A green European Health Union will ensure a healthy recovery from the pandemic

by European Public Health Alliance | Apr 29, 2021 | #EU4Health, Clean Air | Latest Developments, Climate Emergency & EU Green Deal

To:Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission Cc Frans Timmermans, Executive Vice President, European Green DealMargaritis Schinas, Vice President, Promoting our European Way of LifeSubject: Call to urgently develop the Green Pillar of the European...

#Clean AirHealthy Cities: a silver lining for a healthy recovery

by European Public Health Alliance | Mar 23, 2021 | #CleanAirHealthyCities, Clean Air | Latest Developments

EPHA is calling on mayors across Europe to tackle growing levels of air pollution by further restricting traffic in urban centres, a demand based on a wide-ranging new transport study.The report on Air pollution & transport policies at the city level, conducted by...

“Block polluting vehicles to tackle surge in air pollution,” health groups say

by European Public Health Alliance | Mar 23, 2021 | #CleanAirHealthyCities, Clean Air | Latest Developments

23 March 2021, Brussels – Most cities throughout Europe should restrict traffic to tackle growing levels of air pollution as pandemic restrictions ease, the European Public Health Alliance (EPHA) urged today, a call based on a wide-ranging new transport...

EPHA joins calls for ambitious Euro 7 standards to protect public health and the environment

by European Public Health Alliance | Mar 9, 2021 | #CleanAirHealthyCities, Clean Air | Latest Developments

To:Frans Timmermans, Executive Vice-President, European Green DealThierry Breton, Commissioner for Internal MarketVirginijus Sinkevičius, Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and FisheriesAdina-Ioana Vălean, Commissioner for TransportStella Kyriakides, Commissioner...

“Be bold on new air quality rules,” EPHA says

by Matteo Barisione | Jan 18, 2021 | Clean Air | Latest Developments

As part of the European Green Deal, the EU plans to revise air quality standards with a legislative proposal by the end of 2022.  In its response to the European Commission’s consultation on the revision of these rules, EPHA calls on the Commission to be bold...

Air pollution is legally confirmed cause of death of 9 year-old Ella

by European Public Health Alliance | Dec 16, 2020 | Clean Air | Latest Developments

A court in the United Kingdom has made legal history by ruling that air pollution is one of the causes of death of 9 year old Ella Kissi-Debrah, who lived near a busy road in London with her mother. Ella has become the first person in the UK – and potentially...