by European Public Health Alliance | Oct 3, 2018 | Statements
Brussels, 03 October 2018. The European Parliament voted today on the Emission performance standards for new passenger cars and for new light commercial vehicles. MEPs voted to strengthen existing rules, taking meaningful steps to improve air quality and protect...
by European Public Health Alliance | Sep 7, 2018 | Opinion
The EU has strong competence over health determinants: social, environmental, commercial factors. The EU proposal to limit CO2 emissions is an excellent example of how the EU added value in policies can improve citizens’ lives, due to its implications on the most...
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 | 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 European Public Health Alliance | Feb 6, 2024 | News Release
The European Commission has released a communication outlining the initiation of the process to establish a 2040 intermediary climate target on the path to achieving climate neutrality by 2050. Notably, the final text excludes references to a 30% reduction in non-CO2...
