November 26, 2021 - Watch our end of year video here. As the dust settles on the UN Climate talks in Glasgow, two things have become very clear: the world is capable of making ...
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Australia’s duty to the world: Stop mining coal
September 16, 2021 - “Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, who some accuse of closet climate denial, has said “But what’s important is that we continue to extract and get the value from the opportunity and wealth that’s ...
Australia needs help from the US to defuse the ‘gas bomb’
August 19, 2021 - “A recent UN report states that reducing human-caused methane emissions is a most cost-effective strategy to rapidly reduce the rate of global warming and limit temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius. ...
IPCC report: chance for doctors to take climate action
August 17, 2021 - “This week saw the release of the Working Group I climate science report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). This assessment of the science behind planetary warming confirmed what has ...
Launch of New Public Facing Newsletter
August 16, 2021 - As our organisation grows, we’re able to bring more and more people into the conversation about climate change and health. As such, we’ve launched a new public-facing newsletter. The first ...
The Planet Needs Healing Hands
July 6, 2021 - More doctors are actively campaigning about the biggest health threat of our time – and no, it’s not coronavirus. Cathy O’Leary explains. Continue reading…
The deadly impacts of extreme heat waves
July 6, 2021 - Cities across the United States Pacific Northwest are experiencing what has been described as ‘life-threatening heat’, writes Dr Beau Frigault. Continue reading…
NAIDOC Week 2021: Heal Country
July 5, 2021 - This NAIDOC week, we celebrate the rich history, diverse cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC week is centred on the theme Heal Country and is ...
Storm of protest grows over Vaile’s new chancellor job
June 22, 2021 - “I mean, we’re living in a climate emergency from a health perspective. And we need universities such as Newcastle to lead the way. And here they are putting somebody in ...
Thanks to everyone who helped us surpass our funding goal!
June 1, 2021 - We surpassed our annual funding goal by more than $37,000, which is absolutely phenomenal! Our sincere gratitude to everyone who donated. – Original text: Donate to our end of financial ...
Key DEA Milestones for the Past Two Decades
January 27, 2021 - In 2021, we’re proudly celebrating our 20th anniversary. Below is a timeline of key milestones from the past 20 years. 1999 The model for DEA was based on the International ...
Submission to the NSW Independent Planning Commission regarding the Vickery Extension Project (15 July 2020)
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 ...
Submission: Australia’s Technology Investment Roadmap (17 June 2020)
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 ...
Media release: Home gas appliances can have lethal consequences, doctors warn
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 ...