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Zero Pollution: The long road towards better air quality in the European Union

Despite strides in recent decades, the impacts of emissions from various sources persist, leading to 300,000 premature deaths annually in the EU. Euronews "The Road to Green 6," delves into the challenge of air pollution within European cities, explores its effects on health and the environment, and the ongoing efforts to pave the way towards cleaner air.

 
Zero Pollution: Negotiations towards a new global instrument to combat plastic pollution advance

In a significant stride toward addressing plastic pollution, the International Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution has concluded its third session with a decision to proceed with the formulation of a draft treaty text. This crucial step paves the way towards a binding international agreement on plastic pollution and marks a pivotal moment in the global effort to advance Zero Pollution goals.

 
5th ZPSP Member State Steering Group meeting held on 17 October

On 17 October, the Member State Steering Committee of the Zero Pollution Stakeholder Platform held its 5th meeting to discuss Zero Pollution at EU and national levels, focusing on the New European Bauhaus, the European Year of Skills, and the implementation progress of the Zero Pollution Action Plan.