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The relationship between environmental issues and the wellbeing of Europeans will be explored in a World Health Organisation conference opening today (March 10th) – and the outcome may be positive for the creation of green jobs.The fifth ministerial conference on environment and health - taking place in Parma, Italy - aims to highlight the impact global warming has on health.Links between climate change and health are to be discussed by participating government representatives. Minister for Public Health lower case, Gillian Merron said: "Moves to improve public health can help tackle climate change. The G government's Change4Life movement, which is focused on fighting obesity, also improves the environment by encouraging people to walk and cycle more."The Department of Health estimates growing numbers of people will be affected by heatwaves, flooding and respiratory problems associated with high pollution levels.This week's conference comes as the WWF has pressured the European Commission to do more on climate change and to facilitate a switch to a clean economy.People Unlimited are specialists in recruitment for Environmental Careers
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