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International Society of Root Research 12th International Symposium - 12 ISRR 2024
WELCOME! We are looking forward to welcome the global root research community for ISRR 12 in Leipzig, Germany. The meeting will foster the exchange and provide a platform for discussion of new discoveries and developments and will be held in...
read moreThere are large accumulations of plastics in the ocean, even outside so-called garbage patch
When plastic ends up in the ocean, it gradually weathers and disintegrates into small particles. If marine animals ingest these particles, their health can be severely affected. Large accumulations of plastic can therefore disrupt the biological...
read moreClimate-related financial risks are a major challenge
JRC scientists support the European Environment Agency in mapping out the climate risks that Europe needs to prepare for over the next decade, identifying financial risks as a particular concern.
read moreMapping chemical footprints in European streams
It is well known that if chemicals from domestic sources enter water bodies via sewage treatment plants, agriculture, and industry, this can endanger freshwater ecosystems. In order to find out more about the pollution of European rivers, a research...
read moreLake Ecosystems: Nitrogen has been underestimated
Study shows: Algae growth in shallow lakes around the world is affected not only by phosphorus but also by nitrogen
read moreNew trade agreements to result in positive cumulative impact on EU agri-food trade balance
Ten upcoming free trade agreements (FTAs) will diversify trade sources, thus improve the resilience of EU food supply chains, according to a new JRC study.
read moreToo much ‘seasoning’ in our rivers: More water scarcity due to future pollution
Many people across the world face water scarcity. Not only because of changing availability of water, but also because of pollution.
read moreLess than one-fifth of EU plastic was recycled in 2019, but 2025 targets can be still reached
Combined actions such as reduced waste export and increased separate waste collection could more than double the amount of recycled plastic in the EU
read moreHidden health risks of endocrine disruptors?
Endocrine disruptors are chemical substances that may mimic endogenous hormones and thereby interfere with the endocrine system. The EU research project ENDOMIX, coordinated by the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) in Germany, started...
read moreMany Devastating Extremes in 2023 were amplified by Global Warming
In 2023, the world reached new record temperatures, with an unprecedented global mean temperature of 1.48°C above pre-industrial levels. These record temperatures strongly increased the intensity of heatwaves, droughts and extreme rainfall associated...
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