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Renewable energy targets – Comparing Victoria's laws with the ACT and California
February 02, 2018
The Victorian Renewable Energy Target (VRET), now written into law as the Renewable Energy (Jobs and Investment) Bill 2017, passed the upper house in State Parliament on October 20. Elsewhere, other states such as...
Read More ShareBuilding a cross-party network to support the opening of Australia's borders to climate migrants from Pacific Islands
January 25, 2018
As part of its Climate Frontlines campaign, Friends of the Earth is proposing to mobilise Australian politicians around the promotion of solutions and safe pathways for climate migrants from the Pacific Island states. ...
Read More ShareHow to respond justly to climate change displaced persons
January 19, 2018
Climate change poses an enormous threat to human security in the 21st century, with the most devastating impact predicted to be displacement and forced human migration.
Read More ShareClimate migration: No dignity in inaction
January 12, 2018
Environmental migration is not a new phenomenon. Humans have moved to adapt to the seasons, to find new resources, because of drought, soil erosion, or major natural catastrophies. But because of climate change, there...
Read More ShareGlobal warming has a face
December 14, 2017
A fund raiser for the Carteret Islands Auction. Online only, from 6 til 23 December. Three talented artists from Fish Lane Studios in South Brisbane have donated stunning work to be auctioned to help...
Read More ShareOnshore gas bans a convenient scapegoat for pro gas MPs
December 13, 2017
Media release 13 December 2017 Environmental group Friends of the Earth has labelled ‘misleading’ and ‘irresponsible’, coalition and gas industry responses to today’s Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) updated report into the state...
Read More ShareA Pacific participant’s perspective on the People’s Climate Summit
November 28, 2017
A Pacific participant’s perspective on the People’s Climate Summit at the UNFCCC COP23 in Bonn, Germany. Friends of the Earth Brisbane Climate Frontlines invites you to this special event on December 8. Come and...
Read More ShareHobart Snap Rally - Stand up for climate action at COAG
November 21, 2017
After attacking renewable energy for months in the media, the Turnbull government seems intent on taking Australia backwards on climate change action. Their latest thought bubble the 'National Energy Guarantee' or NEG appears designed...
Read More ShareFriends of the Earth win Victorian Premier's Sustainability Award
November 03, 2017
Friends of the Earth has won the Environmental Justice category in this year's Victorian Premier's Sustainability Awards for conducting a campaign to build community resistance to the potential threat of fracking.
Read More ShareWhen will we ban new coal mines? #StopAdani
November 01, 2017
“I just cannot believe that in 2017 we are still fighting the Adani coal mine” begins Stop Adani campaigner Charlie Wood; her gentle demeanor belies the indignation of her words.
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