New rules come into force to ensure healthier air quality across the EU
Today, stricter European air quality standards come into force. Member States now have two years to incorporate them into their…
EEA: Health and environment impact of air pollution remains high across Europe
Nearly 240,000 deaths annually in the European Union are linked to exposure to fine particulate matter, a major air pollutant,…
Air quality: EU Council gives final green light to strengthen standards
The new rules will contribute to the EU's objective on zero pollution by 2050 and will help prevent premature deaths due to…
Italy: EU Commission approves €570m state aid to reduce emissions in ports
The measure contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution and noise in line with the objectives of the European Green…
Central Asia advances integrated climate and clean air planning ahead of COP29
The workshop had two specific focuses: an M-RAP workshop to support countries on national planning for rapid and targeted methane…
Air pollution: EU Parliament adopts law revision
The new rules set stricter 2030 limits and target values for pollutants with a severe impact on human health, including…
EIB: Sustainable transport overview 2023
This publication gives an overview of the European Investment Bank’s support for sustainable transport. It details the Bank’s activities in…
UN report: Sustained damage from air pollution threats Europe and North America
Geneva, 16 December 2022 A new report on the effectiveness of international cooperation on cleaner air in...
Zero pollution: 2030 targets within reach but need stronger action
Brussels, 8 December 2022 Today, the Commission is publishing itsfirst Zero Pollution Monitoring and Outlook...
Zero Pollution: Europeans seriously worried about air quality and call for stronger action
Brussels, 24 October 2022 Europeans are worried about the effect of air pollution on health...
EIR: EU Commission urges better application of EU environmental rules
Brussels, 8 September 2022 Today, the Commission published the third Environmental Implementation Review (EIR), a key...
Germany’s €9 transit ticket cuts 1.8 million tonnes of CO2
Berlin, 31 August 2022 For three months, Germany has been offering ultracheap monthly tickets for...
Energy Policy Institute: Why we need to invest in air quality?
Geneva, 8 August 2022 Earlier this summer, the Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) at the...
Air pollution in Greece and EU air quality legislation – EU Commission answer
See question(s) : E-000206/2021 Brussels, 10 June 2022 The EU has robust requirements in place...
IEU Environment Monitoring for 28 May 2021
Our IEU MONITORING headlines today: EU GREEN WEEK EU Green Week 2021 puts the spotlight...
IEU Environment Monitoring for 30 April 2021
Our IEU MONITORING headlines today: FOOD Fairness in the food supply chain: Member States to...