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Bringing the VRET home
May 18, 2017
FoE launched a campaign calling for a state renewable energy target (VRET) in early 2014. In August 2015, the Andrews government committed to VRETs for 2020 and 2025 in its Renewable Energy Roadmap We're...
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Organising in a time of the New Right
May 17, 2017
The election of Donald Trump, the Brexit vote in the UK, and the continued rise of Right wing populist parties across western Europe is a huge concern for anyone who wants to see action...
Read More Add your reaction ShareStories from Nth Victoria: Totally Renewable Yackandandah
May 15, 2017
When it comes to renewable energy, community groups like Totally Renewable Yackandandah (TRY) are out in front, setting their own ambitious target to hit 100% renewable energy by 2022. With National Volunteer week finishing...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareCommunity leads on solar: Y2R talks to Positive Charge
May 10, 2017
With the federal Coalition continuing to dither on the issue of gas driving up energy prices, it’s community energy groups like Positive Charge that are leading the way, helping locals access affordable renewable energy – right...
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Friends of the Earth state budget response
May 02, 2017
Modest allocations for climate change make budget 2018-19 a ‘litmus test’ for action: Strong climate focus needed to prepare Victorian communities for the future Friends of the Earth say the Andrews government's 2017-18 budget...
Read More Add your reaction ShareFriends of the Earth state budget response
May 02, 2017
May 2 2017 Modest allocations for climate change make budget 2018-19 a ‘litmus test’ for action: Strong climate focus needed to prepare Victorian communities for the future Friends of the Earth say the Andrews...
Read More Add your reaction ShareNew polling: Renewables popular with Coalition voters, exposing gulf with Guy opposition
April 10, 2017
MEDIA RELEASE: April 10 2017 Polling finds renewables popular with Coalition voters, sign the Guy opposition should review climate and energy policies
Read More 1 Reaction ShareVictorian coal policy to be released soon
March 28, 2017
The Victorian government is currently drafting a policy which will outline whether coal has a future in Victoria. This is significant as it will outline the current government's attitude to previous support for experimental...
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Melbourne Protest against Jemena NT Pipeline
March 22, 2017
Friends of the Earth Melbourne and Quit Coal campaigners joined with concerned citizens gathered outside Jemena’s Melbourne headquarters to protest against the Federal government approval of the Northern Gas Pipeline. The group claimed that...
Read More Add your reaction ShareExpanded wind tower production in Portland shows Vic Renewable Energy Target already creating jobs
March 10, 2017
MEDIA RELEASE 10.03.2017: Expanded wind turbine production in Portland shows Vic Renewable Energy Target already creating jobs
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