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... by EPHA | Sep 22, 2003 | Uncategorized
The latest studies on human exposure to indoor pollution, released on 22 September by the European Commission at its Joint Research Centre (JRC) facilities in Ispra (Italy), reveal that indoor environments pose their own threats to health and, in some cases, can be at... by EPHA | Aug 18, 2003 | Uncategorized
The heatwave across Europe in August 2003 has highlighted the critical impact of air pollution and smog on health. Several national and local authorities took action to cut the use of cars in order to reduce harmful ground-level ozone concentrations. The cross-border...
