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Logging - a dead loss for Victoria
March 05, 2018
As Victorian’s head to the polls this November, the issue of native forest logging is looking increasingly likely to feature as a major environmental issue in the state election campaign. The overwhelming majority of...
Read More Add your reaction SharePesticides in Food Forum Featuring Professor Alfred Poulos
March 02, 2018
Friends of the Earth is proudly hosting Professor Poulos to speak about Pesticides in Food. Emphasis during the presentation will include: Different susceptibilities to pesticides (based on genetics, age and development in the womb)...
Read More 1 Reaction Share$2 billion Snowy windfall could help Victoria prepare for climate impacts
March 02, 2018
The Federal government’s purchase of Victoria’s share of the iconic Snowy Hydro Scheme will deliver a $2 billion windfall for the state.Friends of the Earth say the rare windfall could fund Victoria’s first climate-focused...
Read More Add your reaction ShareVictoria’s Emissions Reduction Targets: A Primer
February 28, 2018
The Federal Coalition government’s failure to act on climate change is well known. Recently released data shows national emissions are increasing and that Australia will fail to meet emissions cuts it pledged under the...
Read More Add your reaction ShareFebruary 2018 Update
February 27, 2018
November State Election – We’re Off and Running In November 2018, Victorians will head to the polls. With community concern about climate change on the rise, it's an issue that all political parties must...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareKeeping our ‘livable city’ tag - a world class park system for Melbourne
February 23, 2018
IMAGE: Mt Torbreck - part of the proposed Great Forest National Park. Photo: Justin Cally Melbourne will soon pass Sydney as Australia’s most populous city. The urban sprawl that is happening to accommodate this...
Read More Add your reaction ShareClimate Change Impacts on Northern Victoria
February 20, 2018
Climate change will significantly alter the life and culture of human societies. Australia is no exception. When we consider climate change on the global level we begin to see overall trends, but it is...
Read More Add your reaction ShareGreen building council - still not so green
February 19, 2018
Last year we exposed the Green Building Council of Australia’s (GBCA) dodgy ‘Green star’ ratings. The GBCA award green star ratings for buildings made with timber sourced from unsustainable logging operations in Victoria’s native...
Read More Add your reaction ShareMarie Clark's Climate Leadership: Antarctic Research Trip
February 14, 2018
Climate change is the big issue of our times. People from all walks of life such as Maffra science teacher Marie Clark are stepping up and getting active. Marie Clark first started her journey...
Read More Add your reaction Share#GetOnBoard Community Powered Transport Plan
February 06, 2018
Our transport system is a mess. Roads don’t relieve congestion, they create it. But state government after state government keep building roads. They keep putting the road lobby and private interests before smart transport...
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