Health and Environment Alliance | Op-eds

There is only one way to protect children from the toxic pesticide chlorpyrifos: an EU-wide ban

8th October 2019

The widely used pesticide chlorpyrifos can seriously harm children’s healthy brain development. It will be for the next European Commission and European governments to deliver the one obvious solution: a complete ban of chlorpyrifos, to protect health and the environment.

Why regulation is the key to protecting today’s and future children from toxic plastic toys

3rd October 2019

by Genon K. Jensen, Executive Director at HEAL It’s encouraging to see that plastic pollution in oceans and environment has become quite a talked about topic. But an issue that…

The climate emergency is a medical one – health sector issues prescription for a healthy future

24th September 2019

Today, HEAL launches the Prescription for a Healthy Energy Future for Europe, to shine a light on the health benefits the transformation of the energy sector will bring, and bring to the forefront those areas where change is urgently needed. We will eventually include transport and food production as well.

Grenzwertige Debatte: Der Streit um Stickoxide ist vor allem eins: Symptom für die verschlafene Mobilitätswende

13th March 2019

Billige Kohle kommt der Gesundheit teuer zu stehen

28th December 2018

Dass Kohle schlecht fürs Klima ist, wissen die meisten. Weniger bekannt sind die Gesundheitsbelastungen durch die Kohleverstromung. Ein neues Briefing der Health and Environment Alliance beleuchtet die gesundheitlichen Folgen der Braunkohlenutzung und plädiert für einen schnellen Ausstieg.

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

1st November 2018

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.

Interview: Un homme sain dans un environnement sain (also available in NL)

1st September 2018

How the EU can lead on clean air and boost health, in Europe and worldwide

23rd August 2018

Phasing out pesticides is the chance for Europe to heal its environment and economy

10th August 2018

HBM4EU – A public health tool to inform the transition towards a toxic-free future

16th April 2018

New resources were added to this article on 10 October 2019. The Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) is an official stakeholder to HBM4EU, the European Human Biomonitoring Initiative. HBM4EU is…

How does the environment affect our health?

18th January 2018

Our own homes are making us sick: Energy efficiency is part of the cure

19th December 2017

Guest blog from the European Environment Agency (EEA): Human Biomonitoring for Europe

29th November 2017

HEAL is excited to be an official stakeholder to HBM4EU, the European Human Biomonitoring Initiative. HBM4EU is a joint effort of 28 countries, the European Environment Agency and the European…

Making the health arguments heard in climate negotiations – HEAL at COP23

8th November 2017

By Genon K. Jensen, HEAL's Executive Director Yesterday, a sixteen head strong high-level HEAL delegation traveled to COP23, the UN Climate Change Conference 2017, taking place from 6-17 November in…

Addressing endocrine disrupting chemicals requires an integrated strategy

20th July 2017