Tag: Public health
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More and more countries are banning energy drinks for children. Europe is building a barrier against the caffeine habit
A wave of regulations targeting energy drinks is sweeping across Europe, with age limits for purchase becoming the new standard in public health protection. Poland has completely banned…
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Europe wants to restrict e-cigarette sales more than cigarettes. A new approach from regulators
Brussels is preparing a revolution in nicotine regulations that will hit e-cigarettes much harder than traditional cigarettes. The European Commission is working on a new tobacco directive that…
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Streets will be designed for extreme heat. Cities are entering the cooling era
Black asphalt streets that heat up to foot-burning temperatures on hot days are becoming a thing of the past. A revolution in public space design is underway in…
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PFAS in Europe. Why are „forever chemicals” becoming a problem?
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS, have found themselves at the centre of European environmental and industrial policy in 2026. These synthetic chemical compounds, called „forever…
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Boiling the frog, European style. Heatwaves are here, but air conditioning is forbidden
The American portal American Thinker criticizes European climate policy for the lack of widespread air conditioning, pointing to deaths during heatwaves in France and Germany. The US and…
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The dispute over nicotine pouches. In Sweden they Extinguished Cigarettes, but WHO and Brussels want to get rid of them. An expert on the effects of a potential ban on „snus”
Sweden is today the only EU country that has stopped smoking. Fewer than 5% of the population smoke cigarettes there. For the World Health Organization (WHO), this is…
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Swedes smoke the least in Europe. Their secret is snus and nicotine pouches
Sweden reduced the share of smokers from 15 percent to 5.4 percent in just 15 years. The EU average is currently around 23 percent. Swedish men have the…
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Chemical omnibus relief or crisis?
On April 29, the European Parliament adopted the Omnibus VI package with a majority of 540 votes. 60 MEPs voted against, 45 abstained.
Olivia Masskey
Carter
is a writer covering health, tech, lifestyle, and economic trends. She loves crafting engaging stories that inform and inspire readers.
