The Climate and Health Alliance has welcomed Engie’s decision to close its Hazelwood coal-fired power station, saying this will immediately improve the health of the thousands of people living nearby.
In exciting news our Global Green and Healthy Hospital member South West Sydney Local Health District, is advertising a position for their first ever Sustainability Manager.
HCF is the first Australian private health fund to divest from fossil fuels, pulling around $20m out of the fossil fuel industry in Australia and overseas.
February 6th marks the eighth anniversary of the Black Saturday bush fires in Victoria, and a time to reflect on how doctors, nurses and psychologists can prepare for the future.
Tony McMichael inspired generations of researchers across disciplines to think holistically about global ecological and environmental changes and its impacts upon public health.
As temperatures climb and we head outdoors with friends and family, an excellent resource from Australian Geographic helps to identify the signs of heatstroke and exhaustion.
People on medications such as antipsychotics, antihypertensives, and some over-the-counter products reduce their ability to stay cool, regulate body temperature or perceive thirst.
Three international agencies have confirmed it, 2016 was the worlds hottest year on record. That's now three years in a row, with records set in 2014, 2015 and now 2016.
See our findings from our roundtable discussion between health leaders and parliamentarians regarding a National Strategy on Climate, Health and Well-being for Australia.
The campaign for a National Strategy on Climate, Health and Well-being for Australia is in full swing, come learn more about the campaign and how you can be apart of the movement.
As the global change negotiations (COP22) continue in Marrakech, Morocco, please join us for a free webinar on Global and National Climate and Health Policy.