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Societal, economical, and political consequences of obsolescence

Authors: Valentin DELORT, Arthur DEVAIVRE, Clément ESSNER, Thibault POUYANNE

Publication date: March 10, 2025 | Lire en français

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4. State measures to combat obsolescence

Even if it is accelerating, the process of obsolescence is not new. States have already taken a stand against this phenomenon in order to protect their interests, but in the light of recent awareness, new laws are emerging to protect the environment and consumers, and also to safeguard the sovereignty of certain states (in the face of shortages, for example).

4.1 Decisions taken to better respect the environment

Over the last few decades, we've seen a collective awakening to the impact of our lifestyles on the planet, which puts the long-term survival of our species at stake. Obsolescence, in all its forms, contributes to increased pollution and CO 2 emissions, so states are beginning to take steps to regulate it....

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