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Friends of the Earth Melbourne
Locality: Collingwood, Victoria, Australia
Phone: +61 3 9419 8700
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25.01.2022 New analysis finds that Australia could easily beat its meagre Emissions Reduction Target of 26-28% by 2030 after Victoria committed to a 45-50% emissions cut over the next decade. We're calling on Prime Minister Scott Morrison (ScoMo) to match the targets adopted by the USA and Victoria or beat them... Will you? TAKE ACTION > foe.org.au/email_the_pm
24.01.2022 The week in review courtesy of Friends of the Earth Australia...
24.01.2022 ICYMI - The Dan Andrews govt listened to the community's call for a clean recovery by delivering record-breaking budget investment in climate, energy, and transport. "This budget shows the Andrews govt can aim high when setting the state’s first Emissions Reduction Targets," said Leigh Ewbank of Friends of the Earth. Email the Premier today to acknowledge the record-breaking investment and call for science-based Emissions Reduction Targets... ... ACT NOW > melbournefoe.org.au/vic_budget_2020_climate
23.01.2022 COMING UP TOMORROW NIGHT: Offshore wind can do a heavy lift when it comes to delivering deep emissions cuts and providing clean, reliable, and affordable power. Join Yes2Renewables for a strategy session on how Victoria can secure a jobs-rich offshore wind industry.
23.01.2022 The transition to 100% renewables is gathering pace with work commencing on the Victorian Big Battery near Geelong. The big battery will allow more solar and wind energy to enter the grid and push gas out of the market. Victoria will soon have the biggest battery in Australia. Let's follow it up with the strongest Emissions Reduction Targets of any state or territory!
23.01.2022 GOOD NEWS: The Dan Andrews govt has announced grants to support 13 community-energy projects across Victoria... Let's scale up funding to match the demand! OUR RESPONSE > https://www.actonclimate.org.au/andrews_govt_funding_must... TAKE ACTION > https://www.actonclimate.org.au/climateactionfund
23.01.2022 BREAKING: Friends of the Earth welcomes the Dan Andrews govt's announcement of a $108 million Energy Innovation Fund that will kickstart offshore wind and deliver deep emissions cuts: This fund is an important step towards making Victoria the national leader in offshore wind and getting ready to create a long pipeline of thousands of good climate jobs, said Pat Simons of Friends of the Earth. OUR RESPONSE > melbournefoe.org.au/offshorewind_innovation... BUILD ON THE MOMENTUM > melbournefoe.org.au/vic_budget_2020_climate
23.01.2022 The Age has published a powerful editorial noting state leadership on climate and energy while the Morrison govt refuses to act. The Dan Andrews govt announced a budget that will deliver a Clean Recovery for Victoria. Announcing science-based Emissions Reduction Targets for 2025 & '30 is the logical next step! ... ACT NOW > melbournefoe.org.au/vic_budget_2020_climate
22.01.2022 Join Friends of the Earth Melbourne next Wednesday night for a panel discussion about the documentary 'I am Greta'the story of teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg. We'll discuss the reasons why people feel the need to heroise one person in the climate movement, the struggles of facing climate change as a young person, the intersections of disability and climate, and more. MORE INFO > melbournefoe.org.au/i_am_greta... EVENT PAGE > I am Greta Doco: Panel Discussion, Wed 9 Dec.
22.01.2022 GOOD NEWS: Solar and wind continue to set new records and create jobs while cutting emissions... Let's build on the momentum! ACT NOW > melbournefoe.org.au/vret_2_action
22.01.2022 Now this is disappointing: "The Vic govt avoided any penalty for the 'wanton destruction' of hundreds of trees that should have been protected to help save an endangered cockatoo species after the federal environment department decided against taking action," Guardian Australia reports. Now more than ever, the natural world needs greater protection.
22.01.2022 Our Act on Climate Vic collective and community members across the state are now writing a People's Climate Strategy for Victoria... And they need your help! What are your big ideas for Victoria to tackle climate impacts and rein in emissions?... Let them know about them! ONLINE SURVEY > surveymonkey.com/r/ClimateSolutionsSurvey
20.01.2022 It's a milestone for sustainable transport and efforts to tackle the climate crisis in Victoria... The tunnel boring for the game-changing Melb Metro 1 has passed the half-way mark! It's a good a time as any for Premier Dan Andrews and Minister Jacinta Allan to start planning for Melb Metro 2--an essential project that will create a pipeline of jobs.... ACT NOW > melbournefoe.org.au/vret_2_action
20.01.2022 Friends of the Earth Australia and our Act on Climate Vic collective have just launched an open letter to Prime Minister Scott Morrison (ScoMo). Will you add your voice to send the govt a powerful message for increased ambition on climate & jobs? SIGN THE OPEN LETTER > foe.org.au/climate_leadership
20.01.2022 The impacts of climate change are devastating native wildlife and ecosystems. The Age: "Last summer’s catastrophic bushfires have caused platypus populations in south-eastern Australia to decline by up to 18 per cent, bolstering calls to have the species’ national conservation status changed to ‘vulnerable’." Now more than ever, we need govts to provide greater protection for native wildlife.
20.01.2022 24 HOUR COUNTDOWN! EthicalJobs.com.au has committed to match, dollar for dollar, any donation to Friends of the Earth through Chuffed until 30 September, up to a total of $30,000! All in support of our work to protect the Strzelecki Koala! We are SO CLOSE to reaching our $30,000 target, can you help us get there! https://chuffed.org//ethicaljobs-friends-of-the-earth-matc
19.01.2022 GOOD NEWS: the City of Melbourne is reducing cars on our roads, supporting the hospitality industry, and creating more space for people! Want to see more investment in sustainable and liveable cities? Join Sustainable Cities' community powered campaign >> https://www.getonboard.org.au/
19.01.2022 We're oh so close to reaching our crowdfunding target... Will you chip in and help save the Strzelecki Koala from extinction? DONATE NOW > chuffed.org//ethicaljobs-friends-of-the-earth-matched-dona
19.01.2022 COMING UP THIS WEEK: Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Budj Bim landscape with a peak at how the Gunditjmara people used the lava flows to trap and harvest eels and live in the south west. Click below for more info...
18.01.2022 This family has been doing an experiment for the past year to see what it's like living without a car, and they've saved over $2,000! Imagine if it were easier for more of us to ditch our cars and catch public transport, ride or walk to where we need to go. We'd save money and reduce emissions! Get on board our Sustainable Cities community powered transport plan today >>> https://www.getonboard.org.au/
18.01.2022 The Dan Andrews govt's commitment, that Victoria will join the USA by reducing emissions by up to 50% by 2030, is a significant moment after a four-year community campaign. OUR RESPONSE > www.melbournefoe.org.au/ert_response UNPACK THE ANNOUNCEMENT > www.actonclimate.org.au/understanding_vic_climate_targets
18.01.2022 A NEW RECORD: At the weekend, wind and solar provided more than 50 percent of the demand on Australia's main grid for the first time. Imagine what we could accomplish with jobs-rich offshore wind in the mix! ACT NOW > melbournefoe.org.au/vret_2_action
17.01.2022 GOOD NEWS: Australia's greenhouse gas emissions have fallen to their lowest level since 1998 after a three percent annual reduction. While the COVID-19 lockdown is part of the story, state/territory efforts to rollout renewables is the underlying driver of emissions cuts. Imagine what could be accomplished if the Dan Andrews govt sets science-based Emissions Reduction Targets for 2025 & '30...... ACT NOW > melbournefoe.org.au/vic_budget_2020_climate
17.01.2022 GOOD NEWS: "For the first time in Victoria’s history, the state govt has handed back water to traditional owners, giving them rights to a river system they have managed sustainably for thousands of years." Check out The Conversation's article for more info...
15.01.2022 By closing down cafe operations to take-away only and transforming our cafe space into an essential service grocery store, the Friends of the Earth Food Co-op & Cafe has not only been able to stay open and support our campaigns, they have also been busy supporting local mutual aid efforts and continuing work with Co-Health to provide subsidised groceries & meals to community members. Check out the great perks on offer when you support then future of our COVID-safe Co-op and Cafe at https://chuffed.org/project/covidsafecoop Thanks to everyone that has supported already!
15.01.2022 Our Act on Climate collective is kicking off its epic 100 Laps for Climate Leadership at the Victorian Pariament. We’re demonstrating the community’s commitment to science-based Emissions Reduction Targets. CHIP IN TO SUPPORT ACT ON CLIMATE > https://100-laps-for-climate.raisely.com
14.01.2022 Today's state budget is a record-breaking investment in climate, renewable energy and public transport. The next logical step for Dan Andrews is to act decisively on climate change by setting science-based Emissions Reduction Targets. EMAIL THE PREMIER NOW: melbournefoe.org.au/vic_budget_2020_climate
13.01.2022 Our Act on Climate collective share some thoughts on the Andrews govt’s climate targets announcement... Take a look!
13.01.2022 The jobs-rich offshore wind industry is growing in leaps and bounds in Europehelping countries deliver deep emissions cuts. Join us for a webinar featuring the Victorian Trades Hall Council, Voices of the Valley - Latrobe Valley, and Friends of the Earth Scotland to find out how Victoria can get in the game! RSVP > melbournefoe.org.au/webinar_kickstarting_offshore_wind... EVENT > WEBINAR: Kickstarting Offshore Wind, Tues 8 Dec.
13.01.2022 Our Act on Climate Vic collective is working with community members to write a People's Climate Strategy... And it's getting some great press. Will you make a contribution via their online Climate Solutions Survey? > surveymonkey.com/r/ClimateSolutionsSurvey
12.01.2022 The global COVID-19 pandemic has reminded people across the state of the importance parks for connecting with nature and community. Community members in the inner north discovered a hidden gem during lockdown--the Northcote golf course. A grassroots campaign to unlock this public land for everyone has emerged. For more info follow Reclaim Northcote Golf Course For Public Open Space.
12.01.2022 We're missing being at the Friends of the Earth Food Co-op & Cafe too! Our upstairs office wont be open again until 2021, but the Food Co-op and cafe has stayed open through all the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. They are making some big changes to complete their COVID-Safe plan. you can get some limited edition merchandise, amazing gift packs, food hampers, vouchers and more when you support our cuffed campaign. All the details here: https://chuffed.org/project/covidsafecoop Just a few days to go, so get in quick!
12.01.2022 Our Act on Climate Vic collective has put the community's call for Victorian climate leadership on the Dan Andrews govt's radar ahead of its decision on Emissions Reduction Targets. What level of ambition would you like the Victorian govt to deliver? (High ambition = more renewables + better Public Transport + jobs) HAVE YOUR SAY: Day of Action for Victoria's Climate Targets, Sun 29 Nov > melbournefoe.org.au/dayofaction
11.01.2022 The Scott Morrison (ScoMo) govt's fossil gas push undermines global efforts to tackle the climate crisis and will cost us jobs. Now more than ever, we need Victoria to show greater leadership by championing an economic recovery that creates jobs while cutting emissions. ACT NOW: Support renewables, public transport, and climate targets > melbournefoe.org.au/vret_2_action
10.01.2022 ICYMI - Minister for Climate & Energy Lily D'Ambrosio MP announced a $108 million Energy Innovation Fund that will kickstart offshore wind and deliver deep emissions cuts: The push for establishing a jobs-rich offshore wind industry has brought together unions and environment groups such as the Maritime Union of Australia - MUA, Victorian Trades Hall Council, Friends of the Earth Melbourne, and others. This announcement shows the Dan Andrews govt is listening to key unions a...nd environment groups when it comes to a just transition and action on climate change, said Pat Simons. OUR RESPONSE > melbournefoe.org.au/offshorewind_innovation BUILD ON THE MOMENTUM > melbournefoe.org.au/vic_budget_2020_climate
10.01.2022 TODAY'S THE DAY: Join in Act on Climate Vic's Day of Action to have your say on Victoria's climate targets. Make sure Premier Dan Andrews hears from you. It'll make a difference! GET INVOLVED > melbournefoe.org.au/dayofaction
08.01.2022 Nuclear power is not the answer to Climate Change! It's... Too Dirty! Nuclear power and uranium mining create vast amounts of radioactive and toxic waste.... Too Dangerous! Disasters like Chernobyl and Fukushima endanger whole countries and regions. Too Expensive! Hundreds of billions would be needed for reactor new build and waste management. Too Slow! It takes decades for new power plants to be build, renewables only month. Please come to Yellowcake Country - Don't Nuke the Climate tonight on Zoom with FoE speaker Jim Green to learn more!
05.01.2022 DIRT RADIO UPDATE: Tune in to 3CR Community Radio tomorrow morning. Dirt Radio will speak with Leigh Ewbank and Anna Langford about Victoria's clean recovery + Act on Climate Vic's recent actions! TUNE IN at 9.30am on 3CR 855AM or stream online > 3cr.org.au/streamingDirt
05.01.2022 The Andrews govt announced that Victoria will join the United States by reducing emissions by up to 50 percent by 2030. It’s time for the Morrison govt to match these targets or beat them!
04.01.2022 TOMORROW'S THE BIG DAY: Our Act on Climate Vic collective will cycle 100 laps of Parliament House to demonstrate the community's commitment to Victorian climate leadership. The 100km endurance feat is also raising fund for this inspiring grassroots campaign. If you have a few spare bob, please chip in and help Act on Climate meet its fundraising target!
03.01.2022 The week in review, courtesy of Friends of the Earth Australia...
03.01.2022 If we're to have any chance of avoiding catastrophic climate impacts, then we need to stop using fossil fuels ASAP... And that includes fossil gas. "Environment Minister Lily D'Ambrosio said a shift to electricity was part of a plan being developed by the state govt to address the way households use gas," reports The Age. We'll be ramping up efforts to stop fossil gas in 2021... Keep your eyes peeled.
02.01.2022 Stock up on some limited edition Friends of the Earth totes and Tea Towels! We've put some of our favourites on sale - so get them while they last! SHOP NOW: https://shop.foe.org.au/
02.01.2022 The koala is being considered for official listing as endangered after the summer’s bushfire disaster and ongoing habitat destruction. Friends of the Earth and community members are trying to save Victoria's endemic Strzelecki koala from extinction... Can you support this work with a donation today? CROWDFUNDER > melbournefoe.org.au/koala_fund
02.01.2022 DIRT RADIO UPDATE: Tune in to 3CR Community Radio tomorrow morning. Hear from activists Dimity Hawkins, Dave Kerin, and Cam Walker about the epic S11 protest at the World Economic Forum in Melbourne, 2000. TUNE IN at 9.30am on 3CR 855AM or stream online > 3cr.org.au/streaming
01.01.2022 The Friends of the Earth Food Co-op & Cafe is still open and serving the community through COVID-19 restrictions. Support Local and help keep the heart of grassroots activism thriving! Shop in store or click and collect you bulk foods and plastic free produce within 5 km! <3
01.01.2022 Friends of the Earth response to Victorian Emissions Reduction Targets announcement. Stand by for more updates...
01.01.2022 ICYMI - Minister Lily D'Ambrosio MP secured $540 million in the Budget 2020-21 to develop all six of Victoria's Renewable Energy Zones. The Dan Andrews govt has delivered a clean recovery for Victoria that will create thousands of jobs while cutting emissions, said Leigh Ewbank of Friends of the Earth. LET'S BUILD ON THE MOMENTUM > melbournefoe.org.au/vic_budget_2020_climate
