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What happens to old batteries? Better classification, collection, and recycling will help recover valuable (critical) raw materials.
The norms stem from a JRC-led process involving industry, EU public authorities, and environmental NGOs.
Growing air passenger traffic sends more emissions in the atmosphere – an obstacle to aviation net-zero emissions by 2050.
If current disease prevalence remains constant, doctor and nurse numbers would need to grow by 30% and 33% respectively by 2071 to meet demand of ageing population.
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When policymakers create laws that affect millions of Europeans, how can they be confident that these laws will help people live better and safely? What source of information can they rely on? Who can they trust?
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