EPA pollution permission discriminates against kids, new climate lawsuit says
A group of 18 young California residents has sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for ‘intentionally’ discriminating against American children by allowing the release of dangerous levels of climate change-causing greenhouse gas pollution (Reuters) The...Read more
Promoting healthier environment for healthier lives
Despite progress over the past decades, pollution and other environmental risks continue to harm peopleās health in Europe.Read more
Partnership scheme to monitor air quality in Milan schools
Sensors are being installed in schools across Milan as experts seek to learn more about the effects of air pollution on the health of the city’s children.Read more
Helsinki residents to be given hand-held air pollution sensors
Hand-held air pollution sensors given to the people of Helsinki is the latest weapon in the fight against toxic traffic fumes that are choking populations – not least children.Ā Read more
Why should Polish city children experience worse pollution than French children?
Polish children are significantly more exposed to air pollution than French children.Read more
EU: Countries must tackle pollution and climate change to protect children
Air pollution and heatwaves are a factor in one in eight of all deaths in Europe, many of them children who are particularly vulnerable to environmental factors. The European Environment Agency (EEA), in a report, says...Read more