Escalating drought threatens Europe's ecosystems and agriculture
Europe is facing a severe drought that is already affecting agriculture, according to the Joint Research Centre’s report on Drought in Europe - June 2025. Fast and coordinated actions...
Pesticides: an overview from the Joint Research Centre
This section delves into the complex challenges of pesticide use within the European Union, focusing on the latest scientific insights and policy developments from JRC research.
Feasibility study in support of future policy developments of the Sewage Sludge Directive (86/278/EEC)
This study aims to bring forward a preliminary assessment of policy options for a possible review of the Sewage Sludge Directive. The main problem identified is that current sludge management is not...