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RSS![JRC supports transition to green and renewable energies in Burkina Faso](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2017-08/assisting_the_transition_to_green_and_renewable_energies_in_burkina_faso.jpg?itok=Xs5XQ22f)
A new JRC report provides support and becomes a tool for decision-making to assist Burkina Faso in transforming its energy sector.
![Millions to be exposed to extreme Humidity and heat globally](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2017-08/super-heatwaves_of_55c_to_emerge_if_global_warming_continues.jpg?itok=omMbJj2U)
Heatwaves amplified by high humidity can reach above 40°C and may occur as often as every two years, leading to serious risks for human health. If...
![Floodings](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2017-08/fotolia-victor-zastol-skiy.jpg?itok=Gbg2kiDs)
Weather-related disasters could affect around two-thirds of the European population annually by the end of this century. This could result in a 50...
![From 2019, all heavy vehicles must be equipped with new Smart Tachograph](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2019-06/fotolia_129187454_auremar-smart-tachograph.jpg?itok=XdV8IUed)
New Smart Tachograph security specifications have been prepared by the JRC for better enforcement of driving and resting times of heavy vehicle...
![Forest-covered land is increasing in Europe](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2017-07/fotolia_162918679_apfelweile-soil-natural-capital.jpg?itok=gtRKvj1W)
The area of soils covered with trees and artificial surfaces is increasing in Europe, while arable land areas are declining. Sparsely vegetated areas...
![The Bioeconomy Knowledge Centre will provide relevant information in an easy-to-use format.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2017-07/bioeconomy_general.jpg?itok=Cv4qL6Zz)
A new Bioeconomy Knowledge Centre has been created by the JRC and DG RTD to better support policy makers with science-based evidence in this field.
![From April to June, rainfall in key crop producing areas in North Korea were well below the long-term average](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2017-07/fotolia_163063943_mieszko9_northkoreafoodcrisis.jpg?itok=vGEmDfB4)
North Korea’s crop production has been severely damaged by prolonged dry weather, and food insecurity is expected to worsen, concludes a joint FAO-JRC...
![Between 2014 and 2015, the total EU photovoltaic production increased by around 8.7%](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2017-07/emhires-pv.jpg?itok=-JqDASCc)
Photovoltaic capacity is steadily expanding with potential for further growth in all EU countries, a JRC report shows
![The reaction wall of the European Laboratory for Structural Assessment will be now open to wider scientific community](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2017-07/jrcpoenaccess.jpg?itok=UTETbA0S)
The JRC is opening its scientific laboratories and facilities to scientists and researchers from the private and public sectors.
![The red-eared terrapin turtle is the most common invasive alien species of Union concern across the EU, found in 24 Member States, according to the JRC report.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2017-07/baseline_distribution_of_invasive_alien_species.jpg?itok=Rlcsvyhx)
The first ever Baseline Distribution of Invasive Alien Species of Union concern has been published by the JRC.
![The JRC air quality monitoring tower is one of the most advanced research-driven monitoring stations](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2017-07/jrc-atmospheric-observatory-ispra.jpg?itok=l1RMQ0jo)
A new state-of-the-art laboratory has been built to host the station which has been measuring air pollution for over thirty years.
![Paris leads in culture and creativity among cities with over 1 million inhabitants](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2017-07/fotolia_89248028_crin.jpg?itok=ubM4KwwG)
Today, the European Commission released the first ever edition of the ‘Cultural and Creative Cities Monitor’. This new tool developed by the JRC...
![Soil erosion by water is the most serious cause of soil degradation globally.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2017-07/fotolia_87476313_lucag_g.jpg?itok=5bMRyoWt)
The first ever global erosivity map gives new insights into the geography of the rain's impact on soil erosion.
![Water excess affects wheat production more than drought in several countries](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2017-07/extreme_weather_conditions_and_climate_change_account_for_40_of_global_wheat_production_variability.jpg?itok=Ob1FOVqy)
JRC scientists have proposed a new approach for identifying the impacts of climate change and extreme weather on the variability of global and...
![JRC Data Catalogue - open access to science data](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2017-06/data_catalogue.jpg?itok=2iIVPCRf)
New JRC Data Catalogue gives scientists, policy makers, data journalists and other users quick access to all research data produced at the JRC.
![The winners of the Malta Young Scientist Award visited JRC Ispra to showcase their own work on 14-16 June 2017](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2017-06/winners-maltayoungscientistawardjrc_14-16june2017.jpg?itok=ECghuuP2)
Five young scientists from Malta visited JRC Ispra in June to showcase their work with JRC researchers. This study trip was the prize of the Malta...
![In March 2017, the first three scientists with a refugee background took part in the pilot mentoring scheme in JRC Ispra.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2017-06/refugee-monitoring-jrc_ispra.png?itok=J8SKDhbp)
In 2017, the JRC launched a pilot programme to welcome refugee scientists for one-week training programmes at the JRC. The objective of the programme...
![Improving knowledge and data on migration](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2017-06/migration-data-knowledge.jpg?itok=qzinH1yT)
One year from its conception, the European Commission's Knowledge Centre on Migration and Demography (KCMD) has made significant progress and has...
![JRC Ispra interim storage facility](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2017-06/ispra-interim-stirage-facility-nuclear-waste.jpg?itok=oiXoQiAL)
An Interim Storage Facility (ISF) at JRC Ispra is set to host the nuclear waste from the site, including already existing waste and waste deriving...
![The Commission has published the 2016 edition of the RIO reports.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2017-06/banner_research_and_innovation_across_eu_countries.png?itok=DwUmp3pg)
The European Commission's Research and Innovation Observatory (RIO) at the Joint Research Centre has published the 2016 edition of the RIO reports...