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Knowledge Centre on Earth Observation
Are we making the most of the massive amounts of data our satellites provide on our atmosphere, marine environment and land? How do we turn what we see into decisive policies?
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- Animations |Making the most of Europe's global eyes
The Knowledge Centre on Earth Observation makes sense of a wealth of data provided by the EU's satellites under the Copernicus program on the state and environment of our planet.
- Interactive Tools/Games |How is power generated in Europe? Check out our Power Plant Database
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.
- Interactive Tools/Games |European coal regions in transition
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.
- Infographics |The EU biodiversity strategy for 2030 in a nutshell
Biodiversity is critical to our society and quality of life. The EU biodiversity strategy for 2030 sets out a path to become more sustainable and bring back nature into our lives.
- Videos |Climate change: What will happen if we do nothing?
More fires, heatwaves and floods, especially in the Southern regions of Europe. Find out how much damage can be avoided if we act. And what if we adapt to global warming?
- Animations |Knowledge Centre for Biodiversity
We are becoming more and more dependent on our ecosystems, which are under increasing pressure from climate change and its related impacts.
- Videos |Knowledge Centre for Bioeconomy
EU forests are expanding, and EU scientists balance wood provision with other ecosystem services for a sustainable circular bioeconomy.
- Photos |Atmospheric Observatory for air pollution of the Joint Research Centre
At the European Commission atmospheric observatory, the Joint Research Centre monitors classical air pollutants as required by European legislation.
- Infographics |Improving air quality in cities
The JRC Urban NO2 Atlas provides city factsheets to help design effective air quality measures to reduce nitrogen dioxide concentrations in European cities.
- Infographics |Air quality in the Danube and Western Balkans
Biomass burning for heat production in households has emerged as a major issue for human health.
- Leaflets |Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research
EDGAR is a global database of human emissions of greenhouse gases and air pollution on Earth
- Virtual Tours |Take a virtual tour of the Water Laboratory
Discover how EU scientists characterise different types of water to examine if it contains chemicals released by human activities.
- Videos |Recycled water tested on the cheap
With water shortages a growing problem around the world, recycling waste water has become increasingly important. EU scientists have come up with a cheap and efficient tool.