Brussels, 30/01/2009 (Agence Europe) - On Thursday 29 January, the European Commission had to start infringement proceedings against 10 member states for failing to comply with the EU's air quality standard for dangerous airborne particles known as PM10. These particles, emitted mainly by industry, traffic and domestic heating, can cause asthma, cardiovascular problems, lung cancer and premature death.
The Commission sent first warning letters to 10 member states - Cyprus, Estonia, Germany,...