London Greener NHS Week May 2024 thread of events:

'I just want our medical institutions to show some leadership and moral courage, and act a bit more effectively than introducing low energy lightbulbs and reusable coffee cups.' Dr Sarah Benn on her GMC suspension buff.ly/3U5INX2

The Planetary Health Report Card 2024 is available now!

Fantastic to see 3 schools of Pharmacy taking part this year.

Congratulations to UCL School of Pharmacy KeelePharmSci QUB Pharmacy School

I wonder when the penny drops? When do the people around the table reach the point when the evidence is so overwhelming they realise they're steering their august institution into an ethical dead end?

Slavery was legal, child labour was legal. Where's the moral courage?

The irony of stating “the threat of climate change is very real” subsequently suspending a doctor whose intent of breaking the law is to raise alarm of the health crisis we’re facing.

The GMC still invests in fossil fuels no? Alongside Nestlé & McDonalds? bmj.com/company/newsro…

“UKHACC calls on the GMC to recognise its predicament and seek all possible ways—including if necessary changes to the Medical Act—to avoid removing the livelihood of doctors who are concerned and courageous enough to break what they see as immoral laws.”

The moment we’ve all been waiting for. Trudi Warner exits the Royal Court of Justice with her head held high - she is innocent of any wrongdoing.

“Her placard simply summarised the principle of jury equity. Her conduct was consistent with information sharing.“ - Mr Justice Saini

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#EarthDay I reflect on so many more voices in pharmacy joining the climate movement compared to when PharmacyDeclares! started. Pharmacy technicians & pharmacists led on sustainability projects, speaking at international forums. Despite rising temperatures, it fills me with hope!💚

We need a #justtransition —now—for people, nature and climate.

It means being honest about the full scope of UK emissions.

It means pulling every lever we can to decarbonise transport, buildings, industry, electricity and agriculture; protecting people, jobs and communities as…

Superb statement from Doctors’ Association UK 💙:

'This is a story of a clinician being punished for raising serious concerns about dangerous inaction on the greatest threat to global health we have ever, or will ever experience.'

Burning fossil fuels like oil is not only bad for the planet but for our health too

This GP is facing being struck off for peacefully protesting for the health of her patients and their environment

I’m hoping the GMC and ⁦RCGP⁩ see sense bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Healthcare professionals have a proud history of advocating for the health and wellbeing of the global population, often through non-violent peaceful protests just like Dr Sarah Benn.

All healthcare professionals should be concerned about this.

If healthcare professionals can't stand up for the health of the population who can? GMC this is heartbreaking and appalling.

Disturbing on many levels. This is regulators taking a stance that peaceful, non-violent protest against lethal industries can be classed as misconduct.

Arguably the most granular analysis to date of future economic impacts from climate change estimates we will knock 19% off anticipated incomes by 2050 even if we slash emissions. If we don't we'll knock 60% off incomes and enter an era of global austerity. businessgreen.com/news-analysis/…

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Flash floods, Oman, April 2024