David Shearman
David Shearman is a physician, E/Professor of Medicine (Adelaide University) and was previously on Faculty at Edinburgh (Scotland) and Yale (USA) Universities.
David is Hon Secretary of Doctors for the Environment Australia http://www.dea.org.au, which concerns itself with links between the environment and human health and is a Board Member of the International Climate and Health Council and the International Society of Doctors for the Environment.
Books and articles by David on the topics of environmental health, climate change, governance and world civilisation can be found at http://www.davidshearman.org
Articles by David Shearman
Stuff Adelaide Oval, let’s fix the environment first
Good health is fundamental to our lives, so in assessing whether a government decision is good, bad or just acceptable…... Read more
Big Coal: A burning economic and health issue
The health effects of radiation in the wake of Japan’s disaster are still unclear - see here or here for…... Read more
Science, not vested interests, must shape population policy
Many doctors are concerned that an overcrowded world will be unhealthy, unhappy and hungry; we must not allow Australia to…... Read more
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From: Hasbro, go straight to gaol, do not pass go
Tim says:
They should update other things in the game too. Instead of a get out of jail free card, they should have a Dodgy Lawyer card that not only gets you out of jail straight away but also gives you a fat payout in compensation for daring to arrest you in the first place. Instead of getting a hotel when you… [read more]From: A guide to summer festivals especially if you wouldn’t go
Kel says:
If you want a festival for older people or for families alike, get amongst the respectable punters at Bluesfest. A truly amazing festival experience to be had of ALL AGES. And all the young "festivalgoers" usually write themselves off on the first night, only to never hear from them again the rest of… [read more]Gentle jabs to the ribs
Superman needs saving
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