Brussels, 11/12/2007 (Agence Europe) - The way is now open to formal adoption of a new directive on ambient air quality - pivotal legislation of the thematic strategy for combating air pollution in Europe - which for the very first time establishes limit values for fine particles, which are more harmful for human health.
On 11 December in Strasbourg, in line with recommendations by the rapporteur, Holger Krahmer (ALDE, Germany), the Parliament approved by a large majority (619 votes to 33...