Doctors from around the world unite to call for urgent climate action

Health bodies demand all governments immediately cease expansion of new fossil fuel infrastructure and productionGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastGlobal health bodies are demanding international governments urgently phase out fossil fuels and fast-track renewable energy as health professionals increasingly see patients suffering from harm caused by climate change.The world’s leading GP and health bodies, representing more than three million health professionals worldwide, will deliver an open letter on Saturday calling for urgent action against climate change to protect the health of communities.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup