Cutting pollution would significantly reduce heart attacks and strokes in Europe

Scientific evidence shows that environmental risks are responsible for a major share of cardiovascular disease, which is the most common cause of death in Europe. A European Environment Agency analysis, published today, provides an overview of the link between environment and cardiovascular disease, highlighting that addressing pollution, extreme temperatures, and other environmental risks are cost-effective actions to reduce the…

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In Memoriam Johannes (Joop) Van Ham: an appreciation from His Colleagues and Friends in EFCA delivered by Andrzej Jagusiewicz (President) on 16.06.2023

We were greatly saddened to hear of the death of our colleague and friend Joop Van Hamm, who contributed so much to the development of an evidence-based European policy for air protection and who played such a significant part in the founding and development of EFCA as a vehicle for championing it. Joop will be remembered for the breadth…

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