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Bass Coast Climate Action Network: November updates
November 15, 2019
Act on Climate is pleased to bring you an update from the Bass Coast Climate Action Network (BCCAN). It's crucial to hear from communities on the front lines of climate change, including here in...
Read More Add your reaction ShareGrandmother for Climate Action calls for Vic Labor to lead
November 12, 2019
Back in July, Friends of the Earth called on our supporters to meet with local Labor MPs to make the case for science-based Emissions Reduction Targets for Victoria. The Morrison government's refusal to tackle the...
Read More Add your reaction ShareBass Coast Climate Action Network: October update
November 01, 2019
Act on Climate will be bringing you the updates from local climate action groups. It's crucial to hear from communities on the front lines of climate change, including here in Australia where we're already seeing...
Read More Add your reaction ShareAct on Climate Update: Climate Blockers on the Backfoot in Vic
November 01, 2019
Australia's emissions have increased *again* on the Federal Coalition's watch. The conservative government’s refusal to tackle the climate crisis leaves communities exposed to intensifying climate impacts, such as the record-breaking heat in East Gippsland...
Read More Add your reaction ShareAndrews govt provides emergency funds for Inverloch climate damage, now for ambitious targets to cut emissions
October 23, 2019
The Andrews government will provide $1.15 million in emergency funds to help arrest dramatic beach erosion occurring in Inverloch on the Bass Coast. The funding will go towards short-term projects such as the installation...
Read More Add your reaction ShareEnergyAustralia faces community pressure on climate stance
October 08, 2019
Over 150 Victorians rallied outside the offices of EnergyAustralia on Monday 7 October showing their frustration with the company's public comments on state climate and energy policies.Community members sent a clear message to EnergyAustralia,...
Read More Add your reaction ShareAct on Climate Update: Climate Strike and Beyond
October 02, 2019
The Andrews government has six months to set Victoria’s first interim Emissions Reduction Targets. We have a tight timeframe to influence the Andrews government’s decision, but we have momentum. The Emissions Reduction Targets have...
Read More Add your reaction ShareWill you join the Global Climate Strike?
September 10, 2019
Cindy, a school striker, and Lucinda from Friends of Earth's Act on Climate collective here. We officially invite you to the Global Climate Strike on September 20! The Federal government is failing embarrassingly on climate. Australia's carbon...
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September 10, 2019
Friends of the Earth's Act on Climate collective is proud to have some School Strike 4 Climate Action people in our network. Here's a message they've written for our supporters across the state: Cindy, a...
Read More Add your reaction ShareAct on Climate Update: Skilling up and having impact
September 03, 2019
Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions reached a seven-year high in August. It’s the latest sign of the Federal Coalition’s failure to tackle the climate crisis. Victoria must show greater leadership while the likes of Scott...
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