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In 2022, EU industry's investment surpassed the global average rate and, unlike in the rest of the world, it grew for two consecutive years.
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The new publication provides common cross-country approaches to generate comparable data in the effort to tackle marine litter across the EU and beyond.
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A new recommendation from the European Commission calls for promoting the participation of citizens and civil society organisations in public policy-making.
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To address current challenges in assessing and managing chemical risks, the JRC proposes a new innovative concept of “Chemicals 2.0” for future safety assessment and management.
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A new summary for policymakers report quantifies the biomass supply and uses in the EU and cautions against over-optimism on the availability of this limited, albeit renewable, resource.
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The JRC-managed observatory will help protect and restore world’s forests and ensure that Europeans consume deforestation-free products.
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The November edition of the JRC's Anomaly Hotspots of Agricultural Production (ASAP) assessment is now available.
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A new certified reference material will help ensure that milk formula for infants is safe from processing contaminants.
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Climate-exposed, innovative and skilled regions show better climate preparedness, shows a JRC study that looks at their innovation and policy priorities. Diverse realities across Europe call for tailored strategies.
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A first-time panoramic look at Small Island Developing States (SIDS) shows a drastic increase in coastal flood risk due to rising sea levels caused by climate change, a JRC-led study says.