by EPHA | Feb 25, 2004 | Uncategorized
The European Commission is taking wide-ranging legal action to ensure that Member States comply with EU legislation aimed at improving air quality in the European Union. Its action is aimed at Belgium, Italy, Greece, Portugal, the Netherlands, Germany, Luxembourg,... by EPHA | Feb 20, 2004 | Uncategorized
From BBC News, January 14, 2004 People living in England’s most deprived neighbourhoods are most likely to suffer from the effects of pollution, according to two studies. Environment Agency research suggests they bear the burden of air pollution, factory... by EPHA | Feb 12, 2004 | Uncategorized
CO2 emissions from new passenger cars sold in the EU decreased by 10.8% between 1995 and 2002. The 4th Annual Report on CO2 Emissions from New Cars was adopted by the European Commission on 12 February 2004. The EU’s goal is to reach a 35% reduction by 2010 at... by EPHA | Nov 24, 2003 | Uncategorized
A new Directive about health and safety at work The new directive will provide protection to workers from over-exposure to high levels of electro-magnetic fields and waves. It is intended to provide protection from health risks like eletric shocks and burns. Employers... by EPHA | Sep 26, 2003 | Uncategorized
A report by the British Lung Foundation titled “Breathing Fear”, states that an estimated three million people in the UK have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Half of people who smoke will develop the disease. People who are exposed to...
