July 14, 2020 - It is the position of DEA that ongoing coal mining and combustion poses an unacceptable health risk due to greenhouse gas emissions.  DEA is one of many health and medical ...

June 23, 2020 - Outlined in the attached frequently asked questions, are the many problems methane poses for the environment and human health and why doctors are calling for an alternative solution to the ...

June 17, 2020 - The Australian Government invited brief commentary on their Technology Roadmap to guide investment in energy generation over the next few decades. One key concept in this Roadmap is the notion ...

May 4, 2020 - As winter temperatures set in and Victorians reach for the heating dial, doctors have warned that home gas appliances can cause health problems, including carbon monoxide poisoning, for residents.  Doctors ...

February 26, 2018 - In this submission DEA analyses the current SA public health plan in the light of our submission; South Australia: A Better Place to Live 2013.We conclude it is necessary to show ...

June 4, 2013 - DEA – An amazing year This is a presentation from the iDEA13 Conference (April 2013) by Merryn Redenbach. Please use the link on the right of the screen to view ...

June 4, 2013 - beyond the shore – Frank Nicklason This is a presentation from the iDEA13 Conference (April 2013) by Frank Nicklason, Staff Specialist Physician, Royal Hobart Hospital. Please use the link on ...

May 12, 2013 - A Healthy New World Order – Peter Tait This is a presentation from the iDEA13 Conference (April 2013) by Peter Tait. Please use the link on the right of the ...

April 18, 2013 - FACT & ACTION SHEET – The Tarkine The Tarkine is an extensive area of rainforest and natural biodiversity in Tasmania. Although it has been described as “one of the world’s ...

April 18, 2013 - FACT & ACTION SHEET – Coal Seam Gas Learn about the process of coal seam gas (CSG) extraction, where it is being carried out in Australia and the concerns over ...

April 18, 2013 - In this F&A sheet, we will be discussing Cash for Containers, which is a recycling campaign aimed at implementing a Container Deposits System (CDS) across all states in Australia. In ...

April 8, 2013 - DEA is concerned that the Commission has not recognised the importance of protecting human health in its considerations. In our submission, we describe the need for improved regulatory outcomes and ...

March 8, 2013 - In the Draft State Public Health Plan, the focus of the climate change priority must move from its current focus on adaptation to emphasize the urgency and priority of mitigation, ...

January 15, 2013 - DEA’s annual student-run conference, iDEA, will be held at the University of Adelaide from the 6th – 7th of April, 2013. iDEA13: educate, engage, empower will focus on the role ...

October 18, 2012 - Climate Change (natural & ‘unnatural’) … Past and Future Risks to Health A medical school lecture delivered in September 2012 by Professor Tony McMichael, National Centre for Epidemiology and Population ...

September 6, 2012 - Newcastle’s T4 project puts short-term profit before health by David Shearman and Linda Selvey We thank The Conversation for permission to re-publish under Creative Commons A massive expansion of Newcastle’s ...

August 5, 2012 - We thank the author and The Conversation for permission to publish under creative commons. This article about Peter’s new book will be of particular interest to DEA members because of ...

July 24, 2012 - We thank the Author Tim Flannery and The Conversation for permission to publish under creative commons Following the release of Victorian climate impacts and opportunities yesterday, the Commission’s Chief Commissioner, ...

July 21, 2012 - We thank Roger Jones and the Conversation for permission to republish under creative commons. A catchment threatened by salinity can’t be repaired by one or two landholders. Revegetation designed to ...

July 18, 2012 - By David Shearman. We thank Climate Spectator for permission to republish. The tide of public opinion on climate change may be turning in the US with the impacts of massive ...