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RSS![The Colorado River in the United States is also threatened by overuse.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-10/adobestock_23326910.jpeg?itok=8knZC4gh)
JRC scientists have identified the hotspots where competition over the use of shared water resources could lead to disagreements between countries.
![Charging the batteries of the elecric motor](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-10/adobestock_183257232.jpeg?itok=29C8_D-l)
As the European Commission publishes a communication on progress in establishing battery manufacturing in Europe, we look at the JRC's recent work in...
![Considerable increases in river flood impacts are predicted even under the most optimistic scenario of 1.5°C warming](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-10/adobestock_39551219.jpeg?itok=mah2Buex)
Global human and economic losses from river floods are set to increase in coming years, even with the most optimistic climate outlook.
![The new laboratories will complement the existing vehicle emissions laboratories of the JRC](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-10/testing_of_e-vehicle.jpg?itok=h1wK05bA)
A contract has just been signed for the delivery of two new state-of-the-art emission testing facilities at JRC Ispra. The new laboratories will carry...
![The alt is Forests act as an important CO2 'sink’, i.e. globally they absorb nearly one third of the total CO2 emissions caused by human activities](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-10/adobestock_vovan_41730649.jpeg?itok=gNEjfoU2)
A study published in Nature Climate Change suggests a way forward for reconciling the different methods currently used to measure land-based...
![the JRC has published a new guidebook on how to monitor emissions from large industrial installations](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-10/adobestock_frank_ebert_157310002.jpeg?itok=x5x_kNUz)
The Joint Research Centre has published a new guidance to help competent authorities in Member States regulate emissions to air and water from about...
![The JRC, in cooperation with the Berlin Museum für Naturkunde, is running aan exhibition called 'ARTEFACTS'](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-10/berlin_museum.jpg?itok=4xQgNIXy)
On 8 October 2018 the Joint Research Centre is launching an exhibition called 'ARTEFACTS' in the Berlin Museum für Naturkunde. The exhibition will use...
![The sustainable exploitation of fish stocks was an important foundation for the strong economic performance.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2019-08/adobestock_creativenature.nl_134675625.jpeg?itok=Pw_Ebulq)
The 2018 Annual Economic Report on the EU Fishing Fleet shows record-peak levels in economic performance of the EU fishing fleet in 2016 and closely...
![A new JRC report looks at what made some countries more resilient than others, as the aftermath of the financial and economic crisis of 2008](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-09/adobestock_v.poth_152372731.jpeg?itok=qZxXplvl)
The financial and economic crisis that started in 2007 was felt across the EU but its impact was uneven.A new JRC report looks at what made some...
![A new report by the JRC on international migration investigates the drivers of different dimensions of migration](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-09/report_cover.jpg?itok=iW7A60Dr)
A new report by the JRC on international migration investigates the drivers of different dimensions of migration, helping policymakers to better...
![According to the JRC, the global seafood consumption has more than doubled in the past 50 years, putting stress on the sustainability of fishing](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-09/adobestock_alexander_raths_191656978.jpeg?itok=SfUoOuPm)
JRC scientists have examined the impact of seafood supply chains across national boundaries - the global seafood consumption footprint.
![Plastic bottle caps and cigarette butts are among the most common litter items found on European beaches.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-09/adobestock_219570065.jpeg?itok=TUIHz7EH)
Over four fifths of the litter on European beaches is plastic, and over 50% is made of single-use plastic, according to a new scientific report.
![Paper and pulp industry is the fourth most energy-intensive in Europe. Reducing its energy consumption could play a big role in Europe's transition to a low carbon economy.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-09/adobestock_hxdyl_100684673.jpeg?itok=MS7ioG69)
Even with increased production, by 2050 the European pulp and paper industry can reduce its energy consumption by 14% and greenhouse gas (GHG)...
![The INSPIRE Geoportal helps discover, monitor and directly use geospatial data sets relevant e.g. for the European environmental policy.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-09/inspire-geoportal-adobestock_maxim_kazmin_97253590.jpeg?itok=4cwJ81oL)
The Commission has launched the new INSPIRE Geoportal offering easier access to spatial data in the EU.
![The report is based on replies to a questionnaire from 29 countries across Europe](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-09/singkham_adobestock_183299292.jpeg?itok=sJAU6adF)
New report finds over 5,000 new sites that are under remediation or risk-reduction measures since 2011.
![Unusually dry summers in central and northern Europe have led to large fires in countries which have historically seen very few](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-09/growing-risk-future-wildfires_adobestock_199370851.jpeg?itok=b1DN7V4I)
The latest JRC report on forest fires shows the need to tackle climate change "to leave a healthier planet for those that follow".
![Climate-KIC works to accelerate the transition to a zero-carbon economy](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-09/jrc-climate-kic-agreement_thaut_images_adobestock_22318747.jpeg?itok=7XaYKDHo)
JRC and Climate-KIC are working together to support innovative climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies.
![JRC contributes to UN report on the state of food security and nutrition in the world](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-09/food-nutrition-report-adobestock_gina_sanders.jpeg?itok=q-jzrI0l)
On 11 September 2018, the United Nations released its 2018 report on the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World.The second part of the...
![Shifting to a healthy diet is not only good for us, but it also saves a lot of precious fresh water, according to a new JRC study](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-09/adobestock_65151494.jpeg?itok=DmoyzkCr)
Shifting to a healthy diet is not only good for us, but it also saves a lot of precious fresh water, according to a JRC study published in Nature...
![The report stresses that harmonised and quality urban data is key to designing effective policies](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-09/iakov_kalinin_adobestock_85609842.jpeg?itok=4tXmaU-w)
Scientists track progress towards reaching Sustainable Development Goal 11: to make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.