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New scientific study highlights non-monotonic dose-response curves and low-dose effects of bisphenol A

20th May 2020

A new scientific study, undertaken as part of the US CLARITY-BPA project, developed a quantitative assessment of the effects of bisphenol A (BPA) exposure on mammary gland development and found a consistent pattern of non-monotonic dose response relationships [2] on a set of over 90 measurements. This demonstrates a causal relationship between exposure to BPA and the health effects observed.

Moment of truth for EU as over one million people and 100 NGOs call for green, healthy and just recovery

14th May 2020

Over one million people and 100 environmental NGOs across Europe are calling on the European Union to restart its economy by launching the biggest green investment plan the world has…

REACH committee to discuss proposal to restrict over 4,000 chemicals that can be used in tattoo inks and permanent make-up

11th May 2020

On 13 May 2020, the REACH committee is scheduled to discuss a proposal from the European Commission that aims to agree on a restriction covering over 4,000 hazardous chemicals that can be used in tattoo inks or permanent make-up.

NGOs comment on CA/MS/34/2020 ´Towards a pragmatic procedure to regulate the risks of exposure to unintended combinations of chemicals in the EU´

8th May 2020

Chromium trioxide: health and environment NGOs express concerns over two draft decisions ahead of REACH committee

8th May 2020

A healthy, green and just response to the COVID-19 crisis in the Western Balkans

6th May 2020

The Western Balkan countries are faced with an unprecedented crisis, and the magnitude of public health consequences of COVID-19 are and will be costing the Balkan region dearly. The World…

HEAL, A.M.L.P, France Nature Environnement & Générations Futures interpellent les autorités françaises sur les mesures de suivi prévues pour protéger la santé et l’environnement

6th May 2020

HEAL asking for environmental health protection and evidence-based disease prevention at the heart of EU’s COVID-19 recovery

29th April 2020

Today the Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) wrote to Presidents Michel and Von der Leyen to ask that environmental health protection and evidence based disease prevention are put at the…

Open letter from the Break Free From Plastic movement: A post COVID-19 world – Enabling lasting solutions to the plastic pollution crisis for a more resilient economy

27th April 2020

Executive Vice-President Timmermans’ reply to HEAL’s letter on zero pollution and health protection

23rd April 2020

Executive Vice-President Timmermans' reply to HEAL's letter on zero pollution and health protection

NGO’s urge REACH Committee to reject authorisation for a use of chromium trioxide

23rd April 2020

Joint public appeal for investment in a healthy future, a green and just recovery

23rd April 2020

Time to invest in a healthy future - Time for a green recovery We call upon EU and national leaders to tackle the unprecedented crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic…

Joint letter: Greening state aid as part of the Commission’s Green Recovery Strategy

22nd April 2020

HEAL together with the other Green 10 organisations has sent a letter to Commission President Von der Leyen as well as on greening state aid as part of the European…

For a Europe that cares for all – during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond

22nd April 2020

Solidarity must be the bedrock of Europe’s response to this crisis: to fighting the pandemic and protecting all people, to managing the social and economic consequences, and to defending democracy. Solidarity goes beyond borders and should not be limited to European Union countries.

Climate change puts pregnant women at greater risk: new infographic by FIGO, UCSF and HEAL

22nd April 2020

The health impacts of global climate change on maternal and child health can no longer be ignored. To illustrate the problem and the solutions at hand, HEAL partnered with the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) and the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) to launch an easy-to-use infographic for health advocates and policy-makers.

HEAL feedback on the European Commission roadmap 2030 Climate Target Plan

15th April 2020

Climate change is the greatest threat to public health of the 21st century, and decisive and strong mitigation action will yield large health benefits, also in Europe. The Health and…

CSOs open letter on the importance and urgency of publishing the Farm to Fork strategy by end April 2020

15th April 2020

On 14 April, 39 civil society organisations have sent a joint letter to Executive Vice-President Timmermans, Commissioner Kyriakides, Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski and Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevičius, highlighting the importance and urgency of publishing the Farm to Fork strategy without delaying further by end April 2020.

HEAL newsletter – April 2020

6th April 2020

Open letter: The European Green Deal needs to cut pesticides and switch to agroecology

31st March 2020

HEAL’s climate change infographic – in 5 languages

30th March 2020

The climate emergency is a medical one. HEAL’s handy infographic showcases how climate action will protect health - available in English, German, Polish, Italian and Turkish!

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