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Insight+: What to do with the mountains of plastic waste in health care?
January 13, 2025
Plastic production has doubled in the last 20 years, posing environmental and significant health risks, particularly for future generations. Managing medical packaging not only has environmental and health benefits but could lead to substantial...
Read More ShareNewcastle Weekly: Hunter residents voice opposition to Coalition’s nuclear plans
December 12, 2024
Hunter residents are protesting against the Coalition's plans to build nuclear reactors in the region, as a political hearing is scheduled for Muswellbrook. Doctors for the Environment Australia members, including Dr. Ben Ewald, Dr....
Read More ShareInSight+: This is our lane: why doctors must care about climate change
December 10, 2024
Climate change poses significant risks to health in Australia, with rising temperatures leading to extreme weather events and increased health issues. Doctors must advocate for addressing the health impacts of climate change, as care...
Read More ShareNews.com.au: Millions of Aussies at risk of extreme heat this summer
December 10, 2024
The number of Australians affected by extreme weather is expected to rise due to a hot summer and cost of living pressures. A report from The Australia Institute indicates that about 20% (5.38 million)...
Read More ShareThe Daily Telegraph: Health experts’ warnings ahead of Sydney summer heat
December 04, 2024
A Sydney doctor has raised concerns about heat-related illnesses in the western suburbs of NSW, particularly for pregnant women and outdoor workers.
Read More ShareInSight+: Extreme heat leads to worse mental health for young people
December 04, 2024
A study by researchers from the University of New South Wales has linked hot weather to increased youth emergency presentations for suicidal thoughts and behaviours. As hot weather worsens, doctors should prepare for increased...
Read More SharePodcast Now, What Now: Dr Emma Skowronski GP
November 27, 2024
With nearly ten years of volunteer work with Doctors for the Environment Australia, Dr. Emma Skowronski, a GP in Sydney, offers an insightful examination of the healthcare system and the environment.
Read More ShareYouTube: Fast Forward from Fossil Fuels - Dr Carolyn Orr
November 22, 2024
Keynote Speaker, neurologist Dr Carolyn Orr talks about why fossil fuels are more dangerous than tobacco, and what we can all do about it.
Read More ShareThe Health Advocate: Minimising nitrous oxide infrastructure leaks in Australian hopsitals
November 18, 2024
Nitrous oxide is a potent greenhouse gas with a global warming potential 265 times that of carbon dioxide and an atmospheric lifetime of 110 years. Studies show that a significant amount of nitrous oxide...
Read More ShareNewcastle Herald: Report reveals childcare centres and schools exposed to harmful air
November 05, 2024
A Climate Council report has revealed schools and childcare centres in capital cities are exposed to air pollution from busy roads, heightening the risks of asthma and respiratory conditions. Newcastle GP and Doctors for...
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