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Environment minister vows to continue alpine grazing trial
February 20, 2014
In a very disappointing move, the State environemnt minister, Ryan Smith has said that the alpine grazing trial will continue but that the government is "still working on the details".
Read More Add your reaction ShareGreens release plan to phase out Hazelwood and Coal
February 20, 2014
Friends of the Earth has welcomed the extra detail released yesterday by The Greens on how they propose to bring about the closure of the Hazelwood power station. It maps a viable pathway to...
Read More Add your reaction ShareHRL submits plans for new coal-fired power station
February 20, 2014
HRL has re-submitted its application for environmental approval for its proposed power station, which would use new gasification technology to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from burning coal. There is an Age report here. Friends...
Read More Add your reaction ShareCoal Seam Gas - a threat to Basin Rivers
February 20, 2014
In the last few weeks, the impact of Coal Seam Gas (CSG) mining on Murray-Darling Basin rivers has become a whole lot clearer - and a whole lot more worrying. We commissioned independent testing...
Read More Add your reaction ShareGelliondale coal mine proposal a test for state government
February 20, 2014
December 6, 2013 Friends of the Earth. Media release. Gelliondale Resources, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ignite Energy Resources Limited, is currently applying for a Retention Licence to facilitate the development of the Gelliondale Coal...
Read More Add your reaction ShareExtending Frack moratorium a good start. Next test is coal allocation.
February 20, 2014
November 21, 2013 Friends of the Earth media release. Friends of the Earth has welcomed today’s announcement by the Premier that the moratorium on the process of unconventional gas fracking will be extended at...
Read More Add your reaction ShareNationals score Own Goal in response to unconventional gas motion
February 20, 2014
November 14, 2013 Friends of the Earth media release Yesterday Victorian Greens leader Greg Barber introduced a motion to the Upper House, which called for a permanent ban on the coal seam gas...
Read More Add your reaction ShareNew gas licenses a risky move for state government
February 20, 2014
November 5, 2013. Friends of the Earth media release Last friday the Premier, Dr Napthine, announced that the government would maintain the current moratorium on the process of fracking to access unconventional gas in...
Read More Add your reaction SharePeter Reith strong on fear, short on facts
February 20, 2014
1 November 2013 Friends of the Earth media release Peter Reith’s long awaited report to the Victorian government about the eastern gas market will be handed to the government today. While the Premier has...
Read More Add your reaction SharePremier Napthine must resolve uncertainty over coal and gas
February 20, 2014
September 26, 2013 Friends of the Earth media release With the Coalition in power federally, there is already increased pressure nation wide to develop new coal and gas projects. Tony Abbott has promised to...
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