they sink to the water bottom, decomposing, consuming oxygen and damaging ecosystems. Chemical contaminants including heavy metals, pesticides and some industrial chemicals can threaten wildlife and human health. Sediment run-off from the land can make water muddy, blocking sunlight and, as a result, killing wildlife. And irrigation, especially when used improperly, can bring flows of salts, nutrients and other pollutants from soils into water. Source: SOER 2005 No publisher terletim irrigation ecosystem sediment chemical sewer water pollution bathing water nutrient algae 2006-02-02T00:00:00+01:00 File http://www.eea.europa.eu/themes/chemicals/multimedia/reach-a-new-regulation-for-chemical-substances?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic The new European law known as REACH (Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals) was adopted by the Member States and the European Parliament and has entered into force in June 2007. By tabling this new legislation, the European Commission demonstrated its determination to protect Europeans' health and the environment. Indeed, recent scientific research has demonstrated that certain chemicals enter and accumulate in living organisms, including humans. While all substances placed on the market after 1981 have been tested to assess their safety, that is not the case for the tens of thousands of chemicals marketed before that date. That is why the European Union has developed this ambitious new Regulation on chemicals, one of the key sectors of the European economy. No publisher ghicaale cancer chemical industry REACH PVC DDT chemical paraben human health lung disease hazardous substance hazardous chemical chemical product labelling textile industry 2008-02-27T17:35:35+01:00 File http://www.eea.europa.eu/themes/biodiversity/multimedia/pollution-from-antifouling-paint?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic (Transcription of audio on video) Antifouling paint was developed to reduce drag on ship hulls by preventing the buildup of barnacles and other organisms, consequently making ships faster and more fuel efficient. However its propensity for wider impacts on the marine environment had been grossly underestimated. The chemicals used prevented molluscs like oysters from reproducing, and in the 1970's and 80's widespread collapse of mollusc stocks in and around harbours was reported. These types of paints have now been banned on small vessels, and complete phase out from global shipping fleets is planned by 2008. Source: SOER 2005 No publisher terletim chemical ecosystem marine ecosystems antifouling paint mollusc marine pollution marine 2006-02-02T00:00:00+01:00 File http://www.eea.europa.eu/themes/water/multimedia/getting-europes-precious-waters-clean-again?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic Protecting water from pollution is one of the biggest environmental challenges that we face. In recent decades, major disasters like the Sandoz incident in 1986 demonstrated that pollution knows no frontiers and that strong EU actions and cooperation were needed. This detailed news report looks at the ways in which Europe’s determination to protect water in all its forms is achieving results. From the European quality of the drinking water, through the treatment of waste water, to protection of its rivers, coasts and lakes – over the last few decades it has developed an effective legislative arsenal. The aim of the European Union is for all the water on its territory to by in good status by 2015. Although challenges remain, results are obvious. For example, in 2000, the EU adopted a directive promoting trans-boundary co-operation and introducing the river basin management concept where the territory of the river as a whole is taken into account. And in terms of bathing water, since 1990, the number of bathing sites fulfilling the EU standards has increased by almost 30% to an impressive 90%. No publisher ghicaale river basin management Rhine water quality freshwater quality chemical drinking water water protection directive water pollution bathing water water protection wastewater treatment freshwater ecosystems freshwater pollution wastewater water pollution from agriculture 2008-04-23T11:24:20+01:00 File http://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/technical_report_2007_8?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic No publisher EEA (European Environment Agency) chemical concentration model air quality air pollution heavy metals manufactured chemicals chemical EPER chemical density surface water sewage 2007-05-23T08:00:00+01:00 Publication http://www.eea.europa.eu/themes/human/multimedia/environment-and-our-health?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic No publisher terletim diesel carbon monoxide organophosphate petrol emission mercury indoor pollution radiation polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons sunlight chemical particulate matter human health health animal carbon dioxide dust mites pentachlorophenol electromagnetic field pesticide volatile organic compounds emission DDT SO2 UV rays low level ozone CO2 tobacco sulfur dioxide radon fungicide 2006-02-02T01:00:00+02:00 Animation (swf) http://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/eea_report_2005_10?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic No publisher EEA (European Environment Agency) climate change impacts EMF lung disease cancer climate change consequences climate change dioxin noise smoking PAH CAFE O3 NO2 hazardous chemical mercury chemical asthma lead heavy metals REACH polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons SO2 POPs particulate matter flame-retardant human health health sulphur dioxide childhood cancer respiratory diseases allergy asbestos pesticide phthalates DDT cadmium PBC UV rays air quality skin cancer electromagnetic field endocrine disruption health impact PM10 air pollution ground-level ozone nitrogen oxide polychlorinated biphenyls PM2.5 neurodevelopmental disorder persistent organic pollutants 2006-01-04T09:00:00+01:00 Publication http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/figures/air-emissions-of-pcb-1990?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic No publisher alec EEA standard re-use policy: unless otherwise indicated, re-use of content on the EEA website for commercial or non-commercial purposes is permitted free of charge, provided that the source is acknowledged (http://www.eea.europa.eu/legal/copyright). chemical PCB emission air 2002-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 EEAFigure