EU Updates Water Pollution Laws

The European Union has updated its regulations to combat water pollution, specifically targeting microplastics. However, the new legislation contains significant loopholes, notably delaying full compliance obligations until 2039 and introducing new exemptions that weaken the principle of preventing further deterioration of water quality. This raises concerns about the effectiveness of the measures in achieving genuine environmental protection.

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