Spotlight on clean air for health in Tuzla, Bosnia
Bosnia and Herzegovina has the second highest mortality rate from air pollution in the world. New independent monitoring analysis underlines the need to tackle the air pollution crisis in the…
Independent data highlights air pollution crisis in Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Dust pollution in Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina, has been twice the legal limit on two thirds of monitored days in 2018 and caused over one hundred premature deaths in adults during the year, according to independent new data published today in the report 'Lifting the Smog' by CEE Bankwatch Network, the Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) and the Center for Ecology and Energy in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
New overview of data on chlorpyrifos residues in fruit strengthens health-case for EU-wide ban
Chlorpyrifos, a pesticide known for its damaging effects on children’s brain development, is among the top 15 active substances most frequently found in European unprocessed food and prominently present in fruit. This is the conclusion of a new briefing published today, bringing together all official EU data on the analysis of 791 different pesticide residues.
Citizen science investigation highlights indoor air quality dimension in air quality and climate efforts
Brussels, 19 June 2019 - Air quality inside and outside of primary schools across Europe must be improved in order to protect children’s health and ensure optimal learning, shows a…
Citizen science monitoring of air quality in and around Madrid schools confirms the need to cut air pollution from transport
Brussels/Madrid, 18 June 2019 - The quality of air inside and outside primary schools in Europe is failing to protect children’s health and ensure optimal learning, shows a new Health…
Children at risk of day-long exposure to polluted air inside and outside London classrooms
The air quality inside - as well as outside - primary schools across Europe must be improved to protect children’s health and ensure optimal learning, finds a new Health & Environment Alliance (HEAL) study entitled “Healthy Air, Healthier Children”.
European Commission fails to publish outcome of a fitness check on Europe’s chemicals legislation
Mere weeks before a high-level conference on the future of the European Union’s chemicals policy, the European Commission has not yet published the ‘raison-d’être’ for the event: the outcome of an evaluation of all chemicals policies except REACH.
Scientists propose concept of “essential use” to organise phase out of PFAS and other groups of chemicals of concern
In a study published in the journal Environmental Science: Processes & Impacts, a group of European and American scientists proposes a definition of “essential use” as a driver to more health-protective and efficient regulation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (or PFAS).
Webinar – Lessons learned from the approval of chlorpyrifos
HEAL is delighted to invite you to a new series of webinars dedicated to the health and environmental impacts of chlorpyrifos, a pesticide widely used across Europe and of which residues are regularly found in our food.
Join us for the third and final edition in this exciting new series on Wednesday 12 June, 17:00 - 18:00 CET.
How the chemicals in food contact materials are putting our health at risk
Nobody should ever have to worry about toxic substances making their way into our food. Yet, if you ask around, most consumers have no idea about the composition of the packaging wrapping their food and drinks, and how this might affect them. Current loopholes in the European legislation on food contact materials have as a result that its objective to provide a high level of protection for health is not fulfilled.
Webinar: New evidence on the endocrine disrupting properties of chlorpyrifos
The Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) is organising a new series of webinars dedicated to the health and environmental impacts of chlorpyrifos, a pesticide widely used across Europe. Register today!
A HEAL tribute to Jean-Pierre Bourguignon
On 30th January 2019, the European environmental health community lost one of its inspiring pioneers, when Jean-Pierre Bourguignon passed away. Today the Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) would like to pay tribute and express our gratitude to this forward-looking paediatrician and endocrinologist.
Civil society condemns the EU’s conduct in undermining an otherwise effective worldwide ban of toxic chemical PFOA
HEAL joined an international group of chemical and health NGOs to publicly express deep regret and disapproval of the EU delegation’s behaviour and actions at the COP9 of the Stockholm Convention.
EU elections: vote for a healthy planet for healthy people
HEAL showcases in a 10 day campaign 'Vote for a healthy planet for healthy people' some of the many aspects that citizens can have a say about using their vote.
33 organisations call for EU food policy and Vice President for Food – open letter to candidates for the presidency of the European Commission
Thirty-three leading campaign groups, farming organizations, and think tanks have come together to call on the next European Commission President to put an EU food policy in place. Read our letter today.
Clearing our plates from toxic pesticides – A webinar trilogy making the health case for a ban on chlorpyrifos
The Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) is organising a new series of webinars dedicated to the health and environmental impacts of chlorpyrifos, a pesticide widely used across Europe. Sign up today!
HEAL Webinar-Reihe ‘Vorfahrt für Gesundheit’
Die kostenlosen monatlichen Webinare mit profilierten Expertinnen und Experten richten sich an MedizinerInnen und Studierende, GesundheitsexpertInnen, Asthma-PatientInnen und andere Betroffene, politische EntscheiderInnen sowie interessierte Einzelpersonen. Vor dem Hintergrund der aktuellen Diskussionen in Deutschland um die Gesundheitsauswirkungen von Luftverschmutzung und die verkehrspolitischen Maßnahmen in Städten sollen die Webinare einen Einstieg in Aspekte wie Rad- und Fußverkehr, Stadtplanung aber auch Maßnahmen auf kommunaler und nationaler Ebene wie die nationale Plattform Mobilität geben. Außerdem werden aktuelle Aktivitäten des Gesundheitssektors zum Thema Verkehr vorgestellt.
