In the media

Climate advocates are vital in garnering support for climate action, yet certain groups in Australia, like political conservatives and some businesses, remain resistant. Unconventional advocates, such as Farmers for Climate Action and Doctors for...

Dr. Emma-Leigh Synnott, the chair of the WA DEA committee, and long term member Dr. Richard Yin, support the RACP's calls on the incoming WA government to avoid and address the harms caused by...

Michael Lester, a Presenter for Radio Northern Beaches based in Sydney spoke with Dr. Kate Wylie, the executive director of 'Doctors for the Environment Australia' (DEA), in anticipation of the Climate and Health Community...

Doctors at a parliamentary nuclear briefing have warned that there is no safe level of radiation from a proposed network of nuclear reactors in Australia, citing long-term health risks for workers and surrounding communities.

Some western Sydney suburbs experiencing rapid population growth rank among the least healthy areas to reside in the city, according to new maps that display environmental hazards and safe zones. The map illustrating Sydney’s...

A group of doctors in WA concerned about climate change's health impacts is organizing a meet-the-candidate event ahead of the March state election. GP Tim Leahy, a member of Doctors for the Environment Australia,...

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...

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....

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...

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)...