EU aims for 'zero pollution' in air and water by 2050


By AGENCY

One of the EU's key proposal is compensation for those who have suffered where EU air quality norms have been violated. Photo: AFP

The EU detailed plans on Oct 26 to bring air and water pollution down to zero by 2050, proposing tougher rules and compensation for those affected by poor air quality.

The points set out by the European Commission bolster its push transitioning towards a greener future for the 27-nation bloc – a core pledge by commission chief Ursula von der Leyen.

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