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Five years on from the launch of the European Green Deal, the JRC publishes the most comprehensive study to date of progress on the Green Deal’s broad objectives.
But more needs to be done, as it is still above the agreed threshold value.
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A new certifed reference material is the latest in a series of efforts by the JRC to support the monitoring and the spread of the virus following the pandemic.
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Climate change is reducing the flows of rivers into the Mediterranean. This could in turn devastate marine life and inflict significant losses in the fishery sector.
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European quality assurance scheme for breast cancer services will contribute to equal access to optimal healthcare.
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Installing decentralised solar photovoltaic systems in African schools can help improve education, boost economic development and decrease CO2 emissions.
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Urgent action needed to limit global average temperature rise and avoid the worst impacts of climate change.
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The EU Wastewater Surveillance Dashboard provides near real-time insights into the spread of pathogens.
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Alleviation of energy poverty is essential to fair and just energy transition. A bottom-up approach, considering broader societal concerns and household well-being would better serve energy justice.
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A new JRC report explores the supply chain of titanium metal and how increasing circularity can cut imports.