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Covid-19 Response

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Environment Publications

EASAC is the voice of independent science advice, mobilising Europe’s leading scientists to guide EU policy for the benefit of society.

Chemistry World

Neonicotinoids in Africa

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How can science help to guide the European Union’s green recovery after COVID-19?

Following the enormous health and social costs imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic in Europe, increasing attention is…

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Chemistry—A European Journal

Tackling the Challenge of Packaging Plastic in the Environment

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Packaging plastics in the circular economy

Packaging plastics can offer an almost infinite range of options for manufacturers, both in terms of function and…

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Global Change Biology - Bioenergy

Serious mismatches continue between science and policy in forest bioenergy

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Forest bioenergy, carbon capture and storage, and carbon dioxide removal: an update

As global emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) continue to exceed levels compatible with achieving Paris Agreement targets,…

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Opportunities for soil sustainability in Europe

Soils provide numerous essential services in terrestrial ecosystems, ranging from the support of plant growth in…

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Commentary on Forest Bioenergy and Carbon Neutrality

Since the publication of its report on “Multi-functionality and Sustainability in the European Union’s Forests” in April…

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Extreme weather events in Europe

Preparing for climate change adaptation: an update on EASAC’s 2013 study

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Negative emission technologies

What role in meeting Paris Agreement targets?

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Multi-functionality and Sustainability in the European Union's Forests

European forests have multiple functions - from wealth and employment creation, the production of natural resources and…

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Circular Economy: Indicators and Priorities for Critical Materials

EASAC introduces two new reports on circular economy: "Priorities for critical materials for a circular economy" and…

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Greenhouse gas footprints of different oil feedstocks

In future, road transport will be required to make a stronger contribution to the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG)…

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Marine sustainability in an age of changing oceans and seas

Oceans and seas play a crucial role in regulating our climate, nurturing biodiversity, and providing income and food to…

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Commentary on "Circular Economy"

The circular economy has been a controversial issue since the new Commission cancelled the previous 2014 proposals and…

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Facing Critical decisions on climate change in 2015

EASAC's latest statement ”Facing critical decisions on climate change in 2015” relates to some of the scientific issues…

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Marine sustainability in an age of changing oceans and seas

EASAC has conducted a study on marine sustainability, in collaboration with the European Commission's Joint Research…

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Ecosystem services, agriculture and neonicotinoids

A focus on honey bees has distorted the debate around neonicotinoids. But there is more and more evidence that…

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Shale gas extraction: issues of particular relevance to the European Union

In this statement, EASAC addresses three specific concerns that are being put forward in the public debate about the…

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Trends in Extreme Weather Events in Europe

Implications for national and European Union Adaptation Strategies

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