March 15, 2024 - 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 ...
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Joint media release: WA’s leading environmental groups call on Cook Government to scrap changes to EPA
February 13, 2024 - Doctors for the Environment Australia has today joined environmental conservation organisations across Western Australia in calling on the Cook Government to reject proposed changes to the state’s Environmental Protection Authority ...
Doctors: New Vehicle Efficiency Standard will save lives on our roads
February 7, 2024 - Australia’s doctors have welcomed the Government’s proposal to introduce a New Vehicle Efficiency Standard, describing it as ‘one part of the overhaul of Australia’s transport that is needed to save ...
Doctors are strongly urging the Federal and State Governments to get behind renewable energy
February 5, 2024 - Doctors are strongly urging the Federal and State Governments to get behind renewable energy such as wind and solar, as clean energy will save lives and improve the health of ...
The Sydney Morning Herald: Australia Day & How alcohol and heat will impact your body
January 26, 2024 - During the Australia Day weekend, many people will be looking forward to a drink– or two.But with a heatwave expected in parts of NSW (and elsewhere), it’s best to be ...