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Labor's wind energy commitment a welcome first step to get back on track with renewables
November 13, 2014
Daniel Andrews announces Labor’s commitment wind energy at the Challicum Hills wind farm.
Read More 1 Reaction ShareVoices of Macedon: Community consultation missing on key planning issues
November 13, 2014
Hundreds of Macedon residents participated in the People’s Climate March and want more renewable energy.
Read More 1 Reaction ShareElection Watch: Can Napthine be trusted on renewable energy?
November 12, 2014
Both the Napthine and Abbott governments have called on the RET to be weakened.
Read More 1 Reaction ShareHepburn Wind to host community festival of art, music and food
November 12, 2014
Renewable energy is a mainstream election issue in the hotly-contested seat of Macedon.
Read More 1 Reaction ShareElection Watch: Will Labor lead on renewables?
November 11, 2014
“If not us, who? If not now, when? Today is the day for Victoria to assume its rightful place in leading the nation towards a sustainable energy future.” – The Hon. John Thwaites, second...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareA record growth in electricity sector emissions
November 10, 2014
A embarrassing growth in electricity sector emissions has been seen since the repeal of the carbon tax about 100 days ago. This growth has come off the back of serious emissions reduction efforts over the...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareMacedon community survey finds strong support for renewables, dumping anti-wind farm laws
November 07, 2014
MEDIA RELEASE - 7 Nov 2014 Friends of the Earth have launched a report on the views voters in the hotly-contested seat of Macedon hold on the government's anti-wind farm laws just weeks from the...
Read More Add your reaction ShareDirect Action could deliver a useful outcome: carbon trading
November 05, 2014
With a government that is ideologically opposed to action on climate change, sparking a fresh debate on pricing carbon seems necessary as it could complement the Coalition’s direct action policies. Although if our major parties...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareCracks appear in govt as Vic Liberal politicians question anti-wind policy
November 05, 2014
Victorian government MP, Andrew Katos, has publicly questioned the Napthine government’s anti-wind farm laws just weeks out from the state election. The move signals growing tension amid Liberal ranks about the controversial policy.
Read More 1 Reaction ShareThe World's First Renewable Energy Limit: Why Our News Should Be Worse
November 04, 2014
Mandating the use of fossil fuels for energy production seems to deeply contradict the ideals that many Victorian communities hold. Limiting the potential of clean energy production seems to be a world first as...
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