In the media

This year’s World Environment Day focuses on ‘Beating Plastic Pollution,’ with Dr. Nicole Sleeman highlighting the connection between plastic waste and human health. As a member of the RACGP Specific Interests Climate and Environmental...

DEA member Dr Mike Forrester talks with RRR’s Radiotherapy program on sustainable healthcare and what this means in practice.

Net zero means balancing greenhouse gas emissions produced with those removed from the atmosphere, not eliminating all emissions. In Australia, the Climate Change Bill aims for a 43% reduction in emissions from 2005 levels...

The recent floods in NSW have led to calls for better long-term flood relief in healthcare, particularly in mental health. Many GPs in affected areas noted the ongoing demand for support due to the...

Over 30 medical organisations, representing 12 million health professionals globally, have committed to boycotting advertising and public relations firms that collaborate with the fossil fuel sector, citing the adverse effects of the climate crisis...

A report by Doctors for the Environment Australia warns that under-funded mental healthcare systems are inadequate to handle the growing demand from climate change's impacts on mental health, particularly among young people. The report...

Doctors for the Environment Australia (DEA) has released a report highlighting the significant impact of climate change on Australian mental health. The report, titled "How Climate Change Affects Mental Health in Australia," highlights the...

Doctors for the Environment has reported a rise in mental health conditions due to climate change and weather events. Currently, 1.8% of mental disorders in Australia are caused by high temperatures.

Liz Westcott, CEO of Scarborough, has announced that the company will defend its position following a legal challenge against the project. The challenge aims to test Scarborough's environmental plan, granted by the National Offshore...

Doctors for the Environment Australia has filed a legal action against the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA)'s decision to grant environmental approval to Woodside's $16.5bn Scarborough gas project, claiming it...