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Most bumblebee species are currently located in central Europe

Oct 17 2018

Distribution of bumblebees across Europe

Scientists have mapped the distribution of bumblebees in Europe and created a predictive map that can be used to monitor and mitigate bumblebee decline.

The Colorado River in the United States is also threatened by overuse.

Oct 16 2018

Global hotspots for potential water disputes

JRC scientists have identified the hotspots where competition over the use of shared water resources could lead to disagreements between countries.

Considerable increases in river flood impacts are predicted even under the most optimistic scenario of 1.5°C warming

Oct 15 2018

Rising danger of deadly river floods with global warming

Global human and economic losses from river floods are set to increase in coming years, even with the most optimistic climate outlook.

Charging the batteries of the elecric motor

Oct 15 2018

Scientific support to EU Battery Alliance

As the European Commission publishes a communication on progress in establishing battery manufacturing in Europe, we look at the JRC's recent work in support of the EU Battery Alliance.

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