THE CHALLENGE OF INDUSTRY

4The contribution of industry is essential to maintain our level of well-being and the economy. But we would be turning a blind eye if we did not take into account the environmental impact of these activities.

The European Union is also playing a leading role in connection with controlling emissions into the air, soil and water by promoting the necessary changes to transform industry into a sustainable activity. The only way of making the life-style and progress that the European Union supports a feasible objective.

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