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Turning the plastic tide: New HEAL report puts the spotlight on how chemicals in plastic are putting our health at risk

9th September 2020

Today the Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) releases the primer 'Turning the Plastic Tide', unwrapping the story behind the chemicals in plastic that put our health at risk.

Our healthy city of tomorrow – #CleanAirForAll

6th September 2020

7 September 2020 marks the first ever International Day for Clean Air and Blue Skies, organised by the United Nations (UN). HEAL works with members and partners in over 15…

HEAL response to public consultation on combined evaluation roadmap/inception impact assessment of the proposed revision of the directive on the sustainable use of pesticides

31st August 2020

Comments on CA/MS/47/2020 Synthesis paper for CARACAL provided by KEMI and the Netherlands “Comments on a pragmatic procedure to regulate the risks of exposure to coincidental combinations of chemicals, in the EU”

14th August 2020

HEAL response to ANSES proposal to classify Lithium Salts – lithium carbonate, lithium chloride, lithium hydroxide – as toxic to reproduction 1A

13th August 2020

FIGO, UCSF and HEAL share 10 tips to avoid toxic chemicals during and after pregnancy

27th July 2020

The Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO), the University of California – San Francisco (UCSF) and the Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) have launched easy-to-use infographics for obstetricians, gynecologists and health groups to create awareness around toxic chemicals and pregnancy in a one-week social media campaign.

Chronic Coal Pollution Serbia – Making the case for health promoting investments for zero pollution in Serbia

22nd June 2020

Impact of COVID-19 led lockdown on air pollution levels in Bengaluru

22nd June 2020

HEAL comments on the EU Commission roadmap on a chemical strategy for sustainability

10th June 2020

HEAL and European Cancer Leagues launch infographic illustrating how Europe can prevent cancer by tackling environmental pollutants

25th May 2020

To mark the start of the European Week Against Cancer 2020, the Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) and the European Cancer Leagues (ECL) have teamed up to launch an infographic telling the story behind environmental cancer prevention.

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

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’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!

HEAL’s contribution to public consultation on proposed update of the EDC information requirements in the biocides product regulation (BPR)

30th March 2020

The problem of PFAS in Europe – joint NGO flyer

30th March 2020

Per- and Poly-fluoroalkyl Substances, more commonly known as PFAS, are a particularly harmful chemical group. In this flyer, HEAL, CHEMSEC, EEB, CHEM Trust and THINK-Film explain the problem of PFAS in Europe.

Infographic: İklim değişikliği sağlık için en büyük tehdit

12th March 2020

Infographic: I cambiamenti climatici sono la minaccia piu grande per la salute mondiale

12th March 2020

How endocrine disrupting chemicals affect women’s reproductive health: new factsheet and infographic by the FREIA project

9th March 2020

It is beyond a doubt that endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) impact the health of humans and the environment globally. Surprisingly, we still don’t know exactly how EDCs can harm female reproductive health. The Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) has teamed up with the FREIA project to launch a factsheet and infographic - available in English, Dutch and French - to introduce this research project and to illustrate how EDCs affect women’s health.

Węgiel brunatny – wpływ na zdrowie i zalecenia dla sektora opieki zdrowotnej

4th March 2020

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Turning the plastic tide: New HEAL report puts the spotlight on how chemicals in plastic are putting our health at risk

Our healthy city of tomorrow – #CleanAirForAll

HEAL response to public consultation on combined evaluation roadmap/inception impact assessment of the proposed revision of the directive on the sustainable use of pesticides

Comments on CA/MS/47/2020 Synthesis paper for CARACAL provided by KEMI and the Netherlands “Comments on a pragmatic procedure to regulate the risks of exposure to coincidental combinations of chemicals, in the EU”

HEAL response to ANSES proposal to classify Lithium Salts – lithium carbonate, lithium chloride, lithium hydroxide – as toxic to reproduction 1A

FIGO, UCSF and HEAL share 10 tips to avoid toxic chemicals during and after pregnancy

Chronic Coal Pollution Serbia – Making the case for health promoting investments for zero pollution in Serbia

Impact of COVID-19 led lockdown on air pollution levels in Bengaluru

HEAL comments on the EU Commission roadmap on a chemical strategy for sustainability

HEAL and European Cancer Leagues launch infographic illustrating how Europe can prevent cancer by tackling environmental pollutants

REACH committee to discuss proposal to restrict over 4,000 chemicals that can be used in tattoo inks and 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´

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

HEAL’s climate change infographic – in 5 languages

HEAL’s contribution to public consultation on proposed update of the EDC information requirements in the biocides product regulation (BPR)

The problem of PFAS in Europe – joint NGO flyer

Infographic: İklim değişikliği sağlık için en büyük tehdit

Infographic: I cambiamenti climatici sono la minaccia piu grande per la salute mondiale

How endocrine disrupting chemicals affect women’s reproductive health: new factsheet and infographic by the FREIA project

Węgiel brunatny – wpływ na zdrowie i zalecenia dla sektora opieki zdrowotnej

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