Land & water
Questions Raised Over Roadside Tree Clearing During Bushfire Recovery Efforts
Residents and tourists have expressed dismay at the extent of tree clearing in hundreds (possibly thousands) of kilometres of roadside reserves in the aftermath of this summer's devastating bushfires. Many of these roadsides contain extremely valuable habitat.
Numerous organisations and business have been called on to clear roads and remove dangerous trees although, in comments on social media, some people are questioning whether healthy trees are also being removed unnecessarily. It is Friends of the Earth's opinion that the majority of the tree removal is needless and is actually uncontrolled wanton destruction.
Image: Princess Highway near Genoa - Photo: Nick Clemann
Indigenous Land & Rights
Kimba nuke decision dumps on Indigenous rights
The federal government's decision to place a a nuclear waste storage site at Kimba on SA's Eyre Peninsula turned deaf ears to the opposition of the area's native title holders, argues Jim Green and Michele Madigan.
Land & water
Koala Crisis in South West Victoria Only Just Beginning
A recent visit to South West Victoria has deeply troubled Friends of the Earth. Perhaps the most haunting image of the crisis facing koalas in the region was a mother and baby holding on to a dead bluegum plantation tree, as Wedge Tail Eagles circled overhead. Thousands of similar scenarios are playing out across the region at present time. The plantation in question had been logged about one year ago. [The animals of concern appear to have survived as they were not present in or around the tree the next morning].
Land & water
What we can do next to protect koalas in VIC
Many people would have seen the recent story regarding koala massacre currently occurring in South West Victoria published over the weekend.
Economics for Earth
FoE Monthly News & Events - Feb 2020
Holding these difficult times in our hearts FoE continues to fight for a world where environmental protection, social justice and economic welfare for all, go hand in hand. Communities really are rising up louder than ever. Read our monthly newsletter for many opportunities to stand with us and get involved.
Land & water
Could Water Carting in the NT be a Short Term Option for Communities Drinking Uranium Tainted Water?
Friends of the Earth is deeply concerned to see a number of communities in the Northern Territory consuming drinking water with levels of uranium and radiological properties which pose a risk to community health.
Land & water
Koala Massacre Currently Occurring in South West Victoria
Friends of the Earth has been alarmed to learn of a koala "massacre" occurring during the logging of a bluegum plantation, located approximately 12-14km west of the south west Victorian town of Portland.
Indigenous Land & Rights
Kimba nuclear waste dump: PM and SA Premier Marshall must step in
Federal resources minister Matt Canavan has today announced his intention to move ahead with plans for a national nuclear waste dump near Kimba on SA's Eyre Peninsula.
Economics for Earth
Bushfire survivors launch claim against ANZ under international law for financing climate change
Australian Bushfire victims, together with Friends of the Earth Australia, will launch a claim against ANZ under international law to hold the bank accountable for financing fossil fuel projects that contribute to the climate crisis.
Land & water
Forgetting Fukushima
Irresponsible tactics are being used to bury social and environmental problems associated with the Fukushima nuclear disaster as Olympics approach in Japan.