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RSS![Olive trees in grove.](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2023-10/NA1514_shutterstock_631694846.jpg?itok=DSBReLsN)
Issue 610: The bacterium Xylella fastidiosa (Xfp) has attacked olive trees in Italy since 2013, with severe impacts. However, researchers have now used satellite data to show that bio-fertiliser is proving effective in restoring the agro-ecosystem.
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Issue 610: Invasive species can harm native ecosystems and impose a high cost on society. This study reports 129 non-native species at 30 sites in Spain at the fresh/saltwater interface and suggests prioritising monitoring and response efforts.
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Issue 610: Remote mapping shows promise as a cost-efficient way to roughly predict lichen communities in European boreal forests, finds a study of aspen trees in southern Finland.
We are pleased to announce that on 5 October at 18:00 (EEST, that is 17:00 Brussels time), the winners will be revealed during a festive ceremony in Kultuurikatel in Tallinn. Past and present winner cities will be gathering to honour this key and exciting moment of the Awards.
![Visit by Virginijus Sinkevičius, European Commissioner, to China](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/avportal/P-061782/00-05.jpg?itok=-71IB8bW)
The aim of the visit was to follow up on the High-Level Environment and Climate Dialogue held on 4 July 2023 between the EU and China and engage in key political dialogues.
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The Commission has adopted measures restricting the use of microplastics under the EU chemical legislation REACH. These measures support the Zero Pollution Action Plan 2030 target to reduce microplastics released into the environment by 30%.
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The new rules, under chemicals legislation REACH, will prevent the release to the environment of about half a million tonnes of microplastics.
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'The Road to Green' explores what role agriculture could play in a sustainable future, dispelling some common myths about sustainable farming.
![Collage of images depicting feminine hygiene products.](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2023-09/Banner-Personal-Care3.jpg?itok=lRT2CAmL)
The new ambitious criteria ensure that EU Ecolabel absorbent hygiene products and menstrual cups are of good quality and among the best on the market in terms of environmental performance.
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Issue 609: Over the last decade policymakers across the world have implemented measures to counter plastic pollution. This independent study analyses these key policy initiatives and concludes that they are backed by science.