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How pesticides impact human health and ecosystems in Europe

WEBFood production systems in Europe rely on chemical pesticides to maintain crop yields. However, widespread pesticide use is a major source of pollution — …

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Clean water is life, health, food, leisure, energy…

WEBWater covers more than 70 % of Earth’s surface. It was in water that life on Earth started, so it is not surprising that all living things on our blue planet need water. …

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3. Human health and the environment

WEBPublication Counting the costs of industrial pollution The societal costs or ‘externalities’ of air pollution from large industrial facilities are high and include impacts …

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Healthy environment is a must for sustainable economy and …

WEBNews More action needed to protect Europe’s most vulnerable citizens from air pollution, noise and extreme temperatures Targeted action is needed to better protect …

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Air Pollution and health — European Environment Agency

WEBIntroduction. Air pollution is the greatest environmental health risk in the EU. As a result, the EU has implemented a clean air policy and set standards for key air …

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Soil pollution and health — European Environment Agency

WEBHealthy soils are critical for supporting human health. They are essential for food, biomass and fibre production, the production of certain medicines, and retaining …

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Environmental health impacts

WEBPollutants in the environment or climate-related events can have a massive impact on our health. Air and noise pollution, and heavy metals like mercury are directly related to …

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Noise pollution is a major problem, both for human health and the

WEBNoise pollution is a growing problem across Europe and one which many people may not be aware of the impacts of on their health. We sat down with Eulalia …

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Cross-agency knowledge for One Health action

WEBAddressing threats to health and well-being requires implementing a One Health approach, recognising the interdependence of people, animals, plants and ecosystems. In this …

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Air pollution and children's health

WEBWhile air pollution affects everyone, children and adolescents are particularly vulnerable because their bodies, organs and immune systems are still developing. Air …

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A Europe to thrive in – environment, health and well-being

WEBThe European Environment and Health Strategy (EC, 2003) took an integrated approach aiming to create synergies between health, environment and …

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Living healthily in a chemical world

WEBMore than 300 million tonnes of chemicals were consumed in the EU in 2018 and more than two thirds of this amount were chemicals that are classified as …

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Editorial — Caring for the environment is caring for ourselves

WEBNature is the foundation of our health and well-being. It gives us clean air, water, food, materials and space for recreation. Spending time in nature is good for our mental …

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Ηow air pollution affects our health

WEBAir pollution is the single largest environmental health risk in Europe and a major cause of premature death and disease. Latest estimates by the European Environment Agency …

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air pollution country fact sheet

WEBA significant proportion of Europe's urban population lives in cities where EU air quality standards for the protection of human health are regularly exceeded. Air …

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Greece country profile

WEBGreece submitted a VNR to the UN in 2018. Greece aims to revisit its overall development through an ‘SDGs lens’, hoping to boost the economy, stimulate decent …

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