February 27, 2022 - The AMA and DEA outlined their plans to heads of state and federal health departments to reduce the healthcare sector’s carbon footprint.
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Explainer: What does heat do to the body – and how does it kill?
February 27, 2022 - Deadly heatwaves are on the rise around the globe. But exactly what does the heat do to us – and what’s the best way to stay cool? DEA’s NSW Chair ...
Dr Brooke Ah Shay: GPs should be central to disaster relief
February 25, 2022 - The extreme weather events induced by climate change affect health in myriad ways, writes Dr Brooke Ah Shay, Northern Territory Chair for DEA in Medical Republic magazine. “GPs should be ...
DEA welcomes the news of the early retirement of Eraring coal power station
February 17, 2022 - Doctors for the Environment Australia (DEA) welcomes the announcement of early retirement of Eraring coal power station. Origin has outlined how security of electricity supply will be maintained, and that ...
Have you stopped wearing reusable fabric masks? Here’s how to cut down waste without compromising your health
February 3, 2022 - An article about COVID-19 medical waste co-authored by DEA member Forbes McGain, University of Melbourne; along with Aleasha McCallion, Monash University; and Kim Borg, Monash University. This article originally appeared ...