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Commissioner Sinkevičius argues that the world must come together and find a joint set of solutions if it is to win the fight against climate change, pollution and the destruction of nature.

The new law will align 2030 EU air quality standards more closely with the WHO global air quality guidelines.

The provisional agreement strengthens the current provisions for emissions from industry and large intensive rearing farms.

On 23 and 24 November 2023, the fourth EU Clean Air Forum is bringing together decisionmakers, stakeholders and experts from across the EU to focus on how to further reduce and prevent air pollution.

'The Road to Green' looks into the issue of air pollution in European cities and tracks down potential solutions.

The majority of Green City Accord cities will be able to report their baseline scenarios via the newly launched electronic platform.

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.

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.

Issue 600: A new modelling study highlights the health co-benefits of actions towards achieving the UK’s 2050 net zero targets.