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 | Dec 13, 2024 | Opinion
Guest article by Sabine Vuik, Cormac Everard and Michele Cecchini, Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) An estimated 11 people in the OECD are diagnosed with cancer every minute, with far-reaching consequences for health systems, economies and...
