Mediterranean refugees: death risk rising, asylum prospects sinking
In 2016 3230 people lost their lives attempting to cross the Mediterranean to Europe. Since then the number of deaths has dropped – but the crossing is becoming ever more dangerous.
Europe is not doing enough to fight global deforestation
Companies that use commodities such as timber, palm oil and soybeans should shift to sustainable production, as the world's forest capacity declines, a report by IDH argues.
Bulgaria and its EU neighbours do not cope well with the repercussions of the Dieselgate
Only half of Volkswagen Group's problematic cars in Bulgaria have received a software update, and now the country risks being flooded with low-quality polluting vehicles from Western Europe.
What drives innovation across Europe?
The Global Innovation Index by WIPO is the most comprehensive benchmark concerning innovation policies. Data relative to Europe highlight stark differences in the performance of states both across and within geographical areas.
Health in prisons (WHO)
Set up by the WHO, the European database on health in prisons (HIPED) includes data on prison mortality, disease screening, and the prevention and treatment of diseases.
Ending overfishing in northern Europe: a fishy game
The North Sea is no exception to the overfishing spree across Europe. As discussions are ongoing between Norway and the EU, scientists issue their latest warning on collapsing cod stocks.
Marine protected areas (Protected Planet)
The oceans occupy more than 70% of the Earth's surface and abound in extremely diverse ecosystems. The Protected Planet website covers more than 15,000 marine protected areas around the world.
Assisted reproductive technologies in Europe (ESHRE)
What is the current status with assisted reproductive technologies in the different European countries?
Organic farming is on the march in Europe
Rising demand, falling meat consumption: organic food is on a roll, and for good reason. An overview on production, distribution and consumption of organic goods in Europe, and on their environmental impact.
Droughts in Europe (Copernicus)
The European Drought Observatory gathers and publishes data and maps on past, current and forecasted drought phenomena in Europe.
