PEER members are dedicated exclusively to environmental research focusing on the interaction between man and the environment and sustainable development.
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The Covid-19 pandemic and the substantial involvement of science in informing policy responses suggests that stronger and better connected science for policy eco-systems are essential for creating better prepared and resilient societies and...
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Welcome address of Mark Bailey, Chair of PEER and Director of the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology
PEER hosts a workshop on integrating the evaluation and management of risks and sustainable development: a PEER-TRISD solutions workshop (virtually) on 6 November.
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A new, free tool for oil spill response at sea is now available online for authorities and local response units. The aim of the tool is to minimize environmental impacts of oil spills in the Arctic and around the world.
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The growing use of nitrogen fertilisers in world food production could put ambitious climate targets out of reach, as it leads to rising levels of nitrous oxide (N2O) in the atmosphere, a new study shows.
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Targeted local action would be the most effective way to protect nature conservation sites from atmospheric nitrogen pollution, according to new research that will inform government policies.
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Cleaner air since the start of coronavirus restriction measures could lead to a global increase in wheat yields this year of between 2% and 8%, according to a study led by the JRC.
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A Europe-wide, multilingual mobile phone app, launched by the European Butterfly Monitoring Scheme, will make it easier for butterfly enthusiasts to monitor trends of species across the continent and enable scientists to assess the impacts of...
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In 100 years from now, the Netherlands will be a land of green cities, circular agriculture, and more forests, water and swamps. A climate-proof Netherlands of this description is not just desirable but also feasible, say Wageningen researchers.
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A new study from an international team of researchers including the JRC, recently published in Nature Communications, refines existing models to map future risk areas for malaria transmission in Africa.
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From pollen forecasting, honey analysis and climate-related changes in plant-pollinator interactions, analysing pollen plays an important role in many areas of research. Microscopy is still the gold standard, but it is very time consuming and...
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Soils are losing phosphorus, a vital plant nutrient, at an alarming rate globally.
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