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How is air pollution caused

WEBIt aggravates breathing conditions and increases the risk of asthma attacks leading to more hospital admissions. Prolonged exposure can cause serious medical conditions, such as …

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What is chemical pollution

WEBThe health of soil impacts biodiversity and the ability of populations to produce food. The ocean suffers from a high level of plastic and other chemical pollution …

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Microplastics: what are they and why are they a problem

WEBMicroplastics are plastic pieces that measure less than five millimetres across. Some microplastics have formed by breaking away from larger plastics that have …

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Why soil matters ClientEarth

WEBWhy soil matters. Soil is at the bottom of the food chain, yet it is the cornerstone of life on earth. It is critical for terrestrial life: acting as a water filter, nutrient giver, and habitat for …

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More than half of EU’s air pollution deaths avoidable had leaders

WEBPress release: 15 November 2021 More than half of EU’s air pollution deaths avoidable had leaders followed science – ClientEarth reaction. Environmental lawyers at ClientEarth …

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and its citizens are fighting for better

WEBThe credibility of air pollution law in Europe has recently been made obsolete by fresh scientific recommendations from global experts at the World Health …

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The human impact of fossil fuels ClientEarth

WEBBut the environmental impacts are not the limit; fossil fuels have a human impact as well – an impact on our health, on homes and communities, and human rights. Climate …

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Why tighter air pollution guidelines should trigger

WEBThe World Health Organization’s (WHO)’s air pollution guidelines are the most authoritative scientific reference to help policymakers across the world in setting standards and goals …

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EU Soil Health Law ClientEarth

WEBEU Soil Health Law. Following the European Commission's announcement of a pan-EU soil legislative framework – the Soil Health Law – this briefing shows that the …

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Consumer, health and environmental protection groups urge …

WEBPress release: 6 July 2023 Consumer, health and environmental protection groups urge justice for EU pollution victims in crucial IED vote. A coalition of European organisations …

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23,000 early deaths in EU from coal-plant pollution ClientEarth

WEBAlmost 23,000 early deaths happen in the EU each year as a result of air pollution from burning coal for electricity, says a groundbreaking new report. Europe’s Dark Cloud, …

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New EU soil strategy is “ray of hope” for health of

WEBPress release: 17 November 2021 New EU soil strategy is “ray of hope” for health of people and nature – ClientEarth reaction. Environmental lawyers at ClientEarth have reacted to …

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TAKE A STANCE FOR THE HEALTH OF YOUR CITIZENS: Adopt …

WEBYouth, consumer, health, legal, and environmental groups call upon you to prioritise health over illegal pollution by adopting a compensation right with minimum guarantees in the …

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Chemical Pollution ClientEarth

WEBBPA confirmed hazardous for health. BPA is an extremely harmful chemical that has been used in the manufacture of plastic products like water bottles. It has been shown to …

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EFRA Select Committee’s Inquiry on Soil Health

WEB4. Soil health plays a vital role in supporting thriving ecosystems, improving air and water quality, reducing GHG emissions and fundamentally, preserving national food security. …

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EU Soil Health Law

WEB3 EU Soil Health Law March 2022 across all EU policy areas. As key actors in the EU legislative process, the European Commission, European Parliament and the Council …

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What are the environmental impacts of waste incineration

WEBIn addition to the direct impact of burning waste on the planet and our health, waste incineration could have a further, indirect effect by impacting the amount that gets …

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Air Pollution ClientEarth

WEB90%. of people around the world breathe polluted air, according to the WHO. 1/3. of deaths from strokes, lung cancer and chronic respiratory disease globally are caused by air …

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Letter to the EU institutions calling for a meaningful compensation

WEBYouth, consumer, health, legal, and environmental groups are calling on Ministers of EU member states, Members of the European Parliament and the European Commission to …

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German citizens sue government as air pollution hits health

WEBHealth impacts of air pollution Read more from the World Health Organization (WHO) about air pollution and its health impacts here. Research has recently emerged on …

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Fossil fuels and climate change: the facts ClientEarth

WEBThe Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has found that emissions from fossil fuels are the dominant cause of global warming. In 2018, 89% of global CO2 …

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EU air quality law: lawmakers agree to protect people’s health

WEBAir pollution is responsible for around 300,000 premature deaths annually in Europe, making it the foremost environmental threat to our health. Air pollution …

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