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“Forever chemical” added to the European list of substances of very high concern

27th June 2019

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has recognised HPFO-DA – a fluorinated substance using the so-called GenX technology - as a substance of very high concern (SVHC) due to its probable serious effects on human health and the environment.

Environment Council’s demand for more ambitious action on chemicals at start of new European term could lead to major health benefits

26th June 2019

The Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) welcomes the European environment ministers’ demand for more ambitious and swifter action against harmful chemicals from the European Commission, Member States and ECHA. The European Council conclusions agreed upon today lay out the strategic direction that the EU’s future policy on chemicals should take, and highlight in particular REACH, endocrine disruptors, nanomaterials and pharmaceuticals as priority areas.

Spotlight on clean air for health in Tuzla, Bosnia

25th June 2019

Bosnia and Herzegovina has the second highest mortality rate from air pollution in the world. New independent monitoring analysis underlines the need to tackle the air pollution crisis in the…

KAKO SE RIJEŠITI SMOGA Koliko bi javno zdravlje Tuzle imalo koristi od provedbe zakonodavstva o kvalitetu zraka

25th June 2019

Lifting the Smog – How much Tuzla’s public health would benefit from enforcement of air quality legislation

25th June 2019

Independent data highlights air pollution crisis in Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina

25th June 2019

Dust pollution in Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina, has been twice the legal limit on two thirds of monitored days in 2018 and caused over one hundred premature deaths in adults during the year, according to independent new data published today in the report 'Lifting the Smog' by CEE Bankwatch Network, the Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) and the Center for Ecology and Energy in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

New overview of data on chlorpyrifos residues in fruit strengthens health-case for EU-wide ban

19th June 2019

Chlorpyrifos, a pesticide known for its damaging effects on children’s brain development, is among the top 15 active substances most frequently found in European unprocessed food and prominently present in fruit. This is the conclusion of a new briefing published today, bringing together all official EU data on the analysis of 791 different pesticide residues.

New overview of data on chlorpyrifos residues in fruit strengthens health-case for EU-wide ban

19th June 2019

Chlorpyrifos, a pesticide known for its damaging effects on children’s brain development, is among the top 15 active substances most frequently found in European unprocessed food and prominently present in fruit. This is the conclusion of a new briefing published today, bringing together all official EU data on the analysis of 791 different pesticide residues.

Citizen science investigation highlights indoor air quality dimension in air quality and climate efforts

19th June 2019

Brussels, 19 June 2019 - Air quality inside and outside of primary schools across Europe must be improved in order to protect children’s health and ensure optimal learning, shows a…

Healthy air, healthier children – 50 schools across the EU monitor air quality

19th June 2019

Healthy air, healthier children (London): Reduce traffic pollution to clean up schools indoor environments

18th June 2019

Healthy air, healthier children (Madrid): Traffic pollutes schools and threatens children’s health

18th June 2019

Citizen science monitoring of air quality in and around Madrid schools confirms the need to cut air pollution from transport

18th June 2019

Brussels/Madrid, 18 June 2019 - The quality of air inside and outside primary schools in Europe is failing to protect children’s health and ensure optimal learning, shows a new Health…

Children at risk of day-long exposure to polluted air inside and outside London classrooms

18th June 2019

The air quality inside - as well as outside - primary schools across Europe must be improved to protect children’s health and ensure optimal learning, finds a new Health & Environment Alliance (HEAL) study entitled “Healthy Air, Healthier Children”.

Fact cards: Ban the toxic pesticide chlorpyrifos from our plates

17th June 2019

The chemical chlorpyrifos has serious negative effects on our health, especially for children. Yet it is one of the most commonly used pesticides in Europe and its residues are often…

Infographic: Ban the toxic pesticide chlorpyrifos from our plates

17th June 2019

Chlorpyrifos is one of the most commonly used pesticides in Europe. It is known for its damaging effects on child brain development. This infographic was created to help you understand why we want to ban this toxic pesticide from our plates.

European Commission fails to publish outcome of a fitness check on Europe’s chemicals legislation

17th June 2019

Mere weeks before a high-level conference on the future of the European Union’s chemicals policy, the European Commission has not yet published the ‘raison-d’être’ for the event: the outcome of an evaluation of all chemicals policies except REACH.

Chlorpyrifos, un pesticide toxique à bannir de nos assiettes

17th June 2019

Scientists propose concept of “essential use” to organise phase out of PFAS and other groups of chemicals of concern

17th June 2019

In a study published in the journal Environmental Science: Processes & Impacts, a group of European and American scientists proposes a definition of “essential use” as a driver to more health-protective and efficient regulation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (or PFAS).

Prohíban el pesticida toxico clorpirifós de nuestras platos

17th June 2019

Monthly Archives: June 2019

“Forever chemical” added to the European list of substances of very high concern

Environment Council’s demand for more ambitious action on chemicals at start of new European term could lead to major health benefits

Spotlight on clean air for health in Tuzla, Bosnia

KAKO SE RIJEŠITI SMOGA Koliko bi javno zdravlje Tuzle imalo koristi od provedbe zakonodavstva o kvalitetu zraka

Lifting the Smog – How much Tuzla’s public health would benefit from enforcement of air quality legislation

Independent data highlights air pollution crisis in Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina

New overview of data on chlorpyrifos residues in fruit strengthens health-case for EU-wide ban

New overview of data on chlorpyrifos residues in fruit strengthens health-case for EU-wide ban

Citizen science investigation highlights indoor air quality dimension in air quality and climate efforts

Healthy air, healthier children – 50 schools across the EU monitor air quality

Healthy air, healthier children (London): Reduce traffic pollution to clean up schools indoor environments

Healthy air, healthier children (Madrid): Traffic pollutes schools and threatens children’s health

Citizen science monitoring of air quality in and around Madrid schools confirms the need to cut air pollution from transport

Children at risk of day-long exposure to polluted air inside and outside London classrooms

Fact cards: Ban the toxic pesticide chlorpyrifos from our plates

Infographic: Ban the toxic pesticide chlorpyrifos from our plates

European Commission fails to publish outcome of a fitness check on Europe’s chemicals legislation

Chlorpyrifos, un pesticide toxique à bannir de nos assiettes

Scientists propose concept of “essential use” to organise phase out of PFAS and other groups of chemicals of concern

Prohíban el pesticida toxico clorpirifós de nuestras platos

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