March 1, 2021 - “A ‘ground-sparing’ economic report on biodiversity indicates that economic practice will have to change because the world is finite,” writes DEA co-founder David Shearman. Continue reading…

February 28, 2021 - Doctors for the Environment Australia is strongly opposed to the Gas-led Recovery proposal. DEA contends that the proposal will lock in the production and use of gas at a time ...

February 8, 2021 - An article about the nexus between climate change and cardiovascular disease, written by DEA member, Dr Fiona Foo.

February 1, 2021 - Public and investor awareness of climate risk is now widespread and with climate impacts accelerating, the imperatives for climate action are clear. Political donation reforms would help restore confidence that ...

February 1, 2021 - On the 29th of January 2021, DEA Chair, John Van Der Kallen, presented before the Federal Standing House committee for Environment and Energy's public enquiry into climate change legislation.

January 28, 2021 - Dr Ben Ewald , Convenor of Doctors for the Environment Australia’s National Air Pollution Special Interest Group has written a letter to the NSW EPA regarding Vales Point power station ...

January 22, 2021 - Human health and the environment are facing massive challenges. DEA made recommendations that include the recognition of and funding for the impending health crises imposed by climate change and the ...

December 23, 2020 - This month’s episode on the DEA podcast is all about sustainable menstrual products. What are they? What do doctors need to know about them? Why do people use them? Are ...

December 23, 2020 - Download the Food for Healthy People, Healthy Planet Fact Sheet

December 23, 2020 - Download the Home Gas Appliance and Your Health Fact Sheet

December 13, 2020 - Towards net zero emissions in healthcare The changing climate is exposing our patients and communities to more frequent and intense extreme weather.  Health professionals are increasingly treating climate-related illnesses, and ...

November 20, 2020 - Zali Steggall’s proposed climate change Bills have triggered the first parliamentary inquiry into why Australia should commit and legislate to net zero emissions by 2050. The Bills will assist the ...

October 7, 2020 - Introduction  The integrity and reputation of Doctors for the Environment Australia (DEA) relies on its representatives upholding and promoting the highest ethical and professional standards.  The DEA Code of Conduct ...

October 5, 2020 - A consultation paper was released by the federal Department of Health calling for feedback on a National Preventive health framework to guide its strategy for the next decade. The consultation ...

October 5, 2020 - The Environment and Planning Committee of the Victorian Legislative Assembly has called for submissions to an inquiry into the current and future arrangements to secure environmental infrastructure, particularly parks and ...

September 1, 2020 - Human health is indivisible from healthy, biodiverse ecosystems. When we allow biodiversity and ecosystems to decline or be lost, we compromise the essentials for survival – our food security, our ...

September 1, 2020 - The Western Australian government recently called for submissions on their A Stronger Tomorrow – State Infrastructure Strategy discussion paper.  DEA supports the concept and proposal of taking a long term ...

August 26, 2020 - AGL and APA are seeking approval for the building of an LNG import facility and pipeline in Western Port, Victoria. The area is environmentally sensitive, in the middle of a ...

August 26, 2020 - Zoonosis is an infectious disease that can be passed from an animal to a human. Our newest fact sheet explores zoonotic diseases, how ongoing human encroachment on natural habitats has ...

August 20, 2020 - DEA recently provided input into the Productivity Commission’s Draft Report on Resources Sector Regulation as regulation of this sector has the task of balancing economic gains from extraction with losses ...