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fund-raiser for the anti nuclear & clean energy campaign
February 12, 2014
Despite local and national opposition, the federal government continues to pursue it's plans for a national nuclear waste dump at Muckaty in the N.T. Now more than ever we must campaign strong and hard...
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February 12, 2014
The state government has recently announced that it will cut our greenhouse emissions by 20% by 2020. This is a good start to begin the transition we need to build a low carbon future,...
Read More Add your reaction ShareClimate Change Bill tabled in Parliament
February 12, 2014
The Climate Change Bill 2010 was introduced to Parliament on 27 July 2010. The main objective of the Bill is to create a new framework to help Victoria respond to the challenges of climate...
Read More Add your reaction ShareLaunch 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...
Read More Add your reaction ShareClimate 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.
Read More Add your reaction ShareOfficeworks 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...
Read More Add your reaction ShareWalk 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...
Read More Add your reaction ShareSupport 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.
Read More Add your reaction ShareEnergy 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...
Read More Add your reaction ShareFace 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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