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Better fire preparedness and more efficient response meant 2019 was one of the best years for preventing accidents and loss of life.

Oct 30 2020

Forest fires threaten Europe’s nature as world suffers worst year on record

An unusually high number of Europe’s nature protection areas were affected by wildfires in 2019

Endocrine disruptors are chemical substances which affect the hormonal (endocrine) system.

Oct 29 2020

Fitness Check on endocrine disruptors: some room for improvement

There is a need to consolidate legislation on endocrine disruptors and improve testing, according to a JRC-led Fitness Check of chemicals legislation.