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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.
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…
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
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…
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.
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.
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,…
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.
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…
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…
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.
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.
Seven NGOs express concerns ahead of vote on authorisation for several carcinogenic chromate substances
24th October 2018
HEAL joins six environment NGOs to express concerns on the authorisation for several uses of carcinogenic chromate substances, ahead of a REACH Committee Meeting.
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.
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.
HBM4EU – A public health tool to inform the transition towards a toxic-free future
16th April 2018
The Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) is an official stakeholder to HBM4EU, the European Human…
