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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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COP 26: ‘Rich nations have kicked the can down the road’

November 15, 2021

The Conference of Parties (COP) climate negotiations in Glasgow has just ended. Climate science makes it clear that we are running out of time to avoid climate catastrophe and this COP was vital in terms of achieving global agreement to act to limit overall...

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Community Help Roll-Out Koala Pamphlet

November 12, 2021

In recent weeks SKAT (Strzelecki Koala Action Team) have made a call to South Gippsland folk to ask if they would be willing to help spread a koala-friendly informational pamphlet in their local townships to encourage awareness of their local and genetically significant koala...

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Friends of the Earth

Friends of the Earth Melbourne news Nov 2021

November 09, 2021

Welcome to Friends of the Earth Melbourne November news.  Get to the Food Co-op Cafe, Friends of the Earth Aust merch sale, and sprout a tree, Koala South Gippsland event, Backcountry film festival, and Snow Gum citizen scientist, plus a COP26 update and more …

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