What does the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) need to include to achieve real action on climate change?
What does the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) need to include to achieve real action on climate change?
Ross Garnaut has released his final report on Australia's proposed Emissions Trading Scheme, outlining how he thinks Australia should tackle the growing climate crisis. But does his model provide for real action on climate change and a just transition to a low carbon economy?
Read moreFoE members and supporters feedback
FoE members and supporters feedback, October 2008
Every two years we ask our members and supporters to provide feedback about the organisation and the campaigns we are working on.
Attached is this years form, we would greatly appreciate your time in answering as little or much as you want of the questions below.
Read moreNorth South pipeline rally
Save the Murray
Plug the Pipe
WE NEED YOUR HELP
Where: IN YEA TOWNSHIP
Melbourne’s gateway to the Goulburn and Murray Rivers
When: SUNDAY 26TH OCTOBER @ 11AM
'Clean Coal is a Dirty Lie,' say cleaning ladies
Press Release
"Clean Coal is a Dirty Lie," say cleaning ladies.
The Climate Cleaning Ladies have taken to Flinders St. Station to see if there is such a thing as clean coal.
"We have been scrubbing coal all morning and all that's happened is we're now covered in coal dust, and as dirty as the coal," said Sadie Brown of the Climate Cleaning Ladies.
Read moreGarnaut Climate protest calls for stronger action
Media Release
September 30 2008
Rudd must reject Garnaut's low climate change targets
Friends
of the Earth Australia has described Garnaut's report as a "recipe for
disaster" and called on the government to reject his proposed low-end
carbon pollution targets.
Professor Garnaut's Final Report outlining the science and economics of climate change and emission trading was released today.
Read moreGreenhouse Mafia Captures Politics
Wednesday 24 September 2008
The Greenhouse Mafia representing major polluters from the fossil fuel industry were out in force this morning capturing Government, and their climate policy, to make sure business as usual greenhouse emissions continue in the face of dangerous climate change.
Read moreVictoria's forests - a family day in October
... Help protect and get informed about Victoria's red gum wetlands andforests.
... Learn about the exciting new science behind Green Carbon and find out what you can do to fight climate change
Come along for a fun and informative day for adults and kids. A repeat of last year's event, the day will combine informative talks and information stalls with entertainment for all ages, including bands, a treasure hunt, face-painting, circus skills workshops, colouring-in and painting activities
Saturday October 11:10am - 2pm
CERES Environmental Park
Corner of Roberts and Stewart Streets
Brunswick East
Forum: Building the climate movement online
6pm Thursday October 16th
Friends of the Earth, 312 Smith Street Collingwood
Online tools offer climate change activists and groups excellent
opportunities and strategies to build the movement. Websites, egroups,
blogs, Facebook, YouTube, Flickr and other applications are being used
extensively by community organisers… But how well? How can online tools
be harnessed most effectively to recruit, engage, energise, strategise
and sustain grassroots climate change activism?
Eco Market Public Information Session - A real alternative to the Supermarket.
Wednesday 10th September, 6.30pm
Friends of the Earth, 12 Smith Street Collingwood
In Spring 2008 Friends of the Earth will revolutionise the way we shop
with the development of Australia’s first Eco Market, the sustainable
market that will sell all the common items found at a supermarket. All
products sold at the Eco Market must meet the standards of the Friends of he Earth environmental, ethical and social criteria. The Eco Market will
be a 'one stop' shopping destination providing a real alternative to the
supermarket.
* Do you want to learn more about this exciting new campaign?
* Do you feel politically inspired to be involved in a campaign that
challenges the way e consume?
* Maybe you have a sustainable product that you wish to sell at the market?
* Or perhaps you are interested in donating?
If you answered ‘Yes’, then join Friends of the Earth as we share news and information bout the Eco Market campaign.
- Complimentary glass of organic wine on entry
- Delicious finger food provided by the Friends of the Earth Food Co-op
- Organic samples for every guest
- Entry is free, gold coin donations appreciated.
Speakers include:
- Giselle Wilkinson, founder of the Sustainable Living Foundation
- Cam Walker, Campaign coordinator, Friends of the Earth
- Dave West, founder of Green Capital and the Boomerang Alliance
Join the latest campaign to challenge the supermarket industry and their
unsustainable practices.
To download the flyer, click here
For more information, visit http://www.foe.org.au/sustainable-food/ or
email realfood@melbourne.foe.org.au or carmen.bateson@foe.org.au
Let's Kick the Coal Habit
The Labor government claims it wants to do something about climate change – yet continues to fund and support new coal fired power stations across Australia. To stop global warming we need kick the coal habit and have a moratorium on new coal power stations in Australia. In Victoria's Latrobe Valley the proposed HRL coal power station has recieved $150 million in taxpayers money through state and federal government grants. HRL will, if allowed to go ahead, emit more than 2.5 million tonnes of CO2 a year, yet is being promoted as so-called 'clean coal' by the government. Join Friends of the Earth in stopping the proposed HRL coal ï¬re power station and help bring about a moratorium on new coal stations that will pave the way for a just transition to a renewable energy future.