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RT by @EU_ENV: The unique topography, compressed climatic zones & isolation of mountains make them the perfect home for a wide variety of organisms.

This includes many endangered species.

#MountainsMatter

Via @FAO

[2024-09-19 12:00 UTC]

RT by @EU_ENV: To protect our health & environment, the new EU rules restricting a group of #PFAS forever chemicals will ban the sale & use of PFHxA in certain products, such as
☔rain jackets
🍕pizza boxes
💦waterproofing sprays
🧴skin care products

👉 https://europa.eu/!YcVVRq

#ZeroPollution

[2024-09-19 11:37 UTC]

RT by @EU_ENV: 🧪 New #PFAS restrictions under #REACH ⚖️

To protect human health and the environment, the chemical PFHxA will be restricted in
🧥 consumer clothing
paper/cardboard food packaging 🍕
firefighting foam 🔥
upholstery 🛋️

Find out more: https://europa.eu/!KF6Chc

[2024-09-19 10:36 UTC]

RT by @EU_ENV: What are the environmental and health impacts of #PFAS in #textiles? These #foreverchemicals have the potential to contaminate drinking water, indoor environments and the wider ecosystem.
Find our more in our recent #EEABriefing:
https://www.eea.europa.eu/en/analysis/publications/pfas-in-textiles-in-europes-circular-economy

[2024-09-19 09:19 UTC]

RT by @EU_ENV: 🌱The first global assessment by IUCN’s @redlisteco and partners reveals that over ½ of the world's #mangroves are at risk of collapse.

#Climate change, #deforestation, and pollution are just some the threats to these vital ecosystems.

Read more ➡ https://bit.ly/3wHiPS5

[2024-09-19 08:38 UTC]