Doctors for The Environment Australia

📣 Panel Announcement

Our panel 'Preparing healthcare for our changing climate' will discuss what our health sector is doing to both mitigate its carbon footprint and prepare for the impacts of climate pollution.

See the full speaker lineup and book your tickets here: www.dea.org.au/healthandcli...

DEA Statement on Gaza: Doctors for the Environment Australia is appalled by the indefensible use of starvation, attacks on healthcare and humanitarian aid workers, and the destruction of health facilities, as weapons of war by the Israeli government in Gaza. As well as the enormous harm caused to the health and wellbeing of current and future generations in Gaza, this war is also creating significant climate and environmental damage, political instability and distraction from other pressing geo-political issues, which threatens the health and wellbeing of us all. DEA calls for an immediate and sustained ceasefire in Gaza and the restoration of independent UN-led humanitarian aid, including safe food, water and sanitation, medical supplies, shelter and fuel. We call on the Israeli government to abide by its obligations under international law. We call on Hamas to release the remaining hostages. Finally we call on the Australian government to use all means within its power, bilaterally and internationally, to bring this conflict to an end.

Our statement on Gaza.

We are very excited to announce that Dr Richard Denniss, Executive Director of The @australiainstitute.org.au will be joining us for Day 1 of our Health + Climate Forum!

Book your ticket and see our full speaker lineup here: www.dea.org.au/healthandcli...

Our governments know about the extensive evidence of health harms from domestic woodburning - we’ve been tellling them for years- but they simply don’t have the courage to take decisive action.

Not good enough, @victorianlabor.bsky.social @vicgovepa.bsky.social.

@docsenvaus.bsky.social #CleanAir

🔔 LAST CHANCE: Early Bird Tickets End Today! 🐦

With a jam-packed program featuring some of the most influential voices across politics, health, and economics, our forum has something for everyone.

🎟️ In-person and online tickets available: www.dea.org.au/healthandcli...

World's highest court declares countries have legal obligation to tackle climate change The opinion of the International Court of Justice is seen by some as a turning point in international climate law, with judges finding that states affected by global warming could be eligible for repa...

The ICJ has issued a landmark advisory opinion on climate change, recognising that a healthy environment is a human right.

This is a huge win for climate justice and important recognition that tackling climate change is essential for protecting our health and human rights. 💚

Parliament is back & it's time to put Health + Climate at the top of the agenda.

Come to our forum this Sept where we will explore how health is impacted by climate change, energy production, economic policy & our planet's health.

Early bird tickets with code: FRIEND www.dea.org.au/healthandcli...

A medical intervention into Tasmanian election debate: ditch the stadium Introduction by Croakey: More than 100 Tasmanian doctors have signed an open letter opposing the proposed Macquarie Point AFL stadium

Ahead of tomorrow’s Tasmanian election, DEA member Dr Clare Smith writes in @croakeynews.bsky.social about why she joined more than 100 doctors in signing an open letter opposing the proposed Macquarie Point AFL stadium in nipaluna/Hobart.

www.croakey.org/a-medical-in...

Today, we are headed back to the Federal Court for day two of our critical legal challenge to the final approval for Woodside’s Scarborough Gas Project.

Watch the hearing live from 10:15 am AEST: www.youtube.com/live/p1l_MBW...

Hear from DEA’s Board Chair, Laureate Professor Nick Talley and DEA’s Executive Director, Dr Kate Wylie, as they speak about our critical legal challenge to the final approval for Woodside’s Scarborough Gas Project.

Read our full media release here: www.dea.org.au/federal_cour...

📣 Tickets to our Health + Climate Forum are ON SALE NOW.

Our three-day forum brings together leaders in health, politics and advocacy to tackle how health is impacted by climate change, energy production and planetary health.

Early bird tickets available now: www.dea.org.au/healthandcli...

It’s hard not to be overwhelmed by all the chaos around as climate impacts become more & more obvious.

Join us at our webinar tonight as we explore how climate change impacts our mental health & discuss ways that we can support our mental well-being.

Register here: www.dea.org.au/webinar_ment...

#UK Parliament has a historic chance today:
🛑Ban fossil fuel ads. & sponsorship➕Protect public health!
Doctors & health orgs from 5 continents are calling for action #BreakTheFossilInfluence @chrisgpackham.bsky.social @drelainemulcahy.bsky.social @jvipondmd.bsky.social @docsenvaus.bsky.social

DEA will head to the Federal Court on July 14 -15 to challenge NOPSEMA’s approval of the Environment Plan for Woodside’s Scarborough gas project.

This is a pivotal moment – not just for climate litigation, but for public health in Australia.

Stay tuned.

Happy NAIDOC Week 🖤💛❤️

Join us in celebrating the enduring strength, vision, and legacy of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

There can be no climate and health justice without First Nations justice. Today and every day, we are proud to stand in solidarity with First Nations peoples.

Protecting protest rights is important to the advocacy work we do at DEA. Our peaceful protests focus on the need to phase out fossil fuels to protect human health.

Today, we recognise everything that protest has won us, and the need to protect this cornerstone of democracy.

🧠 Feeling overwhelmed by the climate crisis? You’re not alone.

Join us next Wed for a thoughtful discussion on the mental health impacts of climate change & how we can support one another & build resilience in the face of growing climate challenges.

🔗 Register here: www.dea.org.au/webinar_ment...

Wildfire risks as climate change fuels extreme heatwave in Southern Europe The countries most affected are Italy, Greece, Spain and Portugal, with temperatures nearing or topping 40C (104F).

Southern Europe is experiencing an extreme heatwave, with temperatures soaring to over 40°C.

Heatwaves are becoming more frequent and more intense as the planet heats up. To protect human and planetary health, we must urgently kick the fossil fuel habit that's driving up the world's temperature.

It's the last day of our EOFY appeal! A huge thank you to everyone who has already donated. With your support, our team of volunteer doctors can continue their vital work advocating for climate action to protect human & planetary health.

⏳ Make a last-minute EOFY donation here: dea.org.au/donate

Victoria extends gas ban to all new homes and hot water systems, sets strict rules to electrify rentals The Victorian government unveils new rules on how gas will be phased out of homes in Victoria, with a focus on efficient electric rentals and getting rid of gas hot water.

The Victorian Government today announced plans that pave the way for the electrification of Victoria’s buildings 👏

Gas is a polluting fossil fuel that is harmful to human health. Getting your home off gas is good for your health, good for your hip pocket & good for the planet- it’s a win-win-win.

Climate change and cardiovascular disease are intrinsically linked, and more needs to be done to combat this existential threat to health, writes DEA member Dr Fiona Foo in a compelling piece in Insight+.

Read the full article here: insightplus.mja.com.au/2025/24/why-... @mja.com.au

Inside the fight to save ancient Australian forests from Asia's paper mills As old-growth forests are razed daily, Australia's Traditional Owners are increasingly on the front line.

Ancient forests in lutruwita (Tasmania) are being destroyed at an alarming rate.

We stand in solidarity with Traditional Owners, who are on the front lines, defending Country in the face of environmental destruction.

"it's not about land rights - it's about the land's right...to be cared for"

⏰ There are only a few hours left to double your impact.

Thanks to a group of very generous DEA members, all donations made before midnight tonight will be price matched!

💌 Double your impact here: dea.supporterhub.net.au/donations/do...

🎉 This weekend, donations to DEA’s EOFY appeal will be doubled 🎉

Thanks to the generosity of a small group of DEA members, until midnight on Sunday, your donation will have twice the impact 💚

Now is a great time to show your support, if you are able: dea.supporterhub.net.au/donations/do...

Joining DEA means you will be adding your voice to a growing movement of medical professionals committed to bringing about positive change for our planet & future generations.

All doctors, at all stages of their careers, from first year to retired, are welcome to join.
dea.org.au/doctor_membership

Woodside gas expansion plans – and approvals – face fresh legal challenges Woodside’s WA gas plans are facing fresh legal challenges, including an eleventh-hour bid to challenge approvals for the extension of North West Shelf gas processing facility.

Fresh legal challenges to gas expansions & approvals:

⚖️ Mardudhunera woman Raelene Cooper is taking legal action to protect sacred Murujuga rock art from Woodside’s Burrup Hub.
🩺 DEA is heading to the Federal Court to challenge NOPSEMA’s approval of the Scarborough Gas Project’s environment plan.

Woodside gas expansion plans – and approvals – face fresh legal challenges Woodside’s WA gas plans are facing fresh legal challenges, including an eleventh-hour bid to challenge approvals for the extension of North West Shelf gas processing facility.

Woodside gas expansion plans and approvals face fresh legal challenges, including from Raelene Cooper, a Mardudhunera woman, founder of Save Our Songlines, in Federal Court 14 July.

By @roycerk2.bsky.social @reneweconomy.com.au

@docsenvaus.bsky.social

reneweconomy.com.au/woodside-gas...

Can you help support us in our fight for a healthy climate? Make an EOFY tax-deductible donation here: www.dea.org.au/donate