Webinar series: Current opportunities for better identification of endocrine disrupting chemicals at European level
Join a special webinar series organised by Member of European Parliament Maria Arena (S&D) to discuss what opportunities lay ahead for better identification of endocrine disrupting chemicals at European level.
Ominous first step in EU renewal process of glyphosate: 4 member states suggest no risk for human health – HEAL comment
Today four EU member states (France, Hungary, the Netherlands and Sweden) released a statement proposing that glyphosate does not pose risks for human health. HEAL is concerned at such a conclusion, which is in contradiction to the scientific evidence of the association between exposure to the popular pesticide and the development of cancer.
Webinar: “The Global Glyphosate Study: the most comprehensive study on world’s most-used pesticide ever”
Join us for a special webinar organised by the Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) in collaboration with the Ramazzini Institute, where lead scientists will present the ongoing Global Glyphosate Study, the largest and most comprehensive toxicological study ever undertaken on a pesticide.
Announcement of Belchatow coal plant closure is turning point for health
Therefore, the Belchatow closure announcement is a milestone for better health protection for the people in Poland and beyond, and shows that there is a growing recognition that coal cannot have a place in a healthy energy future for Poland, or elsewhere. At the same time, there’s no reason for leaning back, as we have not reached our goal of a coal phase out in the EU by 2030 yet - a date that is scientifically proven to be needed to slow down the climate crisis.
How does early-life exposure to environmental pollutants affect our health? New flyer and video from the ATHLETE project
Have you ever wondered whether and how our everyday environment and activities affect our health? The ATHLETE project is designed to answer these questions by studying the Human Exposome – the totality of environmental exposures from conception to adulthood. Today we are excited to launch a new flyer and video to present the key activities of our research project.
HEAL assessment of Action Plan “Towards a Zero Pollution Ambition for air, water and soil – building a Healthier Planet for Healthier People”
HEAL scorecard on the European Commission's zero pollution action plan.
Beat pollution today to prevent disease tomorrow – for everyone
By Genon K. Jensen, HEAL’s Executive Director Adapted from speech given at high level event on 'A healthy environment for healthy lives', EU Green Week 2021 Almost 20 years ago,…
Webinar: Just Transition for Better Health. Which role for the health sector in achieving the energy transformation in Poland?
Monday, 7 June 2021, 15.00 – 16.30 CEST The transformation of coal and carbon-intensive regions has gained in policy importance at national and EU level, as part of considerations of…
Webinar on climate change and health: Promoting wellbeing through climate action
HEAL's Deputy Director Anne Stauffer participated in a webinar organised by the ENBEL project. The webinar was part of the 5th European Climate Change Adaptation Conference (ECCA) webinar series. It…
How PFAS chemicals affect women, pregnancy and human development: Health actors call for urgent action to phase them out
The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO), the Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) and the University of California in San Francisco (UCSF) have published a fact sheet and infographic to call for immediate action against “forever chemicals”, to protect reproductive health, fertility and human development.
‘Forever chemicals’ widespread in disposable food packaging from popular fast-food chains across Europe, new study shows
The use of persistent and health-harming PFAS chemicals in disposable food packaging and tableware is a widespread practice across Europe, as shown in a study by Czech NGO Arnika, HEAL, CHEM Trust and six other non-profit organisations in Europe.
New briefing on how to achieve better health through Just Transition in Poland
Just Transition is a key consideration for Poland, where the majority of energy is still generated by coal power. Each year, this leads to up to EUR 7.5 billion in…
New report on children’s health impacts from transport pollution in Poland
Air pollution is the greatest health threat in Poland, with 50,000 premature deaths annually and a range of health effects including hospitalisations and rise in asthma cases in children. Polish…
Greater health engagement and commitment needed to clean up the air in Serbia
The launch of the first ever national Air protection Program in the Republic of Serbia with an Action Plan is a unique opportunity to bring down high rates of disease,…
HEAL reaction to the European Commission’s Zero Pollution Action Plan
Today, the Commission published its Zero Pollution Action Plan for air, water and soils (ZPAP). Anne Stauffer, Director for Strategy and Campaigns at HEAL commented: “The European Commission today has…
On the road to increased environment and climate capacity in the Turkish health sector
Together with HASUDER – the Association Of Public Health Specialists and Kocaeli University, Department of Public Health, HEAL launched the “Health Collaboration on Climate Change and Environment Project” (Turkish abbreviation ‘ÇİSİP') last year, and can look back at eventful twelve months.
Announcing HEAL webinar series on Air quality, Climate and the Green Agenda in the Western Balkans
The Western Balkans is one of the regions in Europe heavily affected by air pollution and climate change, leading to an unacceptably high health burden. While awareness on the need…
