European Environment Agency

Today is #EarthOvershootDay - the day we’ve used up all the natural resources our 🌍 can generate for 2024. That means humanity is using nature 1⃣.7⃣ times faster than our planet can regenerate. To sustain our current rate of consumption we would need 1.7 Earths. But ending overshoot is possible. From clean energy to nature restoration and circularity, the 🇪🇺 #EUGreenDeal aims to reach climate neutrality by 2050 and halt biodiversity loss. You can also help #MoveTheDate. Learn how you can contribute to this with our consumer footprint calculator🧮: https://lnkd.in/eGD6dJ2b

Another challenging summer for #Greece with #wildfire outbreaks. Using CLMS products, it is possible to see the burned areas from last year. We have gathered a selection of our key resources to help you better understand extreme summer weather in Europe: https://lnkd.in/dNmm5MVP #drought #fires #forestfires #ExtremeWeather

Enjoying the summer? Do you love #swimming and spending time on the beach? 🏊♂️   That’s great, but it’s important to be aware of the vulnerability of our blue spaces. 🏖 🐟 🐠 #Climate change, #pollution, and over-exploitation are among the top threats to our #seas and #coastal zones. Despite their unique characteristics and diversity, these areas have been transformed by human activities, leading to degradation of #marine and coastal #ecosystems across Europe.   To protect them, the European Union and Member States aim to place 30% of the total marine area under protection, with 10% of it being strictly protected, by 2030.   Interested in learning more about the protection of our blue spaces? #EEATopic: https://lnkd.in/drFpHRY3 #WaterWiseEU

Did you know that over 200,000 premature deaths in the EU each year are linked to fine particulate (PM2.5) air #pollution 🏭? Nearly all people in cities are exposed to #AirPollution above the guideline values from the World Health Organization 😷. Cities also face greater risks from rising temperatures due to the urban heat island effect. The combination of air pollution and heat stress presents a significant health risk. To reduce the combined risks of air pollution and #heat, we can: 🌱 Reduce emissions from #transport, #heating, #agriculture, #energy, and #industry 🏙️ Mitigate the urban heat island effect through improved #UrbanPlanning, #GreenSpaces, and building upgrades More here: https://lnkd.in/dAmHtGNH #UrbanHeatIslandEffect

#FridayFacts: There has been increased attention on water quality 🌊 now that the #Paris2024 #Olympics are kicking off, and many efforts have been made to clean up the #Seine River! But do you know exactly how important #water quality and quantity are for our well-being? Due to over-exploitation and climate change, many areas in Europe are increasingly suffering from water scarcity. At the same time, pollution puts additional pressure on this finite resource.   Check out the answer here: https://lnkd.in/dQkB92Yx

#EEA30 🎉 We are celebrating our 30th anniversary this year! Over the years you asked us thousands of questions ❓❓❓ and we answered them. Every second week, we will share one of our most frequently asked questions and our answer. #YouAskWeAnswer #30YearsAtYourService Today's question is related to water 💧 , specifically about #wastewater treatment. Dive deeper into this watery world with our briefing on Urban wastewater treatment for 21st century challenges. See: https://lnkd.in/dr2UuSSQ You can also access data on urban wastewater treatment in your country thanks to our country profiles. See: https://lnkd.in/dA_4BkpB

Happy #WorldMangroveDay! Mangroves are incredibly biodiverse coastal ecosystems that ensure: 🦀 thriving biodiversity 🌊 resilient coastal communities 🌎 protection against the impacts of climate change! More: https://europa.eu/!HCRJt8 #WeNeedWetlands #ForOurPlanet Wetlands International Europe UN Biodiversity

Tomorrow, the #Paris 2024 Olympics begin 🎉🏅, and there have been many efforts to make the river Seine swimmable! 🏊♂️ Many of you have probably already heard that the #Seine is being cleaned up for use during the #Olympics. Thanks to the #BathingWaterDirective, EU Member States monitor and assess their bathing waters, so we know where it is safe to swim. The good news is that the quality of bathing water in Europe has improved markedly in recent years, partly due to improved wastewater management. Investments in improved wastewater 💧 plants are also contributing to making the Seine cleaner for the Olympics. This said, even if most of Europe’s bathing waters are classified as being in excellent condition, improving water resilience is key in coming years.   More here: https://lnkd.in/dmd6h3EA #Olympics2024 #Seineriver #CleanRiver #WaterWiseEU #OlympicGames #Paris2024

We want to help you stay up to date with the latest information about Europe’s environment. 🌍 Sign up for our #EEAnewsletter to receive news on your topics of interest, featuring #interviews with our experts, our latest #publications and #indicators. 📈   For more information on how to sign up: https://lnkd.in/e7chHdyJ

Europe is the fastest warming continent in the world 🌍… and we need to adapt!   So where can you find comprehensive information about #ClimateAdaptation? The European Climate Adaptation Platform, Climate-ADAPT, provides access to data and information on #adaptation across various sectors, country-specific measures and successful examples. 📊🌱   Explore the platform and let it be your gateway to climate adaptation: https://lnkd.in/dkhAHzx4 #ClimateADAPT