A group of European experts came together for a two day workshop at the Joint Research Centre, Ispra, to discuss a proposal for defining the geographical boundaries of Amazonia. The experts represented a wide range of scientific disciplines from climate studies to phytogeography. A consensus...

12 batches of samples containing various levels of solvent yellow 124 were prepared. The samples were sent to 26 different laboratories in order to validate the new Community Reference Method for the determinallon of Solvent Yellow 124 (Euromarker) in gas oil. The interlaboratory trial was...

European air quality policy has so far focused on ambient (outdoor) air pollution. Accordingly, European countries have put major efforts into formulating and implementing abatement strategies for outdoor sources, while indoor sources may not have been adequately taken into account....

In order to improve air quality mainly in the urban environment, emissions from passenger cars and light duty vehicles have in the past been limited to some extent (EURO III/IV in Europe). The always pressing need to optimise health related problems arising from the inhalation of toxic...

This report describes the preparation, homogeneity and stability studies, and the certification of nutrients analysed in the official control of nutrients in feeding stuffs. The following analyses have been studied: Crude protein (N•6.25), Crude oils and fats, Crude fibre, Crude ash, Copper,...

A land-cover map of Africa has been produced using multi-sensor satellite observations at a spatial resolution of 1 km. The map highlights the major vegetation formations throughout the continent with an improved thematic content over previous land cover maps, identifying over 24 land cover...