Earth’s climate is changing with the global temperature now rising at a rate unprecedented in human history.
The earliest and most intense impacts of these changes are happening in the Arctic, with the last six years (2005-2010) being the warmest period on record.
The latest data show that the net loss of mass from the Greenland Ice Sheet is accelerating, far faster than predicted by the International Panel of Climate Change. Last year alone there were 50 more melting days on the Greenland ice sheet than on average, meaning we now see an average net loss of ice mass of 200 gigatons per year - a level that is four times higher than just back in the year 2000.
To give an idea of the numbers, the increased melting is equivalent to twice the volume of all the ice in the European Alps lost annually.
Earth’s climate is changing with the global temperature now rising at a rate unprecedented in human history.
The earliest and most intense impacts of these changes are happening in the Arctic, with the last six years (2005-2010) being the warmest period on record.
The latest data show that the net loss of mass from the Greenland Ice Sheet is accelerating, far faster than predicted by the International Panel of Climate Change. Last year alone there were 50 more melting days on the Greenland ice sheet than on average, meaning we now see an average net loss of ice mass of 200 gigatons per year - a level that is four times higher than just back in the year 2000.
To give an idea of the numbers, the increased melting is equivalent to twice the volume of all the ice in the European Alps lost annually.
Environmental Atlas story from Denmark about the worldwide decline of bees and a pioneer doing something about it.
"It's a completely crazy idea. But as soon as you think about it for a minute, it actually makes perfect sense..." So says Oliver Walker, founder of The City Bee project.
It is estimated that honey bees are the most valuable pollinators of crops worldwide. But in recent years there has been a global trend of honey bees declining in numbers. The way in which they live means that they fly out and collect pollen from plants and pollinate them.
In a modern world this means also bringing back pesticides, which is killing them or making them vulnerable to diseases.
In the cities they are not exposed to pesticides, so the Project City Bees give bee populations a helping hand, help pollinate our world, and produce some of the cleanest honey around. A great idea - if you think about it for a minute!
The Environmental Atlas of Europe is a UNEP-EEA-ESA joint project showcasing…
Environmental Atlas story from Sweden about a sustainable forestry model, which also increases CO2 absorption, to such an extent that Sweden in the near future can absorb double the amount of CO2 to what they do today.
"Environmental Atlas of Europe" is a joint project under European Environment Agency, UNEP and European Space Agency. The films present a series of inspirational stories about how people are responding to environmental change across Europe and in so doing, transforming their lives for a more sustainable future.
Environmental Atlas story from Turkey about sustainable eco-tourism and turtle conservation in Çirali, Antalaya, Turkey.
The Environmental Atlas of Europe is a UNEP-EEA-ESA joint project showcasing communities responding to environmental change across Europe. The films present a series of these inspirational stories about how people are responding to climate change and in so doing, transforming their lives for a more sustainable future.
Environmental Atlas story from the agri-cultural cork belt of Sevilla, Southern Spain.
The Environmental Atlas of Europe is a UNEP-EEA-ESA joint project showcasing communities responding to environmental change across Europe. The films present a series of these inspirational stories about how people are responding to climate change and in so doing, transforming their lives for a more sustainable future.
"Environmental Atlas of Europe" is a joint project under European Environment Agency, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and European Space Agency.
These short documentaries showcase how people, communities, businesses and organizations across Europe are responding to environmental changes by adapting sustainable solutions and contributing to a greener future.
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