Scientific advice on climate change given to the PM by eignteen former chief Australian veterinary officers and biosecurity experts was referred to by Rob Oakeshott, former MP. He highlighted the contrast presented by the reasoned science in the open letter with the unreasonable, unscientific actions of the NSW National Party last week. In referring to […]
Veterinarians for Climate Action knows that our actions can inadvertently hurt the animals we love. As such, AVEA is working to make sustainability a priority within the veterinary profession and thus enact widespread, meaningful change. We do this through empowering individuals who can advocate to improve sustainability outcomes both within the clinic and the larger
Dr Angela Frimberger is concerned at how climate change is affecting ecosystems worldwide and impacting on all animals, wild and domestic. This suffering and death of animals was dramatically and tragically demonstrated by last summer’s bushfires. A report, commissioned by World Wide Fund for Nature, concluded nearly three billion animals – mammals, reptiles, birds and
Veterinarians for Climate Action knows that our actions can inadvertently hurt the animals we love. As such, AVEA is working to make sustainability a priority within the veterinary profession and thus enact widespread, meaningful change. We do this through empowering individuals who can advocate to improve sustainability outcomes both within the clinic and the larger
Dr Angela Frimberger is concerned at how climate change is affecting ecosystems worldwide and impacting on all animals, wild and domestic. This suffering and death of animals was dramatically and tragically demonstrated by last summer's bushfires. A report, commissioned by World Wide Fund for Nature, concluded nearly three billion animals – mammals, reptiles, birds and
A group of Australia’s most experienced veterinarians are warning climate change is leading to new pest distribution and is likely to spark new, potentially deadly diseases, threatening Australia’s agricultural sector and biosecurity. In an open letter to Prime Minister Scott Morrison they point out that if the Federal Government doesn’t take serious climate action now,
A group of Australia’s most experienced veterinarians are warning climate change is leading to new pest distribution and is likely to spark new, potentially deadly diseases, threatening Australia’s agricultural sector and biosecurity. In an open letter to Prime Minister Scott Morrison they point out that if the Federal Government doesn’t take serious climate action now,
Veterinarians for Climate Action welcomes the National Farmers Federation’s decision to back a carbon neutral Australian economy by 2050. Former Chief Veterinary Officer for Queensland Ron Glanville said: “We at AVEA were pleased to see the National Farmers Federation support a move towards net zero emissions across the Australian economy by 2050.” “As vets, we work side
Veterinarians for Climate Action welcomes the National Farmers Federation’s decision to back a carbon neutral Australian economy by 2050. Former Chief Veterinary Officer for Queensland Ron Glanville said: “We at AVEA were pleased to see the National Farmers Federation support a move towards net zero emissions across the Australian economy by 2050.” “As vets, we
Angela Frimberger, our Secretary, discusses the benefits of a move to electric vehicles. The article can be seen here.
