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Two new EEA briefings examine the opportunities and risks of AI — from smarter energy systems to rising data centre demand for energy, water and critical raw materials. 🌱 🔗eea.europa.eu/en/newsroom/ne…

Europe is already warming twice as fast as the global average, and at least 95% of the continent experienced above-average annual temperatures in 2025. #ClimateChange is reshaping Europe from the Mediterranean to the far north📍What changes are you seeing where you live?

🌍🔥 Europe is heating up — but not evenly. This map from The European State of the Climate 2025 report shows how the rate of warming varies across the continent, with eastern and northern Europe warming faster than many other regions over the past three decades.

Also the new EU air quality standards applicable from 2030 will require EU member states to maintain and increase measures to address air pollution. Across the majority of Europe air pollution levels also remain above the stricter WHO guideline levels set to protect human health.

But levels of pollutants like particulate matter, benzo(a)pyrene and especially ground-level ozone remain a significant problem. In up to 20% of monitoring stations air pollution is still above current EU air quality standards, especially for smaller particulate matter.

How clean is our air in Europe? 🌬️ According to the latest annual update out today, most air quality monitoring stations in Europe achieve current EU legal standards for key air pollutants which is good news. 💡Find out more: eea.europa.eu/en/newsroom/ne…

On this International Noise Awareness Day, help build awareness by sharing these insights from our recent report on the impacts of noise pollution in Europe: eea.europa.eu/en/newsroom/ne… #NoiseAwarenessDay #environment #mentalhealth

Noise pollution is often overlooked 🔊 considered just an annoyance of everyday life. 🩺 But the long-term impacts of noise on our health and environment are widespread and significant contributing to premature deaths, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and mental health issues.

📷 climate.copernicus.eu/esotc/2025 📷 climate-adapt.eea.europa.eu/en #ClimateChange #EuropeanStateOfTheClimate #ClimateData #Adaptation #Copernicus

The EEA European Climate Risk Assessment identified many of these risks as already critical — and the trajectory is not improving. Understanding this evidence is the foundation for effective policy. Explore EEA's climate indicators, risk assessments and adaptation knowledge[...]

🌡️Record wildfire extent 🌊Record sea surface temperatures ❄️Snow cover 31% below average The European State of the Climate 2025 report, published today by the #CopernicusClimate Change Service (@CopernicusECMWF) and the @WMO, documents a year of climate extremes. (continues)

Our #airquality data viewer supports these numbers reported by @washingtonpost. On the European AQ city ranking index, Paris is now number 405 of 761 cities measured (in 2024). For insights on AQ in your country/city, visit our interactive viewer: eea.europa.eu/en/topics/in-d…

We are #hiring an expert in the field of chemicals, environment, and human health. This role is in our Environment and Health unit covering topics including #airquality, air pollution emissions inventories, environmental noise, chemicals and One Health: jobs.eea.europa.eu/jobs/expert-ch…

A picture is worth 1000 words💌This is certainly true of the winning photos in EEA's photo competition. Here the 2025 winners talk about the stories behind their #naturephotography and how they hope to inspire others. The 2026 competition opens May 18!👉 eea.europa.eu/en/newsroom/ph…

🌆 We are hiring an Expert in #UrbanSustainability. This role sits within our Sustainability Transitions unit, with a focus on delivering knowledge on how cities and regions progress towards socially fair sustainability. Apply by 2 June 2026 👉 jobs.eea.europa.eu/jobs/expert-ur…

🆕🎙️Amid the energy crisis what progress has the EU made in its #greenenergytransition? What's the state of play and how can shift to #renewables help boost energy security, resilience? ▶️ catch the full episode wherever you get your podcasts 🔗YouTube: youtu.be/Bm3ulMSUhvo

What impacts do air, noise, & chemical pollution have on our mental health? 🧠 🏥 After publishing our briefing on pollution, mental health, & vulnerable groups, we sat down & interviewed experts in the field, Gerardo Sanchez, PhD & Jeanne Vuaille. eea.europa.eu/en/newsroom/ed…

Stop doomscrolling 🤳 and take a minute to unwind. And is there a better place to do it than in the home of the EEA, Copenhagen? For this year’s #EarthDay 🌍 , the EEA is taking you to some of Copenhagen’s (hidden) nature areas🌿🌳