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EU Parliament chooses to break business secrecy in key vote on General Food Law revision

11th December 2018

In a key vote on amendments to the General Food Law, Members of European Parliament made significant steps in making sure data used in decisions on food safety is made publicly available.

European Parliament safeguards future of EU financing for environmental health action

11th December 2018

Health voices across the EU welcome steps made by Members of the European Parliament to prioritise health and environment in the next EU budget cycle, in a vote on the next LIFE programme (2021-2017) today.

General Food Law revision: key vote on data transparency in the European Parliament this Tuesday

10th December 2018

On 11 December 2018, the European Parliament has the opportunity to make or break business secrecy in decisions on food safety in a vote on amendments to the General Food…

Coal phase out for health overdue

10th December 2018

A new briefing by the Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) (also available in German and and Turkish) demonstrates that 50% of the global lignite mining and use is taking place in Europe. Lignite coal – also called brown coal – is a form of coal that is highly inefficient and polluting. Assessing lignite and hard coal over their life cycles shows that lignite is the most health harming form of coal and should be abolished as soon as possible.

HEAL Poland report on the impact of climate change on health

8th December 2018

HEAl's office in Poland, together with the Polish Climate Coalition has published a report on 'The impact of climate change on health in Poland' - now the Executive Summary is available in English

Health professionals on derogations for coal power plants: no exemptions for pollution

3rd December 2018

Bulgarian health community highlights the huge health benefits of refusing giving derogations or pollution exemptions for Bulgrarian coal power plants for the sake of (1) improving air quality, (2) reducing…

NGO statement urging Turkish decision makers to step up at COP24

2nd December 2018

More than 25 NGOs working in Turkey released a joint statement urging Turkish decision makers to focus on raising ambition, and reaping the benefits of a low-carbon just transition at…

Health groups call for greater EU leadership in tackling climate change

29th November 2018

New research published in The Lancet medical journal today shows that emissions, climate change and rising temperatures are already exposing people everywhere to an unacceptably high health risk. The independent, interdisciplinary research collaboration Lancet Countdown identified that last year globally, 157 million more vulnerable people were subjected to a heatwave than in 2000.

Spotlight on climate change and health

28th November 2018

During COP24, several events will shed light on the health impacts of climate change, the opportunities to boost health through ambitious climate mitigation, and the need for health sector engagement.…

Health groups deeply concerned about proposal to remove reference to health from CAP objectives

26th November 2018

Green NGOs welcome environmental commitments in Brexit deal

26th November 2018

After almost two years of negotiations, an agreement on the UK's withdrawal from the EU, and on the framework for the future EU-UK relationship, has been reached. Green NGOs welcome…

Toxic Soup: Dioxins in Plastic Toys

23rd November 2018

A new study, "Toxic Soup: Dioxins in Plastic Toys", shows alarming levels of very toxic brominated dioxins in eight toys and one hair clip made of recycled plastic stemming from electronic waste.

Letter to European Parliament – please help ban brain-harming pesticide

22nd November 2018

On Monday 26 November, members of the EU Parliament Environment Committee will exchange views on the extension of chlorpyrifos with the European Commission. HEAL urges them to protect our health and to ask for an immediate ban on this pesticide in the EU.

End Coal for Healthy Energy, Healthy People and the Climate

20th November 2018

With our members, partners and our network, HEAL is working to tackle climate change as the public health challenge of the 21st century. In order to reach a healthy energy…

Healthy mobility in cities – a win-win for climate, air quality and our health

16th November 2018

A new HEAL initiative aims to shed light on how transport systems and the way mobility is organised in cities impacts our health, and outline which policy measures should be prioritised to prevent disease and ill-health.

22 Civil Society Organisations Response to the EU Recast Regulation on Persistent Organic Pollutants

13th November 2018

22 Civil Society Organisations have sent a letter to Members of the European Parliament in regards to the EU Recast Regulation on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), urging them to uphold the EU’s international obligations on POPs under the Stockholm Convention.

New Communication on endocrine disruptors lacks concrete measures to reduce harmful exposures

7th November 2018

In a move that is long overdue, the EU Commission published today the EU Communication on endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs). However it lacks specific measures and timelines on how people and the environment can be better protected from these harmful chemicals.

Diesel-Hick-Hack wird auf dem Rücken unserer Gesundheit ausgetragen

1st November 2018

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…

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EU Parliament chooses to break business secrecy in key vote on General Food Law revision

European Parliament safeguards future of EU financing for environmental health action

General Food Law revision: key vote on data transparency in the European Parliament this Tuesday

Coal phase out for health overdue

HEAL Poland report on the impact of climate change on health

Health professionals on derogations for coal power plants: no exemptions for pollution

NGO statement urging Turkish decision makers to step up at COP24

Health groups call for greater EU leadership in tackling climate change

Spotlight on climate change and health

Health groups deeply concerned about proposal to remove reference to health from CAP objectives

Green NGOs welcome environmental commitments in Brexit deal

Toxic Soup: Dioxins in Plastic Toys

Letter to European Parliament – please help ban brain-harming pesticide

End Coal for Healthy Energy, Healthy People and the Climate

Healthy mobility in cities – a win-win for climate, air quality and our health

22 Civil Society Organisations Response to the EU Recast Regulation on Persistent Organic Pollutants

New Communication on endocrine disruptors lacks concrete measures to reduce harmful exposures

Diesel-Hick-Hack wird auf dem Rücken unserer Gesundheit ausgetragen

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

Toxic chemicals found in carpets sold by major European manufacturers

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