Today’s publication of the European Commission’s chemicals omnibus confirms serious concerns: if pushed through the proposal will significantly weaken protections in the Cosmetic Products Regulation, allowing the prolonged use of carcinogens and other harmful chemicals in personal care products.
The impacts of climate change on people’s health are mounting: the summer of 2023 saw 47,000+ deaths from heat, which is the second highest number since 2015. Wildfire smoke worsens air quality, affecting vulnerable groups especially. One in three Europeans has allergies, now worsened by longer seasons. Fossil fuels drive climate change, pollution, and early deaths.
Ahead of an informal ministerial meeting on 10-11 July, at which EU environment ministers will be considering the ambition of the European climate policy for the next two decades, HEAL has sent a letter highlighting that the decisions ministers take will either increase the health burden from climate change or help prevent health impacts.
HEAL’s science-based recommendations for your consideration include:
- Prevent pollution outsourcing through carbon offsets
- Raise EU climate mitigation ambition to protect health and prevent irreversible harm
- End fossil fuel subsidies
Read HEAL’s letter People’s health at the centre of EU climate policy beyond 2030
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