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National Climate Emergency Summit: Engaging with the Climate Emergency
March 18, 2020
On 14-15 February, Australia held its first National Climate Emergency Summit. The summit's declaration was to call for a new approach to climate action in Australia, one which properly addresses the scale and seriousness...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareAct on Climate take climate action to the Sydney Rd Festival
March 04, 2020
Last Sunday, Act on Climate headed down to the Sydney Road Street Party to set up a stall and talk to punters about Victorian climate action. It was a fun and sunny day at...
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March 03, 2020
There's only weeks left before the Andrews government makes its final decision on Victoria's first Emissions Reduction Targets.With the Morrison government refusing to tackle the climate crisis, we need Victoria to show greater leadership....
Read More Add your reaction ShareAct on Climate Update: Crunch Time for Climate Targets
March 02, 2020
It's crunch time for our long-standing campaign for science-based Emissions Reduction Targets in Victoria.The Andrews government's decision is just weeks away and time is running out to make the case for keeping global warming...
Read More Add your reaction ShareFriends of the Earth present to parliamentary inquiry into community action on climate
February 26, 2020
On Wednesday 26 February, Friends of the Earth had the opportunity to present to the Victorian Parliament's inquiry into community action on climate change. Here's Act on Climate coordinator Leigh Ewbank's statement to the...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareHuman Sign: Call for Victorian Climate Leadership
February 14, 2020
Want to kick off 2020 with a powerful message for climate action that can't be ignored? Then join us for a human sign at the Monash University Clayton soccer pitch in the south-eastern suburbs...
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February 03, 2020
In less than two months, the Andrews government will make its decision on the state’s first Emissions Reduction Targets for 2025 and ’30. And we’re not wasting a minute calling for ambition. The summer bushfires...
Read More Add your reaction ShareVic opposition's climate policy shift a positive first step
January 23, 2020
Victorian opposition leader Michael O'Brien has responded to surging community concern about the climate crisis by announcing a policy shift on the issue, accepting the need for state emissions reductions. Friends of the Earth...
Read More Add your reaction ShareWill Victoria lead on climate in 2020?
January 22, 2020
Do you want Victoria to be the national leader on climate action?... Do you think climate policy should be based on science not political expediency?... Do you want to show the Morrison government what real...
Read More Add your reaction ShareIndustry will face strong community opposition to push to 'rip up' gas drilling moratorium
January 17, 2020
Industry is ramping up its campaign to have Victoria's moratorium on gas drilling ripped up, but Friends of the Earth says they will face strong community opposition. "Communities fought long and hard to win...
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