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Climate change, impacts and vulnerability in Europe 2012

This European Environment Agency (EEA) report presents information on past and projected climate change and related impacts in Europe, based on a range of indicators. The report also assesses the vulnerability of society, human health and ecosystems in Europe and identifies those regions in Europe most at risk from climate change.

 This short interview with Jacqueline McGlade, Executive Director of EEA, gives a short introduction to the pressures Europe’s water resources are facing, the policy debate in Europe and the importance of being able to put a value on this vital resource.

The European Environment Agency launched a new report on the need for an efficient use of water resources at the 6th World Water Forum in Marseille, France.

@water_journal

Bacteria outbreak in Northern Europe due to ocean warming.

(Reuters) - Manmade climate change is the main driver behind the unexpected emergence of a group of bacteria in northern Europe which can cause gastroenteritis, new research by a group of international experts shows.

We’re blogging our RT with thanks to @heroicseas

Top news: reforming the common fisheries policy

Great website and for some positive news, check it out and stay updated. Includes news on better protection and management in Europe and putting an end to depletion of fish stocks.

@fishingdaily @fishsecretariat @fisheryupdate @fish4fishEU @fishactive @fish4ever @fisheriesQLD

Huge pool of Arctic water could cool Europe

Using satellites to measure sea surface height from 1995 to 2010, scientists from University College London and Britain’s National Oceanography Center found that the western Arctic’s sea surface has risen by about 15 cms since 2002.

Rising sea levels is a serious global issue… [HAVE YOUR SAY Join in the debate on Twitter @Merblogogy#Merblogogy, use the ? and the pencil or email us merblogogy@hotmail.co.uk]