Latest environmental health News

Antibiotic resistance is a growing problem, but solutions do exist – expert Q&A
Yes, breathing wildfire smoke can harm your health – here’s what you can do to protect yourself
Climate Change Costs Lives In More Ways Than One
Fishing for DNA – how a cup of river water can reveal secrets about human health, pollution and biodiversity
VI Agora – Talking With Researchers About Our Future
Exposure to everyday chemicals can add up – a toxicologist offers simple steps to reduce your dose
TPA-2 Prepares Six Payloads For Orbit
Health response to study of sand products containing asbestos
University of Manchester research supports major WHO update on global air pollution
New SDG data shows stalled progress on air pollution and health
Value every drop: Environmental activities broaden reach
One Health experts in Lyon chart path from commitment to coordinated action on capacity-building
New national guidance to support doctors assessing workers exposed to silica dust
Professor Mohamed Shamji Assumes Presidency of EAACI as Congress 2026 Concludes in Istanbul
Council adopts Budget 2026-2027 focused on community priorities
Open: CSIRO’s One Health program for Australian SMEs with early-stage health ideas
Improving Norfolk’s Water Quality
Ground cover the key pillar of positive environmental outcomes
Hidden antibiotic reservoirs drive antimicrobial resistance
Reserved For Nature
Unsafe food causes 866 million illnesses and 1.5 million deaths annually, young children at highest risk
PFAS in ski wax: Despite bans, these forever chemicals linger in wax rooms, study shows – so does their health risk
Press Conference – Parliament House Canberra
TUGGERAH LAKES PFAS LEVELS BELOW GUIDELINES
Air Pollution Research Center established through international joint research led by Nobutoshi Nawa selected as co-chair of DPCC Air Quality WG in Kyrgyz Republic
NESP News 25 May
$3.7 million boost for Aboriginal Environmental Health Program
Wastewater Strategy Adopted
PolyU research reveals hidden health risks from urban airborne microbes: low concentration of bacterial toxins may trigger nearly 20% of inflammatory responses,…
Australia becomes the 30th country to eliminate trachoma as a public health problem
Community urged to have their say as MDBP review shapes Greater Shepparton’s future
RACGP congratulates Doctors for the Environment Australia on 25th anniversary milestone
WHO reports measurable health impact in 2025 amid transition to new strategy
HEPA air purifiers may boost brain power in adults over 40 – new research
Sediment removal gives Bogong Reserve pond a new lease on life
Nourishing Neighbourhoods partnership opens expressions of interest for year two
Study of Gut Microbes in Black Bears Finds Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
Work Starts On $7M Yaram Yaram Bayikina Program
Leafy vegetables identified as potential metal mining tools
First-ever WHO Forum unites 800+ Collaborating Centres for stronger scientific collaboration
Strengthening One Health through coordinated action on implementation, science, policy and financing
Protecting Paddock Trees When Burning Stubble 7 April
Healthcare Ready Whenever, Wherever
Soil biodiversity linked to lower human infectious disease risk
Walkable towns help regional Australians exercise 75 minutes more each week
Living In Eurobodalla: Small Bites, Big Data
Agro-Healing Programs Show Positive Effects on Mental Health and Well-Being Across Age Groups
Majority of Australia’s high-use pesticides banned overseas