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RSS![Decreasing levels of oxygen in deep lake water linked to longer warm seasons](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2023-06/NA1470_shutterstock_2143801053.jpg?itok=zaXhSP_p)
Issue 601: Monitoring has shown that summer levels of dissolved oxygen in lakes are declining. New analysis reveals that this is probably due to effects of global warming, and will be detrimental for aquatic species and potentially methane emissions.
![Plastic export control in a container port](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/avportal/P-042920/00-14.jpg?itok=bHLtWixf)
In a report published today, the Commission identifies Member States at risk of not meeting the 2025 preparing for re-use and recycling targets for municipal and all packaging waste and the 2035 landfilling target.
![Low-carbon energy construction will generate limited materials-associated emissions but can result in a high demand for key materials](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2023-06/NA1476_shutterstock_1427052398.jpg?itok=4kiOggy3)
Issue 601: Essential expansion of low-carbon energy infrastructure will have resource and emissions implications. Researchers note that while materials-associated emissions will not threaten budgets, meeting the demand for key materials may be hard.
![Modelling waterborne viruses in a recreational lake could provide useful information on risk](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2023-06/NA1478_shutterstock_161508992_0.jpg?itok=BG1-1DWC)
Issue 601: Assessing the health risk of virus-contaminated water should take account of virus inactivation due to environmental stressors, a new study shows.
![Buildings, houses, vehicles, trees and wind generators on green and yellow circle.](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-03/air.jpg?itok=Y7EJCJUQ)
The European Air Quality Index App, first launched in 2021, provides instant access to up-to-date air quality monitoring data from monitoring stations located in European cities and towns and includes air quality forecasts and health recommendations.
![Eurasian lynx in the snow.](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2023-05/Lynx.jpeg?itok=_yLV_0KA)
Re-wilding forests with Eurasian lynx, boosting farming with hi-tech bio-stimulants and helping one of Europe’s biggest cities adapt to climate change are among the winning projects announced yesterday at the EU’s annual LIFE Awards.
![Wolf walking in the snow.](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2023-05/Vuk%20%28Canis%20lupus%29-9713Marko%20Matesic.jpg?itok=VWlldeVu)
Following the EP Resolution of 24/11/2022 on the protection of livestock farming and large carnivores in Europe, the Commission is currently carrying out an in-depth analysis of all available scientific and technical data concerning the wolf situation in the EU. Results are expected end 2023.
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EU Green Week 2023 is taking place from 3 to 11 June under the theme: Delivering a net-zero world.
![Plastic litter floating in water.](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2021-05/Global%20actions%20for%20plastics%20%281%29.jpg?itok=orW3piy-)
On Monday, the second high-level round of negotiations on the way to achieving a global treaty against plastic pollution starts in Paris. Commissioner Sinkevičius will represent the Commission at the high-level meeting organised by the United Nations.
Several European cities are vying for the European Green Capital and European Green Leaf Awards, demonstrating their commitment to sustainability and a healthier environment for their residents.