Thanks to Bruce Horton for this report Areas next to rivers hold potential for cost-effective flood protection and improving the health of an entire river ecosystem. According to a European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing published today, restoring European floodplains closer to their natural state would contribute to the achievement of several European Union policies. Estimates […]
Editorial Containment News – September 2018 Two years on from the vote to leave the EU the lack of clarity on even the most basic elements of the uncoupling are not comforting for the potential impact leaving will have on our environmental regulations. Initial fears of a ‘bonfire’ of environmental legislation and ‘watered down’ regulations have eased somewhat, […]
EEA: Europe’s freshwater and marine resources may seem limitless but they are under increasing pressure from pollution, over-exploitation and climate change. The European Environment Agency’s (EEA) Signals 2018 explores the state and trends of Europe’s waters, asking how we can ensure healthy rivers, lakes, groundwater resources and seas for future generations. The new ‘EEA Signals 2018 […]
Arctic European Report A new report from the European Environment Agency shows how Europe affects the Arctic environment, which is warming at a rate of almost twice the global average, and how changes in the region impact Europe in return. Arctic heavy fuel oil to be discussed at International Maritime Organization (IMO) meeting The International […]
New report says Europe at increasingly severe risk from climate change Europe’s regions are facing rising sea levels and more extreme weather, such as more frequent and more intense heatwaves, flooding, droughts and storms due to climate change, according to a new report from the European Environment Agency. The report was developed by the EEA in […]
Europe: new report says water quality improves but challenges remain The quality of drinking water and bathing water, and the effectiveness of waste water treatment across the European Union continues to improve – but challenges remain, according to a new European Environment Agency (EEA) report has been published. However, pollution from sources like waste water treatment […]
Europe: report warns major challenges remain for urban rivers and lakes A new report by the European Environment Agency finds that rivers and lakes located in European cities and towns are getting cleaner thanks to improvements in waste water treatment and restoration projects which have brought many waterways back to life. According to the report, new […]
The information continues to flow – What has Europe done for us? EEA Report on the State of European Bathing Beaches But what about whaling? – WDCS Campaign MCS have highlighted their position on Europe and how Europe has benefited wildlife This reminds me of the classic Monty Python sketch – What have the Romans […]