J. whereas recent scientific studies have delivered further proof of the anthropogenic disturbance of the earth's atmosphere, whereas the physical science of climate change is assessing the concrete implications of already existing levels of global warming caused by historical emissions, whereas the data collected from such studies underline the urgent need for adaptation and mitigation measures to be implemented in order to limit alarming risk to humans, the biodiversity of flora and fauna, habitats and infrastructure, first and fore ...[+++]most in the developing world but also in Europe and other wealthier parts of the world,

J. whereas recent scientific studies have delivered further proof of the anthropogenic disturbance of the earth's atmosphere; whereas the physical science of climate change is assessing the concrete implications of already existing levels of global warming caused by historical emissions; whereas the data collected from such studies underline the urgent need for adaptation and mitigation measures to be implemented in order to limit alarming risk to humans, the biodiversity of flora and fauna, habitats and infrastructure, first and f ...[+++]oremost in the developing world but also in Europe and other wealthier parts of the world,

(ea) educational measures based on scientific studies into the beneficial effects of moderate wine consumption and actions designed to promote responsible wine consumption and to provide information concerning the product and its characteristics, backed up by relevant scientific studies;

- in the scientific evaluation phase: to invite the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to liaise more fully with national scientific bodies, with a view to resolving possible diverging scientific opinions with Member States; to invite EFSA to provide more detailed justification, in its opinions on individual applications, for not accepting scientific objections raised by the national competent authorities; The Commission will fully exercise its regulatory competences foreseen in the basic legislation to specify the legal framework in which EFSA assessment is to be carried out; to invite EFSA to clarify which specific protocols should be used by applica ...[+++]nts to carry out scientific studies (for example regarding toxicology) demonstrating safety; Applicants and EFSA will also be asked to address more explicitly potential long-term effects and bio-diversity issues in their risk assessments for the placing on the market of GMOs; - in the decision-making phase: The Commission will also address specific risks identified in the risk assessment or substantiated by Member States by introducing on a case by case basis additional proportionate risk management measures in draft decisions to place GMO products on the market, as appropriate; and Where in the opinion of the Commission a Member State’s observation raises important new scientific questions not properly or completely addressed by the EFSA opinion, the Commission may suspend the procedure and refer back the question for further consideration.

Carl Johan Sundberg from Sweden, for his lifelong enthusiasm for explaining science in a clear, understandable way; Anja C. Andersen the young astrophysicist from the Dark Cosmology Center, Copenhagen University for her exceptional gift for presenting the complexities of science to a popular audience; Jos Van Hemelrijck from VRT Television, Belgium, for producing “Overleven”, an innovative science TV series which follows the work and personalities of scientists as they solve key scientific enigmas; the author Bill Bryson for his highly inspiring, innovative and entertaining book A Short History of Nearly Everything; and Michael S ...[+++]eifert from Universität Tübingen, for the “Children’s University”, a highly successful series of lectures designed to stimulate young people’s interest in studying science.

Mr. Rob Wright: Again, the $300,000 relates to a science review, and in some cases our science review has given us the confidence to say no and stick to no. In other cases, we do a science review that is disputed quite intensely by someone else and we have to decide who's right.