Environment
Alternative labels
Natural environment
Journal article
Priorities for planetary health equity in Australia
This article argues the health sector must take on a leadership role in championing climate action from a health perspective, to combat the growing health inequities Australians are facing in a changing climate.
Report
Insurance catastrophe resilience report 2023-24
This report shows that the impact of extreme weather on the Australian economy has more than tripled over the last three decades. The report urges governments to increase investment in resilience, prevent development of homes in high-risk locations and reform unfair state taxes on insurance products.
Evaluation
After Action Review of Australian Warning System implementation in Queensland: report
This After Action Review evaluated Australia's new Australian Warning System (AWS) following severe Queensland weather events including Tropical Cyclone Jasper. Using 307 stakeholder observations, five improvements were identified and recommendations emphasised clear roles, consistent messaging, and public education to improve emergency response effectiveness.
Report
Fossil fuels are a health hazard
As the primary drivers of climate change, fossil fuels are responsible for the climate health emergency. Doctors and other health professionals who are on the frontline of care are seeing the escalating impacts in their clinics and in emergency departments. This report consolidates key evidence demonstrating how fossil fuels endanger health and outlines a treatment...
Report
Superpowering-up: accelerating the electrification and decarbonisation of the Pilbara
An analysis of current energy demand in the Pilbara and the need to accelerate electrification and decarbonisation in the region. The report finds that rapid deployment of renewables projects should be a strategic policy and investment priority for industry, government, regulatory and investment stakeholders and provides recommendations for each.