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RSS![Valencia Green Capital winner](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2022-10/Awards-EGC-winner-valencia.jpg?itok=bXpnk0LL)
Last night, the winners of the European Green Capital and Leaf 2024 Awards were announced at a ceremony in Grenoble, France, this year’s European Green Capital.
![Europe’s beech forests threatened by climate change](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2022-10/NA1417_shutterstock_1922927375.jpg?itok=6c5JxWvb)
Beech is one of the most ecologically and economically valuable tree species in Europe.
![Understanding of the broader context is important for small and medium-sized enterprises transitioning to circular economy](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2022-10/NA1421_shutterstock_2072700530.jpg?itok=dEIqleO5)
Models for adopting a circular economy are largely aimed at large corporations.
![Clean air and water proposals](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2022-10/air%20and%20water.jpg?itok=P-1y_doS)
Today the Commission proposed stronger rules on ambient air, surface and groundwater pollutants, and treatment of urban wastewater.
On 26 October, the European Commission proposed stronger rules on ambient air, surface and groundwater pollutants, and treatment of urban wastewater.
![Smart charging of electric vehicles could promote renewable energy adoption](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2022-10/NA1401_shutterstock_1668063934.jpg?itok=9s8nlJj9)
Increasing uptake of electric vehicles across Europe will impact energy demand as electricity supply transitions towards renewable sources.
![Underwater landscape depicting rocky ocean floor and aquatic plants.](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2022-10/NA1413_shutterstock_752701678.jpg?itok=-q0ILCGh)
Levels of chemical pollution vary over time as new substances are brought into use and, in some cases, restricted or prohibited.
![EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2022-10/EUB2030.jpg?itok=9ryHXO4j)
At yesterday's Environment Council in Luxembourg, the Commission secured an ambitious negotiating mandate for the upcoming COP27 Climate Conference in November and the COP15 Biodiversity Conference in December.
![Air](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2021-10/ENV-Air.jpg?itok=kKnYmupa)
Europeans are worried about the effect of air pollution on health and the environment, according to a special Eurobarometer survey published today.
Does your region or city have a specific project that targets the Zero Pollution Ambition under the European Green Deal? Share your projects!