Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL)

06/01/2025

You've probably heard of BPA , but do you know about PFAS?

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02/01/2025

In 2025 we will continue to advocate for a healthy planet for healthy people. Happy new year!

27/12/2024

Environmental protection is not just a challenge, it's an opportunity.

When we protect the environment, we protect our health.

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23/12/2024

🧑🏽‍🔬👩🏿‍🔬🧪 We work closely with researchers across Europe and beyond to share the latest scientific findings on the health impacts of climate change and pollution, including hazardous chemicals.

🦠🔬 We also showcase how policy action can help prevent disease and improve public health.

💚 Find out more: https://ow.ly/muLG50UtcsU

19/12/2024

⚠️The European Chemicals Agency has released the results of its investigation into aromatic brominated flame retardants (ABFRs).

The ECHA report states that the use of non-polymeric ABFR additives pollutes the environment due to their persistence, bioaccumulation and toxicity. These substances are released to the environment throughout the product lifecycle, with the waste stage being of particular concern.

HEAL's Programme Lead for Health and Chemicals, Sandra Jen told Euronews, “HEAL calls on the European Commission to swiftly follow up on ECHA’s findings by advancing restrictions on ABFRs and ensuring a toxic-free environment that safeguards public health.”

Read more in the full Euronews article:

🔗https://ow.ly/679Z50UtXGr

13/12/2024

🏭 As the smog season begins in Poland, health experts are calling for a coal phase-out.

🇵🇱 Poland is the only EU country which hasn’t yet set a date for phasing out coal power. The consequences of continuing to use coal would be catastrophic for public health.

🌫️ Read more: https://www.env-health.org/polish-health-experts-call-for-a-coal-phase-out-as-smog-season-starts/

Every year, air pollution in Poland reaches its highest levels during the smog season in winter. In view of the unacceptably high health burden and health costs from poor air quality, the Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) and health experts urge the Polish government to increase efforts to redu...

12/12/2024

💔 Nothing lasts forever—but toxic chemicals do.

PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) are man-made chemicals that never break down. They infiltrate our bodies, contaminate our water, and harm the environment. These chemicals are linked to life-threatening health issues, including cancer, liver damage, and hormonal disruption.

Stronger measures are needed to phase out PFAS and protect both our health and the environment.

This is not just about reducing risks—it’s about ensuring that future generations can thrive in a safer, cleaner world. 🌍

🇪🇺 We’re calling on EU leaders to act now. It’s time to implement policies that prioritise our health and the environment.

📝 Join the petition for a
🔗https://action.wemove.eu/sign/2024-01-ban-forever-chemicals-EN

09/12/2024

We are among a number of organisations who have written to the new Agriculture Commissioner Christophe Hansen to offer our help and expertise in shaping policies to support a transition to fair, healthy, and sustainable food and farming systems. ​

This year’s historic consensus following the on the Future of Agriculture is a major turning point and a golden opportunity for the fresh EU mandate to correct the serious flaws in today's . With a breakthrough report where stakeholders agreed that “business-as-usual is not an option”, Commissioner Hansen has a mandate to deliver the ambitious transformations that Europe’s citizens so urgently need.

As part of the EU Food Policy Coalition, we stand ready to support the Commissioner in his new role, and help bring about a sustainable, competitive, resilient and fair future for food and farming. ​​To protect the health of Europeans, HEAL is especially calling for the full implementation of the Sustainable Use of Pesticides Directive.​

Read the full letter here ➡️ https://ow.ly/52V350Unibu

06/12/2024

📢 Take Action Against "Forever Chemicals"! 🌍💧 PFAS, or "forever chemicals," are persistent, toxic substances that threaten our environment and health. The EU’s proposed restriction plan is a vital step toward a safer future.

This proposal includes:
✅ Sensible transitions for essential applications like certain medical uses and energy technologies.
🌱 Promotion of safe alternatives for a PFAS-free future.

Civil society demands strong support from the EU Commission to make this change happen. Let’s pave the way for sustainable transformation in the chemical sector – together!

HEAL has cosigned a letter to President von der Leyen, insisting on the EU Commission's support for the PFAS restriction proposal at EU level.
✉️Read it here: https://ow.ly/qKfx50UluzJ

👉 Join the movement to protect our planet and future generations. Share this message and help us demand action.

04/12/2024

Yesterday a letter was sent to President von der Leyen, expressing concern about the current state of the EU Food Contact Materials Regulation revision (EC 1935/2004) due to its significant delay.

HEAL has signed it, along with more than 50 other organisations.

Read the full letter here: https://ow.ly/ATcZ50UkG5R

29/11/2024

📅 Tuesday, December 3
🕰️ 11 AM PT/ 14:00 ET

Hosted by the Collaboration for Health and Environment, this webinar will feature an insightful discussion with Kyla W. Taylor, PhD, on the National Toxicology Program’s systematic review of the latest science on fluoride exposure and neurodevelopment and cognition.

This EDC Strategies Partnership webinar will be moderated by Dr. Jerry Heindel, Director of Healthy Environment and Endocrine Disruptor Strategies, a program of Environmental Health Sciences.

Register now to receive your invitation.
✉️➡️https://ow.ly/4WRS50Uhnpz

28/11/2024

Our latest webinar, Endocrine disruptors and women’s health, focused on the threat that endocrine-disrupting chemicals pose to women’s reproductive health.

A recording of the webinar is now available.

Many thanks to FREIA researchers, Majorie van Duursen and Virissa Lenters for their valuable insights.

🔗https://ow.ly/vAJP50UhmjK
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