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An open letter from mental health professionals and advocates urging leaders in the health industry to end relationships with PR and advertising firms that also serve the fossil fuel industry, arguing that such partnerships create a conflict of interest and undermine public health and trust.

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) submitted recommendations to the Government of Canada for the National Adaptation Strategy (NAS), emphasizing the need to integrate a planetary health lens to protect physical and mental health against climate change.

This fact sheet from the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment outlines the diverse health risks posed by climate change to Canadians, including heat-related illness, respiratory diseases, and mental health impacts, while detailing specific regional vulnerabilities across Canada.

This executive summary, authored by clinical psychologist Garret Barnwell for the Centre for Environmental Rights, outlines the psychological and mental health risks associated with climate change in South Africa. It specifically highlights the risks posed to children, future generations, and coal-affected communities resulting from the decision to develop new coal capacity.