FILTER BY:
Singaporean Banks continue to fund the coal industry, despite 2018 being named ‘the year of climate action’ by the government of Singapore.
January 10, 2018
Market forces analysed lending activity from Singapore's big three banks revealing OCBC as Singapores dirtiest bank, with a total of US$1,142 million going towards the coal sector.
Read More ShareFSANZ misled minister regarding nanoparticles in baby formula
January 01, 2018
In July 2017, independent testing commissioned by Friends of the Earth found nanoparticles in popular Australian infant formula products that are both illegal in Australia and potentially dangerous. Now, documents released under Freedom of...
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 New Threat to Charities and Environmental Organisations
December 07, 2017
Today, the Turnbull Government announced a new threat to Environmental organsatiaions and Australia's charity sector. After a long-running campaign waged by the Minerals Council and the hard right to strip environmental organisations of their charitable status,...
Read More ShareScientists question the safety of nano-titanium dioxide in food
December 01, 2017
Last week scientists at a Nanosafety Forum hosted by the University of Sydney raised concerns about the continued use of nanoparticles of titanium dioxide (TiO2) in food and called for the better regulation of...
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 ShareAn Endless Crime: BHP Billiton and Vale's Sludge Still Harming Brazil
November 16, 2017
This article was published by Amigos da Terra Brasil, Arthur Viana -Photo Provide by MAB Half past four. The kettle on the stove screams with hot water for my coffee. It´s too late: it´s...
Read More ShareA cable car on Mt Wellington?
November 08, 2017
A cable car has been proposed up the face of Mt Wellington/Kunanyi in Hobart. A range of local residents and environmental groups have been campaigning against this proposal, which would have significant environmental impacts...
Read More Share