The Environment and Public Health Institute is a think tank that addresses the environmental and health threats of our time. We do so with the conviction that free enterprise, economic growth, new technologies and free choice are not threats to our environment and health, but rather a prerequisite for them. Read more "

Our work is divided into public health program area and Environment program area.

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EPHI in Almedalen 2025

EPHI in Almedalen 2025

Don't miss EPHI's exciting event during Almedalsveckan 2025 We will as usual be on site in the pink house above Donner's place on Hästgatan 2 where we will organize several seminars and record 100% together with Henrik Jönsson. More info will come

100% and Henrik Jönsson are looking for editors

100% and Henrik Jönsson are looking for editors

We are looking for a talented video creator to join the team behind 100% and Henrik Jönsson! Start: Mid-MayScope: Freelance to begin with - for the right person it can become a permanent positionLocation: Preferably Stockholm, but not a requirement Do you want to work in a creative, fast and committed team? Now we are looking for you who are sharp at both filming and editing, and who...

Make America Healty Again

Make America Healty Again

Make America healthy again! Robert F. Kennedy Jr, RFK, nephew of former President John F Kennedy and son of Robert F Kennedy, who switched from the Democrats to the Republicans in this year's election, will be tasked by President Donald Trump. He will make, perhaps, the world's most unhealthy population healthy again. I spent...

EPHI is looking for student employees

EPHI is looking for student employees

We at EPHI are looking for a flexible, fast and efficient student who can help us with administration, research, receipt management and events alongside their studies. Interested? Contact us at nicolina.soderqvist@ephi.se

In the wake of Northvolt's crisis - EPHI dives into the European battery industry

In the wake of Northvolt's crisis - EPHI investigates the European Battery Industry

Following the discussions on Northvolt in Sweden and the push for a new competitiveness agenda for the EU, we at EPHI are looking at similar initiatives around Europe. We have commissioned Jonas Grafström, PhD in Economics, to produce a report on the European battery industry. Northvolt is not the only costly failure. THE EU...

Is the EU's sustainable transition sustainable?

Is the EU's sustainable transition sustainable?

This week, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen presented the proposal for new Commissioners. Swedish Jessika Roswall was given the environment, water and circular economy portfolio. At the same time, there are other commissioners for climate, sustainable transport and clean transition. It may seem confusing, but behind the titles hides the fact that...

EPHI launches in Brussels 

EPHI launches in Brussels 

EPHI was originally set up by former MEP Christofer Fjellner to work on sustainability and public health issues at EU level. Now EPHI has a person on the ground in Brussels. Erik, tell us a little about yourself? A northerner who grew up in the mill town of Bollstabruk, who came into politics via MUF and for more than thirteen years...

100% EU

100% is Sweden's most free-spirited talk show - produced entirely without tax money! Henrik Jönsson is the host and Marie Söderqvist is the executive producer.
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156. Doctor's health advice

Jesper Salén, a doctor and general practitioner, gives his view on why so many people turn to health services with problems that shouldn't really be dealt with by a doctor. But there is one group that should actually seek more care according to Salén - menstruating women. 

155. The controversial fatigue syndrome

Why is fatigue syndrome only found in Sweden? And is it really a blanket diagnosis that lumps together several conditions? Taking it seriously is not the same as treating it medically, says Arwa Josefsson, a doctor and specialist in general medicine and...

154. Jakob Forssmed on loneliness

Can a more liberal alcohol policy solve loneliness, or is it the responsibility of civil society? Together with Social Affairs Minister Jakob Forssmed (KD), we explore why loneliness is a political issue and what measures can help. 

152. The optimal diet

In this week's episode, we answer listener questions about how to eat and the much-hyped long-life drug metformin. 

151. Freud, a pathological liar

Author and journalist Christian Dahlström talks about his latest book "The Only Right Doctrine", which examines Sigmund Freud and the history of psychoanalysis in Sweden. 

150. Why we have no innovation in healthcare

Fabian Ruben, founder of the mobile health center Hälsa Hemma, tells us about the app that even centenarians can use. We ask ourselves whether innovation can justify profits in welfare and hear a scoop about Skåne's medical records system.

149. How to get rid of cravings

Health coach Johannes Cullberg explains why he thinks you should avoid ultra-processed food and what Brazil's public health authority has done right.

147. When AI takes over healthcare

With the help of AI, healthcare can become both cheaper and more accessible, says Nicklas Berild Lundblad, Head of Public Policy at Google DeepMind.

Downloaded publications

Several of EPHI's publications are available both in text and as recorded podcasts. Most often it is the authors themselves who read their text. Subscribe to EPHI's recorded reports and essays and you can listen to new exciting perspectives on environment and health issues when it suits you.

Listen below or on your favorite podcast platform.

3: PM Nilsson - Duty to exercise?

This is a reading of an essay from EPHI. Although daily physical activity is probably one of the best things you can do to stay healthy, it is considered to be something that you have to do entirely at your own discretion. This applies to adults as well as children and...

1: Jojje Olsson - China and the climate after COP26

This is a reading of a briefing paper from EPHI. China's emissions are the single most important factor for the future of the climate. It currently emits more carbon dioxide than the EU and all other OECD countries combined. In contrast to other leading economies, they increased...

2: Lena Andersson - To eat or not to eat

This is a reading of an essay from EPHI. Eating has become so much more than a way to get nourishment. What you eat can be a stand for a better world for humans as well as animals, for domestically produced products or a national agriculture....

3: PM Nilsson - Duty to exercise?

This is a reading of an essay from EPHI. Although daily physical activity is probably one of the best things you can do to stay healthy, it is considered to be something that you have to do entirely at your own discretion. This applies to adults as well as children and...

2: Lena Andersson - To eat or not to eat

This is a reading of an essay from EPHI. Eating has become so much more than a way to get nourishment. What you eat can be a stand for a better world for humans as well as animals, for domestically produced products or a national agriculture....

1: Jojje Olsson - China and the climate after COP26

This is a reading of a briefing paper from EPHI. China's emissions are the single most important factor for the future of the climate. It currently emits more carbon dioxide than the EU and all other OECD countries combined. In contrast to other leading economies, they increased...

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A market economy and individual freedom are needed to overcome threats to our environment and health.

Humanity faces both serious and urgent environmental and health problems. We have neither the time nor the money to prioritize anything but the most effective actions. Today, however, environmental and health issues are too often characterized by symbolic politics and wishful thinking.

Ephi presents facts and analysis to contribute to an environmental and health debate based on reality - not on opinions and emotions.

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