Category Archive for "Health and climate change"

31
January

UK makes strong progress towards sustainable healthcare via emission reductions

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29 January 2016: The NHS and wider health and care sector is over the first hurdle in the race to reach carbon reduction targets and help limit the effects of climate change. A report from the Sustainable Development Unit for NHS England.

29
September

In memory of Prof Tony McMichael – champion for climate and health

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Tony McMichael, a foremost leader in the field of global environmental change and health and Professor Emeritus of Population Health at the ANU, passed away in Canberra on 26 September 2014. Tributes are pouring in from around the world, recognising this profound loss and honouring his legacy. A summary of his career can be found.

3
September

Joint statement on health effects of coal by Climate Council and health sector

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The Climate and Health Alliance and the Climate Council have released a Joint Statement on the Health Effects of Coal in Australia in response to the Inquiry report from Hazelwood coal mine fire in Victoria, saying:

“Australia’s heavy reliance on coal for electricity generation and massive coal.

29
November

The Human Cost of Power film from Australian health organisations

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The Climate and Health Alliance, together with the Public Health Association of Australia, has released a new short film: The Human Cost of Power. Produced by Fiona Armstrong and directed by award winning science journalist Alexandra de Blas, this film explores the health impacts associated with the massive expansion of coal and unconventional gas in.

4
August

Health sector calling for action on climate change and carbon costs

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5 August 2013: Australia's health sector is calling for strong action on climate change as the prescription for political parties looking for a winning formula in the upcoming federal election. The electorate is becoming more aware of the growing risks to the wellbeing, safety and health of communities.

28
February

Health groups call for urgent action to address health risks from coal and coal seam gas

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A new collaborative network of health organisations has agreed to joint action to raise awareness of the adverse health effects of Australia’s current minerals and energy policy at a meeting in Canberra this week. Hosted by five national health organisations, the Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA), Climate and Health Alliance (CAHA), National Rural Health Alliance.

14
January

Health bodies warn that heatwaves put health at risk

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Leading medical organisation the Australian Medical Association (AMA) has joined with the Climate and Health Alliance and the Climate Commission to issue a health alert in response to recent heatwaves (14 January 2013). Heat is the silent killer. Most Australians do not realise that heat is the leading cause of weather-related death. The three organisations are.

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