European Union: European Commission Launches Missions to Address Climate and Sustainability Issues

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On September 29, 2021, the European Commission launched five “EU missions” to address climate and sustainability issues through funding of research and development. "A Soil Deal for Europe" is one of these missions and aims to increase healthy soil levels in Europe by 2030.

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