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Anti-nuclear and Clean Energy campaign in 2010
February 20, 2014
Hello friends of Friends of the Earth, We'd like to share with you a summary of the Anti-nuclear and Clean Energy (ACE) collective's work over the past year, and to send a big THANKS!...
Read More Add your reaction ShareYes 2 Renewables website launched
February 20, 2014
In recent months there has been a growing debate across Victoria about renewable energy projects. Wind farms, the proposed solar plants in the North West, and a range of geothermal investigations have both enthused...
Read More Add your reaction Sharewhat does the election outcome mean for Victoria's environment?
February 20, 2014
Environment group Friends of the Earth (FoE) has expressed grave concern at the prospect of the Coalition taking power following yesterday's state election because of its approach to climate change issues. Check here for...
Read More Add your reaction ShareNanotechnology's green claims don't stack up
February 20, 2014
Friends of the Earth has released a new report debunking industry promises that nanotechnology offers solutions to our most pressing environmental problems, including climate change.
Read More Add your reaction ShareGreens release plan to phase out Hazelwood and Coal
February 20, 2014
Friends of the Earth has welcomed the extra detail released yesterday by The Greens on how they propose to bring about the closure of the Hazelwood power station. It maps a viable pathway to...
Read More Add your reaction ShareOur forests, your pollution: Indonesian environmentalists speak out against Australia's carbon offset schemes
February 20, 2014
Two climate justice activists from Friends of the Earth Indonesia, Indonesia’s largest and oldest environment organisation, are joined by Muliadi from Central Kalimantan to discuss Australia’s plans for forest offsets in Indonesia.
Read More Add your reaction Share2010 the big election Year
February 20, 2014
FoE worked hard to ensure that there was a good outcome for the environment and the community from the November 27 state election. You can find all our election materials and the Party scorecards...
Read More Add your reaction ShareConcern over locust spray plans
February 20, 2014
Friends of the Earth (FoE) today raised health concerns regarding the arsenal of insecticides being used to control locust populations in the state’s north and north west.
Read More Add your reaction ShareHRL submits plans for new coal-fired power station
February 20, 2014
HRL has re-submitted its application for environmental approval for its proposed power station, which would use new gasification technology to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from burning coal. There is an Age report here. Friends...
Read More Add your reaction ShareBarmah-Millewa Collective
February 20, 2014
The Barmah Millewa Collective is currently campaigning on the Murray Darling Basin Plan - a once in a life time opportunity to safeguard water for the rivers, wetlands and forests of over 14% of...
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