by EPHA | Dec 17, 2014 | Opinion
While experts highlight the health effects and economic costs of air pollution, the European Commission is planning to amend the air quality proposal which is likely to have significant benefits for health right across Europe. In considering modifications to the EU...
by EPHA | Nov 18, 2014 | Statements
Brussels, 18 November 2014 – Today, public health, patients’, and medical organisations sent a letter to EU Commission President Juncker expressing their dismay at any consideration to withdraw the EU Clean Air Policy Package, as presented by EU Environment and...
by EPHA | Jun 5, 2014 | Opinion
Brussels, 5th June 2014 – On the occasion of World Environment Day, EPHA puts the spotlights on the “Know your air for health” website, recently launched by the Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) and the European Federation of Allergy and Airways...
by EPHA | Oct 25, 2013 | Opinion
The European Environment Agency (EEA) launched its air quality in Europe report (2013) on a European Policy Centre (EPC) Breakfast Policy Briefing together with Janez Potočnik, European Commissioner for the Environment. EPHA took part in the debate on behalf of the...
by EPHA | Jun 3, 2013 | Uncategorized
Burning coal in power plants in Poland results in health costs of PLN 12.5 to 34.4 billion (€3 to 8.2 billion) every year, according to a study presented in Warsaw today by the Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL), a non-profit alliance of organisations from the...
