by EPHA | Dec 14, 2015 | Uncategorized
Ahead of the 16 December Environment Council meeting, 17 health organisations signed a letter containing recommendations to Environment and Health Ministers for ambitious EU action that will benefit people’s health, the environment and the economy. To: Ministers of...
by EPHA | Dec 7, 2015 | News Release, Statements
This October’s vote on the National Emissions Ceilings (NEC) Directive at the European Parliament felt like a tainted victory to many campaigners. Although the vote strengthened existing rules and partly proved the increased commitment of MEPs towards improving...
by EPHA | Oct 28, 2015 | News Release, Statements
The EU Parliament has adopted a less ambitious stand on air pollution than wished for by ENVI. Brussels, 28 October 2015. The European Parliament voted today on the National Emissions Ceilings (NEC) Directive, setting out national limits on a range of air pollutants....
by EPHA | Oct 26, 2015 | Statements
EPHA has co-signed this letter to MEPs which highlights the importance of an upcoming plenary vote on the air quality of Europe and refers to the health implications of this law being passed. CALL FOR CLEAN AIR 28 October Plenary vote on the NEC Directive 23 October...
by EPHA | Jul 15, 2015 | Uncategorized
Brussels, 15 July 2015 – Over 90% of city dwellers in Europe are exposed to air pollution levels which are harmful to health. Today’s vote in the European Parliament’s Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) Committee on the National...
