Garrett fails Victoria on desalination plant approval
Peak environment groups Friends of the Earth (FoE) and Environment Victoria have today joined local residents in condemning the Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett’s conditional approval of the desalination plant in Victoria.
Public forum: After the fires: sustainable water policy for Victoria
The state government's plan to deliver a secure water future for Melbourne is based on the desalination plant planned for the Gippsland coast near Wonthaggi and the North South pipeline, which will pump water from the Goulburn River. But what other options do we have to meet our water needs? March 25
Strzelecki Koala Appeal. $20,000 Fundraising Appeal
Friends of the Earth is asking for assistance in raising money to protect the Strzelecki Koala, the only 'genetically diverse' koala population left in Victoria and South Australia
5% is not enough
Protest on the release of the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) Exposure Draft Legislation. March 11.
'In the Hothouse' - The 2009 Melbourne Social Forum
Friday 17th April - Sunday 19th: at Vic Uni & CERES Environmental Park.
Speakers, workshops, stalls, live music, childrens entertainment & more. A celebration of music, art, craft, dance, films and food with an exploration of the environmental and social challenges that exist in our own backyards and around the world.
Read moreAn Introduction to FoE's Anti-Nuclear and Clean Energy (ACE) Campaign
Come along to an evening of short talks, films, fun, food and drinks to learn about ACE and our upcoming Radioactive Exposure Tour (May 15-25).
Switch off the CPRS: switch on renewables
On 27 March 2009 people concerned about climate change around the country will be taking action at the office of their local federal Labor politician to tell them we need to reduce greenhouse emissions, not pay polluters.
Read moreProtest at Martin Ferguson's office
no Martin Ferguson, we can't dig our way out of climate change
no nukes!
no such thing as clean coal!
loads more renewable energy!
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Protest at Martin Ferguson's office
159 High St, Preston
Friday February 27
8.30am til 10am
He might be the Member for Batman but he's no Superhero!
More info: The Ferguson Files: <http://www.foe.org.au/anti-nuclear/issues/oz/ferguson/>
Art Auction
Can you donate an art-work to this fundraiser for the Australian Nuclear Free Alliance (an Aboriginal/environmental alliance) and FoE's Anti-Nuclear & Clean Energy Campaign? Please contact Richilde <ashchilde@hotmail.com>, 0403 965977.
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The auction will be held at 7pm on Tuesday, June 16 at Hogan Gallery, 310 Smith St. Collingwood, (next door to the Friends of the Earth office).
FoE's Anti-Nuclear & Clean Energy (ACE) Campaign <www.foe.org.au/anti-nuclear>
Australian Nuclear Free Alliance <www.foe.org.au/anti-nuclear/issues/oz/alliance>
Nippon Paper Buys into Logging Controversy
The new owner of Maryvale Pulp Mill, Nippon Paper, has immediately been involved in a controversy over logging sites of National Conservation Significance in the Strzelecki Ranges.
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