Take a virtual tour of the Vehicle Emissions Laboratory
JRC scientists perform tests to determine the amount of key pollutants from the exhaust emissions that may pose a risk to human health and the environment.
Findings from VELA help the development of EU Directives and Regulations to reduce transport emissions that contribute to urban air pollution and climate change.
This database of the Joint Research Centre contains information on power plants from 27 EU countries plus the UK, Norway, Switzerland and the western Balkan energy community.
The use of coal for the European economy has gradually declined since the 1990s. In their energy plans 21 countries have committed to phase out coal, lignite and peat by 2030.
Algae are a valuable resource for food supplements, cosmetics, fertilisers and fuels. The JRC is compiling and analysing data on sustainable algae production and use in Europe.
To help measure a sustainable circular bioeconomy the JRC, in partnership with other Commission services and external experts, developed the EU Bioeconomy Monitoring System.
