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RSS![Bat-friendly cities: urban planning recommendations from new citizen science study](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2022-11/1416_shutterstock_1510891661.jpg?itok=lBI4jHBy)
Issue 589: Cities can effectively support bat populations when urban planners and conservationists create the right ecological conditions, concludes a new study from Germany.
![Sunset landscape depicting body of water and rocky cliff.](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2022-11/1424_shutterstock_1051989149.jpg?itok=-Ny-_PgW)
Issue 589: The semi-enclosed Black Sea is fed by multiple European and Asian rivers which carry microplastic pollution.
![Using blue-green infrastructure in cities increases regional habitat connectivity and benefits biodiversity](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2022-11/1427_shutterstock_219250780.jpg?itok=KUxUflaT)
Issue 589: Global urbanisation is increasing and negatively impacting on the quality, connectivity and ecosystem functioning of natural spaces.
![Fast fashion: common reasons garments are discarded](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2022-11/1432_shutterstock_1919053052.jpg?itok=UFqUGcfK)
Issue 589: Can clothing be more sustainable? A new study identifies the top causes of garment failure and suggests possible solutions, informed by industry professionals.
![Monkey behind bars - wildlife trafficking](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2022-11/wildlfie%20trafficking%20image.jpeg?itok=WV9ZRUzn)
The Commission has adopted a revised EU Action Plan to put an end to illegal wildlife trade, as announced in the Biodiversity Strategy for 2030.
![Greener behaviour may be good for your health – but is this true for people from different cultures or socio-economic circumstances?](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2022-11/NA1423_shutterstock_1542976574.jpg?itok=ueLpfXX8)
Issue 588: Pro-environmental behaviours (PEB), such as taking shorter showers or reducing household food waste, may be linked to personal wellbeing, or happiness.
![UV-filters: contamination of seawater may pose high environmental risk](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2022-11/NA1412_shutterstock_576097705.jpg?itok=HAygU27f)
Issue 588: Ultraviolet (UV) filters are an emerging pollutant used in industrial processes, cosmetics and toiletries.
![Overhead line vehicle-charging system could substantially reduce emissions from road freight](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2022-11/NA1407_shutterstock_1154377564.jpg?itok=SgqIyqgi)
Issue 588: Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from freight transport is an important, but currently underdeveloped, emission-reduction measure.
![Potential of big data analytics in food-waste reduction businesses](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2022-11/NA1404_shutterstock_1010723041.jpg?itok=GuOECwK2)
Issue 588: Food waste is a significant global issue and in recent years a range of businesses aimed at addressing it have been established.
![Image of hot rollling mill - ferrous metal industry](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2022-11/AdobeStock_74202938_%20icarmen13.jpeg?itok=C2L8KCaH)
Existing installations will have 4 years to comply with stricter environmental norms, while new installations will have to comply immediately