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AVEA advocates for health

This week three of our team pounded the halls of Canberra demanding climate action. We had some great successes in linking climate change to health impacts. Jeannet Kessels (our Chair), Angela Frimberger (one of our directors) and Bill Scanlan (one of our volunteers and representing our team of former Chief Veterinary Officers) met with more

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AVEA advocates for health – Veterinarians for Climate Action

This week three of our team pounded the halls of Canberra demanding climate action. We had some great successes in linking climate change to health impacts. Jeannet Kessels (our Chair), Angela Frimberger (one of our directors) and Bill Scanlan (one of our volunteers and representing our team of former Chief Veterinary Officers) met with more

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The not-so lucky dip of a changing climate

Ron Glanville, former Chief Veterinary Officer of Queensland and volunteer with AVEA, writes about the importance of addressing climate to prevent further disease risk. This article appeared in 116 Fairfax regional publications, with a potential reach of 1 million +. It can be read here.

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Australia Must Set Climate Target

Veterinarians Dr. Janet Truslove’s article appeared within the Tasmanian Times, calling for our leaders to set strong and agressive climate targets. The article can be read here.

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Discussing foot & mouth on Queensland Country Hour

Ron Glanville, a volunteer with AVEA, discusses foot & mouth management on the Queensland Country Hour. You can listen on the ABC website here. Ron begins talking at about 18:30, and he discusses the impact of climate on disease at 25:30.

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Climate Action is a Moral Duty

Janet Truslove (aka Janet Berry), veterinarian and volunteer with AVEA, wrote this piece following her appearance earlier in the week at the House of Representatives Standing Committee on the Environment and Energy. Her article was published in the Tasmanian Times, and it can be seen here.

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