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The HCH in EU project, initiated by the European Parliament, evaluated the presence of hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH) in the EU. The project developed an EU-wide inventory of sites where HCH and lindane (a form of HCH) was handled.
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The creation of the new Global Biodiversity Framework Fund by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) marks an important step towards protecting nature and the planet.
![Image of battery seen from above, created out of trees in a thick forest.](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2023-08/Sustainable%20batteries%20image.jpeg?itok=g3uVU3z_)
The new law will ensure that batteries are collected, reused and recycled in Europe and will support the shift to a circular economy.
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Issue 607: A key driver of global biodiversity loss is land use, which involves converting or modifying natural ecosystems to produce biomass for human consumption. A new study explores how land used to supply biomass to Vienna impacts biodiversity.
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Issue 607: Polyester microfibres in seawater have been found to slow the growth of juvenile mussels by 36%. Understanding how these ocean pollutants impact shellfish could inform regulatory measures in areas such as textile design.
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Issue 607: Small-scale dredging to improve access to new second homes on the Finnish shoreline poses a threat to coastal biodiversity, which could undermine the pivotal roles these ecosystems play, according to a large-scale modelling study.
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Issue 607: In 2019, exposure to small particle air pollution (PM2.5) caused one-fifth of the global burden of neonatal disorders. New research suggests the impact from ambient (outdoor) pollution is rising – especially in lesser developed regions.
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Issue 607: Various factors influence participation in recycling actions. This study of a battery disposal scheme reports higher participation where households are near drop-off points and where information about wastage is provided using metaphors.
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Issue 606: A comprehensive study of European forests has revealed a sharp rise in forest disturbance across 34 countries between 1950 and 2019.
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Issue 606: New study indicates that vineyard biodiversity and production can be optimised simultaneously, combining organic management practices with other regenerative practices, such as lower pesticide use, tillage and mowing – which enhance organic management.