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Better integration of land use impacts needed across EU policies

News Published 04 May 2016 Last modified 21 Jun 2016

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Land is a valuable and limited resource. The environmental impact of land used for building new roads, houses or energy grids should be better integrated into European Union policies, according to a report released today by the European Environment Agency. A preliminary review on how land is used in the EU found that more attention should be paid to environmental concerns.