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Act on Climate Vic

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Address: 312 Smith Street, Collingwood 3066 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: http://actonclimate.org.au

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25.01.2022 It was good to see former Liberal PM Malcolm Turnbull challenge Paul Kelly (The Australian) over the Murdoch media's long-standing campaign of climate denial. Take a look...

25.01.2022 Community members across Victoria are calling for Premier Dan Andrews to set science-based Emissions Reduction Targets. What level of ambition would you like the Andrews govt to deliver? GET INVOLVED > melbournefoe.org.au/dayofaction

22.01.2022 Prime Minister Scott Morrison (ScoMo) may have ignored our open letter calling for increased ambition on climate & jobs... Based on this development, it's clear the PM saw it and felt compelled to cede ground. We don't have time for baby steps on climate... Join our Day of Action for Victoria's Climate Targets to call on Premier Dan Andrews to show the Federal Coalition what climate leadership looks like. ... TAKE ACTION > melbournefoe.org.au/dayofaction

22.01.2022 On Thursday, Willy Wagtail and Act on Climate will cycle 100 laps of Parliament to demonstrate the community's commitment to climate leadership. The 100km+ challenge will also raise funds for our grassroots campaign. WILL YOU CHIP IN? > https://100-laps-for-climate.raisely.com EVENT > 100 Laps for Climate Leadership (live stream)

22.01.2022 Jalapeno Jacqui and Act on Climate will cycle 100 laps of Parliament to demonstrate the community's commitment to science-based Emissions Reduction Targets. The 100km+ endurance feat will also raise much-needed funds for our grassroots campaign. WILL YOU CHIP IN? > https://100-laps-for-climate.raisely.com EVENT > 100 Laps for Climate Leadership (live stream), Thurs 19 Nov.

21.01.2022 Sarah 'Solar' Powers and the Act on Climate collective will cycle 100 laps of Parliament to demonstrate the community's commitment to Victorian climate leadership. The 100km+ endurance feat will also raise much-needed funds for our grassroots campaign. WILL YOU CHIP IN? > https://100-laps-for-climate.raisely.com EVENT > 100 Laps for Climate Leadership (live stream), Thurs 19 Nov.

20.01.2022 Incoming chief scientist, Dr Cathy Foley, wants Australia to be 'bold and ambitious' in rapidly cutting greenhouse gas emissions. The Dan Andrews govt will soon set Victorian Emissions Reduction Targets for 2025 and '30... And we have an opportunity to influence the final decision! Join us for a Day of Action for Victoria's Climate Targets on Sun 29 Nov > https://www.actonclimate.org.au/day_of_action

19.01.2022 President-elect Joe Biden has vowed that the USA will rejoin the Paris Agreement, eliminate emissions in the electricity sector by 2035, and invest $2 trillion to create jobs while cutting emissions. We think it's time for PM Scott Morrison (ScoMo) to increase ambition on climate & jobs. Do you?... EMAIL SCOMO NOW > https://www.actonclimate.org.au/emailscomo

17.01.2022 The week in review courtesy of Friends of the Earth Australia...

16.01.2022 BREAKING: Joe Biden will become the next President of the United States after defeating Donald Trump. What does this outcome mean for climate? As this article from July notes, President-elect Biden has vowed that the USA will rejoin the Paris Climate Agreement, eliminate emissions from the electricity sector by 2035, and invest a massive $2 trillion to decarbonise the economy. ... All eyes are now on Prime Minister Scott Morrison (ScoMo). Will he lift ambition on climate & jobs? ACT NOW > https://www.actonclimate.org.au/emailscomo

16.01.2022 Climate and energy commentator Ketan Joshi says the Victorian energy efficiency package announced this week "highlights the power of climate policy that is designed through the lens of social justice." Take a look and let us know what you think...

16.01.2022 President-elect Joe Biden’s defeat of Donald Trump marks a critical turning point for global action on the climate crisis. If the Federal govt fails to lift its ambition, then Australians risk missing out on good jobs and a bright future. EMAIL SCOMO NOW > https://www.actonclimate.org.au/emailscomo

14.01.2022 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 announcement comes ahead of an imminent decision on the state’s Emissions Reduction Targets for 2025 & '30. The announcement shows Dan Andrews govt can aim high when setting the state’s first interim Emissions Reduction Targets, said Leigh Ewbank of Friends of the Earth Melbourne.... OUR RESPONSE > melbournefoe.org.au/offshorewind_innovation BUILD ON THE MOMENTUM > melbournefoe.org.au/vic_budget_2020_climate

14.01.2022 New polling shows Premier Dan Andrews and Minister Lily D'Ambrosio MP can be bold & ambitious when setting Emissions Reduction Targets: "Public support for action on climate change is higher now than it was at the peak of the catastrophic bushfires last summer," notes Guardian Australia. "...a majority of voters would favour stronger climate action earlier, with 75% of the sample supportive of setting a net zero target by 2030 rather than mid-century, which is an 11 point in...crease since January." ACT NOW > melbournefoe.org.au/vic_budget_2020_climate

13.01.2022 The Victorian Labor govt was ahead of the curve when it enshrined a target of net-zero emissions by 2050 in law back in 2017. Since then, the UK, Japan, South Korea, Canada, and every state & territory in Australia have adopted that target. President-elect Joe Biden is on board too. Will Premier Dan Andrews lead again by setting science-based Emissions Reduction Targets for 2025 & '30?... TAKE ACTION: Day of Action for Victoria's Climate Targets, Sun 29 Nov > melbournefoe.org.au/dayofaction

12.01.2022 A week ago Treasurer Tim Pallas announced a budget that will deliver a Clean Recovery for Victoria. Will the Dan Andrews govt build on the budget win and lock in 1000s of jobs with strong Climate Targets? ACT NOW: Send Premier Dan Andrews an email via this link > melbournefoe.org.au/vic_budget_2020_climate

12.01.2022 The Dan Andrews govt will soon set Emissions Reduction Targets for 2025 and '30... And we have an opportunity to influence the final decision! Join us for a Day of Action for Victoria's Climate Targets on Sunday 29 November to send a strong, positive message to the government about the targets we want to see for Victoria. SIGN UP > https://www.actonclimate.org.au/day_of_action

12.01.2022 The Scott Morrison (ScoMo) govt is facing mounting global pressure to increase ambition on climate & jobs... (We hope Premier Dan Andrews and Minister Lily D'Ambrosio MP are paying attention.)

11.01.2022 Imagine what could be accomplished with science-based Emissions Reduction Targets from the Dan Andrews govt... ACT NOW > melbournefoe.org.au/vic_budget_2020_climate

11.01.2022 The Scott Morrison (ScoMo) govt's failure to tackle the climate crisis leaves communities exposed to intensifying impacts. What climate targets do you want Premier Dan Andrews to deliver? Join the Day of Action for Victoria's Climate Targets on Sunday 29 November to have you say > melbournefoe.org.au/dayofaction

11.01.2022 People from around the country have spoken. It's clear the majority want to see govts deliver net-zero emissions by 2030. Will Premier Dan Andrews step up and pave the way for Victoria to be a climate champion? ACT NOW > melbournefoe.org.au/vic_budget_2020_climate

10.01.2022 Radical radio mates... Tune in!

08.01.2022 In just a few weeks, over 2,000 people signed our open letter to PM Scott Morrison (ScoMo) calling for increased ambition on Climate & Jobs. The United States is poised to ramp things up. If the Federal govt fails to lift its ambition, then Australians risk missing out on good jobs and a bright future. ACT NOW: Email the PM today to help us get a response > https://www.actonclimate.org.au/emailscomo

08.01.2022 Not only is climate change affecting communities across the globe, it's also affecting the natural world and wildlife. It's another reason why we need all levels of govt to ramp up efforts to tackle the climate crisis.

07.01.2022 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.

05.01.2022 It has been a marathon for Victoria but we did it... We bent the COVID-19 curve down to zero. And now it's time to bend the emissions curve in the same direction. Here’s a quick update on our efforts over the last month and some important upcoming actions...

05.01.2022 States & territories are leading the way on climate... Let's build on the momentum. Victoria can lead the drive for less than 1.5C!

04.01.2022 Friends of the Earth is proud to support the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We acknowledge the Traditiona...l Custodians of the lands and waterways in the area now known as Australia. We pay respect to their Elders past, present, and emerging. Sovereignty was never ceded. Check out the NAIDOC Week 2020 website for events and get involved > www.naidoc.org.au

02.01.2022 Did you know that transport is the second largest and fastest growing source of emissions in Victoria? Friends of the Earth's Sustainable Cities collective, Bendigo Sustainability Group - BSG, and Bike Bendigo are joining forces to tackle the issue. RSVP > melbournefoe.org.au/transport_climate_forum

02.01.2022 Sometimes we feel like a scratched record sounding the alarm about the climate crisis. Australia has just experienced the hottest spring and hottest November on record: "Climate change undoubtedly would have been part of the reason we saw record warmth," said meteorologist Ben Domensino. "We have background rising global temperatures and rising temperatures over Australia, in addition to the climate drivers and weather patterns."... All levels of govt must ramp up efforts to rein in emissions!

01.01.2022 Premier Dan Andrews will soon set Victoria's first Emissions Reduction targets for 2025 and '30. How will they measure up against the climate leaders and laggards? HAVE YOUR SAY: Join the Day of Action for Victoria's Climate Targets on Sun 29 Nov > melbournefoe.org.au/dayofaction