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Air pollution to blame for one-fifth of the global burden of newborn health disorders
Issue 607: In 2019, exposure to small particle air pollution (PM2.5) caused one-fifth of the global burden of neonatal disorders. New research suggests the impact from ambient (outdoor) pollution is rising – especially in lesser developed regions.

European Air Quality Index App now available in all EU languages
The European Air Quality Index App, first launched in 2021, provides instant access to up-to-date air quality monitoring data from monitoring stations located in European cities and towns and includes air quality forecasts and health recommendations.

Climate change mitigation policies that reduce air pollution and promote healthy lifestyles could save over 2 million lives in England and Wales by 2050
Issue 600: A new modelling study highlights the health co-benefits of actions towards achieving the UK’s 2050 net zero targets.

European environment and health atlas goes live — check your place
How is the air quality where you live, what about noise levels or the number of green spaces and quality of the nearest bathing water sites?

Green Week 2023 conference – Register now!
Register now to join the EU Green Week conference, Delivering a Net-Zero World, on 6-7 June in Brussels.

Field to fork: global food miles generate nearly 20% of all CO2 emissions from food
Issue 594: Food trade is key to achieving global food security, with internationally traded food making up 19% of consumed calories worldwide. But what is the environmental impact of this trade?

European health burden attributable to air pollution fell over three decades from 1990 to 2019
Issue 592: Air pollution is one of the greatest environmental health risks worldwide according to the World Health Organisation.

Overhead line vehicle-charging system could substantially reduce emissions from road freight
Issue 588: Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from freight transport is an important, but currently underdeveloped, emission-reduction measure.

European Green Deal: Commission proposes rules for cleaner air and water
Today the Commission proposed stronger rules on ambient air, surface and groundwater pollutants, and treatment of urban wastewater.

Zero Pollution: Europeans seriously worried about air quality and call for stronger action
Europeans are worried about the effect of air pollution on health and the environment, according to a special Eurobarometer survey published today.