All Environment Publications

This publication summarises results for all Europe’s native species of bees (1,965 species).

Soil biodiversity is an underrepresented topic in ecosystem monitoring and policymaking. This French nationwide study presents a framework for assessing soil biodiversity that takes into account a wide variety of organisms and environments, and could inform the EU’s Soil Monitoring Law.

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are persistent, bioaccumulative chemicals widely used in industry and consumer products, and now detected across environmental media and human populations. This study assesses the societal costs of PFAS pollution in the European Economic Area (EEA).

The concept of soil security (preventing soil degradation) is vital for policymakers. This research proposes nine core principles to guide the development of soil legislation and help ensure sustainable land management.

This publication summarises results for a selection of Europe’s native species of butterflies. About 9% of the species are threatened with extinction at the European level as a result of threats including habitat loss and degradation due to changes in agricultural management.

This publication summarises results for Europe’s 151 native species of terrestrial and freshwater reptiles.

This publication summarises results for Europe’s 85 native species of amphibians.

This publication summarises results for Europe’s 137 native (sub) species of damselflies and dragonflies.

Soil polluted by trace minerals such as copper and nickel can be harmful to human and animal health and challenging to clean up. Planting angelica on contaminated soils can reduce soil toxicity and restore soil health.