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RSSHumanitarian crises and disasters: the world has become a riskier place over the past decade
Conflict, political instability and violence have contributed to increased risk. Unchecked climate change will exacerbate the risk of humanitarian crises.
Cities prioritising R&I in transport and mobility better positioned to reach climate neutrality
Cities with strategies targeting urban transport decarbonisation are more likely to take on the challenge of reaching climate neutrality.
Alternatives to animal testing at the JRC: the 2023 status report is out
Among the 2023 highlights: new in vitro methods under consideration for regulatory application, a virtual reality application for education in schools, and enhancing collaboration to promote innovative non-animal approaches.
Climate-related financial risks are a major challenge
JRC supports European Environment Agency mapping climate risks the EU must prepare for - financial risks are a particular concern.
Female employment improves in numbers and quality in this century
In the 21st century, most newly created jobs were for women, who also benefited more from occupational upgrading. Despite progress, gender gaps in employment and job quality persist.
Policy and practical measures can help energy communities to tackle energy poverty
Energy communities could help to lift low-income households out of energy poverty, provided they are empowered through a combination of policy, funding, and technical support at national or EU level.
Hydrogen-powered mobility in Europe shows operational benefits and technological readiness
A review of hydrogen transportation projects carried out over the last two decades confirms its value for EU’s transport system decarbonisation and provides recommendations to overcome challenges.
The Amazon region in 2022 and 2023: deforestation, forest degradation and the risk of growing soy production
Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon has been nearly halved in 2023 as compared to 2022, while forest disturbance differs for other countries of the region
Tackling еnergy poverty and climate change: what role for behavioural change?
While financial measures alone are effective in addressing energy poverty, there’s need for behavioural interventions, more rooted in the social context.
A high-resolution energy consumption atlas to shape future EU energy infrastructures
Zooming in on areas as small as 1x1 km, a new atlas provides data on energy demand and looks into energy scenarios until 2050.