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🌏Doctors working to address health impacts of climate change. dea.org.au
The Liberal Party's decision to abandon Net Zero threatens all Australians’ health, with serious consequences for our families and communities. The health impacts of climate change are an escalating threat that our leaders must be prepared to face and address. We are deeply disappointed.
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Liberal Party formally abandons net zero by 2050 climate target
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.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-13/liberals-ditch-net-zero-commitment/106003712
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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:
www.dea.org.au/doctors_for_...
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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:
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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
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insightplus.mja.com.au/2025/44/educ...
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Educating and advocating for an environmentally sustainable and climate-resilient future - InSight+
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 r...
https://insightplus.mja.com.au/2025/44/educating-and-advocating-for-an-environmentally-sustainable-and-climate-resilient-future/
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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 Australian Medical Association x DEA webinar! The webinar features keynotes from leading professionals in the climate and health arena, as well as presentations from some of Australia's specialty medical colleges. Join us tonight, 7 pm AEDT. Register here 👇
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Climate change and sustainability: leadership and action from Australian doctors
Healthy Planet, Healthy People
https://www.dea.org.au/climate_change_and_sustainability_leadership_and_action_from_australian_doctors
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A major health report reveals that millions of people are dying needlessly every year due to fossil fuel over-reliance & failure to act on climate. 🌡️ Heat-related mortality up by 63% since the 90s 🔥154,000 deaths linked to exposure to wildfire smoke in 2024 🦟Dengue transmission up 49% since the 50s
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2025 Report Visual Summary - Lancet Countdown
https://lancetcountdown.org/2025-report-visual-summary/
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Dr Eugenie Kayak
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delivers the keynote at the G4 Alliance- 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
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THE SCARIEST THING ABOUT HALLOWEEN IS THE PLASTIC WASTE. If you're celebrating this year, here are some tricks to cut down on your waste: ✅ DIY costumes ✅ Create a reusable Halloween treat 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:
www.dea.org.au/doctor_membe...
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Membership for Doctors
Healthy Planet, Healthy People
https://www.dea.org.au/doctor_membership
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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/project/1455...
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Doctors for the Environment Vs Woodside & NOPSEMA
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…
https://chuffed.org/project/145557-support-dea-protect-your-health
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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. More info here:
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Membership for Students
Healthy Planet, Healthy People
https://www.dea.org.au/student_membership
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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. Doctors, join us today, just $100 annually for your planet's health:
www.dea.org.au/doctor_membe...
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DEA & AMA are pleased to invite you to our 5th annual joint webinar. The webinar will feature keynotes from leading professionals in the climate & health arena, including Australia’s Chief Medical Officer, Prof Michael Kidd AO & the ACSQHC Chief Medical Officer, Conjoint A/Prof Carolyn Hullick.
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Climate change and sustainability: leadership and action from Australian doctors
Healthy Planet, Healthy People
https://www.dea.org.au/climate_change_and_sustainability_leadership_and_action_from_australian_doctors
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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:
chuffed.org/project/1455...
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The scariest thing about Halloween? The plastic waste! 🎃 Help protect the health of our planet by going plastic-free this Halloween.
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Groundbreaking research released today measures the health impacts that Woodside's Scarborough Gas Project will cause. It shows the harm to our health and the health of our environment. We cannot pretend that greenhouse gas emissions from any one fossil fuel project don't count.
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For the first time, scientists can show the impact of gas project emissions
Fossil fuel companies and governments argue it's not possible to link climate impacts to specific projects, but Australian researchers have done the numbers.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-14/fossil-fuel-climate-impact-study-models-heatwave-deaths/105870098
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It’s been a huge few weeks for our DEA Team, here’s a recap of some of the wonderful things our members have been up to… 1. A/Prof Lai Heng Foong led a medical/resuscitation team at City 2 Surf.
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From
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We're excited to share with you, 'The DEA Guide to Shareholder Activism,' developed by our Healthy Investment Special Interest Group. View the guide on our website here:
www.dea.org.au/the_dea_guid...
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Writing for
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, DEA members Dr Shaun Watson and Dr Kati Watson warn that the Federal Government’s plans to introduce a road user tax on electric vehicle drivers will be retrogressive, and call on the Government to put our health first.
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Doctors speak out against road user tax on electric vehicles
The Climate and Health Alliance recently warned that the Federal Government’s plans to introduce a road user tax on electric
https://www.croakey.org/doctors-speak-out-against-road-user-tax-on-electric-vehicles/
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A powerful article in the Medical Journal of Australia's Insight+ by our Board Chair, Professor Nicholas J. Talley, AC, MD, PhD, discussing why the climate crisis is a health crisis. Read the full article here:
insightplus.mja.com.au/2025/39/figh...
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SIGN OUR OPEN LETTER TO THE AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 👇 We are calling on the Albanese Government to quit fossil fuels for the health of all Australians and for the health of future generations in the world. Add your name to the open letter here:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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We are saddened to learn of the passing of legendary primatologist & conservationist, Dr Jane Goodall. She leaves behind an extraordinary legacy & her important work advocating for the health of our natural world & all its inhabitants will never be forgotten. Thank you for everything, Dr Goodall.
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Latest post to Alpha Earth:
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Lawfare waged where regulation fails
Doctors for the Environment lost to regulator NOPSEMA and energy giant Woodside in Federal Court, but exposed ineffective regulation of offshore fossil fuel developments
https://open.substack.com/pub/geoffbrooks/p/lawfare-waged-where-regulation-fails?r=b3qjz&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
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When we ask doctors to join us, the usual response is “I don't have time, but I agree with your cause”. To these colleagues, we say, “Our work is funded almost totally by membership fees, so by joining, you are helping”. Join Doctors for the Environment today:
www.dea.org.au/doctor_membe...
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The National Climate Risk Assessment warns that climate change is putting the health of millions of Australians at risk. DEA Deputy Chair A/Prof Chris Leung hopes the confronting report serves as a call to action for the country’s health system.
www.easternmelburnian.com.au/p/doctor-cal...
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“This is directly affecting how I deliver healthcare”: Doctor joins call to action to prepare health system for more severe heat days
The National Climate Risk Assessment report highlighted increasing extreme heat and bushfire risk would escalate national health dangers.
https://www.easternmelburnian.com.au/p/doctor-call-to-action-prepare-more-severe-heat
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DEA condemns the government’s weak 62-70% emissions target, which fails to protect the health of Australians and our environment from climate change. When will our government accept its ethical responsibility to put the health of the nation ahead of coal and gas exports? Full media release below 👇
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Doctors warn weak emissions targets ignore public health
Healthy Planet, Healthy People
https://www.dea.org.au/doctors_warn_weak_emissions_targets_ignore_public_health
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From 2016-2019, heatwaves caused 1,009 deaths in Australia, according to new research. Emergency medicine specialist Dr Kimberly Humphrey warns that global heating is adding strain to Australia’s already overstretched health service, with vulnerable communities being disproportionately affected.
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Heatwaves caused more than 1,000 deaths in Australia over four-year period, study finds
Monash researchers say findings underscore urgency of addressing climate-related health risks as continent experiences more days of extreme heat
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/sep/17/heatwaves-caused-more-than-1000-deaths-in-australia-over-four-year-period-study-finds?utm_term=68c9d09e9e7edb4fa2e621d6e1e3c4d5&utm_campaign=MorningMailAUS&utm_source=esp&utm_medium=Email&CMP=morningmailau_email
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This report should serve as a wake-up call for anyone still clinging to climate denialism or a business-as-usual approach to climate risks. Our government clearly understands the risk- they must now accept their responsibility to not make things worse by moving us on from coal, oil and gas.
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First climate risk assessment finds 1.5m Australians at risk from sea level rise by 2050
One and a half million Australians are at risk from sea levels rising by 2050 unless climate change can be limited, Australia’s first national climate risk assessment warns.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-15/climate-risk-assessment-sea-level-rise-2035-target/105765456
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Doctors and medical students, join DEA and add your voice to a growing movement of medical professionals committed to bringing about positive change for our planet and future generations. Together, we can make a real difference.
www.dea.org.au/support_us
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Nitrous Oxide Webinar recording is now on youtube. It covers the issues with leaking from nitrous oxide pipelines and how we can significantly reduce the emissions associated with this wasteful system, without affecting patient care.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3uG...
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AfterHours: Nitrous Oxide Systems
YouTube video by Doctors for the Environment Australia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3uGaMKUyRE
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A huge thank you to everyone who has donated to our Chuffed campaign so far 💚 Every donation, large or small, will go directly to ensuring DEA can keep standing up to fossil fuel giants like Woodside. Can you chip in a few dollars to help us? Please share and donate if you can 👇
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Doctors for the Environment Vs Woodside & NOPSEMA
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 pro...
https://chuffed.org/project/145557-support-dea-protect-your-health?fbclid=IwY2xjawMaMJJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFKQ0JDZDR2QlZsQkdFRUo3AR5Sg6Wsd_yKFWarP1eAqij-w9vjl6EFz6KAqEaukS77dCFKwIC6N7mx6ft0ug_aem_GVHXh933GBCFJm3_wP6z1g
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Market Forces
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"It is pretty hypocritical for a health sector super fund to in any way support the fossil fuel industry...
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Environmentalists target super fund over climate change
Market Forces and other groups say a super fund needs to take a firmer stance against Australian oil...
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9061192/environmentalists-target-super-fund-over-climate-change/
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📢Climate care is health care 📢 Honoured to attend
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Health + Climate Forum at Parliament House last week. A powerful reminder that the climate crisis is a health crisis — and that collaboration, bold action & shared purpose can drive real change. Huge thanks to the DEA team!
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🕰️ 3 days until our Health + Climate Forum! We have an outstanding lineup of speakers including ACT Senator David Pocock, Dr Jemesa Tudravu (Fiji's permanent secretary for health), Dr Richard Denniss (The Australia Institute) and many more! Full lineup & tickets here:
www.dea.org.au/healthandcli...
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Taking Woodside to court was a huge risk for a small not-for-profit like ours, but we knew we had to try. Unfortunately, Australia’s environmental laws are not fit for purpose, and we lost the case. We now have to pay 80k in legal costs. Please share + donate if you can:
tinyurl.com/4jt8supv
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A LNG tank just 7km from Darwin, has been leaking methane for nearly 20 years. Regulators knew, but kept the public in the dark. The faulty tank poses unacceptable risks to the environment, climate & the health of the community. This is an absolute outrage. Santos must fix this leak immediately.
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'Huge' leak from gas plant kept secret from public in 'national scandal'
Documents reveal the scale of carbon pollution leaking from a Darwin LNG tank was like adding 8,300 new cars to the road every year. It is about to be filled again.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-01/methane-leak-darwin-lng-plant-kept-secret-from-public/105692718
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New research estimates that traffic pollution causes 1,800+ premature deaths in Australia each year - more than our annual road toll. DEA member & GP, A/Prof Vicki Kotsirilos, says we need a public information campaign to raise awareness of the serious health harms caused by traffic pollution.
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Car pollution is deadly. New research shows us just how much
Vehicle emissions may contribute to more than 1,800 premature deaths in Australia each year, according to the nation's first assessment of the health impact of traffic-related pollution.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2025-08-22/traffic-pollution-study-estimates-1800-premature-deaths-per-year/105677620
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Last Friday, the Federal Court ruled against DEA, meaning that Woodside and/or NOPSEMA can now pursue us for costs. This would be a heavy blow for a small not-for-profit like ours. That is why we urgently need your help. Please share & donate if you can:
chuffed.org/project/1455...
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Today, our board members met up at our office in Naarm to strategise and plan for the future of DEA. A wonderful day full of passionate discussions and big ideas- watch this space!
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“If we behave like NOPSEMA have, we wouldn’t be considered to be good doctors. We’d be considered to be tick and flick, six-minute medicine doctors,” DEA Executive Director Dr Kate Wylie said.
reneweconomy.com.au/tick-and-fli...
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https://reneweconomy.com.au/tick-and-flick-win-to-woodside-as-court-lets-regulator-off-the-hook-on-emissions/tctny
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After this decision, it is clear that Australia’s offshore gas regulations are not living up to the broader public interest. Everybody needs a safe climate for their health & wellbeing, so we all have an interest in the effective regulation of industries that are making our climate more dangerous.
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Court knocks back doctors' challenge to Burrup gas project
Facing three separate court challenges in a week, Woodside has had a win with the Federal Court dismissing a challenge by Doctors for the Environment to a gas project on the Burrup Peninsula.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-22/woodside-north-west-shelf-murujuga-legal-action-nopsema-doctors/105682332?utm_source=abc_news_app&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_campaign=abc_news_app&utm_content=link
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We are disappointed to announce that the Federal Court today upheld the government’s approval of the Scarborough Gas Project’s environment plan. After today’s decision, it is clear that Australia’s offshore gas regulations are failing us. 🧵
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Catch Executive Director Richard Denniss at the Doctors for the Environment Health + Climate Forum! It's sure to be a fascinating discussion about how environmental policy and climate action shape our communities' wellbeing. 🌏❤️🩹
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JUDGMENT DAY: This Friday, the Federal Court will rule on our legal challenge to NOPSEMA’s decision on Woodside’s Scarborough Gas Project. 🎥 Tune in live from 2:15 pm on the Court’s YouTube:
www.youtube.com/user/Federal...
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UN global plastics treaty talks have ended with no deal in sight. Plastic pollution is a public health emergency. The stakes couldn’t be higher. We urgently need a strong treaty to protect the health of our people and planet. “The world cannot afford another round lost to procedural deadlock”
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Three reasons plastic pollution treaty talks ended in disagreement and deadlock (but not collapse)
Global plastics treaty talks in Geneva have ended without agreement after more than three years of negotiations.
https://theconversation.com/three-reasons-plastic-pollution-treaty-talks-ended-in-disagreement-and-deadlock-but-not-collapse-261327
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Australia Institute research shows WA's gas exports create more emissions than ALL of Australia's coal power stations COMBINED. But WA is the ONLY state without a 2030 climate target. That's why we've put this full page ad in today's West Australian 📰
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#ClimateChange
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's Health + Climate Forum 4-6 Sept. Speakers include our CEO Terry Slevin. Learn more:
www.dea.org.au/healthandcli...
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