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What gender inequalities need to be addressed to achieve a just energy transition? Find out in a new JRC report.
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Ten upcoming free trade agreements (FTA) will diversify trade sources, thus improve the resilience of EU food supply chains.
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Severe and prolonged drought events have affected Europe for more than two years and northern Africa for six years, causing water shortages and hampering vegetation growth.
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A text mining exercise, coupled with expert knowledge, identifies 77 emerging energy technologies. Public research and funding play a prominent role in their development.
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Photovoltaic (PV) on roof and water bodies, and along roads and railways could push EU total installed capacity over 1 TWp.
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Discover what it is like to be a scientist where research and policy combine.
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Soil loss by water erosion could grow by up to 66% over the period 2015-2070. Europe’s broad base of crop production and agricultural trade exposure will result in minor productivity and economic losses.
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JRC's analysis and scientific evidence fed into the impact assessment accompanying the Commission’s communication on the recommended target.
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The January edition of the JRC's Anomaly Hotspots of Agricultural Production (ASAP) assessment is now available.
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A comparison of environmental footprints of 98 emerging bio-based products to their fossil-based counterparts shows most of the bio-based solutions reduce greenhouse gas emissions.