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oliver-loebel.bsky.social
Working at EurEau and promoting water resilience in Europe.
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New EU report shows: the EU is off track to meeting 2030 anti-pollution targets. But zero pollution is not a luxury but a human right. In addition, it contributes to making your water services circular, sustainable and affordable. www.eureau.org/news/970-eu-...

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The second #ZeroPollution Monitoring and Outlook report is out. 🔎 It provides an overview of the EU’s work to meet the 2030 #zeropollution targets. Find here the link to the report & the targets: www.eea.europa.eu/en/newsroom/...

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EU Commissioner Jessika Roswall and our Executive Director Leena Yla-Mononen presented the findings of our joint Zero Pollution Monitoring and Outlook report at press conference in Brussels. www.eea.europa.eu/en/newsroom/... #zeropollution @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu @ylaleena.bsky.social

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Yet another warning that in a way, Europe is already in the grey zone between war and peace. There have been many break-ins in water towers in the region over the past months. Europe needs to better protect its critical infrastructure!

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ECHA will meet next week to discuss the restriction proposal for fluorinated gases as part of the Universal PFAS Restriction. Good to see that effective PFAS substitutes are readily available. pfasfreecoolingheating.eu/call-to-acti...

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The City of Savannah, Georgia, US, filed a lawsuit against nearly 50 companies, alleging that they have been dumping harmful chemicals known as PFAS or “forever chemicals” into the Savannah River. blue-community.net/2...

submitted 5 days ago • 1 comment

🐝 👩‍🌾 Want to know how we can successfully cut #pesticide use and support a just #transition? How it benefits farmers, workers & communities? 📅 Join our event with @paneurope.bsky.social, @effat.org, MEPs Dario Nardella & @manuelaripa.bsky.social Register now 👉 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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France is the second country after Denmark to ban PFAS in certain consumer uses. This is great news but all uses must be banned. The polluters will only cover a tiny part of the costs. For drinking water alone, they will amount to up to €18 billion/year in Europe. www.eureau.org/news/964-fra...

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Read our paper, “PFAS Phase Out: A Prerequisite for a Water Resilient Europe,” highlighting the threat that PFAS pose to human health, the environment, and the future of Europe’s water services. The EU needs to act now to secure a water-resilient Europe. 📄 More here: lnkd.in/e-8huQQT

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PFAS contamination is driving up water treatment costs—€18B/year for drinking water alone. Without a full ban & the polluter-pays principle, consumers will bear the burden. Prevention is key to safeguarding Europe’s water. Read more: www.eureau.org/resources/pu... @jessikaroswall.bsky.social

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