11 Articles found
European Commission, Environment DG Articles
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Science for Environment Policy
The economic impact of climate change on European agriculture A new study has estimated how changes to climate might affect the value of European farmland. Based on data for over 41 000 farms, the results suggest that ...
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Salmon aquaculture could incorporate seaweed and sea urchins to reduce nitrogen enrichment
Farming fish together with seaweed and other species could help improve the sustainability of aquaculture and reduce pollution. A new study provides a tool for designing sustainable fish farming systems and calculates their potential to recycle ...
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Soil and water: towards a larger-scale perspective of their relations
Land use changes over time have altered relations between soils and water cycles throughout Europe. There are regions where forests were cut for agriculture or herding, or for industrial, mining, and/or railroad use. Soils were lost, through mud ...
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The value of seed harboured in Mediterranean temporary ponds
Temporary ponds and their varying water levels provide the conditions for valuable wildlife habitat. A study in Crete, conducted under the LIFE-Nature project1 Actions for the Conservation of Mediterranean Temporary Ponds in Crete, has demonstrated ...
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Community involvement with forest management can boost biodiversity
Forests can act as carbon sinks and help counteract climate change. A study of forestry practices in India shows that involving local communities in conservation efforts can boost the biodiversity and stability of forest ecosystems. Community-based ...
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Cropland management techniques for carbon storage
The Kyoto protocol of 1997 recognises cropland management as a carbon sequestration strategy which may help to mitigate climate change. Under the protocol, ratified by the EU in 2002, member states are obliged to reduce the sum of their emissions of ...
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A Possible EU Wide Charge on Cadmium in Phosphate Fertilisers: Economic and Environmental Implications
Abstract This report examines the economic and environmental effect of introducing an EU wide charge on the cadmium content of phosphate fertilisers. The objective of such a charge would be to reduce cadmium contamination of soils in a cost ...
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The Environmental Impact of Olive Oil Production in the European Union: Practical Options for Improving the Environmental Impact
These reports explore the relationship generally between agricultural sectors and practices and the environment. The sectoral studies describe the environmental relationship, the practical possibilities to improve that relationship and the various ...
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The Environmental Impact of Arable Crop Production in the European Union: Practical Options for Improvement
The purpose of the studies is to explore the relationship generally between agricultural sectors and practices and the environment. The sectoral studies describe the environmental relationship, the practical possibilities to improve that ...
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The Environmental Impact of Dairy Production in the EU: Practical Options for the Improvement of the Environmental Impact
The purpose of the studies is to explore the relationship generally between agricultural sectors and practices and the environment. The sectoral studies describe the environmental relationship, the practical possibilities to improve that ...
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Impact of Agri-environment measures
The application of agri-environment contracts concerning 1 farmer in every 7 and delivering environmental services over 20% of European farmland, marks a very significant step towards sustainability. The target set in the 5th Environmental Action ...