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Nutrient levels on the decline in many Estonian rivers
A new study has analysed the impact of industrial and agricultural changes on
nutrients in Estonian rivers. The results indicated that there were significant
reductions in nitrogen in one third of the sites, significant reductions in
phosphorus in a quarter of sites and significant reductions in both nutrients in
nearly a tenth of sites. (more...
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The economic impact of noise pollution on human health
A recent report has assessed the latest research on the adverse affects of noise
on health, focusing on approaches to estimating the economic cost of noise. This
information could help policy makers tasked with designing cost-effective noise
reduction and management policies.(more...
[http://co122w.col122.mail.live.com/mail/RteFrame_15.1.3039.0211.html?pf=pf#articleb])
Coordinating cross-border ecological networks
Establishing ecological networks across national boundaries is recognised as
essential to supporting biodiversity. New research in Germany has indicated that
these networks could be improved through greater exchange of knowledge and
better links with land planning.(more...
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Updating the monetary value of biodiversity
New research has updated a major report on the monetary value of biodiversity.
The second EU-funded Cost of Policy Inaction (COPI II) report has expanded the
existing valuation database to include more regions, more ecosystems and more
information on the services they provide and their economic values. The new data
could be used to calculate a more accurate figure for the global value of
biodiversity and ecosystem services.(more...
[http://co122w.col122.mail.live.com/mail/RteFrame_15.1.3039.0211.html?pf=pf#articled])
Unintended energy impact from bioethanol production
Increasing crop production to meet demand for biofuels potentially increases the
use of nitrogen fertilisers, which can lead to nitrate pollution in surface and
groundwater. A new study is the first to consider the unintended extra energy
needed to treat water to remove nitrate contamination in drinking water
supplies.(more...
[http://co122w.col122.mail.live.com/mail/RteFrame_15.1.3039.0211.html?pf=pf#articlee])
Friendly discussions help reduce household energy use
Information policy measures aimed at reducing household energy consumption need
to take a number of approaches, according to Swedish researchers. They should
stress both economic and environmental motives and encourage public
discussion.(more...
[http://co122w.col122.mail.live.com/mail/RteFrame_15.1.3039.0211.html?pf=pf#articlef])
Nutrient levels on the decline in many Estonian rivers
A new study has analysed the impact of industrial and agricultural changes on nutrients in Estonian rivers. The results indicated that there were significant reductions in nitrogen in one third of the sites, significant reductions in phosphorus in a quarter of sites and significant reductions in both nutrients in nearly a tenth of sites. (more...) |
The economic impact of noise pollution on human health
A recent report has assessed the latest research on the adverse affects of noise on health, focusing on approaches to estimating the economic cost of noise. This information could help policy makers tasked with designing cost-effective noise reduction and management policies.(more...) |
Coordinating cross-border ecological networks
Establishing ecological networks across national boundaries is recognised as essential to supporting biodiversity. New research in Germany has indicated that these networks could be improved through greater exchange of knowledge and better links with land planning.(more...) |
Updating the monetary value of biodiversity
New research has updated a major report on the monetary value of biodiversity. The second EU-funded Cost of Policy Inaction (COPI II) report has expanded the existing valuation database to include more regions, more ecosystems and more information on the services they provide and their economic values. The new data could be used to calculate a more accurate figure for the global value of biodiversity and ecosystem services.(more...) |
Unintended energy impact from bioethanol production
Increasing crop production to meet demand for biofuels potentially increases the use of nitrogen fertilisers, which can lead to nitrate pollution in surface and groundwater. A new study is the first to consider the unintended extra energy needed to treat water to remove nitrate contamination in drinking water supplies.(more...) |
Friendly discussions help reduce household energy use
Information policy measures aimed at reducing household energy consumption need to take a number of approaches, according to Swedish researchers. They should stress both economic and environmental motives and encourage public discussion.(more...) |
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