The European Commission has proposed significant simplifications to environmental legislation, aiming to reduce standards and monitoring of industrial emissions and water protection. This move is seen as a response to business complaints about excessive regulations. Key changes include exempting livestock and aquaculture operators from reporting on water and energy use, and speeding up permits by eliminating environmental assessments. Critics, including environmental groups, argue that these changes undermine climate goals and public health protections. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)