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The 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...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareRoom for renewable energy commitments as Vic election campaign kicks off
November 03, 2014
Renewable energy is a mainstream issue as the Victorian election campaign officially begins. The writs have been signed and the state is now in caretaker mode.
Read More 1 Reaction ShareBig Hill mine knocked back, Stockman mine approved
October 30, 2014
The Victorian Planning Minister Matthew Guy has today recommended that one massive mine be knocked back while supporting another. Friends of the Earth welcomes the Minister’s recommendation not to approve the Stawell open cut...
Read More Add your reaction ShareVoices of Macedon: Look close to home, Premier
October 30, 2014
Premier Denis Napthine.
Read More 1 Reaction SharePollieWatch: Liberal candidate for Macedon flags exemption for community wind farms
October 29, 2014
Liberal candidate for the hotly-contested seat of Macedon, Donna Petrovich, has shifted her position on wind energy as a result of a community campaign. The move could signal a shift on wind energy policy from...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareVoices of Macedon: Debunking the doubters
October 28, 2014
The 400-strong People’s Climate March in Kyneton, 21 September.
Read More 1 Reaction ShareAustralian energy policy – and what’s making it sick
October 27, 2014
The discrediting of wind technology can come in all shapes and forms. From the treasurer, the PM and various conservative think tanks we often see a spin relating to the appearance productivity and overall safety...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareVoices of Macedon: No consultation on wind farm ban
October 27, 2014
Macedon Ranges residents ‘ride for renewables’, visit the site of what could be Victoria’s next community wind farm.
Read More 1 Reaction ShareCost of Natural Disasters Report
October 26, 2014
A research report released today by environment group Friends of the Earth shows that the financial cost to governments and the community in Victoria from natural disasters was $19.937 billion dollars over a ten...
Read More Add your reaction ShareRenewable energy leads at Castlemaine Show
October 24, 2014
The Castlemaine Show this year (31 October-1 November) will have two very special stalls of interest to farmers, with displays on renewable energy and soil improvement.
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