– A review

This review provides a summary of studies analysing metal concentrations in soils and solution at roadsides. The data collected during 27 studies covering a total of 64 sites across a number of countries were summarised. Highest median values of Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb, and Zn were determined in the top layer at the first 5 m ...

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to policy …

In this context, the Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC) has established the Data Centre (ESDAC) as a unique focal point for data and information at Union level [7]. During the last 12 years (since the Thematic Strategy adopted), the ESDAC has developed bio-physical models for better assessing the ...

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Journal of | EVISA’s Journals Database

The Journal of , as one of the premier journals in the field, fosters that understanding by publishing the latest significant findings of research, the description of new techniques, and up-to-date authoritative and critical reviews over the whole field of and its applications. Journal of ...

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Atlas of the Region – ESDAC …

Máire Geoghegan-Quinn, Commissioner for Research, Innovation and , launched the Atlas on 4th May 2010 in Brussels at the Parliament at the inauguration of an exhibition on the work of the Commission's Joint Research Centre . Press release: New atlas underlines significant role of soils in climate change

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Reply to the comment on “The new assessment of loss by …

The new assessment of loss by water erosion based on RUSLE2015 (Panagos et al., 2015a) was criticized in a comment by Fiener and Auerswald (2015).The objective of the pan- assessment was not to challenge any regional- or national-scale modelling but to develop a harmonized assessment aiming to improve our knowledge and understanding of erosion by water across the ...

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7 Seven PhD Positions Fully Funded in Plant/Forest/ …

Data. Datasets. Database & properties; Functions Data; Threats Data; Point Data; Projects Data; Maps & Documents. Atlases; Maps; Documents; Knowledge. Themes. Erosion by water. (Baseline) Erosion - Projections by 2050; Historical reconstruction (1860-2018) of erosion rates ...

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The upcoming Monitoring Law: An effective …

A monitoring program should be representative in terms of (i) climate conditions, (ii) different types, and (iii) land use types within the Union. The physical, chemical, and biological state of soils should be monitored in order to reach the aims of the Strategy for 2030 and the provisions of the proposed ...

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remediation research: 1992–1994: Critical …

Information on remediation research was gathered from four countries (Germany, the Netherlands, U.K., and Italy) and the Union to provide the reader with better insights and opportunities to pursue further areas of joint interest. Four foci for critical remediation research were identified for this review.

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PHD position in dynamic erosion … – Commission

KU Leuven and the Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the Commission are inviting applications for PhD positions through the Collaborative Doctoral Partnership (CDP) scheme. The CDP scheme intends to enhance the -policy link through strategic collaborations with higher education institutions characterized by research excellence and ...

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Monitoring threats – Environment Agency

is a vital component of natural capital, hosting rich biodiversity and providing critical ecosystem services, such as food production, water purification and carbon storage. However, soils are under increasing pressure and comprehensive monitoring to asses health is lacking. Published today, a Environment Agency (EEA) report presents a core set of indicators ...

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Spatial evaluation and trade‐off analysis of functions …

For each function the maximum potential was estimated across the Union and changes in trade-offs were assessed. By deriving current and potential function delivery from Bayesian networks a better understanding is gained of how different functions and their interdependencies can differ depending on , climate and ...

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A 1 billion euro mission: A Deal for – Panagos …

Soils have achieved prominence in the political agenda of the Commission with the proposal for a Monitoring Law and the ambitious Mission research framework. The EU Observatory (EUSO) used the latest state-of-the-art pan- datasets to propose a preliminary assessment of health in the EU based on 18 ...

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Database of EU Research projects in soils – ESDAC – …

Dataset. The analysis of research is particularly relevant given the increased political attention on soils at EU and global levels. This dataset includes a collection of EU Research projects in soils (n = 1101 projects) funded by the successive Commission Framework Programs (FP) for research and innovation (from FP1 to H2020).

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The effect of on human health: an overview – PMC

Li G, Sun G-X, Ren Y, Luo X-S, Zhu Y-G. Urban and human health. Jouirnal of . this issue. [Google Scholar] Li P, Lin C, Cheng H, Duan X, Lei K. Contamination and health risks of heavy metals around a lead/zinc smelter in southwestern China. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety. 2015; 113:391–399. [Google Scholar]

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Quantifying the effect of waste on health …

With a surge in both hazardous and non-hazardous waste in recent decades, Union countries are losing their quality which in turn affects the agricultural production of their economies. Taking this into account, this study presents the effect of hazardous and non-hazardous waste, plastic waste, and electronic waste on health for 24 Union (EU) countries during 2004 ...

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Participatory citizen : An unexploited resource …

The Joint Programme ‘Towards climate-smart and sustainable agricultural management’ (EJP , 2020–2025) launched by the Union is a major initiative to develop an integrated research community on agricultural soils. research is essential for understanding and enhancing the contribution of ...

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Opportunities for

A multidisciplinary group of experts has examined the implications of recent scientific research for integrated policy solutions towards ensuring the sustainability of ’s soils, and identified many opportunities for policy-makers to safeguard this valuable resource for the benefit of the EU’s citizens.

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protection – Commission – EU Hub

The JRC supports the Thematic Strategy for Protection, addressing areas such as erosion, contamination, compaction, landslides and loss of biodiversity and organic matter. provides the main foundation for human activity and housing. It is a limited and fragile resource, that 's environment policy seeks to protect.

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Journal of

The aim of the study was to understand the current state of knowledge about the impacts of management practices, investigated and/or implemented across . The results were analysed at the level and were also grouped into Regions and Environmental Zones.

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health in the Western Balkans – Database

scientists would be further integrated with the EU community, especially through greater involvement in the Partnership. The positive experience of the Bureau Network (ESBN) coordinated by JRC could be re vitalised. data in many countries are obsolete and the only new regional source is the

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Frontiers | Making the Most of Our Land: Managing …

The challenges of achieving both food security and environmental sustainability have resulted in a confluence of demands on land within the Union (EU): we expect our land to provide food, fiber and fuel, to purify water, to sequester carbon, and provide a home to biodiversity as well as external nutrients in the form of waste from humans and intensive livestock enterprises. All soils ...

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Down to earth: degradation and sustainable development …

A challenge for the 21st century Environmental issue series No 16 Cover design and layout: Schultz Grafisk Legal notice Neither the Environment Agency or UNEP nor any person or company acting on behalf of them, is responsible for the use which may be made of the information contained in this report. Where are the " hot spots " of degradation ?

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Releasing the Microbiome’s Potential to Restore Soils

Releasing the microbiome’s potential to restore soils. By Carlos de Rojas. June 6, 2022 - Updated on June 21, 2022. 9 minutes. For decades, has been treated as an everlasting food machine rather than as a fragile living thing, and it is reaching a crisis point. Understanding how the microbiome interacts with the environment ...

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