Climate Change and Environment
Historic win for Gomeroi people in Native Title appeal...
March 7, 2024
The Gomeroi people have achieved a landmark victory in their fight against Santos’ gas project on traditional lands. The Federal Court overturned a Native Title Tribunal judgement that authorised Santos to proceed with the project in the Pilliga region, in north-western New South Wales. The Federal Court’s decision marked a significant milestone in the Gomeroi’s…
19 days ago
Climate Change and Environment
Bushfires threaten drinking water safety. The consequen...
January 20, 2020
Bushfires pose serious short- and long-term impacts to public drinking water quality. They can damage…
Climate Change and Environment
We know bushfire smoke affects our health, but the long...
January 14, 2020
In previous years, Australians might have been exposed to bushfire smoke for a few days,…
Climate Change and Environment
To keep heatwaves at bay, aged care residents deserve b...
January 14, 2020
With rising temperatures, surging power prices and an ageing population, there are challenging times ahead…
Climate Change and Environment
Air pollution may be making us less intelligent
January 6, 2020
Not only is air pollution bad for our lungs and heart, it turns out it…
Climate Change and Environment
The air pollution in NSW is a public health emergency
December 17, 2019
27 health and medical groups have today released a joint statement calling on the Federal…
Climate Change and Environment
Healthy diet, healthy planet
December 10, 2019
Healthier food choices almost always benefit the environment, according to a sophisticated new study. The…
Climate Change and Environment
‘As the temperatures rise, so will we’
October 1, 2019
The connection between climate change and health fires up student nurses and midwives. Two…
Climate Change and Environment
How rising temperatures affect our health
September 24, 2019
Global warming is accelerating, driven by the continuing rise in greenhouse gas emissions. Australia’s climate…
Climate Change and Environment
The rise of ‘eco-anxiety’: climate change a...
September 24, 2019
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) recently declared climate change a health emergency, reflecting similar positions…