Wednesday, August 29th, 2007
The urban future of Europe is a matter of great concern. More than a quarter of the European Union’s territory has now been directly affected by urban land use; by 2020, approximately 80 % of Europeans will be living in urban areas, while in seven countries the proportion will be 90 % or more. As
Wednesday, August 29th, 2007
This report contains a compilation and analysis of past and projected greenhouse gas emissions from EU Member States and other EEA member countries. It is based on data and related information provided by these countries before 6 June 2006. Download (2006)
Wednesday, August 29th, 2007
The content of this report derives from the PRELUDE project (PRospective environmental analysis of land-use development in Europe) of the European Environment Agency. Download(2007)
Wednesday, August 29th, 2007
The European Commission has launched a call for tender for a study on the impact of climate change on European forests and options for adaptation. The study should improve the Commission’s understanding of the potential implications of the climate change process for the EU forestry, and of their possibilities to adapt to its impacts in
Thursday, August 9th, 2007
The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki recently published studies revealing that over 5000 hectares of fir and pine forest in the Mount Parnitha National Park were destroyed by the recent forest fires. Nearly half of the forested area surrounding the city of Athens, which was essential in coping with the pollution emitted by the capitals 2.5 million