New Baltic anti-pollution measures agreed

2499, 06/03/08

European countries bordering the Baltic Sea agreed new anti-pollution measures at the annual meeting of the Helsinki commission (Helcom) this week. Two resolutions dealing with pollution from crematoria and methods of sampling and reporting for marine litter were adopted.

Crematoria are regarded as a significant source of air pollutants in the region. Strict limits have been set for mercury levels and other air pollutants. Representatives of the costal countries also set up an ad hoc group to implement an action plan to dramatically reduce marine pollution (EED 15/11/07 http://www.endseuropedaily.com/articles/index.cfm?action=article&ref=24293).

See Helcom press release http://www.helcom.fi/press_office/news_helcom/en_GB/HELCOM29_outcome/

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