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This report aims to raise awareness about the range of risks to human health associated with changes in water quantity and quality under the changing climate. It assesses our preparedness for ongoing and future impacts by examining the current policy landscape in Europe. At the same time, it...
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This document contains the Proceedings of the Expert Consultation: "Review and inter-comparison of modelling land use change effects of bioenergy", held in Paris, on 29 - 30 January 2009. This meeting was organised by the Sustainability of Bioenergy Action of the Institute for Energy (IE), Joint...
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artificial flood control structures. Existing natural waterways do not always have the capacity to bear any excess water which …, have contributed to increased run-off and flood risk. Green infrastructure (GI) can provide essential benefits to flood … seeking out new, innovative and more sustainable infrastructure-based solutions to mitigate flood management. Green solutions …
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a reduction in the natural support to lower flood waves. What remains of floodplains can be viewed as important for … and management of flood risks', better known as the 'Floods Directive'. The EEA's 'Flood risks and environmental … report improves the knowledge base on the subject as a European flood impact database had not existed prior to the …
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The European Environment Agency and its Topic Centre on Inland Waters is undertaking an assessment of the sustainable use of water in Europe. This report describes the third part oftha t assessment and considers the importance and impact of extreme hydrological events, in particular floods and...
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a reduction in the natural support to lower flood waves. What remains of floodplains can be viewed as important for … and management of flood risks', better known as the 'Floods Directive'. The EEA's 'Flood risks and environmental … report improves the knowledge base on the subject as a European flood impact database had not existed prior to the …
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