EU cities pact establishes air pollution action plan

Michael Holder
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Pact of Amsterdam seeks cities' collaboration on challenges such as air pollution, climate adaptation and energy transition

European cities are set to benefit from greater involvement in EU legislation on issues such as air pollution, climate adaptation and energy transition under a new agreement between 28 EU member states...

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