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RSS![Failing to account for co-extinctions can mean underestimating climate change extinctions by up to 10 times.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-11/chaphot_adobestock_101900620.jpeg?itok=4Msp37P2)
The complex network of interdependencies between plants and animals multiplies the species at risk of extinction due to environmental change
![With the evolution of the technology, e-vehicles are becoming cheaper, better performing and even faster than expected.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-11/adobestock_169708232.jpeg?itok=UQU_ohFa)
Most car brands now offer electric models and e-vehicle prices have dropped, but the sector is still waiting for a breakthrough moment in Europe.
![Data from eight EU Member States showing 1,000 small local administrative units (less than 10,000 inhabitants) where more than 20 percent of the population have a migrant background.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-11/title_pic.png?itok=FE9aX3sy)
The JRC opened a unique European migration dataset to researchers, with detailed maps covering 45,000 local administrations down to the level of...
![According to a new study, EU exports to the world support 36 million jobs across Europe](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-11/adobestock_ake1150_125108404.jpeg?itok=r6PlQQHg)
EU exports to the world are more important than ever, supporting 36 million jobs across Europe, two thirds more than in 2000. 14 million of these jobs...
!["Science meets Parliaments and Regions" initiative is to promote scientific evidence for policymaking at national, regional and local levels.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-11/smp-smr-headline-image.gif?itok=Kjdjs9St)
The JRC has selected 23 event proposals across the EU regions and Member States, in the framework of the 'Science meets Parliaments/ Science meets...
![The World Atlas of Desertification provides reliable global evidence of human-environment interactions to identify areas of concern](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-11/splash_conve.jpg?itok=wxhU4RsS)
JRC scientists discuss their contribution to the 3rd edition of the World Atlas of Desertification, presented to Brussels-based political stakeholders...
![Climate commitments could raise crop yields by 0.2% for rice, 0.5% for wheat and maize, and 1% for soy by 2030.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-11/mat_adobestock_1113376.jpeg?itok=zVSPpkTN)
JRC scientists find considerable co-benefits from CO2 mitigation policies to air quality and human health.
![The EU is the world’s third largest producer of industrial roundwood but its share of global production has been decreasing.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-11/adobestock_85413602.jpeg?itok=qtovVk0N)
The raw materials sector is showing some encouraging signs of development and recovery, but more efforts are needed to diversify supply and increase...
![JRC scientists ask policymakers about the major data gaps they encounter when trying to do their work.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-11/evorona_adobestock_140173058.jpeg?itok=sRJaZemP)
One of the challenges to effective migration policy is the need for a comprehensive evidence base.There are official statistics but the complexity of...
![Scientists assessed ten case studies to identify the impact of insights gained from monitoring the Arctic](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-11/Fotolia_19406986_copyright_Karsten_Thiele_Subscription_Monthly_XL_0.jpg?itok=h5pKcqab)
The societal benefits of Arctic observation far outweigh the investment required to conduct it.
![From biochemistry to energy storage or financial analysis, the call is open to researchers across many disciplines](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-11/reewungjunerr_adobestock_180274174-1.jpeg?itok=lXtr-d_P)
The programme will provide a first-hand introduction to the JRC's scientific work and the European research context.
![The coming electric vehicle boom will significantly increase the demand for cobalt in the EU and globally](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-11/cobalt-supply-e-vehicles_adobestock_firstsignal_169081761.jpeg?itok=Zoa4b0Ho)
With the coming electric vehicle boom demand for cobalt is expected to exceed supply already in 2020.
![Among the impacts measured, scientists predict more river and coastal flooding](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-11/climate-cchange-outlook_ckiono_fotolia_61167962_subscription_monthly_xxl.jpg?itok=T6zgcdlk)
Europe is in danger of being exposed to more frequent and intense extreme weather conditions.
![Potential threats to soil biodiversity (orange = high; red = very high)](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-10/threats-soil-biodiversity-map-wwf-living-planet-headline.jpg?itok=TdASF3a3)
Two JRC scientists discuss their contribution to the Living Planet Report 2018 published today by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
![Agriculture is an important source of methane](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-10/agriculture-source-methane_adobestock_25411015.jpeg?itok=ovtWzWr1)
A new JRC report points to inexpensive and profitable solutions to reduce methane emissions in the energy, waste, wastewater and agriculture sectors.
![The JRC is directly responsible for three EU commitments to protect the health of our oceans](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-10/oleksandrum_adobestock_106225873_web.jpeg?itok=0bx6olEL)
JRC research supports the EU’s commitments to protect our oceans at this year’s Our Ocean Conference
![In Europe a large variety of concepts have been developed for ocean energy conversion, with more than 200 different devices proposed.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-10/sergey_nivens_adobestock_94817128.jpeg?itok=5Jo4-3n4)
A new analysis of ten future emerging technologies to generate energy from the ocean tides and waves
![ASEM Sustainable Connectivity Portal is an online tool offering a wealth of data on the political, economic and social relationship between the two continents.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-10/asem_savescreen-01.jpg?itok=ubHbN0hF)
The ASEM Sustainable Connectivity Portal provides new insights on the political, economic and social relationship between the two continents.
![This year's conference focuses on tourism development as a precondition to economic growth and territorial cohesion.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-10/kaycco_adobestock_81689062.jpeg?itok=RCsYl2zM)
The JRC launches an interactive Story Map on tourism in the Danube region at this year’s Forum.
![Most bumblebee species are currently located in central Europe](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-10/adobestock_21730836.jpeg?itok=oQHAWUA9)
Scientists have mapped the distribution of bumblebees in Europe and created a predictive map that can be used to monitor and mitigate bumblebee...