Planet Earth’s carbon emissions budget is nearly depleted, with a harsh deadline looming to limit global warming to the Paris Agreement goal of 1.5 degrees in seven years. Australia’s land temperature has already risen by 1.51 degrees since 1910, and the State of the Climate report warns that the chance to limit warming to 1.7 degrees will expire in 15 years. Urgent action is needed to reach net zero emissions and mitigate the irreversible impacts of greenhouse gases on the planet’s climate, as extreme weather events intensify and future warming becomes increasingly locked in.
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Life-changing eczema medication avoids $20K price hike
Greg Giles has struggled with debilitating eczema for most of his life, relying on the injectable treatment Dupixent for relief. Nearly 20,000 Australians have turned to the medication since it was included in the Pharmaceutical Benefit Scheme in 2021, with its effectiveness and minimal side effects making it a popular choice. Despite concerns of being pulled from the PBS due to costs, a new deal has been secured to ensure continued access to the treatment,...
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