News and Events for Researchers
Limnology paradigm questioned
A study by the UFZ and Aarhus University gives a reality check to accepted theory on the ecology of shallow lakes
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Melting glaciers are going to affect food security
The glaciers of the Himalayas and Alps are melting, and this has consequences for the agriculture of the future. One third of all rice is grown around the Himalayas, and countries depend on meltwater to grow this water-consuming crop. Europe is also...
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Can we manage sustainable agricultural water use at a global level?
Farmers use a lot of water to produce crops. In arid areas, this is causing a drop in groundwater levels, which has an impact on the natural environment. Hydrologist Inge de Graaf is working out how farmers could use groundwater more sustainably.
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Creating resilient grasslands of the future
New research will support the potential for grasslands that are more resilient to climate extremes, hold carbon, provide pollen and support biodiversity while requiring less intensive agricultural methods.
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Why seagrass needs space
Seagrass: green leaves swaying in the currents. Fish weave their way through, and sea turtles graze. They’re always on their guard, watching out for any encroaching sharks. The seagrass’ roots are hidden in the seabed, where they anchor the sand,...
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JRC work on COVID-19 helps monitor the disease around the globe
SARS-CoV-2 is a constantly changing virus. This undermines the detection of the virus and the fight against the pandemic. We take stock of how JRC work has been contributing to global efforts to trace the virus, both in clinical swabs and wastewater....
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In the end, it´s the individual advantage that counts
Bacteria rely on cooperation and evolution in order to defend themselves against predatory protists
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Bioeconomy: EU is moving towards its goals, but environmental challenges persist
A new assessment of the EU bioeconomy shows that while resource efficiency is improving, there’s a growing pressure on ecosystems from forestry and agriculture.
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Using less chemical pesticides: European Commission publishes toolbox of good practices
Controlling pests that damage crops and plants is necessary both to safeguard food security and to ensure viable income to farmers for their production. This needs to be done while minimising the risks to people and the environment. Such an approach,...
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PEER Webinar: Just transition: a challenge for policy analysis and evaluation
Just transition has become a buzzword in many climate and environmental policy arenas.
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