August 10, 2022 - Australian doctors are pushing for greater buy-in from the health care sector to reduce its carbon footprint and are urging further action from medical colleges who signed up to a new communique for action. The second annual meeting of health leaders came together at a virtual webinar last night with 11 colleges signing up to the communique and sharing steps they’ve taken to combat climate change. Over 300 participants joined, including Chief Health Officer Professor Paul Kelly. Health Minister The Hon. Mark Butler addressed the webinar, part of the partnership between the Australian Medical Association and Doctors for the Environment...
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Landmark Hearing – Doctors vs Coal
February 17, 2012 - ...whether a $100 million grant of public funds should be handed to this project. DEA hopes this will allow time for VCAT, Federal and State Governments to make a decision about our energy future that ensures a healthy climate and good local air quality is achievable in all parts of Victoria. Full details of DEA’s submission can be found on the EPA’s website Morris Blackburn is acting ‘pro bono’ for Doctors for the Environment Australia. An article published online yesterday relating to the case is online at ABC’s the Drum. For more information: Dr Eugenie Kayak ph: 0419 685 574...
The Health Factor report – Damning evidence on health impacts of coal & CSG
May 21, 2013 - ...health impact assessments to be a mandatory part of the approval processes for any polluting industrial project. “Assessment of the health impacts of resource projects need to be much more robust and consistent across all States.” Dr Shearman said. “Governments need to conduct proper health impact assessments before projects are approved to better protect the health of communities. “Rules for monitoring pollution during the life of the project and beyond must be introduced “The Health Factor analysis shows the need for urgent national reforms.” Dr Shearman said. The report is available online: https://dea.org.au/news/article/the-health-factor-ignored-by-industry-overlooked-by-government For more information or a printed copy...
Doctors Prescribe Bike Riding
October 10, 2012 - Doctors will be cycling through Melbourne this Saturday morning as part of Bicycle Network Victoria’s Ride2Work Day activities. “Most people know that cycling is a quick, cheap and fun way to get around. What we want to highlight are the health benefits because these are the key reason many doctors ride to work. Some doctors even do their house-calls by bike” said Dr Dimity Williams, spokesperson for event organisers, Doctors for the Environment Australia. “Choosing to cycle rather than drive to work not only keeps me healthy, it is good for others too. This is because it helps reduce air...
GP fears for health of gasfield residents
May 1, 2013 - ...landscape by the unconventional gas industry. “This is important not just for the people of Tara, but for every other community living in proximity to a coal seam gas field. “Health impact assessments should be undertaken before any project is approved. “The commitment of this GP in trying to alleviate the distress in this community is commendable. Hopefully it will encourage the Queensland Government to do the right thing by this community and others,” Dr Redmond said. Report: Symptomatology of a gas field by Dr Geralyn McCarron. Also see: www.lockthegate.org.au/health Media contact: DEA spokesperson Dr Helen Redmond: 0414 229 089...