Source: Press release – European Commission statement on air pollutant car emissions Brussels, 24 September 2015 European Commission calls for full disclosure, zero tolerance and strict compliance with EU rules on pollutant emissions In the wake of revelations that car manufacturer Read More …
Author: David Mairal
Can nature help reduce the impacts of climate change?
Source: Can nature help reduce the impacts of climate change? — EEA Building and managing a well-planned network of natural areas might provide an effective and, in many cases, cheaper solution for coping with natural disasters such as floods or landslides. Read More …
‘Manifesto’ highlights role and core values of climate knowledge brokers – Stockholm Environment Institute
Source: ‘Manifesto’ highlights role and core values of climate knowledge brokers – Stockholm Environment Institute Written by Anneli Sundin Monday, 21 September 2015 17:13 SEI’s Oxford Centre, developer of weADAPT, endorses vision to raise awareness, provide high-quality and tailored information, Read More …
Climate change and cities — EEA
Source: Climate change and cities — EEA Most Europeans now live in cities, so the choices we make about urban infrastructure will have a large influence on how well we cope with climate change. More frequent rainfall, flooding, and heatwaves are Read More …
EPA – Notice to @Volkswagen of #CleanAirAct Violations
Source: 09/18/2015: EPA, California Notify Volkswagen of Clean Air Act Violations Carmaker allegedly used software that circumvents emissions testing for certain air pollutants Release Date: 09/18/2015 Contact Information: press@epa.gov Washington – Today (09/18/2015), EPA is issuing a notice of violation Read More …
Urban systems are relatively resource efficient, but also create multiple exposure patterns — EEA
Origen: 5. Safeguarding people from environmental risks to health — EEA Nearly 73% of the European population lives in cities, and this is projected to reach 82% in 2050 (UN, 2011; 2012b). Urban development in Europe, particularly the increasing trend in Read More …
Europe continues to phase out ozone layer-damaging chemicals — EEA
Source: Europe continues to phase out ozone layer-damaging chemicals — EEA Europe continues to make progress in phasing out chemicals which damage the ozone layer according to a new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA). The report considers the use Read More …
EU-OSHA releases its comprehensive guide to EU funding in #OSH
Source: EU-OSHA releases its comprehensive guide to EU funding in OSH – Safety and health at work – EU-OSHA If you are trying to identify funding sources for activities, initiatives or projects related to occupational safety and health (OSH), then Read More …
An increasingly multipolar world (GMT 6) — EEA
Source: An increasingly multipolar world (GMT 6) — EEA Driven by structural change, fast-growing workforces and trade liberalisation, developing regions are rapidly increasing their share of global economic output, trade and investment. For Europe, this rebalancing presents competitive threats but also Read More …
A practical e-Guide to managing psychosocial risks — #EUManageStress
Source: A practical e-Guide to managing psychosocial risks — Healthy Workplaces, Manage Stress The Managing stress and psychosocial risks e-guide is available in national versions. It provides information about work-related stress and psychosocial risks to foster awareness, understanding and management of these issues in the Read More …
Spring and Summer Weather Hazards – Heat and humidity – Environment Canada
Origen: Spring and Summer Weather Hazards – Weather and Meteorology – Environment Canada Humidity is the amount of water vapour in the air. In forecasting, relative humidity describes the percentage of moisture in the air in comparison to how much there is Read More …
The History of Labor Day – U.S. Department of Labor
Source: The History of Labor Day – U.S. Department of Labor Labor Day: What it means Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of Read More …