Good news! Victorian researchers have created Australia's first mRNA COVID-19 vaccine — with clinical trials due to begin next year. Well done to @MonashUni & @TheDohertyInst. We owe so much to our scientists!
Hidden Externalities, you say?
In 2018, about 20% of the 45 million deaths on Earth were caused by air pollution from burning Fossil Fuels.
The costs of those deaths (loss of taxes to society, increased health costs, loss of income to family, etc) were NOT paid by Big Fossil Fuel
I also happily presented the Student Experiential Placements team with the faculty Programs that Enhance Learning 2021 award. The StEPs team has developed over 30 EPAs for over 1000 students in >250 locations supervised by >870 preceptors. Great work team! @KirstiGalbraith
I just had the great pleasure of announcing that @ExintarisBetty is the winner of our 2021 Faculty Teaching Excellence award. This award acknowledges the great work Betty has done, and continues to do, improving the overall student experience. Great work Betty!
In 2 minutes Harvard scientist James Anderson provides the best explanation you’ll hear of the delicate interconnectedness of the climate system and why losing Arctic ice “will be profoundly damaging to life on Earth.” All journalists should listen to this. Everyone should.
Is there a bigger hoax in Australian politics than ‘technological solutions’ on climate change?
Over $1 billion of Govt money wasted this century on Carbon Capture and Storage with zero results.
Even Turnbull and Kean say it’s not viable in Australia.
Remember, daylight saving starts today.
If you’re in NSW, ACT, Vic, Tas or SA, set your clocks forward 1 hour.
If you’re in a political party that supports more coal and gas, set Australia back twenty years.
Asked today about the far right thugs storming the shrine - a building dedicated to those who died at war - LNP Sen Amanda Stoker said it reflected lockdowns and heavy handed approaches. Retweet if like me that disgusts you.
What is a pharmacist’s role in addressing climate change & global health equity? @tmpbrock, @cathcate + more join Behind the Science to discuss the role of the pharmacist in addressing climate change & environmental factors. @Pharmacy_Times
Full episode: https://t.co/9wRgtGDkhl
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