Belgium faces human rights complaint over PFAS pollution as minister pledges stronger action
Belgium faces a human rights complaint filed by ClientEarth at the Council of Europe over PFAS pollution. Environment Minister Jean-Luc Crucke acknowledges PFAS as one of the greatest environmental and health challenges facing the country and insists the government is stepping up efforts to tackle these persistent chemicals. The complaint accuses the government of repeatedly failing to protect the public from industrial pollution.
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PFAS pollution is one of the greatest environmental and health challenges facing our country.
I fully understand the concerns expressed by members of the...
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