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Food Co-op & Cafe

Check out our Collingwood Food Co-op and Cafe | An active community space where cooks, coordinators, volunteers and customers support ethical food production and choose waste reducing alternatives.
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Forests

Victoria’s globally important forest ecosystems are collapsing because of logging and climate-fuelled bushfires… But a rapid, just transition into ecologically sound alternatives can support thriving regional communities.
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Act on Climate

We need to act on climate right now. Victorian communities are experiencing worsening climate impacts. That's why we are fighting for policies that reduce emissions and prepare us for climate change adaptation...
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No More Gas

Fossil gas is still being promoted as a transition fuel. But community resistance is putting a stop to dangerous new gas developments both on land and sea.
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Nuclear-Free Collective

Australia is the third biggest uranium miner in the world. By joining forces with Traditional Custodians, we can stop the toxic nuclear chain at the source and protect people and the environment....
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Strzelecki Koala Action Team

Australia's iconic koala is in serious trouble. But communities are taking action to safeguard Victorian koala populations through research, surveys and mapping.
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Sustainable Cities

For too long, mega roads and toxic tolls have been prioritised over much needed public transport. Thats why communities are calling for accessible and equitable transport solutions for all!
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Yes2Renewables

Australia’s ageing coal and gas plants are fuelling the climate crisis. But a rapid transition to 100% renewable energy will cut polluting greenhouse gas emissions and create thousands of good jobs.
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Since 1973 radical activists have been affecting real change under the banner of Friends of the Earth.
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Friends of the Earth Melbourne news Oct 2021

October 13, 2021

Welcome to Friends of the Earth Melbourne October news.  Join a Nuclear no climate solution online forum, Offshore wind webinar, count-down to COP26, Climate Impacts at Work Survey launch, download Chain Reaction magazine and poster newsletter, plus more!  Action is the antidote to despair....

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Dirt Radio podcast - Offshore wind - realising the potential pt 2

October 12, 2021

This week on the show we hear another of the presentations from a recent webinar held by Friends of the Earth and the Climate Council about the potential for an offshore wind industry in Australia. This time we heard a little further north to...

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Act on Climate update: Countdown to COP26

October 11, 2021

The critically-important COP26 climate summit is just less than a month away and Prime Minister Scott Morrison is in the hot seat. Pressure from global leaders and the climate movement has shifted the debate from 'net-zero' by 2050 to what cuts must be delivered...

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