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Is it time for a tornado warning system in Italy?
Mario Marcello Miglietta from the Institute of Atmospheric Sciences and Climate (ISAC-CNR), and Richard Rotunno from the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) outline why there is a need to develop tornado warning systems in Europe
The internet has become an important source of information for anyone who wants to investigate...
Understanding the Arctic environment
Nate Bauer and Hajo Eicken from the International Arctic Research Center (IARC), highlight how research can help gain invaluable knowledge about the Arctic and its surrounding environments
Across the Arctic, researchers continue to identify signals that the region and its ecosystems act as an important amplifier of global climate change. While the...
Smart standards for a smart world
Henry Lawson, Market Research Consultant at BSRIA examines the possibilities of achieving common standards which are appropriate for the myriad of different “things” that will potentially be part of the Internet of Things
I live about 50 miles to the west of London. When I take the train into central...
Building renovations – The Nordic way
The Nordic Built “Active Roofs and Facades” project has received support from Nordic Innovation, EUDP(DK), Energimyndigheten( SE) and Rannis(IS) allowing strong development of leading Nordic competences in the area of building renovation. This is achieved by creating transnational Public Private
Partnership models to support the development of nearly zero energy...
The urban dimension of Cohesion Policy
Corina Crețu, EU Commissioner for Regional Policy outlines how Europe should be exploiting urban areas to their full potential
An important responsibility was bestowed upon me when I came into office as Commissioner for Regional Policy: to lead this policy into the next decade and to exploit its full potential in...
Can validation of non-formal learning increase employability?
Pavel Trantina, at the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), argues the case for non-formal learning in order to gain key skills for the working world
At the latest Education, Training and Youth Forum, organised by the European Commission in Brussels in October of this year, one word was on...
The Impact of engineering in biology and medicine: the biomedical engineer (BME)
In 2014, WHO stated: “trained and qualified biomedical engineering professionals are required to design, evaluate, regulate, maintain and manage medical devices, and train on their safe use in health systems around the world”1.
In response, the European Economic and Social Committee stated: “Biomedical Engineering is not simply a subset of...
Connecting the dots between physical and mental health
Ophelie Martin, Communications Officer at Mental Health Europe shares insights on the link between physical and mental health, illustrating facts with her own personal story.
According to the World Health Organization, “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or...
Can we sustain an ageing population?
With people living longer, and health systems under strain, AG looks at the worldwide impact of an ageing population…
How Europe should act on childhood obesity
Nikolai Pushkarev, Policy Officer at the European Public Health Alliance (EPHA), outlines the importance of tackling obesity in children.
We are drowning in declarations, strategies and action plans dedicated to tackling the problem of obesity. But today, about 40 years after the start of obesity’s spectacular ascent, the World Health Organisation...
Drought, Food, and Trees
As we consider the challenges that global climate change poses for food security, it is insightful to look at past episodes of food insecurity for possible solutions that can be adapted to current situations or for any mistakes made and lessons learned. Historically, one of the major causes of...
£500m for heart disease research
Cardiac charity the British Heart Foundation has revealed it will pump £500m into researching heart disease.
A new strategy launched by the British Heart Foundation will pump hundreds of millions of pounds into cardiovascular disease.
The move was made after an independent analysis revealed a significant disparity between the amount spent...
Syrian refugees welcome, say Scottish council leaders
Scottish council leaders have confirmed 2,000 Syrian refugees will be offered shelter, with some arriving before Christmas.
The Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) has confirmed a coordinated effort between the 32 councils in Scotland to offer shelter to at least 2,000 Syrian refugees. Many thousands more have made the...
E3-Modelling research finds first-mover advantage for the European Union as frontrunner in climate action
In Paris, delegates from the 196 UN parties will meet in December 2015 to negotiate a global climate agreement. Countries accounting for roughly a quarter of global emissions met the March deadline to provide targets for curbing Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) while at the same time some of the...
The National Organic Program – Ensuring organic integrity from farm to table
Miles McEvoy, Deputy Administrator of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Organic Program outlines the importance of organic farming for the U.S
The organic sector is one of the fastest-growing segments of U.S. agriculture, and consumer demand continues to increase. Today, there are more than 19,000 certified organic farms and...
A responsibility for fire safety
David Smith, Export Manager and FIRESA Council Secretary at the Fire Industry Association explains the Fire Safety Order and asks if you know who is legally responsible for fire protection in your premises?
The Regulatory Reform Order, usually referred to as simply the Fire Safety Order , was enacted in...
Towards the EU Urban Agenda: results of the Latvian Presidency
The Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development of the Republic of Latvia details the importance of small and medium-sized urban areas in the context of the EU Urban Agenda
Approximately 70% of Europeans live in cities and towns. They play a significant role in territorial development of the EU, and...
Council initiative launched to strengthen communities
North Yorkshire County Council has launched a new initiative aimed at supporting and strengthening communities…
The Stronger Communities initiative will support empowered and vibrant communities to provide a range of services. It is hoped the scheme will help people to utilise local assets, prevent loneliness, support troubled families, and contribute...
Two Tory MPs say they will accept a pay rise
Two Conservative MPs have criticised colleagues for undermining the decision of regulatory body Ipsa to increase pay by 10 per cent...
Earlier this week it emerged that regulatory body, the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (Ipsa), was planning on pressing ahead with pay increases for MPs.
The public sector has undergone significant...
Smart procurement at the centre
David Noble, Group CEO, CIPS sheds light on procurement in the public sector…
Supply chains lie at the heart of any good operation and this is no less true for the public sector, focussed on good services for the citizen and more value out of the public purse.
In the aftermath...
