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.

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?

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

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?

Issue 592: Air pollution is one of the greatest environmental health risks worldwide according to the World Health Organisation.

Issue 588: Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from freight transport is an important, but currently underdeveloped, emission-reduction measure.

Today the Commission proposed stronger rules on ambient air, surface and groundwater pollutants, and treatment of urban wastewater.