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European Parliament calls on EU Commission to take health-first approach in upcoming chemicals strategy
10th July 2020
The European Parliament has adopted a resolution setting its position on the European chemicals strategy for sustainability, demanding a ‘health and environment-first’ approach to European legislation on chemicals.
European Parliament environment committee demands a health-first approach to EU chemicals strategy
30th June 2020
The Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) applauds MEPs for supporting ambitious proposals in favour of a shift towards a ‘health and environment-first’ approach in European chemicals legislations, in order to reduce people’s exposure to mixtures of harmful substances, prevent diseases, and support the transition to a non-toxic circular economy.
Chronic Coal Pollution Serbia – Making the case for health promoting investments for zero pollution in Serbia
22nd June 2020
Coal combustion is the dominant form of energy generation in Serbia and the Western Balkans,…
City air pollution dropped by 28% in Bengaluru, India, during Covid-19 lockdown, new analysis reveals
22nd June 2020
Greater policy commitment by Mayor of Bengaluru and Chief Secretary of Karnataka required to turn…
European Parliament calls on EU Commission to take health-first approach in upcoming chemicals strategy
10th July 2020
The European Parliament has adopted a resolution setting its position on the European chemicals strategy for sustainability, demanding a ‘health and environment-first’ approach to European legislation on chemicals.
European Parliament environment committee demands a health-first approach to EU chemicals strategy
30th June 2020
The Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) applauds MEPs for supporting ambitious proposals in favour of a shift towards a ‘health and environment-first’ approach in European chemicals legislations, in order to reduce people’s exposure to mixtures of harmful substances, prevent diseases, and support the transition to a non-toxic circular economy.
Chronic Coal Pollution Serbia – Making the case for health promoting investments for zero pollution in Serbia
22nd June 2020
Coal combustion is the dominant form of energy generation in Serbia and the Western Balkans,…
City air pollution dropped by 28% in Bengaluru, India, during Covid-19 lockdown, new analysis reveals
22nd June 2020
Greater policy commitment by Mayor of Bengaluru and Chief Secretary of Karnataka required to turn…
HEAL regrets ECHA Member States Committee failure to recognise endocrine disrupting Resorcinol as a substance of very high concern
18th June 2020
HEAL urges Member States and the Commission to support the recognition of the endocrine disrupting Resorcinol as a substance of very high concern.
HEAL requests intervention in industry legal challenge of European non-renewal of chlorpyrifos-methyl
10th June 2020
The Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) today announced having requested the right to intervene in…
Letter to Chinese Banks by More than 20 Turkish NGOs
9th June 2020
Adana – More than 20 civil society organisations have sent a letter to Chinese banks,…
EEB & HEAL urge governments to restrict substances in tattoo inks & permanent make-up ahead of REACH Committee Meeting
18th June 2020
1 in 10 Europeans has a tattoo. On 23 June, EU governments will discuss a restriction on tattoo inks and permanent make-up. HEAL and the EEB wrote a letter to the REACH Committee, urging members to restrict these health-harming chemicals.
Over 40 million health professionals urge G20 leaders to ensure a Healthy Recovery
26th May 2020
On May 26, 2020, over 350 organisations representing over 40 million health professionals and over…
Stepping up Dutch climate action for a healthy future for our children
19th December 2019
The swift closing of the 3 additional coal power plants would not only deliver the missing 9 Mt of emission cuts the Netherlands still needs to additionally reduce for the year 2020, they would also deliver very tangible and immediate benefits to health, by reducing health costs of up to 263,273 Euros, and preventing over 25,000 lost working days due to illness annually. Nearly 1,500 asthma attacks by children would also be prevented.
The government has been appealing the Urgenda verdict for 4 years - it should recognise that accepting and executing it will be a blessing. For this week, I am looking to our Parliament and our government to reconfirm a commitment to a swift and urgent coal phase out before 2030 and the pathway to it - for decisive climate and clean air action, and the substantial benefit for our children in the short and long term.
Climate action for our health and planetary health
2nd December 2019
by Genon K. Jensen, Executive Director at HEAL We hope that world leaders meeting in…
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…
The climate emergency is a medical one – health sector issues prescription for a healthy energy 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.
