An environment is a complex of surrounding circumstances, conditions, or influences in which a thing is situated or is developed, or in which a person or organism lives, modifying and determining its life or character.
The natural environment is such an environment that is relatively unaffected by human activity.
environmentalism is a concern with the preservation of the natural environment, especially from human pollution, and the ethics and politics associated with this.
Engine test for Falcon 9 rocket Sat, 02 Aug 2008 14:32:49 -0000 A key milestone is reached in the development of the rocket that may soon be flying cargo and astronauts to the space station. Brazil launches rainforest fund Fri, 01 Aug 2008 23:22:58 -0000 Brazil launches an international fund to protect the Amazon rainforest but warns against foreign interference in its policy. Sewage pipes left 'unregulated' Sun, 03 Aug 2008 07:51:07 -0000 Water companies in England and Wales have been given a "licence to pollute", claims an environmentalist watchdog. China's 'rapid renewables surge' Fri, 01 Aug 2008 09:33:30 -0000 Rapid investment in low carbon energy catapults China to second place in the global renewables ranking, a report shows. Farmer has double arm transplant Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:12:30 -0000 A 54-year-old German farmer receives a complete double arm transplant in a 15-hour operation at a Munich clinic. Early stereo recordings restored Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:56:57 -0000 Recordings made by a British pioneer of stereo sound have been restored so they can be heard for the first time.
Coastal Guide to Europe - Offers information to the visitor of coastal areas in Europe. Topics include history of the landscape, whale and dolphin watching, other wildlife, nature and recreation areas and cultural heritage (historical cities, buildings and museums).
Community Research and Development Information Service - Cordis provides access to a wide range of information on EU research and innovation development activities.
Meta Description: [ Community Research and Development Information Service (CORDIS) provides information on all EU-supported R&D activities, including programmes, projects, results, publications and partners ]
European Centre for Nature Conservation - Purpose is to further European nature conservation by bridging gap between science and policy. ECNC has become a renowned expertise centre offering support to the development, review and implementation of European nature conservation.
Meta Description: [ ECNC, European Centre for Nature Conservation ]
European Environment Agency - Provides information for sound and effective policies to protect the environment and support sustainable development.
Meta Description: [ The European Environment Agency (EEA) and its partners in EIONET provide access to environmental information through themes and various services to quickly locate relevant reports, fact sheets, indicators, data and links about Europe's environment. ]
Milieukontakt Oost-Europa - Works with non-governmental organisations on environmental topics in Central and Eastern Europe and the Newly Independent States.
Minerva eEurope - Network of member states' ministries to discuss, correlate and harmonise digitisation of cultural and scientific content. Includes activities and publications.
Meta Description: [ MINERVA: Ministerial NEtwoRk for Valorising Activities in digitisation ]
Organic Europe - An overview of organic farming in 25 European countries.
500Planning the Gateway - Information system for projects of regional development, spatial planning, traffic management, cross-border cooperation in the region of Austria, Czech, Slovakia and Hungary.
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