Pages tagged "Media Release"
Friends of the Earth Expresses Concerns over Mosquito Larvicide
22 May 2018 Environmental Organisation Friends of the Earth (FoE) today expressed concerns over the registration of the larvicide “Sumilarv Granular Insect Growth Regulator” (Active Constituent: Pyriproxyfen) commonly used for control of...
Historic legal action launched against Shell in the Netherlands on climate change could impact fossil fuel investments in Australia
Press release: Melbourne, 5 April 2018: Friends of the Earth Netherlands takes the first step in legal action against Shell to stop the destruction of the climate. This ground-breaking case, if successful,...
AECOM cancels graduate outreach as #StopAdani protests mount
US-based engineering and design firm AECOM’s graduate outreach program has been thrown into disarray, with protests and cancellations impacting most events.
New Federal Govt Grant for Community Solar & Battery Systems Announced
The federal Government has just announced up to $12,500 in funding for solar PV systems and/or battery storage for community groups in Mt Alexander Shire, Macedon Ranges Shire, Hepburn Shire and City...
Andrews govt announce big solar and auctions to kick off legislative push on Vic Renewables Target
"A vital stepping stone towards 10,000 jobs" The Andrews government have this morning announced the first big solar farms in the state as well as auctions to bring 650 megawatts of new...
Don’t let Monsanto get their way
The genetically modified (GM) crop industry is not happy. It’s been over 20 years since the introduction of the first GM crops to Australia and the majority of our food remains GM...
Illegal and potentially toxic nanoparticles found in baby formula
Independent testing commissioned by Friends of the Earth has found nanoparticles in popular Australian infant formula products that are both illegal in Australia and potentially dangerous. Three of the seven samples tested...
Environment groups call on Canberra to abandon Kimba nuclear dump plan
Conservation SA, the state's peak environment body, along with national environment groups Friends of the Earth Australia and the Australian Conservation Foundation, have today lodged a submission with the federal Department of Industry,...
Coalition's Finkel fail: Energy review fails on science and ignores health impacts on community
National environment group Friends of the Earth say the Federal Coalition government's Finkel Review on energy has ignored the latest science on climate change and health impacts from coal pollution.
Undemocratic nuclear waste law disempowers communities & traditional owners
Friends of the Earth Australia is today releasing a detailed report on the National Radioactive Waste Management Act 2012 (NRWMA). The report ‒ written by Monash University fifth-year law student Amanda Ngo...