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flag Bulgaria’s prolonged use of the polluting Maritsa 3 coal plant threatens public health and EU compliance, despite planned regulatory updates.

flag Bulgaria’s delay in phasing out coal, with the Maritsa 3 plant in Dimitrovgrad set to remain operational until 2038, is worsening air pollution and harming public health, according to a Human Rights Watch report. flag The plant is the primary source of sulfur dioxide emissions in the area, contributing to high rates of asthma, bronchitis, and hospitalizations, especially among children. flag Despite meeting current emission standards, pollution levels risk exceeding stricter EU air quality limits by 2030, threatening Bulgaria’s compliance and access to EU funding. flag The government plans to strengthen regulations by 2026, but they will still fall short of World Health Organization guidelines. flag Residents continue to demand cleaner air and stronger action to protect their health.

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