Europe
Keeping European industry and science at the forefront of AI
The Commission has put forward two strategies to help Europe stay ahead in AI industry and science. They set out how to speed up the use of AI in key…
Environment
EU’s energy sector leads the way in cuts to greenhouse gas emissions in 2023 | Press releases
Press releasePublished 16 Apr 2025ImageMarco de Winter on UnsplashThe European Union’s energy sector led the way in reducing domestic EU net greenhouse gas emissions by 9% in 2023 compared to…
Environment
What are the impacts of PFAS polymers on our health and the environment? | Press releases
Press releasePublished 29 Apr 2025ImagePhoto by Semyon Borisov on UnsplashThe widespread use of PFAS polymers in everything from consumer products to green technologies can lead to contamination of water, air,…
Environment
EEA Scientific Committee elects new chair and vice-chairs | Press releases
Press releasePublished 23 May 2025The European Environment Agency’s (EEA) Scientific Committee has elected a new chair and two vice-chairs at its spring meeting held over two days at the EEA…
Environment
Average CO2 emissions from new cars and new vans slightly increased in 2024 | Press releases
Press releasePublished 04 Jun 2025ImagePhoto by Viorel Vașadi on UnsplashAfter a steady and significant reduction from 2020 to 2023, average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from new cars registered in Europe…
Environment
Water savings in key economic sectors can help improve EU’s water resilience | Press releases
Press releasePublished 04 Jun 2025ImageUrszula Frydrych, WaterPIX /EEASignificant water savings can be achieved in key economic sectors through new measures which will be essential to boost the European Union’s water…
Environment
“Leave no one behind” must be central to Europe’s climate resilience efforts | Press releases
Press releasePublished 10 Jun 2025ImageJoão Clemente, Urban Treasures / EEAEurope is warming up faster than any other continent and the most vulnerable people are bearing the brunt of climate impacts.…
Environment
Reversing pollinator decline: why Europe must act now | Press releases
Press releasePublished 18 Jun 2025ImageAnton Kvarnback, EEA Wild pollinators are crucial for our food production and ecosystems, yet they are under threat. To tackle the causes of their decline and…
Environment
Renewables and electrification: key to cutting costs and powering EU’s clean industry and competitiveness | Press releases
Press releasePublished 26 Jun 2025ImageBrian Hennessy, Sustainably Yours /EEAScaling up renewable electricity sources across the EU could reduce electricity generation costs, improve energy independence, and support the transition towards clean…
Environment
Emissions of key air pollutants targeted for reductions in EU Member States continue to drop, slower progress for ammonia | Press releases
Press releasePublished 27 Jun 2025ImageArif Miletli, Environment&Me 2025 / EEAKey air pollutant emissions targeted for reductions and monitored under EU legislation continued to decline across most EU Member States, according…