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RSSFemale employment improves in numbers and quality in this century
In the 21st century, most newly created jobs were for women, who also benefited more from occupational upgrading. Despite progress, gender gaps in employment and job quality persist.
Policy and practical measures can help energy communities to tackle energy poverty
Energy communities could help to lift low-income households out of energy poverty, provided they are empowered through a combination of policy, funding, and technical support at national or EU level.
Hydrogen-powered mobility in Europe shows operational benefits and technological readiness
A review of hydrogen transportation projects carried out over the last two decades confirms its value for EU’s transport system decarbonisation and provides recommendations to overcome challenges.
The Amazon region in 2022 and 2023: deforestation, forest degradation and the risk of growing soy production
Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon has been nearly halved in 2023 as compared to 2022, while forest disturbance differs for other countries of the region
Tackling еnergy poverty and climate change: what role for behavioural change?
While financial measures alone are effective in addressing energy poverty, there’s need for behavioural interventions, more rooted in the social context.
A high-resolution energy consumption atlas to shape future EU energy infrastructures
Zooming in on areas as small as 1x1 km, a new atlas provides data on energy demand and looks into energy scenarios until 2050.
Long lasting drought led to crop failures in the Maghreb
The western countries of North Africa have been severely affected by drought.
Continued weather contrasts with mixed effects on crops
Warmer-than-usual conditions have prevailed in most parts of Europe, yet most distinctly in the south.
Algorithmic management practices in regular workplaces are already a reality
While it can improve productivity and service quality, algorithmic management also presents risks about workers’ surveillance and job quality, particularly if there aren’t robust legal safeguards.
New trade agreements to result in positive cumulative impact on EU agri-food trade balance
Ten upcoming free trade agreements (FTA) will diversify trade sources, thus improve the resilience of EU food supply chains.