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RSS![Map of burnt areas in the wider European region](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2024-04/Burnt_areas_2023_copyright_EU_2024-GWIS.png?h=e65570b2&itok=GJFV5ie_)
There was a sharp increase in burnt areas in the summer months, mostly affecting the Mediterranean.
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According to the March edition of the JRC MARS Bulletin crop monitoring in Europe, winter crop areas in several parts of Europe have been negatively impacted by unfavourable weather conditions since the start of the season. In the north, the most severely affected fields are expected to be resown wi
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New reference method for safe exposure.
![Women worker wearing safety suit working with machine in spacious workshop of modern plant using digital screen](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2024-03/digital_skills_AdobeStock_712072019.jpeg?h=a141e9ea&itok=3HQDv2xT)
A deep dive into workers’ participation in digital skills training? Findings and implications for policy.
![Damaged Santa Maria di Collemaggio's Basilica, L'Aquila, Italy's Abruzzo region.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2024-03/P025069000601-486472.jpg?h=e9f1c7d8&itok=WPcSpqVW)
Novel, underwater detectors are being installed to monitor radon spikes in earthquake-prone locations across Europe. Checking the data against seismic activities could provide clues for predicting earthquakes.
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The data hub of the EU Digital Finance Platform is a new at tool for smooth data exchange among national supervisors and financial firms. JRC analysis confirms the synthetic data used to build the database is fit for purpose.
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Analysis of patented biotechnology inventions worldwide shows how the EU positions itself compared to the US and China.
![A woman and child walk along the embankment in Labubunia village in Satkhira, Bangladesh](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2024-03/P063121-891134.jpg?h=f2fcf546&itok=NW4fPcZ2)
Conflict, political instability and violence have contributed to increased risk. Unchecked climate change will exacerbate the risk of humanitarian crises.
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Cities with strategies targeting urban transport decarbonisation are more likely to take on the challenge of reaching climate neutrality.
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JRC supports European Environment Agency mapping climate risks the EU must prepare for - financial risks are a particular concern.