Doctors for the Environment Australia
@DocsEnvAus
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Protecting human health through care of the environment.
Australia
Joined June 2013
The health impacts of climate change are an escalating threat that our leaders must be prepared to face & address. The Liberals' decision to abandon Net Zero threatens all Australians’ health, with serious consequences for our families & communities. https://t.co/QFu1RojjXB
abc.net.au
The decision brings the party closer to the Nationals, which ditched its support for the target earlier this month amid internal turmoil over the Coalition's policy.
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Join Doctors for the Environment Australia live from COP30 this Thursday, the 13th Nov @ 7:30 pm AEDT for an up-to-the-minute discussion of all things health at COP30 Brazil. Register here: https://t.co/GWyTyRdF45
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We are calling on the Liberal Party to resist caving in to pressure to abandon net zero, as doing so will put Australian lives at risk. Read our full media release here: https://t.co/EyUXWwX7C0
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Australia’s doctors are providing healthcare in the face of the escalating climate crisis- they must be educated and equipped to do so, write DEA members Dr Grant Silbert, Dr Sonia Chanchlani and Dr Caroline Lee for @theMJA Insight+ https://t.co/Xgs4Kc0QV0
insightplus.mja.com.au
Australia’s current and future doctors must be educated and equipped to provide healthcare in the face of the escalating climate crisis, the health impacts of which have been starkly outlined in the...
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Today in the Newcastle Herald, DEA member Dr John Van Der Kallen explains why Australia urgently needs stronger environmental laws ⚖️🌳
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Last chance to register for the annual @ama_media x DEA webinar! Join us from 7 pm AEDT tonight for important discussions on climate change, health and sustainability. https://t.co/olwDJUIkcj
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Millions of people are dying each year due to fossil fuel over-reliance & failure to act on climate. 🌡️ Heat-related deaths up 63% since the 1990s 🔥154,000 deaths linked to exposure to wildfire smoke in 2024 🦟Dengue transmission up 49% since the 1950s https://t.co/QYqvzbEvdl
lancetcountdown.org
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MEDIA RELEASE: Doctors, scientists, community leaders and 100+ shareholders join Market Forces to demand @APAGroup ends its plans to build two of Australia’s biggest ever gas pipelines – which would enable dangerous fracking in the Northern Territory. https://t.co/FId2isMxBu
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Right now, we have a unique opportunity to take action – and stop these pipelines from being built in the first place. Tell APA to rule out new gas pipelines for Beetaloo fracking. Send an email directly to APA with a few simple clicks: https://t.co/nuOSRM74lH
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Dr Eugenie Kayak @DocsEnvAus delivers the keynote at @theG4Alliance- firstly pointing out the ethical dilemma that greenhouse gas emissions positively correlate with life expectancy (except in the US) and emphasizes the key role of primary and preventive care for #sustainability.
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If you're celebrating Halloween this year, here are some tricks to cut down on your waste: ✅ Create DIY costumes ✅ Decorate a reusable bag or create a reusable Halloween bag ✅ Make decorations out of recyclable and reusable materials ✅ Source some plastic-free treats
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The more doctors who join us, the louder our voice and the bigger our impact. Together, we can make a real difference. 👉 Join DEA today, just $100 for your planet's health:
dea.org.au
Healthy Planet, Healthy People
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We need your support to keep going. Every donation, large or small, will go directly to ensuring DEA can keep standing up to fossil fuel giants like Woodside. A huge thank you to everyone who has chipped in so far. Please share and donate if you can:
chuffed.org
In April 2025, Doctors for the Environment Australia (DEA) took legal action against the national regulator NOPSEMA, challenging its approval of Woodside’s Environment Plan for the Scarborough gas...
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Calling all medical students, have you considered joining Doctors for the Environment Australia? Our student membership is only $5 for the duration of your degree! Head to our website for more information 👇
dea.org.au
Healthy Planet, Healthy People
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Excellent article on #health sector emissions and #NetZero and what needs to be done in Australia. Board member Prof Angie Bone co-authors with @MonashMSDI @AdPhaAU
@VACCHO_org @BupaAustralia @Mark_Butler_MP
https://t.co/tkJaYnADvc
insightplus.mja.com.au
A diverse group of health system organisations from across Australia are sharing their knowledge and expertise of what works in reducing health care emissions, and where to focus next. We’re already...
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Fake spider webs are made from plastic-based materials that don't break down easily. These decorations can trap, injure and, sadly, even kill birds, bees, and other insects. Help protect the health of our wildlife by going plastic-free this Halloween.
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Join Doctors for the Environment Australia and add your voice to a growing movement of medical professionals committed to bringing about positive change for our planet and future generations. Join us today, just $100 annually for your planet's health: https://t.co/AQ175aRCcl
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We are pleased to invite you to our 5th annual DEA X AMA webinar. Tune in for keynote presentations from Australia’s Chief Medical Officer, Prof Michael Kidd AO, ACSQHC Chief Medical Officer, Conjoint A/Prof Carolyn Hullick + many more! Register here 👇 https://t.co/olwDJUHMmL
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Every donation, large or small, will go directly to ensuring DEA can keep standing up to fossil fuel giants like Woodside. A huge thank you to everyone who has donated so far. We are so close to reaching our goal! Please share and donate if you can: https://t.co/kVP4mxsGVr
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