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Clear the air in coal versus health debate
By Linda Selvey and David Shearman from the Newcastle Herald 12 May DEA Editorial Comment; This article talks about DEA’s submission opposing this huge project. There seems to be inevitability about the approval of this project which is expected to impose more pollution on an already polluted…
Read More | Filed in: | 14 May 2012 - Dr David Shearman & Dr Linda Selvey -
An ABC of Climate Science; core references
This initiative was stimulated by the department of Climate Change issuing a response to Ian Plimer's 101 climate questions. In late 2011, Professor Ian Plimer, a geology professor and expert mineralogist with no background in climate science, released his latest book How to get expelled from school:…
Read More | Filed in: | 13 May 2012 - Dr David Shearman -
Black carbon, methane and action on climate change, an update.
This is an important topic because simple action on these short tem pollutants reduces global temperature immediately. Their health impacts are therefore important. A year ago we provided an ABC on this topic and pointed out Australia’s role in this pollution. Black carbon is produced with the…
Read More | Filed in: | 12 May 2012 - David Shearman -
Club of Rome Report issues a warning about humanity’s ability to survive without directional change
The Club of Rome, is an international think-tank that focuses on stimulating debate on achieving a sustainable future. The Club is continuing its tradition of supporting work that raises fundamental questions and promotes far-sighted solutions. Its reports are important because they utilise both scientific…
Read More | Filed in: | 10 May 2012 - David Shearman -
How exposure to lead impacts human health
We thank the author Peter Franklin, Assistant Professor in population health at University of Western Australia and The Conversation for permission to publish under Creative Commons. Editorial Comment Lead poisoning has to be added to the many health hazards arising from the more extreme floods…
Read More | Filed in: | 07 May 2012 - David Shearman -
Illness and Pollution at Port Augusta; Doctors Prescribe Solar Thermal Treatment
There is an important public health message for power producers and governments. It is no longer appropriate to harm people by burning air polluting fossil fuels when there are healthy alternatives. The Port Augusta power stations, the most polluting in Australia are due for renewal and in making a decision…
Read More | Filed in: DEA In Action | 02 May 2012 - Dr David Shearman -
Another hugely successful conference ‘iDEA 2012’
Many medical students enter their course believing they will be able to make a difference to the lives of others. Rarely is this more apparent than at a student conference concerned about the health impacts of climate change. This was iDEA, a conference for medical students, organised…
Read More | Filed in: DEA In Action | 30 April 2012 - Melissa Franks
