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Launch of the Nuclear Freeways campaign
February 12, 2014
This Friday July 30th marks the launch of Friends of the Earths Nuclear Freeways campaign. A delegation of Friends of the Earth members and Batman electorate residents will travel over 3,000ks on one of...
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Climate White Paper a Game Changer
February 12, 2014
The Victorian government has taken a bold step forward and substantially advanced the climate debate with the release of the final details of its White Paper on climate change.
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Officeworks store targeted as forest protection groups call for Reflex paper to be taken off the shelves
February 12, 2014
Forest protection groups have occupied the roof and storefront of a major Officeworks building in Collingwood this morning. Banners were unfurled over the rooftop billboards, targeting the Reflex Paper brand for its ongoing logging...
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Walk Against Warming 2010
February 12, 2014
This year we’re taking our message for a safe climate straight to the people that matter most – the voters. This year we’re asking you to join us for the first ever Great Suburban...
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Support for large scale solar a bright move
February 12, 2014
National environment group Friends of the Earth has welcomed Premier John Brumby’s announcement of a gross-feed-in tariff to support the development of large scale solar power plants in regional Victoria.
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Energy saving action a good step, climate white paper is next challenge
February 12, 2014
Environment groups today welcomed the Victorian Government’s announcement of improvements to the Energy Saver Incentive scheme and registration rebates for low-emission vehicles, but warned that the upcoming Climate Change White Paper would need larger...
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Face to Face communication workshop for activists
February 12, 2014
Come along and learn some tried and tested techniques for engaging with members of the public on issues. South Melbourne, August 7.
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Helping Victorian homes tackle climate change, energy & water bills
February 12, 2014
The One Million Homes Alliance is calling on the Victorian Government to enable more Victorians to tackle climate change and riing energy and water bills by upgrading the water and energy efficiency of one...
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Full phase-out of Hazelwood required for rapid transition from coal
February 12, 2014
National environmental organisation Friends of the Earth has welcomed the revelation that the state government is considering closing one quarter of the capacity of the Hazelwood power station, the developed world's dirtiest coal fired...
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heritage bushland property to be bulldozed for Peninsula freeway
February 12, 2014
Joyce and Simon Welsh, owners of the historic Westerfield property on Robinsons Road in the Green Wedge south of Frankston have been notified that clearing will begin on Monday 5 July on the 2.656...
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