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AVEA presents to the House of Representatives

AVEA was invited to present to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on the Environment and Energy to discuss Zali Steggall’s climate bill. Congratulations to Angela and Janet (and Hector the goldie!) who withstood some fairly agressive questioning! Those years of dealing with difficult clients looks to have put them in good stead 🙂 The

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AVEA presents to the House of Representatives – Veterinarians for Climate Action

AVEA was invited to present to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on the Environment and Energy to discuss Zali Steggall's climate bill. Congratulations to Angela and Janet (and Hector the goldie!) who withstood some fairly agressive questioning! Those years of dealing with difficult clients looks to have put them in good stead 🙂 The

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Action needed now for sustainable living

Steph Stubbe, a volunteer within our ClimateSmart team, wrote an Op-Ed this week calling for stronger climate action. The article ran in 116 regional and rural newspapers – a great result! Some of the bigger papers it appeared in included the Canberra Times, the Border Mail, the Newcastle Herald and the Bendigo Advertiser. The article

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Action needed now for sustainable living – Veterinarians for Climate Action

Steph Stubbe, a volunteer within our ClimateSmart team, wrote an Op-Ed this week calling for stronger climate action. The article ran in 116 regional and rural newspapers – a great result! Some of the bigger papers it appeared in included the Canberra Times, the Border Mail, the Newcastle Herald and the Bendigo Advertiser. The article

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Fresh water dolphin deaths linked to climate change

The Gippsland Lakes could lose its iconic Burrunan dolphins within decades to a fatal skin disease caused by the changing climate, a study has found. AVEA volunteer and passionate climate advocate, Nahiid Stephens, co-authored a study into the recent deaths of the Burrunan dolphins, an endangered species endemic to the Gippsland Lakes and Port Phillip.

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ABC sunshine coast interview

Angela Frimberger, who sits on our Board, speaks to ABC Sunshine Coast in early December to promote the ABC TV show After the Fires. This is another example of AVEA helping everyday Australians realise that climate change is impacting the animals we all care about. The interview can be heard here.

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ABC sunshine coast interview – Veterinarians for Climate Action

Angela Frimberger, who sits on our Board, speaks to ABC Sunshine Coast in early December to promote the ABC TV show After the Fires. This is another example of AVEA helping everyday Australians realise that climate change is impacting the animals we all care about. The interview can be heard here.

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AVEA submits to the Climate Change Bill 2020

Veterinarians for Climate Action has submitted to the House Standing Committee on the Environment and Energy on its review of the Climate Change Bill 2020. AVEA called for stronger climate action so as to protect the welfare of the animals we care so deeply for. Our submission can be found here, or on the APH

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AVEA attends VBG summit

This Thursday Climate and Sustainability will be the focus of the VBG’s virtual summit. Jeannet Kessels, our chair, will be interviewed by the keynote speaker and this will be followed by breakout groups to discuss climate action. Veterinary business owners and managers, please join us at VBG! Visit vbgsummit.ava.com.au to sign up.

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