Issue 598: Biobased polymers, designed to be used instead of fossil-based plastics, are growing in use worldwide.

Issue 598: Disposable face masks used during the COVID-19 pandemic limited viral transmission but created a plastic waste disposal problem. This study explored whether single use masks remain effective if worn multiple times with or without washing.

Issue 598: Trees growing in cities world-wide may be at risk from climate change. Urban greening must use species that can cope with future conditions to secure benefits.

Issue 598: UK scientists find two previously stable rocky stretches of coastline are set to erode faster than they have in thousands of years, due to climate-driven sea-level rise.

Issue 598: Tropical deforestation for land conversion to agriculture is a known problem. Through a novel method which maps changes in biodiversity in production areas, researchers have highlighted the impacts of Brazilian soy exports to Germany.

Today, the Commission is proposing common criteria against greenwashing and misleading environmental claims.

Forests are the lungs of the earth. They play a vital role in maintaining the health and well-being of both humans and the planet.

From tomorrow, at the United Nations Water Conference in New York from 22 to 24 March, the EU will be confirming its strong engagement for global water security by announcing 33 commitments for action starting now.

Today, the Commission published a report on the implementation of the Environmental Noise Directive, setting out how noise can be further reduced.