by EPHA | Sep 25, 2007 | Uncategorized
Researchers believe about 140 million people, mainly in developing countries, are being poisoned by arsenic in their drinking water.Scientists at the Royal Geographical Society meeting in London said that arsenic exposure will lead to higher rates of cancer in the... by EPHA | Jul 26, 2007 | Uncategorized
The European Commission, based on a status report from the European Environment Agency (EEA), has urged EU member states to accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emission in a statement that took place on 14 June, in Brussels.Commissioner Stravos Dimas has... by EPHA | Dec 14, 2005 | Uncategorized
The European Public Health Alliance, the International Society of Doctors for the Environment – Europe, the European Federation of Allergy and Airways Disease Patients Association and the EPHA Environment Network, representatives of the health, environmental... by EPHA | Apr 17, 2005 | Uncategorized
Air pollution with particulate matter (PM) claims an average of 8.6 months from the life of every person in the European Union (EU). The WHO Regional Office for Europe has highlighted the impact of air pollution on health and the financial costs. Long-term exposure to... by EPHA | Dec 10, 2004 | Uncategorized
Following its consultation on air quality, the European Commission has published an EU thematic strategy on air quality and ambient air quality legislation.EPHA, EPHA Environment Network and the European Federation of Allergy and Airways Diseases Patients’...
