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Up one levelFriends of the Earth Opposes Bush's Blank-Check Bailout
Friends of the Earth-US response to the federal government response to the financial crisis. They oppose the Bush administration's proposed trillion-dollar bailout of the financial system today, and called on elected officials to ensure that any government action related to the financial crisis fixes deep structural flaws in the financial system that have spawned not only the current financial crisis but are also jeopardising our planet's future.
help Haiti's hurricane survivors
Up to a million people have been made homeless in Haiti and whole towns have been destroyed after an onslaught of tropical storms. Friends of the Earth Haiti (Haiti Lifeline) are assisting with the relief effort. Please help them by contributing to our Haiti solidarity fund.
Victoria's forests - a family day in October
Help protect and get informed about Victoria's red gum wetlands and forests. Information day, October 11, Melbourne
Building Bridges, Organising Globally! International Indigenous Solidarity Gathering Oct 2008
After a break of almost ten years, FoE is working (this time with the Latin American Solidarity Network and a range of other groups) to hold another Indigenous solidarity gathering. International Indigenous Solidarity Gathering Latin America, Asia & the Pacific October 23-26 Melbourne
Demand the protection of Colombian environmentalists
Well-known Colombian environmentalist, Guillermo Castaño Arcilla, has again received death threats from a paramilitary group and urgently needs your help.
Radioactive River?
Revelations that radioactive waste may have been entering the Yarra River for decades has prompted some of Victoria’s major environment groups, including Friends of the Earth, to support the call for Premier Brumby and the EPA to immediately halt Yarra dredging until an investigation has been completed.
Consume less, live more!
When was the last time you felt real happiness? Was it when you were together with people you like, when you were doing useful work that you’re good at? Was it when you were enjoying music, dancing, arts or sports? Or was it when you bought another product advertised to bring you happiness?
