Only ~5% of Members of European Parliament, or MEPs, have a background in the physical sciences1, yet many political challenges require an understanding of the science surrounding these issues. Issues such as locating and extracting mineral resources, understanding climate change impacts, and developing new low-carbon technology. The European Commission (EC) and the European Parliament (EP) have s ...[Read More]
GeoPolicy: How do Members of European Parliament learn about science?
The European Parliament in Strasbourg, Alsace. Credit: Thomas Hassel (distributed via flickr.com)