Health and Environment Alliance

Europeans join forces calling for a higher level of protection from pesticides

31st October 2018

HEAL has joined its member PAN Europe and over 100 NGOs, institutions, and scientists to demand a full reform of the current risk assessment of pesticides to ensure a higher protection from toxic chemicals in Europe.

Toxic chemicals found in carpets sold by major European manufacturers

30th October 2018

New research has found toxic chemicals in carpets produced and sold by some of the largest carpet manufacturers on the European market. These chemicals include suspected carcinogens, endocrine disruptors and…

HEAL’s response to public consultation on EU chemical, product and waste legislation

25th October 2018

EU Member States vote to again delay final decision on brain-harming chlorpyrifos approval

25th October 2018

Representatives from European Member States in the EU Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed (SCOPAFF) voted in favour of another extension for the approval of the chemical chlorpyrifos.

Seven NGOs express concerns ahead of vote on authorisation for several carcinogenic chromate substances

24th October 2018

HEAL joins six environment NGOs to express concerns on the authorisation for several uses of carcinogenic chromate substances, ahead of a REACH Committee Meeting.

Ban toxic pesticide chlorpyrifos from children’s plates, consumers urge EU

18th October 2018

Over 37,000 people have backed a new campaign launched yesterday calling on EU governments to ban the widely used pesticide chlorpyrifos – known for its damaging effects on child brain…

Ban toxic pesticide chlorpyrifos from children’s plates – sign the petition!

18th October 2018

The chemical chlorpyrifos has serious negative effects on our health, especially for children. Yet it is one of the most commonly used pesticides in Europe. Will you help stop this terrible pesticide? Sign the petition!

Organisers of European Citizens’ Initiative call for greater transparency of food safety decisions before upcoming EU elections

17th October 2018

The organisers of the European Citizens’ Initiative to Ban Glyphosate call on the EU to conclude the decision-making process for greater transparency of food safety decisions before the upcoming European election.

Letter to EU ministers on Capacity Mechanisms

17th October 2018

HEAL as one of 31 networks and organisation has ahead of the upcoming trilogue meeting on the Electricity Market Regulation urged EU ministers to ensure that capacity mechanisms remain a…

Revamping buildings improves the climate, public health and social equality

17th October 2018

If we combine the current quest for energy efficient buildings with an equal quest for better health and more equal societies, we have the chance to limit global warming to 1.5°C. That also means alleviating poverty, improving energy security and creating not only greener but healthier, more equal and enjoyable cities with fewer respiratory and heart diseases, better mental health and happier citizens.

Annual Review 2017

16th October 2018

European Study Exposing Toxic E-Waste Chemicals in Children’s Products Spurs Calls for Policy to End Recycling Exemptions for Hazardous Waste

16th October 2018

Environmental health researchers released alarming evidence today that toxic brominated flame retardants, hazardous chemicals from electronic waste that are known to disrupt thyroid function and cause neurological and attention deficits in children, are contaminating recycled plastics in consumer products across Europe.

Health groups urge German coal commission for quick phase out date

10th October 2018

Toolkit on ‘Communicating on air quality and health’

10th October 2018

In spite of the work carried out by the EU institutions, the Member States, many cities and grassroot movements in Europe, the general public is still not engaging enough in…

Future of EU financing for environmental health action under threat

9th October 2018

Ahead of a debate in the European Parliament’s Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety, HEAL urges Members of the EP to prioritise health in the next EU budget cycle.

Response to the EU Recast Regulation on Persistent Organic Pollutants

5th October 2018

HEAL has joined a group of eleven health and environment groups to express concerns about some of the proposed amendments and changes to the Regulation on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs).

Monthly Archives: October 2018