Zero Pollution: New EU rules enter into force for cleaner air by 2030

The revised Ambient Air Quality Directive entered into force on Tuesday (10 Dec), aligning 2030 EU air quality standards more closely with World Health Organization recommendations. It is an important step toward better protecting Europeans’ health and moving forward on the path to zero pollution in our environment by 2050. The revised Directive comes with a …

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Towards a mercury-free environment: Revised Mercury Regulation enters into force

The revised Regulation on Mercury prohibits the last intentional remaining uses of mercury in the EU and contributes to the Zero Pollution objective of a toxic-free environment. It represents a breakthrough in the safeguarding of human health, with clear environmental benefits. The new rules prohibit the use and export of dental amalgam by 1 January 2025. Member …

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