there is need vs it needs

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'There is need' is less common and formal, often used in more formal or literary contexts. 'It needs' is more common and versatile, used in everyday language to express a need or requirement.

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there is need

This phrase is correct but less common. It is often used in formal or literary contexts.

This phrase is used to express a necessity or requirement in a more formal or literary manner.

Examples:

There is need for urgent action on climate change.
In times of crisis, there is need for unity among the people.

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Not there is need of preoccuparsi oltremodo.
This is not war; it is about bringing peace and building on it where there is need'.
Considering that the whole science around bio-fuels production is enormously complex, in particular when it comes to the potentially large effects of direct and indirect land use changes, there is need for a more regional approach.
On the other hand there is need to make available to the public 'what is financed by the EC budget'.
There is need to enlarge or even create the regional markets whose size determines regional specialisation and creation of sustainable jobs.
Regarding research into alternative methods, there is need for a programme of priorities.
I really wonder whether there is need for such a debate.
Perhaps there is need to merge some of the agencies.
Naturally there is need for close, transparent cooperation between the NRAs and the Commission.
However, there is need to deal with the growing environmental impact.
Just tell us that there is need, Miss Von Bardas, and AIM can supply you with anything you desire.
Therefore, there is need for continuous reviewing and further developing road safety related to the "lateral blind spot" accidents.
People also mentioned GM foods, and I totally agree with them on that: there is need for action in that area.
Admittedly, there is need for a radical reform of agricultural policy, but let us first put all the arrangements in place.
I accept that there is need for some further work to be done so that we can resolve the differences that exist.
In short, there is need for more research
This includes the decentralised and external agencies, where I fear there is need for far greater levels of accountability.
It now shares the Commission's assessment that there is need for a new strategic vision for the future.
However, there is need for harmonisation in order to prevent differing legislation from hindering the free movement of people and unnecessarily restricting urban mobility.
However, since the Accounting Standards for Business Enterprises are applied only from 2007, there is need for further evidence of their proper application.

Alternatives:

There is a need for
There is a requirement for
There is a necessity for

it needs

This phrase is commonly used in everyday language to express a need or requirement.

This phrase is used in everyday language to indicate that something requires attention, action, or fulfillment.