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The Senior: Swindle, saviour, or licence to pollute: net zero and why you should care
May 30, 2025
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...
Read More ShareThe Medical Republic: Calls for better mental health coverage amidst NSW floods
May 28, 2025
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...
Read More ShareDeSmog: Health Groups Shun Advertising Agencies Working for Fossil Fuel Companies
May 22, 2025
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...
Read More ShareCroakey Health Media: New report highlights urgency of climate action for mental health
May 09, 2025
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...
Read More ShareThe Medical Republic: Climate change is worsening mental health: DEA
May 09, 2025
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...
Read More SharePharmacy Daily: Mental weather
May 08, 2025
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.
Read More ShareThe West Australian: Woodside Energy to ‘defend’ and ‘re-engage’ on Scarborough challenge and North-West shelf wait
May 06, 2025
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...
Read More ShareRenew Economy: Doctors say regulator engaged in “box ticking” exercise with Scarborough gas approval
May 04, 2025
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...
Read More ShareEnergy New Bulletin: Woodside's Scarborough hit by last minute lawfare attempt
May 02, 2025
The Commonwealth's offshore energy regulator's approval of Woodside's Scarborough project is facing a final court challenge.
Read More ShareThe Sydney Morning Herald: Woodside’s Scarborough gas project environment plan “vague, uncertain”
May 02, 2025
In recent environmental news, the activist organization Doctors for the Environment Australia has initiated legal action in the Federal Court challenging the approval of the production environment plan for Woodside's Scarborough gas project.
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