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The Federal Coalition's Climate Failure
December 16, 2019
The Federal Coalition is currently enjoying its third term in government. And yet, like Tony Abbott and Malcolm Turnbull before him, Prime Minister Scott Morrison is seriously failing Australia on climate solutions. The Federal...
Read More 2 Reactions ShareVictorian Labor endorses 'science-based' climate solutions at state conference
December 09, 2019
Last month, the Victorian Labor Party met for its annual conference on November 16 and 17. During the conference, Victorian Labor passed motions backing climate science and offshore wind. The Labor Environment Action Network...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareCommunity call for Paul Hamer MP to back science-based climate targets.
December 06, 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 ShareAct on Climate Update: Vic Emissions Down, But Heavy Lift Needed
December 03, 2019
Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s refusal to tackle the climate crisis was exposed last month. Community members affected by the unprecedented bushfires in NSW rebuked the conservative government’s ideological response to the emergency. The push...
Read More Add your reaction ShareVictoria's emissions on downward trajectory, but heavy lift needed to avoid dangerous climate impacts
November 29, 2019
Victoria's annual greenhouse emissions performance data has been released as the Andrews government enters a critical decision-making period on state Emissions Reduction Targets.The Victorian Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report 2019 shows the state's emissions are on a downward...
Read More Add your reaction ShareVictoria's emissions on downward trajectory, but heavy lift needed to avoid dangerous climate impacts
November 28, 2019
MEDIA RELEASE: 28 Nov 2019Victoria's emissions on downward trajectory, but heavy lift needed to avoid dangerous climate impactsVictoria's annual greenhouse emissions performance data has been released today, as the Andrews government enters a critical...
Read More Add your reaction ShareWeek of action: Will Labor lead on climate?
November 25, 2019
It has been an epic year. We've been supporting communities on the frontline of climate impacts; putting climate blockers such on the backfoot; boosting the climate movement in all its forms; and meeting with...
Read More Add your reaction ShareSchool strikers launch 'Solidarity Sit-Down' for real climate action
November 22, 2019
The School Strike 4 Climate Action movement has called a day of action on Friday 29 November to show solidarity with those affected by the unprecedented bushfires in NSW and Queensland. The event will...
Read More Add your reaction ShareBass 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 2 Reactions 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...
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