1+ hour, 57+ min ago   (486+ words) What if the journey to school took children through shady green spaces instead of asphalt? What if neglected ponds became thriving habitats for wildlife? And what if every tree planted made a city not only greener, but healthier and more…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (1498+ words) This page gives an overview of successful past and ongoing LIFE projects with a focus on one or more large carnivore species of Europe. For additional information visit the LIFE Public Database (insert "wolf", "brown bear", "lynx", "wolverine" in search…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (181+ words) Discover how Viladecans used its European Green Leaf 2025 year to mobilise citizens, schools, businesses and local organisations around climate neutrality, urban greening, biodiversity and circular economy. In 2025, Viladecans celebrated its year as a European Green Leaf city, turning the award…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (456+ words) The list contains six new categories, including wearable devices such as smartwatches, fitness trackers, and electric toys. The European Commission adopted a delegated act today (14 July) introducing new rules that exempt additional products from EU requirements on the removability and…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (459+ words) As the EU advances on the Circular Economy Act and implements the Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive, the EU Ecolabel acts as a practical tool for linking policy objectives to everyday market choices. Circularity starts at the design…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (838+ words) Eight cities out of 27 eligible applicants have been shortlisted by the European Commission for the final stage of the European Green Capital and Green Leaf Awards, which recognise excellence in urban sustainability. The finalists are exemplary cities that can inspire…...

1+ mon, 8+ hour ago   (328+ words) Issue 638: Pharmaceuticals entering the natural environment may harm ecosystems and human health. This review assesses current and future legislation designed to mitigate this risk in light of current science. To better understand the implications of the proposed legislation for environmental…...

1+ mon, 8+ hour ago   (237+ words) Issue 638: A new analysis of marine plastic pollution provides insights for global policy. It identifies the north-eastern Atlantic Ocean as a high-risk area and recommends that ocean cleanup efforts look beyond known marine ‘garbage patches’. These threats affect wildlife to…...

1+ mon, 8+ hour ago   (781+ words) environment.ec.europa.eu Invasive species ‘break the rules’ of growth in new habitats Issue 638: Alien invasive species are a major driver of global biodiversity loss. A study explores invasive species in Germany, finding these exotic invaders to be drivers…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (592+ words) This year's day shines a spotlight on rangelands — natural areas used for grazing cattle. On World Desertification and Drought Day (17 June), the EU is accelerating efforts to strengthen water and drought resilience, both vital for economic development and security. The…...