Threat to European Soils
Soil degradation is accelerating across the EU, with negative effects on human health, ecosystems and climate change. Project supported by the European Commission.
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Barroso, COP 15
Jose Manuel Barroso, President of the EC, insists on the importance of the Copenhagen Climate Conference to address climate change.
Climate Trackers – Arctic Fox, Polar Bear, Wood Warbler
CLIMATE TRACKERS is a European campaign to inform citizens about the effects of climate change on biodiversity, and to encourage them to reduce their impact on the climate.
Climate Trackers – Red Deer, Capercaillie, European Kingfisher
CLIMATE TRACKERS is a European campaign to inform citizens about the effects of climate change on biodiversity, and to encourage them to reduce their impact on the climate.
Climate Trackers – Puffin, Alligator, Carrion Crow
CLIMATE TRACKERS is a European campaign to inform citizens about the effects of climate change on biodiversity, and to encourage them to reduce their impact on the climate.
Climate Trackers – Dragonfly, Snow Leopard, Ringed Seal
CLIMATE TRACKERS is a European campaign to inform citizens about the effects of climate change on biodiversity, and to encourage them to reduce their impact on the climate.
Intelligent Shopping, Energy Efficient Appliances
Domestic appliances consume almost as much electricity every year as all of the EU’s factories, offices and industrial plants put together. One way to reduce the amount of energy we use at home to is to replace older domestic appliances with new, energy efficient models.
European green capitals 2008
These 8 clips show the achievements in order to respect the environment and to improve the quality of life made by the 8 European Green Capital Award’s finalists.
Minimising flood risks in Europe through better planning
Between 1998 and 2004, Europe suffered over 100 major damaging floods, including the catastrophic floods along the Danube and Elbe rivers in summer 2002. Severe floods in 2005 further reinforced the need for concerted action. Since 1998 floods in Europe have caused some 700 deaths, the displacement of about half a million people and at least 25 billion euro in insured economic losses.
Ecodriving
This report illustrates the tips drivers should apply. Sparing use of air conditioning, frequent checks of tyre pressure and moving off without letting the engine idle are explained and illustrated. It also describes the importance of anticipating traffic flow, shifting up quickly and reaching cruising speed as fast as possible.
