Press release: Members of the European Parliament vote to restrict lead in fishing tackle

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EU Parliament votes to restrict toxic lead in fishing tackle, protecting wildlife and ecosystems. | The vote to restrict lead in fishing tackle directly addresses toxic pollution harmful to wildlife and ecosystems, aligning with SDG 14 (Life Below Water) and SDG 15 (Life on Land). It also supports the Planetary Boundaries framework by reducing novel entities (lead) and aligns with the Universal Declaration of Animal Rights by protecting non-human species from harm.