In an inspiring speech to students at the London School of Economics (LSE), John Kerry, United States special presidential envoy for climate, spelt out the urgency of tackling climate change—“the […]
Climate change
Richard Smith: An old man attempts day one of the Ride for Their Lives
When I leave Clapham soon after dawn to join the Ride For Their Lives, I’m not entirely sure where I’m going, although I know it’s “at the back of King’s […]
The climate crisis: how do we show we care?
“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced” —James Baldwin Bad news about our planet can be overwhelming and can make […]
We must protect our planet for our children’s future
The defining characteristic of child abuse, be it physical, emotional, or through neglect, is that the child suffers significant harm. At its extreme child abuse is fatal. As a species, […]
Climate emergency: it is time for the aggressive, life saving interventions
In the face of a devastating potentially fatal diagnosis, healthcare professionals and families often turn to palliative medicine for guidance and support. It is not about “giving up”—and in many […]
We must not delay speaking up about the health harms of the climate emergency
In paediatric medicine, denial of impending disaster prevents us from recognising when a child’s medical condition is deteriorating. Someone uncertain of their role, or afraid to speak up because of […]
A bill before parliament to preserve nature and keep global temperature increase below 1.5C
A delegation of MPs and scientists representing an alliance of organisations, scientists, and individuals (Zero Hour), will today deliver an open letter to the UK prime minister calling for the […]
Single use plastic in healthcare must not become the new normal
We must not let our reliance on single-use plastic in healthcare become the “new normal” or set-back the strides taken prior to the covid-19 pandemic to address the primary existential […]
Elaine Mulcahy: A healthy prescription for a cleaner future
In a powerful letter to be delivered during COP26, the world’s health community will call on world leaders to take real action to put the world on a path that […]
Climate action: demanding economic systems that safeguard life
“As health and social inequalities widen, and we learn more about the power held over human lives by an ever-diminishing number of individuals and corporations, I predict that more doctors […]