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RSS![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.
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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!
As part of a new study for the Zero Pollution Stakeholder Platform, recommendations to the EU pledging initiatives suggest improving their link to zero pollution dimensions to ensure the better implementation of the Zero Pollution Action Plan.
![Poster depicting sketches of wind turbine, stems sprouting from the earth, hands holding globe, and trees.](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2022-10/ebns_twitter_0.png?itok=qDNk9Bfk)
On 18 and 19 October at the European Business and Nature Summit, European businesses will join the European Commission and partner organisations advocating for an ambitious outcome of the UN Biodiversity Conference COP15.
![Key Figures - Sept 2022](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2022-10/Key_figures_2022_09_version_3.png?itok=gPkRgHiF)
The EU Ecolabel steadily continues its growth of awarded licenses and product diversification with the inauguration of two new product groups.