January 26, 2024 - During the Australia Day weekend, many people will be looking forward to a drink– or two.But with a heatwave expected in parts of NSW (and elsewhere), it’s best to be ...
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Doctors issue warning about Kalgoorlie heat and blackout
January 19, 2024 - Doctors are worried about the health impacts of the heatwave and prolonged power outage in Kalgoorlie, WA. Doctors for the Environment Australia’s spokesperson, Perth GP Dr George Crisp says, “Heat ...
Greener Leader Blog Series: Doctors as advocates for a health-based response to the climate crisis: reflections from Doctors for the Environment Australia. By Dr. Kate Wylie
January 19, 2024 - DEA started around a kitchen table 22 years ago, when five doctors came together in recognition of our planet’s woes and asked themselves the question, “What can we do to ...
COP28 climate accord delivered, but not enough
December 15, 2023 - First-ever climate accord delivered at COP28 UN Climate Change Conference to address fossil fuels as the primary driver of warming temperatures – but not enough to protect our health. Doctors ...
Australia’s first National Health and Climate Strategy
December 8, 2023 - Australia’s first National Health and Climate Strategy represents an important whole-of-government plan to protect the health of Australians from the extreme threat of climate change, and build a sustainable, high-quality ...