A poor-quality environment contributes to one in eight deaths in Europe, according to a report by the European Environment Agency (EEA) published on Tuesday 8 September, which assesses the impact of the environment on public health and well-being.
The report shows that air and noise pollution, the effects of climate change such as heat waves, and exposure to dangerous chemicals are causing health problems for Europeans.
The EEA emphasises that an integrated approach to environment and...