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MEDIA RELEASE: NSW Parliament strengthens climate bills to help protect animals we love
November 30, 2023
The NSW Parliament has passed its Climate Change (Net Zero Future) Bill which includes a net zero by 2050 target and critically, a target to reduce emissions by 70% by 2035.
Read More ShareAs COP puts the focus on health and climate, One Health approaches must be part of the mix
November 29, 2023
On the eve of COP28 in Dubai, Vets for Climate Action supports that the considerable impact of climate change on health (whether of humans, livestock or the environment) should become a priority area. ...
Read More ShareUrgent call to ramp up wildlife protection amidst bushfires
November 29, 2023
"Our current environment laws don't require the emissions produced by new projects like gas and coal mine to be taken into account when they go through the approval process, even though the emissions that...
Read More ShareVfCA spoke with ABC Riverina about strengthening environmental laws
November 13, 2023
“We’d like to call on animal lovers everywhere to join us in advocating for stronger action on climate change so we can protect the animal species that we love”
Read More ShareMEDIA RELEASE: Vets call for stronger environmental protection laws as threatened species list grows
November 08, 2023
While the federal government is offering more protection to some Australian species due to the impacts of bushfires, Vets for Climate Action is calling on the government to address the cause of those fires...
Read More ShareListen to VfCA on 3CR's Climate Action Show
November 01, 2023
Listen to volunteers Dr Ron Glanville, former Chief Veterinary Officer for Queensland, and Dr Michelle Marquandt, veterinarian in the Blue Mountains, to talk about the effect of climate change on animals Ron draws on...
Read More ShareR&RP Lead Dr Elise Anderson speaks to the Guardian
October 21, 2023
Our Rural & Regional Lead Dr Elise Anderson spoke with the Guardian this week about pets and climate change. Dr Anderson spoke about the carbon footprint of pets but also provided tips on how...
Read More ShareDo Birds Pant Like Dogs?
September 08, 2023
Volunteer member of Vets for Climate Action, Dr Michelle Marquardt was recently published in The Canberra Times on 3 September, answering the question for Ask Fuzzy, "Do birds pant like dogs?":
Read More ShareSpokeperson and NT vet Dr Sam Phelan speaks with The Wire
August 14, 2023
Dr Sam Phelan, VfCA Spokes and NT vet and parent, spoke with The Wire on Melbourne's Community Radio station 3ZZZ on Tuesday, 8 August.
Read More ShareDeputy Chair Dr Angela Frimberger at Climate and Health Day of Action
August 10, 2023
Deputy Chair Dr Angela Frimberger spoke to Croakey Health Media at the Climate and Health Day of Action in Canberra about the often forgotten victims of climate change: animals
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