by European Public Health Alliance | Dec 1, 2020 | Statements
A diverse coalition of 17 associations, including the European Public Health Alliance calls upon the European Commission to commit to modal shift and set targets for increasing the share of walking, cycling and public transport by 2030. On ECF’s initiative, a joint...
by European Public Health Alliance | Dec 1, 2020 | News Release, Statements
The fight of the WHO clean air advocate mother, Rosamund Kissi-Debrah for clean air continues. Her daughter, Ella was only 9 years old when she succumbed to an asthma attack which has been linked to the illegal levels of air pollution in London. Rosamund has since...
by European Public Health Alliance | Nov 24, 2020 | Opinion
The EU has the chance to reduce transport pollution costs of people living in cities by withdrawing the ‘backdoor to pollute’ exception for dirty diesel vehicles, EPHA says Is the EU helping or hindering cities’ fight against air pollution? The European Environment...
by European Public Health Alliance | Nov 14, 2020 | Opinion
The European environment – State and Outlook 2020 from the European Environment Agency warns that “Europe’s environment is at a tipping point.” The systemic changes in ecological conditions will have far-reaching effects on human health and well-being,...
by European Public Health Alliance | Nov 2, 2020 | Consultation Responses
In its response to the European Commission’s plan to achieve Zero Pollution Ambition for air, water and soil, EPHA identifies concrete policy measures which the EU can promote by legislation, and through funding and promotion of good practices. The opportunities...
