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A JRC policy brief investigates plastics derived from organic sources, its substitution potential, and the challenges to scale up production.4 min readGeneral publications2 March 2026Winter crops fare well despite cold and wet episodesCold waves cause challenging conditions for winter crops in northern and eastern Europe. Rainfall boosts cereal prospects in the Maghreb.4 min readGeneral publications25 February 2026Emerging clean energy technologies: the state of play in the EU and beyondThe EU excels in scientific output on high-level readiness technologies and in high-value innovation compared with its global competitors.3 min readGeneral publications17 February 2026Europe’s renewable freshwater: in majority of regions, up to half appropriated by humansJRC scientists analyse water appropriation in Europe, based on estimated demand in key economic sectors and estimated volumes of available freshwater.3 min readGeneral publications4 February 2026ASAP assessment January 2026The January edition of the JRC's Anomaly Hotspots of Agricultural Production (ASAP) assessment is now available.3 min readGeneral publications22 January 2026Climate change could expose over 1 billion people to food crises by 2100Conflict and inequality could more than triple end-century exposure to food crises compared to sustainability and mitigation scenarios.4 min readGeneral publications22 December 2025Mitigating flu spreadWhile vaccination can cut infection risk and severity, antivirals can be considered as alternative or complementary intervention with similar beneficial effects. The risk of drug-resistance development must be taken into account.3 min readGeneral publications18 December 2025What opportunities does Europe have to lead in advanced materials?Advanced materials play a vital role in EU’s transition to a carbon-neutral economy, enhancing its competitiveness and supporting sustainable growth. 4 min readGeneral publications17 December 2025The latest EU cancer data: what is new?The geography, age and gender of cancer: what the latest numbers reveal about the burden of cancer across the EU.5 min readGeneral publications16 December 2025New guidance supporting safety testing of manufactured nanomaterialsNew, updated guidance can help identify adverse effects and ensure that current and new nanomaterials are safe to use.5 min read Previous12Page 234...32Next
General publications3 March 2026Bio-based plastics: technology readiness and high cost key barriers to wide useBio-based plastics currently account for a small 0.5% of global plastics production. A JRC policy brief investigates plastics derived from organic sources, its substitution potential, and the challenges to scale up production.4 min read
General publications2 March 2026Winter crops fare well despite cold and wet episodesCold waves cause challenging conditions for winter crops in northern and eastern Europe. Rainfall boosts cereal prospects in the Maghreb.4 min read
General publications25 February 2026Emerging clean energy technologies: the state of play in the EU and beyondThe EU excels in scientific output on high-level readiness technologies and in high-value innovation compared with its global competitors.3 min read
General publications17 February 2026Europe’s renewable freshwater: in majority of regions, up to half appropriated by humansJRC scientists analyse water appropriation in Europe, based on estimated demand in key economic sectors and estimated volumes of available freshwater.3 min read
General publications4 February 2026ASAP assessment January 2026The January edition of the JRC's Anomaly Hotspots of Agricultural Production (ASAP) assessment is now available.3 min read
General publications22 January 2026Climate change could expose over 1 billion people to food crises by 2100Conflict and inequality could more than triple end-century exposure to food crises compared to sustainability and mitigation scenarios.4 min read
General publications22 December 2025Mitigating flu spreadWhile vaccination can cut infection risk and severity, antivirals can be considered as alternative or complementary intervention with similar beneficial effects. The risk of drug-resistance development must be taken into account.3 min read
General publications18 December 2025What opportunities does Europe have to lead in advanced materials?Advanced materials play a vital role in EU’s transition to a carbon-neutral economy, enhancing its competitiveness and supporting sustainable growth. 4 min read
General publications17 December 2025The latest EU cancer data: what is new?The geography, age and gender of cancer: what the latest numbers reveal about the burden of cancer across the EU.5 min read
General publications16 December 2025New guidance supporting safety testing of manufactured nanomaterialsNew, updated guidance can help identify adverse effects and ensure that current and new nanomaterials are safe to use.5 min read
