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April 05, 2018
Last year was the world's hottest year on record - even without an El Nino boost. And seven of Australia's ten warmest years have occurred since 2005 [1]. We need to act quickly to...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareFriends of the Earth "disappointed" with major delay to Victoria's climate targets
March 29, 2018
MEDIA RELEASE: 29 March 2018 Friends of the Earth "disappointed" with major delay to Victoria's climate targets National environment group Friends of the Earth have expressed disappointment regarding a major delay to state climate...
Read More Add your reaction Share$2 billion Snowy windfall could help Victoria prepare for climate impacts
March 02, 2018
The Federal government’s purchase of Victoria’s share of the iconic Snowy Hydro Scheme will deliver a $2 billion windfall for the state.Friends of the Earth say the rare windfall could fund Victoria’s first climate-focused...
Read More Add your reaction ShareVictoria’s Emissions Reduction Targets: A Primer
February 28, 2018
The Federal Coalition government’s failure to act on climate change is well known. Recently released data shows national emissions are increasing and that Australia will fail to meet emissions cuts it pledged under the...
Read More Add your reaction ShareClimate Change Impacts on Northern Victoria
February 20, 2018
Climate change will significantly alter the life and culture of human societies. Australia is no exception. When we consider climate change on the global level we begin to see overall trends, but it is...
Read More Add your reaction ShareMarie Clark's Climate Leadership: Antarctic Research Trip
February 14, 2018
Climate change is the big issue of our times. People from all walks of life such as Maffra science teacher Marie Clark are stepping up and getting active. Marie Clark first started her journey...
Read More Add your reaction ShareClean Coal LOL
January 31, 2018
But Carbon Capture and Storage off Ninety Mile Beach is no laughing matter Golden Beach is an idyllic section of Ninety Mile Beach. It boasts a pristine coastline, plentiful fish, multitudes of birds and...
Read More Add your reaction ShareThe Federal Coalition's Climate Failure: An Overview
January 31, 2018
Despite hearing concerning updates from scientists and seeing worrying climate-influenced disasters across the world last year, the Federal government has failed when it comes to climate change. Recently released data shows national emissions are...
Read More Add your reaction ShareClimate Change Impacts Victoria: An Introduction
January 29, 2018
Climate change is the challenge of our times. If global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C are unsuccessful then we'll see intensifying impacts in Australia and abroad. Here in Victoria, the state’s electricity sector is transitioning away from...
Read More 2 Reactions ShareCommunity members respond to record global heat
January 19, 2018
New analysis has identified 2017 as the world's hottest year without an El Nino boost and confirms the hottest five-year period on record. The findings have alarmed community members from country Victoria who want to...
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