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A deal to reduce the Renewable Energy Target 20% appears to have been struck by the Federal government and opposition, with cross-bench Senators.  

A new Friends of the Earth analysis finds wind energy has created jobs and delivered investment for North Queensland communities, while making a strong contribution to cutting Australia’s carbon emissions.

Friends of the Earth welcomes the Andrew government's commitment to reinstating a Victorian Renewable Energy Target.  The organisation, representing thousands of Victorians, join the call for Prime Minister Abbott to remove roadblocks to state leadership on...

MEDIA RELEASE: Andrews govt commitment to Vic Renewable Energy Target welcome: Time for Abbott govt to remove roadblocks 

At the turn of the decade, the anti-wind lobby escalated its campaign of exaggeration, cherry-picking, and scare tactics. Just five years later, community members from regional Victoria are saying enough is enough.

MEDIA RELEASE: Alcoa coal closure respects community’s vision. Renewable energy plan needed to create new jobs

Premier Daniel Andrews

At the turn of the decade, the anti-wind lobby escalated its campaign of exaggeration, cherry-picking, and scare tactics. Just five years later, community members from regional Victoria are saying enough is enough.

The French government has joined the Australian government in ignoring their own reports that say a transition to 100% renewable energy is feasible and involves little extra cost.