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# 91997E0193

**WRITTEN QUESTION No. 193/97 by Nuala AHERN to the Commission. Research sponsored by the Commission** 
  
*Official Journal C 045 , 10/02/1998 P. 0005*

  

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0193/97 by Nuala Ahern (V) to the Commission (5 February 1997)

Subject: Research sponsored by the Commission

What research is currently being sponsored by the Commission into the effects of the cooling of temperatures in parts of Europe as a result of climate change, and in what way have plans for extending trans-European networks taken into account climate change?

Answer given by Mrs Cresson on behalf of the Commission (19 March 1997)

Within the specific programme 'Environment and climate' under the fourth framework programme, the question of climate change and climatic variability - natural and anthropogenic - is a central issue in the climate research projects sponsored by the Commission. This research involves several tens of research groups including the networks of European climate modelling centres. Several Community projects are also investigating the possible impacts of climatic changes on the natural resources in European regions.

While many scientists believe there may be surprises in store from the global warming expected due to the increase in the atmospheric concentration of greenhouse gases, some argue at present that the climate change may indeed cause a significant cooling in parts of Europe.

The Commission is currently examining methods to take better account of environmental factors in transport infrastructure planning. The overall scenario will be based on the best forecasts available regarding environmental development.

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