Health and Environment Alliance

Press Release: ECHA report confirms that regulatory action is needed on PVC and its additives

29th November 2023

Civil society organisations welcome the publication of the new investigation report on PVC (polyvinyl chloride) and its additives by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). The findings clearly indicate harm to health and environment from some substances added to PVC and the release of its microparticles.

Are you HEAL’s new Senior Policy and Advocacy Officer?

27th November 2023

Help us create a toxic-free environment by 2030 The evidence on how hazardous chemicals and pesticides impact people’s health and contribute to rising rates of cancer and other ill-health has…

Job description – Senior Policy and Advocacy Officer

27th November 2023

Reporting to: Programme Lead, Health and Chemicals Purpose of the role: As a member of the Health and Chemicals team, the Senior Policy and Advocacy Officer develops and implements effective…

Job description – Science Communications Officer

27th November 2023

Reporting to: Head of Communications. Purpose of the role: The Science Communications Officer is responsible for the delivery of communications and dissemination activities related to HEAL’s participation in research projects…

Are you HEAL’s new Science Communications Officer?

27th November 2023

Help us communicate on cutting-edge science Evidence-based facts and scientific publications are key to informing political decisions. This is why the Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) takes part in several…

Worrying news for health: MEPs reject watered down and hollowed out pesticides law

23rd November 2023

Members of the European Parliament voted against the draft text for a Sustainable Use of Pesticides Regulation (SUR), following a substantial hollowing out of the draft law. This is worrying news for health.

Infographic: What is nitrogen dioxide and how does exposure to it affect your health?

23rd November 2023

The new HEAL infographic in English and Polish outlines the most important facts about nitrogen dioxide and its impact on health and highlights what actions should be taken to protect people the pollutant.

Webinar – Ambient Air Quality EU Directive: A public health need

21st November 2023

Salud por Derecho, Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL), Ecologistas en Acción, IS Global and the European Environmental Bureau (EEB) organise a webinar entitled "Ambient Air Quality EU Directive: A public health need". More...

HEAL’s response to the public consultation on a proposal for an EU PFAS Restriction

20th November 2023

HEAL’s response to the public consultation on a proposal for an EU PFAS Restriction.

Chlorpyrifos-methyl: unpacking the history behind the EU ban and court case

20th November 2023

On 4 October 2023, the European Court of Justice ruled that the 2019 EU-wide ban of the health-harming pesticide chlorpyrifos-methyl remains in force. This blog revisits the long road that led to the decision to ban the substance from the European market in 2019, delves into the related health stakes, and explores the legal challenge that followed the ban.

Letter to Members of the European Parliament: Health call for swift pesticide reduction to prevent disease and save on healthcare costs

16th November 2023

In view of the upcoming plenary vote on the Regulation on the Sustainable use of Pesticide Regulation (SUR) on 22 November, health organisations call on MEPs to swiftly advance the SUR negotiations and strengthen the protection of people in Europe against hazardous pesticides, as a key law to prevent disease.

Press Note: Glyphosate: failed Member States’ vote shows it is impossible to ignore science – European Commission called to drop its proposal

16th November 2023

The European Commission failed to get enough support for its proposal to reauthorise the use of glyphosate, the world’s most widely used pesticide which is associated with risks of cancer and other health disorders, for another ten years. It is the second time in two months that EU governments fail to reach the required majority to adopt the Commission’s plans. HEAL urges the European Commission to withdraw its proposal for a renewal based on the amount of scientific evidence warranting serious health impacts.

Open letter to the EU Commission President: Stop the re-approval of glyphosate in light of new scientific evidence on cancer risk

15th November 2023

106 European civil society organisations call on EU Commission President von der Leyen to withdraw the proposal to renew glyphosate's approval, in light of new compelling evidence that the herbicide causes leukaemia in young rats.

Advancing on clean air everywhere, for everyone, as negotiations on EU clean air law (AAQD) can start

9th November 2023

Health groups welcome today’s adoption of the Council negotiating mandate for the Ambient Air Quality Directive revision under the Spanish EU Presidency, as the right next step, as it means trilogue negotiations on clean air for health can start and be concluded before the 2024 EU elections.

Infographic: The EU must ban PVC!

7th November 2023

HEAL’s new infographic illustrates how the upcoming revision of the EU Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation can help better identify harmful endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) within European chemicals laws.

Join NGOs in calling the European Union to ban the harmful plastic polyvinyl chloride!

7th November 2023

Join NGOs in calling the European Union to ban the harmful plastic polyvinyl chloride (PVC) - a commonly used plastic that exposes people and the environment to toxic, carcinogenic chemicals and contaminants.

Presseinformation: 8. November 2023 – EU Mitgliedstaaten vor wichtiger Entscheidung zu Luftqualität und Gesundheitsschutz

7th November 2023

Die Abstimmung über die Verhandlungsposition der EU-Mitgliedsstaaten ist für diese Woche Mittwoch im Ausschuss der Ständigen Vertreter (COREPER) vorgesehen. Erst wenn die EU-Mitgliedsstaten ihre Verhandlungsposition festgelegt haben, können die sogenannten Trilogverhandlungen zwischen Mitgliedstaaten, Europaparlament und EU-Kommission beginnen und der Zeitplan für die Novellierung gehalten werden, damit die Revision der Richtlinie bis vor den Europawahlen abgeschlossen ist.

Joint letter calling the Executive Vice-President for European Green Deal to uphold commitments made in the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability

7th November 2023

HEAL alongside other organisations sent a joint letter to Executive Vice-President for European Green Deal Maroš Šefčovič calling to uphold commitments presented in the 2020 Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability in this mandate.

Letter to Chancellor of Germany calling for support for clean air

6th November 2023

HEAL and the German Climate and Health Alliance (Deutsche Allianz Klimawandel und Gesundheit, KLUG) have sent a letter to the Chancellor of Germany, calling for support of strict clean air standards, to prevent disease and lower health costs.

Health organisations urge EU member states to adopt their clean air negotiating position

6th November 2023

In view of ongoing deliberations on the revision of the EU’s Ambient Air Quality Directive (AAQD), health organisations representing the European health sector, including medical doctors, healthcare professionals, patient organisations and health insurance funds, urge member states to act on the unacceptably high health burden from air pollution and to adopt a negotiating position this week, so that the AAQD trilogues can start, and the revision process can be concluded before the 2024 EU elections

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