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Leaflets : GreenFacts summaries and Citizens' summaries in pdf format

Some of our summaries are available in the form of an attractive trifold leaflet.

Ordering information.

Citizens Summaries


An attractive one page summary.
Agriculture foldout

Facts on Agriculture & Development
Adobe Acrobat Format 6 pages, 0.9 MB

GreenFacts summary of the International Assessment of Agricultural Science and Technology for Development (IAASTD)

Agriculture foldout

Available in [en] [es] [fr] [العربية] [Русский]

Web version

Arctic Climate Change foldout

Facts on Arctic Climate Change
Adobe Acrobat Format 6 pages, 0.7 MB

GreenFacts summary of the Arctic Climate Impact Assessment (ACIA).

Arctic Climate Change foldout

Available in [en] [fr]

Web version

Biodiversity (CBD) foldout

Facts on Biodiversity: A Global Outlook
Adobe Acrobat Format 6 pages, 0.9 MB

GreenFacts' summary of the Global Biodiversity Outlook 2 of the Convention on Biological Diversity.

Biodiversity (CBD) foldout

Available in [en] [es] [fr] [nl]

Web version

Biodiversity (MA) foldout

Facts on Biodiversity & Human Well-being
Adobe Acrobat Format 6 pages, 0.7 MB

GreenFacts' summary of the Biodiversity Synthesis of the Millennium Assessment.

Format: A4

Biodiversity (MA) foldout

Available in [en] [es] [fr] [nl]

Web version

CO2 Capture & Storage foldout

Facts on CO2 Capture and Storage
Adobe Acrobat Format 6 pages, 0.8 MB

GreenFacts summary of the Special Report on CO2 Capture and Storage of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

CO2 Capture & Storage foldout

Available in [en] [fr] [中文]

Web version

Climate Change foldout

Facts on Climate Change: 2007 Update
Adobe Acrobat Format 6 pages, 0.7 MB

GreenFacts' summary of the Fourth Assessment Report on Climate Change of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

Climate Change foldout

Available in [en] [es] [fr] [nl]

Web version

Climate Change foldout

Facts on Climate Change: 2007 Update - WG1
Adobe Acrobat Format 2 pages, 0.4 MB

GreenFacts' summary of the Working Group 1 report (the Physical Science Basis) of the Fourth Assessment Report on Climate Change of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

Format: pocket-size leaflet (1/3 of an A4)

Climate Change foldout

Available in [en] [fr] [nl]

Web version

Desertification foldout

Facts on Desertification
Adobe Acrobat Format 6 pages, 0.7 MB

GreenFacts summary of the Desertification Synthesis of the Millennium Assessment.

Desertification foldout

Available in [en] [fr]

Web version

Water Resources foldout

Facts on Water Resources
Adobe Acrobat Format 6 pages, 0.7 MB

GreenFacts summary of the United Nations World Water Development Report UN Water.

Water Resources foldout

Available in [en] [es] [fr] [nl] [中文 ] [العربية] [tr]

Web version

Air quality in Europe foldout

Air quality in Europe
Adobe Acrobat Format 1 page, 0.2 MB

Summary of Air quality in Europe - 2013 report

Air quality in Europe foldout

Available in [en] [es] [fr]

Web version

Allergenic fragrances foldout

Allergenic fragrances in cosmetic products
Adobe Acrobat Format 1 page, 0.9 MB

Opinion on Fragrance allergens in cosmetic products

Allergenic fragrances foldout

Available in [de] [en] [es] [fr]

Web version

Antibiotic resistance foldout

Antibiotic resistance: causes, consequences and means to limit it
Adobe Acrobat Format 2 pages, 0.2 MB

Antibiotic resistance: causes, consequences and means to limit it.

Antibiotic resistance foldout

Available in [en]

Web version

Metal-on-Metal hip implants foldout

Are Metal-on-Metal hip implants safe?
Adobe Acrobat Format 1 page, 0.3 MB

Summary of Metal-on-Metal - 2014 report

Metal-on-Metal hip implants foldout

Available in [de] [en] [es] [fr]

Web version

Silver Nanoparticles foldout

Are silver nanoparticles safe? Implications for health, the environment and microbial resistance
Adobe Acrobat Format 1 page, 0.2 MB

Are silver nanoparticles safe?

Silver Nanoparticles foldout

Available in [de] [en] [es] [fr]

Web version

Chromium foldout

Are toys containing chromium VI safe for children?
Adobe Acrobat Format 1 page, 0.3 MB

Summary of Chromium - 2015 report

Chromium foldout

Available in [de] [en] [es] [fr]

Web version

Artificial Light and Health foldout

Artificial Light and Health
Adobe Acrobat Format 1 page, 0.4 MB

Scientific opinion "Health effects of artificial light"

Artificial Light and Health foldout

Available in [en]

Web version

Bisphenol A foldout

Bisphenol A in medical devices
Adobe Acrobat Format 1 page, 0.4 MB

The safety of the use of bisphenol A in medical devices

Bisphenol A foldout

Available in [de] [en] [es] [fr]

Web version

Climate Change Mitigation foldout

Climate Change mitigation: practical measures to limit global warming IPCC report 2014 Working Group III
Adobe Acrobat Format 2 pages, 0.2 MB

Climate Change mitigation: practical measures to limit global warming - IPCC report 2014 Working Group III

Climate Change Mitigation foldout

Available in [en]

Web version

Climate Change foldout

Climate Change: 2013 IPCC Update
Adobe Acrobat Format 4 pages, 0.4 MB

Opinion on the safety of Poly Implant Prothèse (PIP) Silicone Breast

Climate Change foldout

Available in [en] [fr]

Web version

Dental Fillings foldout

Dental fillings: a concern for your health? Safety of dental amalgam and alternative dental restoration materials
Adobe Acrobat Format 1 page, 0.3 MB

Copublication summary of the scientific opinion "The safety of dental amalgam and alternative dental restoration materials for patients and users."

Dental Fillings foldout

Available in [de] [en] [es] [fr]

Web version

Health Effects of Electromagnetic Fields foldout

Does electromagnetic field exposure endanger health?
Adobe Acrobat Format 1 page, 0.1 MB

Opinion on Potential health effects of exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF)

Health Effects of Electromagnetic Fields foldout

Available in [de] [en] [es] [fr]

Web version

Electromagnetic Fields foldout

Electromagnetic Fields 2015 Update
Adobe Acrobat Format 1 page, 0.1 MB

Copublication summary of the "Potential health effects of exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF)" (SCENIHR).

Electromagnetic Fields foldout

Available in [de] [en] [es] [fr]

Web version

Chemical Mixtures foldout

Exposure to mixture (“cocktails”) of chemical substances: Are the health and environmental risks adequately evaluated?
Adobe Acrobat Format 1 page, 0.2 MB

Exposure to mixture (“cocktails”) of chemical substances: are the health and environmental risks adequately evaluated?

Chemical Mixtures foldout

Available in [en] [es] [fr]

Web version

Artificial Light foldout

Health Effects of Artificial Light
Adobe Acrobat Format 1 page, 0.4 MB

Copublication summary of the scientific opinion "Health effects of artificial light"

Artificial Light foldout

Available in [en]

Web version

Impacts of a 4°C global warming foldout

Impacts of a 4°C global warming
Adobe Acrobat Format 1 page, 0.5 MB

Turn Down the Heat ~ why a 4°C warmer world must be avoided

Impacts of a 4°C global warming foldout

Available in [de] [en] [es] [fr]

Web version

Nano-silica foldout

Is it safe to use cosmetics containing nanoform silica?
Adobe Acrobat Format 1 page, 0.2 MB

Opinion on ???

Nano-silica foldout

Available in [de] [en] [es] [fr]

Web version

Mercury from dental amalgam foldout

Mercury from dental amalgam
Adobe Acrobat Format 1 page, 0.2 MB

Opinion on the environmental risks and indirect health effects of mercury from dental amalgam

Mercury from dental amalgam foldout

Available in [de] [en] [es] [fr]

Web version

Mercury in CFL foldout

Mercury in Compact Fluorescent Lamps
Adobe Acrobat Format 1 page, 0.4 MB

Copublication summary of the opinion on "Mercury in Certain Energy-saving Light Bulbs" (SCHER).

Mercury in CFL foldout

Available in [en]

Web version

Evaluation of endocrine disruptors foldout

Methods for the assessment of endocrine disruptors
Adobe Acrobat Format 1 page, 0.3 MB

The scientific criteria for identification of endocrine disruptors and appropriateness of existing test methods for assessing effects mediated by these substances on human health and the environment.

Evaluation of endocrine disruptors foldout

Available in [de] [en] [es] [fr]

Web version

Methylene glycol foldout

Methylene glycol in hair straighteners
Adobe Acrobat Format 1 page, 0.5 MB

Copublication summary of the scientific opinion on "Methylene glycol"

Methylene glycol foldout

Available in [de] [en] [es] [fr]

Web version

Parabens used in cosmetics foldout

Parabens used in cosmetics
Adobe Acrobat Format 1 page, 0.2 MB

Copublication summary of the "Opinion on parabens"

Parabens used in cosmetics foldout

Available in [de] [en] [es] [fr]

Web version

Allergies foldout

Perfume Allergies
Adobe Acrobat Format 1 page, 0.9 MB

Copublication summary of the scientific opinion on "Fragrance allergens in cosmetic products"

Allergies foldout

Available in [de] [en] [es] [fr]

Web version

Accidental poisoning foldout

Products that resemble foods and appeal to children Potential risks of accidental ingestion
Adobe Acrobat Format 1 page, 0.2 MB

Copublication summary of the "Opinion on the potential health risks posed by chemical consumer products resembling food and/or having child- appealing properties" (SCCS).

Accidental poisoning foldout

Available in [en]

Web version

Shale Gas foldout

Risks of Shale Gas exploitation in Europe
Adobe Acrobat Format 1 page, 0.3 MB

Support to the identification of potential risks for the environment and human health arising from hydrocarbons operations involving hydraulic fracturing in Europe.

Shale Gas foldout

Available in [de] [en] [es] [fr]

Web version

Security Scanners foldout

Security Scanners
Adobe Acrobat Format 1 page, 0.4 MB

Copublication summary of the scientific opinion "Health effects of security scanners for passenger screening (based on X-ray technology)"

Security Scanners foldout

Available in [de] [en] [es] [fr]

Web version

Titanium dioxide nanoparticles foldout

Sunscreens with titanium dioxide as nanoparticles. Health risks?
Adobe Acrobat Format 1 page, 0.6 MB

Sunscreens with titanium dioxide as nanoparticles. Health risks?

Titanium dioxide nanoparticles foldout

Available in [de] [en] [es] [fr]

Web version

Synthetic Biology foldout

Synthetic Biology
Adobe Acrobat Format 1 page, 0.5 MB

“Opinion on Synthetic Biology II - Risk assessment methodologies and safety aspects”, SCENIHR/SCHER/SCCS 2015

Synthetic Biology foldout

Available in [de] [en] [es] [fr]

Web version

Vaccines foldout

The essentials about vaccines and vaccination
Adobe Acrobat Format 2 pages, 0.2 MB

The essentials about vaccines and vaccination

Vaccines foldout

Available in [en]

Web version

Triclosan foldout

Triclosan and Antibiotics resistance
Adobe Acrobat Format 1 page, 0.5 MB

Copublication summary of the "Opinion on triclosan (antimicrobial resistance)" (SCCS).

Triclosan foldout

Available in [en]

Web version

X-Ray Full-Body Scanners foldout

X-Ray Full-Body Scanners for Airport Security
Adobe Acrobat Format 1 page, 0.4 MB

Copublication summary of the scientific opinion "Health effects of security scanners for passenger screening (based on X-ray technology)"

X-Ray Full-Body Scanners foldout

Available in [de] [en] [es] [fr]

Web version

Zinc Oxide foldout

Zinc Oxide in nanoform
Adobe Acrobat Format 1 page, 0.3 MB

Summary of the scientific opinion "Zinc oxide (nano form)"

Zinc Oxide foldout

Available in [de] [en] [es] [fr]

Web version