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Coalition’s last-ditch attempt at climate policy a flop as community protests!
February 25, 2019
The Federal Coalition’s last-ditch attempt to hit the reset button on climate change has been a flop with several dozen community members appearing at a snap rally at the Prime Minister’s press conference in...
Read More 2 Reactions ShareAct on Climate update: The push for bold & ambitious climate action in 2019
February 22, 2019
The Act on Climate collective is rested, recharged, and ready for another big year. Before we fill you in on our priorities in 2019, it's worth noting our impact during the state election year.Our...
Read More Add your reaction ShareAndrews govt finds $1m for climate action, but "falls short of community demand"
January 17, 2019
The Andrews Labor government has announced a $1 million Community Climate Change Adaptation Grants program for regional Victoria, yet Friends of the Earth says the allocation "falls short of community demand." "Every dollar the...
Read More Add your reaction ShareCoalition's obsession with coal and gas will go down like lead balloon
December 13, 2018
Environment group Friends of the Earth Australia reject indications that the Morrison government will seek to use public funds to underwrite new coal and gas projects, and say they should be 100% focused on...
Read More Add your reaction ShareFossil Award to Australia for not ruling out Kyoto carbon credits for Paris target use
December 13, 2018
The United Nations' annual Conference of Party's climate change meeting is now underway in Poland. Seasoned climate activist and citizen journalist has the following report on Australia's performance at Katowice. Originally published here. It just...
Read More Add your reaction ShareSteady Hand for Climate & Energy Policy in Victoria as Chaos Continues at the Federal Level
November 29, 2018
Friends of the Earth have welcomed the reappointment of Lily D’Ambrosio as Minister for Energy, Environment, and Climate Change, saying a steady hand will guide policy in Victoria while policy chaos continues at the...
Read More Add your reaction Share#VicVotes 2018: Liberal Louise Staley criticised for contradictory climate change stance
November 19, 2018
Friends of the Earth and the local Ararat Greenhouse Action Group have criticised Liberal MP for Ripon Louise Staley's contradictory position on climate change. When Ms Staley was asked about whether she accepts climate change...
Read More Add your reaction ShareEpisode 8 of the Act on Climate podcast is live!
November 18, 2018
Our latest podcast is out now, teeing up the last week before the election, and AoC's week of action. Check out the show here "This week we get a lot more of the collective...
Read More Add your reaction ShareLiberal Party Support For New Gas & Coal A Dangerous Option
November 12, 2018
Matthew Guy and the Victorian Coalition announced their intention to build a new ‘baseload’ 500 MW power station if elected at the November state election. Friends of the Earth say the Liberal party's decision...
Read More Add your reaction ShareVic Liberal Party Mocked over Head-in-the-Sand Approach to Climate Change
November 12, 2018
On Saturday 10 November, around 100 community members have formed a human sign in the shape of the Liberal Party logo on St Kilda Beach to mock Matthew Guy and the opposition’s head-in-the-sand approach...
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