🌏Doctors working to address health impacts of climate change.
dea.org.au
@docsenvaus.bsky.socialA massive well done to the people of the Hunter Valley who stood up for their community and the planet. 👏👏👏
Doctors for The Environment Australia
@docsenvaus.bsky.social
@docsenvaus.bsky.social@docsenvaus.bsky.social“A landmark ruling in the High Court has found planning authorities are required to consider the emissions caused by burning fossil fuels overseas when approving projects”. This is a huge win for human and environmental health.
@docsenvaus.bsky.social🔗 Head to dea.org.au/idea26_program to explore the full program and speaker list.
🎟️ Student tickets are FREE, and online + in-person tickets are available. Register here: www.dea.org.au/idea_2026
@foe.org.auReposted by @docsenvaus.bsky.social'The gas industry has been accused of unleashing a “scare campaign” before the Victorian election as it pressures the state government to reverse a ban on gas in new homes.'
@docsenvaus.bsky.social🔔 Speaker Announcement!
We are very excited to have our DEA Board Co-Chairs Dr Angie Bone & Dr Kimberly Humphrey joining us at our iDEA 2026!
🔗 Head to dea.org.au/idea26_program to view the full program.
🎟️ FREE student tickets & online + in-person tickets are available: www.dea.org.au/idea_2026
@docsenvaus.bsky.socialYes they will be :)
@docsenvaus.bsky.socialWe are devastated to learn of the passing of DEA member, Dr Tim Read. Thank you Tim, for your leadership and tireless advocacy for the health and wellbeing of our people and planet. We are sending all our love to Tim’s family, colleagues and all who knew him 💚
@parentsforclimate.bsky.socialReposted by @docsenvaus.bsky.social@docsenvaus.bsky.social have released a new report about the impacts of gas on health. It’s something we wouldn’t normally think about, but we definitely should.
Find the details at www.dea.org.au/gas_and_its_...
@environewsaus.bsky.socialReposted by @docsenvaus.bsky.social
@countdownoceania.bsky.socialReposted by @docsenvaus.bsky.socialWe attended the launch of @docsenvaus.bsky.social’s latest report, ‘Gas and its overlooked health risks’, in Canberra yesterday.
The report highlights the significant risks fossil gas poses to human health and the urgency of a just transition to clean energy.
@n-j-ross.bsky.socialReposted by @docsenvaus.bsky.socialI've just discovered this excellent billboard by @docsenvaus.bsky.social (at the @australiainstitute.org.au Climate Integrity Summit).
Research shows that members of the public respond well to messages about health risks, especially from their own GPs, who they trust highly.
@docsenvaus.bsky.socialThere is concerning emerging evidence about the effects of plastics on endocrine function, male infertility, cardiovascular disease and various cancers.
We need our government to step up and do something about this public health emergency.
Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/1peUr0FZ5D8?...
@docsenvaus.bsky.socialLast night our Executive Director Dr Kate Wylie appeared on 60 Minutes Australia, to talk about the health harms of plastic. Plastics pose direct risks to human health at every stage of their life cycle. They contaminate our air, pollute the environment, and harm our bodies.
@docsenvaus.bsky.socialWe’d love to see you there!
📆 9 - 10 October, at The 60L Green Building, Carlton
🎟️ Both in-person and online tickets are available and everyone is welcome. Register here: www.dea.org.au/idea_2026
@docsenvaus.bsky.socialJoin Dr Woodward as she discusses her important advocacy work raising the alarm about air pollution and the climate and health impacts of gas extraction and processing in the Northern Territory.
🔗 Head to dea.org.au/idea26_program to explore the full program and speaker list.
@docsenvaus.bsky.socialDr Louise Woodward is a Northern Territory paediatrician living in Darwin who has grown frustrated by the lack of action on climate change and the wilful disregard of public safety by fossil fuel companies and governments.
@docsenvaus.bsky.social📣 Only 4 weeks to go until iDEA 🎉 We have an incredible program that is jam-packed with thought-provoking speakers, practical interactive workshops and even a debate! We're excited to announce the first of many speakers joining us at iDEA, Dr Louise Woodward.
@docsenvaus.bsky.socialWe’d love to see you there!
📆 October 9 - 10th, at The 60L Green Building, Carlton
🎟️ Both in-person and online tickets are available and everyone is welcome. Register here: www.dea.org.au/idea_2026
@docsenvaus.bsky.socialJoin Dr Woodward as she discusses her important advocacy work raising the alarm about air pollution and the climate and health impacts of gas extraction and processing in the Northern Territory.
🔗 Head to dea.org.au/idea26_program to explore the full program and speaker list.
@docsenvaus.bsky.socialDr Louise Woodward is a Northern Territory paediatrician living in Darwin who has grown frustrated by the lack of action on climate change and the wilful disregard of public safety by fossil fuel companies and governments.