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THE HEALTH IMPACT OF MIDDLE ARM GAS PROCESSING
NT Paediatrician Dr Louise Woodward warns of the health implications for the Darwin Region if gas processing proceeds at Middle Arm in Darwin. Click here to watch Dr Woodward’s powerful ......
Air Pollution Gas Health & Energy VideosABC: Scientists say WA government’s prescribed burns targets have no scientific basis
Scientists, Indigenous leaders, and medical experts, including neurologist and DEA member, Dr Carolyn Orr, have called for change to the WA government’s fire management practices, raising concerns about the harms ......
Air Pollution Featured News News & MediaAMA and DEA sign crucial partnership to lead action on climate change
Doctors for the Environment Australia is thrilled to renew its partnership with the AMA to address the severe health impacts of climate change. Today, AMA President Prof Steve Robson and ......
Event Featured Media Releases News & MediaStrengthen the fuel efficiency standard for health’s sake, doctors urge the cross bench
Doctors for the Environment Australia (DEA) calls for the cross bench to reject the watered down and delayed fuel efficiency standard, and to protect the health of Australians by requiring ......
Media Releases News & MediaCroakey Health Media: Vehicle emissions standards are necessary, but much more is needed to stop transport systems harming our health
Australia’s transport systems contribute to poor health in many ways, including through road trauma, encouraging physical inactivity, exacerbating social injustices, and air pollution, writes Dr Rosalie Schultz. DEA, along with ......
Featured News & Media Opinion PiecesClarifying consultation requirements for offshore oil and gas storage regulatory approvals
Effective consultation on fossil fuel developments (including offshore resource activities) is impaired by: multiple failures of the current policy and regulatory framework that privileges the priorities of well-resourced fossil fuel ......
Gas Health & Energy SubmissionsNew Vehicle Efficiency Standard for Australia
Public transport, active transport, and micro-mobility solutions should be prioritised to reduce congestion, improve air quality and health as well as reduce emissions.In addition, a strong fuel efficiency standard is ......
Air Pollution Health & Energy Submissions climate change electric vehiclesDEA’s submission on Health Technology Assessment Policy and Methods review
The Australian Government’s Department of Health and Aged Care is undertaking a review of the Health Technology Assessment Policy and Methods. In response to the second round of consultations, Doctors for ......
Climate Change Submissions Sustainable Health Care