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Big energy companies have sought to “open up” Victoria to onshore gas drilling and fracking–putting prime farmland and water resources at risk. Regional communities around the state have said “no” to risky unconventional gas...

Big energy companies have sought to "open up" Victoria to onshore gas drilling and fracking--putting prime farmland and water resources at risk. Regional communities around the state have said "no" to risky unconventional gas...

As the Victorian government ponders whether to open up the state to both conventional and unconventional gas drilling operations, new evidence has come to light about the failure of the gas industry to act...

In Victoria, the frequency of large fires (greater than 100,000 hectares) has grown significantly over the past century. 19th century – 2 mega fires first half of 20th Century – 4 mega fires 2nd...

The year is at a close again and the 'festive season' is in full swing. It can be a difficult time for some to resist the allure of rampant consumerism... but FoE always has...

As Victoria finalises it’s policy on a Victorian Renewable Energy Target (VRET),  homeowners are switching to solar in a sign they want greater ambition from our state government on transitioning to renewable energy.

The Andrews government opened the first tranch of its New Energy Jobs Fund in Blackburn today.  The launch comes in the lead up to the release of its Renewable Energy Action Plan that will set Victorian...

The Andrews government opened the first tranch of its New Energy Jobs Fund in Blackburn today.

Friends of the Earth would like to thank all our members, supporters, donors and allies for a great year. The campaigns office will close on the evening of December 24 and re open on...

The Paris Conference has exceeded expectations by achieving universal agreement to limit global warming to 2C, and striving for a stronger target of 1.5C. The increased ambition on the international stage has implications for...