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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 10771

25 January 2013
SECTORAL POLICIES / (ae) environment
Three countries told to take urgent action to improve air quality

Brussels, 24/01/2013 (Agence Europe) - On Thursday 24 January 2013, Bulgaria, Latvia and Slovenia were asked by the European Commission to take urgent action to deal with the persistent problem of bad air quality with higher levels of microparticles (PM10) than allowed under EU rules, particles that can cause asthma, cardiovascular problems, lung cancer and early death. The decision was part of the Commission's usual batch of monthly infringement notices.

A further warning letter has been...

Contents

A LOOK BEHIND THE NEWS
SECTORAL POLICIES
ECONOMY - FINANCE - BUSINESS
EXTERNAL ACTION