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Climate Justice: A fair share of the Atmosphere
The recent release of the Stern review has caused many who were previously unconvinced of the need to reduce greenhouse emissions that urgent action is needed now. However, a new publication from Friends of the Earth, ‘Climate Justice: A fair share of the Atmosphere’ emphasises that our reasons for addressing climate change must be humanitarian as well as economic.
Avoiding catastrophe: Recent science and new data on global warming
New report on emissions scenarios to avoid catastrophic climate change. The global mean temperature rise has been 0.8℃ since the late 1880s, but due to "thermal imbalance" there is a latent temperature rise still to come of about 0.6℃, which will result in a rise of 1.4℃ for the present level of atmospheric greenhouse gases.
Carbon Neutral Across Greenland
Roger Chao, Rob Rigato, and Linda Beilharz will be crossing Greenland unsupported from sea to sea, each hauling 100kg sleds some 550km. They will begin the initial climb from sea level up to around 2700m and then back down, facing winds of up to 200km/ph and temperatures down to -30c.
Empowering change: clean energy solutions to climate change
A new booklet highlighting energy options that will allow Australia to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions while developing a thriving renewable energy industry.
![Climate Change Despair & Empowerment Roadshow [QLD]](http://www.foe.org.au/climate-justice/media/news-items/front-page-news-feed-1/climate-change-despair-empowerment-roadshow-qld/image_thumb "Climate Change Despair & Empowerment Roadshow [QLD]")
Climate Change Despair & Empowerment Roadshow [QLD]
Climate change is the most serious issue facing humankind. Learn more and see what you and your community can do to effect change.
Release of latest Carbon Equity report on greenhouse emissions
Friends of the Earth Australia today released a new Carbon Equity report examining emissions targets for Australia and their implications for global temperatures. The report, the 2-degree Target: How far should carbon emissions be cut, highlights the problem with the emissions targets currently proposed by Labor and some of the green movement.
Australia’s Climate Change adaptation funding for developing countries welcomed
Friends of the Earth Australia welcomes the announcement that Australia will contribute up to $7.5 million for climate change adaptation to the Least Developed Country Fund under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
![forum: Stop global warming with better public transport [Melbourne]](http://www.foe.org.au/climate-justice/media/news-items/front-page-news-feed-1/forum-stop-global-warming-with-better-public-transport-melbourne/image_thumb "forum: Stop global warming with better public transport [Melbourne]")
forum: Stop global warming with better public transport [Melbourne]
Geoffrey Rush, Keith Dunstan, Rob Gell and a list of other high profile signatories have called for an end to Melbourne's privatised public transport system. Come and hear how the community can put the public back into transport.
FoE UK lodges complaint against Shell ad
Friends of the Earth has filed a complaint with the UK Advertising Standards Authority about a Shell advert.
Bush tries to sabotage fight against global warming
The plan announced by President Bush today is a complete charade. It is an attempt to make the Bush administration look like it takes global warming seriously without actually doing anything to curb emissions
Climate change is the overwhelming issue
On World Environment Day, Australian environment groups have united to call for strong action and commitments to avoid dangerous climate change ahead of this year’s federal election.
Environmental water being stolen from the Macquarie Marshes
The Inland Rivers Network today released an investigative report about the theft of environmental water from the Macquarie Marshes.
Greenhouse Solutions with Sustainable Energy
Global warming is arguably the most dangerous environmental problem and the most difficult political issue to be faced by the world in the 21st century. This symposium discusses sustainable energy technologies and the policies needed to implement them at federal and state government levels.
Live Earth
Live Earth is a 24-hour, 7-continent concert series taking place on 7/7/07 that will bring together more than 100 music artists and 2 billion people
The Big Switch
The Big Switch is a fast-growing coalition of Australian organisations, businesses and community groups. Our goal is to raise awareness about climate change solutions, by informing you about simple lifestyle choices you can make to reduce your greenhouse gas emissions. We also aim to let you know where your political leaders stand on this crucial issue. To better inform you, we sent federal politicians a survey asking them whether they support key climate change solutions.
Cycle Against the Nuclear Cycle in Brisbane
On Wednesday 18th July, join the Cycle Against the Nuclear Cycle crew for a ride from Narangba into Brisbane.
![Climate Action Workshops [Brisbane]](http://www.foe.org.au/climate-justice/media/news-items/front-page-news-feed-1/climate-action-workshops-brisbane/image_thumb "solar panels")
Climate Action Workshops [Brisbane]
Concerned about climate change and how to bring about effective action? Want to get active in your community? To address the urgent issue of climate change, we need to take action both on an individual level and as citizens engaged in political processes. This event will give you the opportunity to connect and engage with other people who are creating positive social change.
Don’t burn their homes to heat yours
[July 23]: A pile of animals representing endangered species have this morning been torched outside the Rydges Hotel on Exhibition St, in a protest against the logging lobby’s push to burn Victoria’s native forests for power.
ALP's plan for international development assistance and climate change welcomed
National environmental organisation Friends of the Earth Australia (FoEA) has welcomed this mornings announcement of the ALP plan for international development assistance (ODA) and climate change.
People on the frontline of climate change - Carteret Islanders speaking tour
East coast speaking tour featuring Ms Ursula Rakova from the NGO Tulele Peisa and Mr Bernard Tunim from Piul Island in the Carterets. September 2007. NEW: you can download an audio recording of their public forum in Melbourne.
show your support for the Greens climate refugee bill
Earlier this year Greens Senator Kerry Nettle introduced a bill into Parliament to establish a climate refugee visa so Australia can start accepting climate refugees. The bill will be debated in the Senate on Thursday, August 9.
wild accusations levelled at environmental organisation
National environmental organisation, Friends of the Earth (FoE) Australia, has responded angrily to a statement made in the Senate by Ian Macdonald implying that its sister organisation, WALHI/ Friends of the Earth Indonesia is linked to terrorists.
Let the ALP know that you support Australia creating a climate refugee program.
On August the 9th, the Greens Climate Refugee Bill was debated in the Senate. This bill proposed the establishment a climate refugee visa so Australia could start accepting climate refugees.
![forum: Carbon Offsets - Preventing climate change or buying a clean carbon conscious? [Melbourne]](http://www.foe.org.au/climate-justice/media/news-items/front-page-news-feed-1/forum-carbon-offsets-preventing-climate-change-or-buying-a-clean-carbon-conscious/image_thumb "forum: Carbon Offsets - Preventing climate change or buying a clean carbon conscious? [Melbourne]")
forum: Carbon Offsets - Preventing climate change or buying a clean carbon conscious? [Melbourne]
Carbon Offsets are being offered by an ever growing number of companies and not-for-profit organisations.
position available: climate justice major donor liaison
This position, based in either Brisbane or Melbourne, will primarily consist of relationship building with individual donors and supporters and generating funds for the climate justice campaign. It is for one day per week for 4 months. Applications close this friday September 28.
Forum: Going green in your home with the Carbon Cops and Making the Switch
Lish Fejer, host of the ABC show ‘Carbon Cops’ and Lisa Corduff from ‘Making the Switch’, will give you all the practical advice and tips you need to reduce your greenhouse gas emissions at home and in your everyday life. Learn how to take responsibility and limit your contribution to climate change. October 22 in Melbourne.
forum: Marine campaigner in Australia
Teri Shore of FoE in California is currently conducting public forums in Australia to talk about the greening of the world's ports and merchant fleets. Future events are planned for Perth (Oct 24) and Melbourne (Nov 7).
Offset your carbon? No way!
Why it’s better to donate to the Friends of the Earth Climate Justice Campaign! 'Carbon offset’ schemes have a number of problems, and aren't a solution for preventing runaway climate change. If you absolutely must fly to see a loved one or to attend a work conference, donate a meaningful amount to the Friends of the Earth Climate Justice Campaign rather than a trivial amount trying to offset your carbon.
Rally to demand an Environmental Effects Statement for the Victorian desal plant
Join the protest to demand the Minister for Planning say YES to an Environmental Effects Statement - Melbourne, October 31
The People's Blockade of the World's Biggest Coal Port
Hundreds of people will form a chain on November 3 across Newcastle Harbour to blockade the world's biggest coal port! You are invited to join in the peaceful blockade on the water, or show your support on the shore.
climate action 08
Join us in a post-election “where-to-next” forum with Louise Morris (Environment Victoria/ The Big Switch), Philip Sutton (Greenleap), David Spratt (CarbonEquity) and Cam Walker (FoE). December 6 [Melbourne]
![Solutions to Climate Change community festival [Melbourne]](http://www.foe.org.au/climate-justice/media/news-items/front-page-news-feed-1/solutions-to-climate-change-community-festival-melbourne/image_thumb "Solutions to Climate Change community festival [Melbourne]")
Solutions to Climate Change community festival [Melbourne]
Friends of the Earth Melbourne, in collaboration with the City of Yarra, will present the annual Solutions to Climate Change community festival on saturday December 8th.
![climate movement convergence [Victoria, February 9]](http://www.foe.org.au/climate-justice/media/news-items/front-page-news-feed-1/climate-movement-convergence-victoria-february-9/image_thumb "climate movement convergence [Victoria, February 9]")
climate movement convergence [Victoria, February 9]
The convergence was a great success, with more than 200 people attending, from across Victoria and a number of NSW cities and towns. We hope to have presentations from the day available on-line soon.
Climate Justice campaign Bali update & major donor fundraiser events
Friends of the Earth Climate Justice Campaign Bali Update & Major Donor Fundraisers. Events being held in Katoomba (January 20), Sydney (January 22), Melbourne (January 24) and Brisbane (February 13).
Climate justice campaign co-ordinator position available
Friends of the Earth Australia is seeking a skilled campaigner to coordinate the work of our Climate Justice Campaign. The position is 4 days per week and based in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne. Applications close February 22, 2008
Fundraiser for Bougainville and Carteret Islands youth project
HIGH TIDE Fundraiser for Bougainville and Carteret Islands youth project 5.30pm Friday 14th of March A night of food, fun, drinks and dancing at CERES Corner of Roberts and Stewart streets, Brunswick (Melbourne)
Burning Coal at Three Minutes to Midnight
The Corporate Watch report on HRL, for Friends of the Earth, ‘Burning Coal at Three Minutes to Midnight’ has been released. This report sheds light on the government grants and business interests behind the proposed HRL coal fired power plant in the Latrobe Valley of Victoria.
Its time for Australia to take the lead on climate refugees
Please help encourage the ALP to take action on climate refugees. Send a letter to the Minister for Foreign Affairs.
Voices from Bangladesh Speaking Tour in Melbourne this friday
The people and ecosystems of Bangladesh face many of the most devastating consequences of climate change and sea level rise – at the same time as international financial institutions continue to finance projects such as the Phulbari Coal project that directly contribute to climate change and threaten developing communities. This national speaking tour aims to raise awareness of the unequal impacts of climate change and to voice the urgent need for Australia to support development projects that are socially and environmentally just, rather than destructive. May 12-23rd
Help Create a Just Australian Response to Climate Change.
Climate forum and fund raiser, Sydney, May 8. Discussion led by Damien Lawson, adviser to Greens Senator Kerry Nettle, co-founder of climate think tank Carbon Equity and incoming national Climate Justice campaigner with Friends of the Earth.
Community Assembly continues in defiance of Government desalination plans
Community group Your Water Your Say (YWYS) continues to maintain its Community Assembly to demonstrate the community’s determination to stop works at the Wonthaggi desalination pilot plant in south eastern Victoria.
climate camp - Hunter Valley - July 2008
Climate camp has been inspiring, with hundreds of people traveling from around Australia to take peaceful direct action aimed a shutting down the world's largest coal port. It finished on July 15.
![Curing Australia's Coal Addiction - a public forum featuring George Monbiot [Sydney]](http://www.foe.org.au/climate-justice/media/news-items/front-page-news-feed-1/curing-australias-coal-addiction-a-public-forum-featuring-george-monbiot-sydney/image_thumb "Curing Australia's Coal Addiction - a public forum featuring George Monbiot [Sydney]"){kind=small}
Curing Australia's Coal Addiction - a public forum featuring George Monbiot [Sydney]
Public forum featuring: George Monbiot – UK author of Heat, Guardian journalist (via videolink) and Holly Creenaune – Friends of the Earth Australia and the Camp for Climate Action. June 19
A World Refugee Day Forum: “Sailing against the tide of rising sea levels”
An update on the struggle of the climate refugees of the Carterets Atolls featuring Ursula Rakova of the NGO Tulele Peisa. Melbourne, June 20.
Climate change refugees the forgotten people
This is National Refugee Week, an appropriate time for Australians to consider the plight of climate refugees — those people being displaced as a result of sea-level rise, drought and extreme weather events.
forum: Biofuels, Climate solution or climate disaster?
Biofuels are being pushed as a climate change solution by governments, international institutions and big business. However, there are significant concerns that swapping food for fuel is actually fuelling climate change. Sydney, July 2.
International carbon trading will wreck Garnaut plan
Friends of the Earth Australia welcomes Professor Garnaut's recognition of the scale of the climate emergency and the need for urgent action, but warns the emission trading scheme will not solve the climate problem.
Climate Justice Seminar - Melbourne
A one day seminar looking at the social justice dimensions of climate change. Melbourne, August 2.
Ride Planet Earth
Kim Nguyen will be riding from Brisbane to Copenhagen over a period of almost 18 months. He intends to arrive in time for the UN negotiations on climate change. Along the way will collect signatures calling for comprehensive, fair, and immediate action on climate change. FoEA is proud to be involved in this project.
Failure is the option chosen by Minister Wong
Despite claiming “failure is not an option” Minister Penny Wong has today set out a plan for failure according to Friends of the Earth Australia
climate and coal campaign
The Friends of the Earth climate and coal campaign works to bring about necessary changes in lifestyle, society, industry and policy to halt dangerous climate change. Our focus is on achieving deep cuts to our greenhouse gas pollution emissions, and a moratorium on all new coal fired power stations (including the proposed HRL coal power station in Victoria) with a just transition to renewable energy solutions.