Environment Groups today welcomed the Brumby Government’s decision to increase the landfill levy and predicted that the improved pricing will make recycling competitive and lead to a green jobs bonanza.

Two weeks ago we launched a brief document called 'a green New Deal for Victoria', which was a first attempt to articulate how our state could respond effectively to the interconnected issues of recession, accelerating climate change and growing energy costs and insecurity.

Friends of the Earth Australia have expressed disappointment at the Victorian State Budget released today.

What does the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) need to include to achieve real action on climate change?

Ross Garnaut has released his final report on Australia's proposed Emissions Trading Scheme, outlining how he thinks Australia should tackle the growing climate crisis. But does his model provide for real action on climate change and a just transition to a low carbon economy?