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Friends of the Earth Australia

@foe.org.au
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We are a federation of grassroots groups working for social and environmental justice. Authorised by Cam Walker, 312 Smith St, Collingwood.

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Friends of the Earth Australia @foe.org.au · 29/09/2026
'Despite his bluster & conspiracy theories, US president Donald Trump & his administration have been unable stop renewable energy’s relentless momentum through the first 18 months of his 2nd term, with strong growth from solar, wind, & battery storage'. reneweconomy.com.au/trump-unable...
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Trump unable to stop clean energy revolution, as wind and solar output surges and coal shrinks
Trump administration appears to have bet on the wrong horse, with renewables surging and coal power shrinking despite his bluster and conspiracy theories.
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Friends of the Earth Australia @foe.org.au · 29/09/2026
'A new open-source climate tool, the Carbon Impacts Tracer, shows how much a new fossil fuel project will warm the planet. This will help make fossil fuel companies & governments approving these projects accountable for the damage they will do.' theconversation.com/we-can-final...
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We can finally measure the damage each new coal, gas or oil project will do to people and nature
For decades, we couldn’t trace the link between new fossil fuel projects and their damage to people and planet. But now we can.
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Friends of the Earth Australia @foe.org.au · 24/09/2026
Join SAPNA for a webinar on The Hazard of Large Dams in the Himalayas, the final online conversation session exploring the growing impact of large dams & hydropower projects across the Himalayas. Register here > us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Friends of the Earth Australia @foe.org.au · 24/09/2026
'The gas industry has been accused of unleashing a “scare campaign” before the Victorian election as it pressures the state government to reverse a ban on gas in new homes.' www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
theguardian.com
Gas lobby ‘scare campaign’ urges Victoria to scrap ban in new homes, leaked documents show
Exclusive: Australian Gas Infrastructure Group lobbying campaign warns energy bills could increase by $100 unless ban is reversed, despite experts disagreeing
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Renew Economy @reneweconomy.com.au · 24/09/2026
Original Power is leading a push to protect people using prepaid meters from being disconnected when temperatures rise above 40ºC reneweconomy.com.au/inside-the-figh…
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Inside the fight to stop prepaid disconnections | Solar Insiders
Original Power is leading a push to protect people using prepaid meters from being disconnected when temperatures rise above 40ºC.
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Friends of the Earth Australia @foe.org.au · 23/09/2026
'The Coalition has vowed to detonate most of Australia’s efforts to decarbonise its economy “within 30 days” of winning power, incl stymying the advance of renewable energy, supporting nuclear power plants & scrapping the emissions-curbing industrial policy'. reneweconomy.com.au/coalition-vo...
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Friends of the Earth Australia @foe.org.au · 22/09/2026
It may not be a surprise. But its still an insane attempt at energy 'policy': News reports (backed by an editorial in The Australian) say 'Reigniting the climate wars, the Coalition wants to abolish net zero, kill offshore wind zones and revive nuclear.'
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Friends of the Earth Australia @foe.org.au · 22/09/2026
SKAT's annual fundraiser is happening on Sunday October 25 2026. This aims to raise funds to help us campaign to protect & research issues regarding the Strzelecki koala. koalathon.raiselysite.com
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Friends of the Earth Australia @foe.org.au · 21/09/2026
The proposed mine near Glenaladale in East Gippsland will directly impact one of the most important intensive horticulture areas in the state. It is intended to produce heavy rare earths, through open cut mining. www.melbournefoe.org.au/glenaladale
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Friends of the Earth Australia @foe.org.au · 17/09/2026
How is this ok? 100+ mature Buloke trees destroyed to make way for a critical minerals project in north west VIC. “Wimmera community members have witnessed a path of destruction with stands of Buloke (Allocasuarina leuhmanii) trees being felled”. Read more > www.melbournefoe.org.au/criticalmine...
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Friends of the Earth Australia @foe.org.au · 11/09/2026
'The climate crisis, caused by pollution from fossil fuels, is already supercharging extreme weather, with the most extreme heatwave ever recorded hitting Europe this summer. The El Niño will ratchet up the impacts even further.' www.theguardian.com/environment/...
theguardian.com
‘Supersizing before our eyes’: UN warns of record El Niño approaching
Event is likely to be largest in at least 1,000 years and will pile extra heat into a world already in a climate crisis
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Friends of the Earth Australia @foe.org.au · 10/09/2026
As smoke from fires in Indonesia reaches nearby countries, FoE Asia Pacific condemns the transboundary haze crisis in SE Asia. FoE says it is a consequence of forest & peatland destruction, weak enviro governance & failure of govs to hold corporations accountable. foeasiapacific.org/2026/09/09/t...
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Friends of the Earth Australia @foe.org.au · 08/09/2026
From the Weekly Times: "Environmentalists & farmers have formed an unlikely alliance to protect VIC’s prime agricultural land from critical minerals mining, demanding an immediate moratorium". www.melbournefoe.org.au/moratorium_o...
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Friends of the Earth Australia @foe.org.au · 04/09/2026
Webinar: Himalaya’s Melting Glaciers and Flash Floods 'To be in solidarity, we need to understand the complex problem of human-caused changes that are making ecology & communities in the Himalayas so vulnerable. Join us for a learning & discussion.' sapnasolidarity.org/take-action/...
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Himalaya's Melting Glaciers and Flash Floods: A Webinar — Sapna South Asian Solidarity
South Asia is a highly climate vulnerable place where millions are susceptible to climate hazards. We are a climate justice collective in Australia’s South Asian diaspora, for a safe climate and equitable climate solutions.
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Friends of the Earth Australia @foe.org.au · 03/09/2026
Support the Peace Walk Against AUKUS The Walk is off to a powerful start! The group has grown from 12 to 20 Peace Walkers, with more expected to join as we come closer to Port Adelaide on Kaurna Country. We have collectively travelled over 150kms so far. www.melbournefoe.org.au/support_the_...
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Support the Peace Walk Against AUKUS
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Ben Eltham @beneltham.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Beetaloo basin gas tap turned on today … “Gas powered AI data centres are on the agenda” www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09...
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Fracked gas from Beetaloo Basin will flow to NT power grid from today
Gas fracked from the Beetaloo Basin is now flowing into the Northern Territory's power grid, with the CLP forecasting the project will generate billions in economic value. But environmental activists ...
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Friends of the Earth Australia @foe.org.au · 02/09/2026
FoE Asia Pacific condemns Green Climate Fund for taking 7 yrs to approve a project designed to protect communities in Nepal from increasingly dangerous Glacial Lake Outburst Floods, warning the delay exposes a critical failure in the international climate finance system. www.foe.org.au/bhotekoshi
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Green Climate Fund failed Nepal’s communities when urgent action was needed
Friends of the Earth Australia (FoEA) believes that social and environmental issues cannot be separated from each other. As a result, FoEA is a social and environmental justice organisation. We seek t...
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Friends of the Earth Australia @foe.org.au · 31/08/2026
One Nation has announced it will cancel renewable energy projects, incl offshore wind in Gippsland if elected in VIC. “Local industry are preparing for 1000s of jobs in offshore wind. How will PHON explain taking away these opportunities from local workers? www.melbournefoe.org.au/on_brokenjob...
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Media Release: One Nation’s pledge to cancel offshore wind in Gippsland just another broken jobs promise
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Friends of the Earth Australia @foe.org.au · 29/08/2026
As renewable energy gets underway, the rise of anti- misinformation threatens to knock the transition off course. On Sept 5th, there will be a workshop in East Gippsland on local organising & combatting mis & disinformation about renewables. www.yes2renewables.org.au/east_gippsla...
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Gippsland's Energy Future
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Friends of the Earth Australia @foe.org.au · 27/08/2026
We stand in solidarity with everyone affected by the flash floods in Nepal. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08...
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The earth-shattering glacier break behind Nepal's flash flooding disaster
Climate scientists have been warning that the Himalayas are warming faster than the rest of the world, increasing the chances of a disaster of this scale.
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Friends of the Earth Australia @foe.org.au · 27/08/2026
'The federal gov has ditched its stated determination to require new data centres to prioritise renewables as their energy source, with PM Albanese saying national cabinet had agreed on a “flexible” approach allowing states to choose their own energy mix.' reneweconomy.com.au/queenslands-...
reneweconomy.com.au
Albanese caves on renewables mandate for data centres, with Queensland, NT claiming fossil fuel wins
Albanese appears to cave on his demands for renewables-only approach to data centres, with NT free to plug in Beetaloo gas and Queensland also happy.
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Friends of the Earth Australia @foe.org.au · 26/08/2026
Public transport is an essential service. It should connect people: it should get us to school, sports, friends & jobs. Past govs have failed to provide the investment that PT requires. We've worked with Crowdspot to create this map so you can share your story. www.melbournefoe.org.au/map_launch
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Launch of the Broken Buses Map
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Friends of the Earth Australia @foe.org.au · 26/08/2026
FoE welcomes today’s much anticipated announcement that the VIC gov will kick off the first offshore wind auction in the country, saying it marks the beginning of a new industry that will transform the state’s energy system. www.melbournefoe.org.au/offshore_win...
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MEDIA RELEASE: Victoria's offshore wind auction announcement marks beginning of new industry
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Friends of the Earth Australia @foe.org.au · 26/08/2026
Fantastic news: Australia’s first offshore wind auction has been announced this morning. 'Minister for Energy & Resources Jaclyn Symes today opened the Request for Proposal process for Victoria’s first 2 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind.' www.premier.vic.gov.au/offshore-win...
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Offshore Wind Powering Ahead
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Friends of the Earth Australia @foe.org.au · 25/08/2026
Tim Winton on the climate crisis. 'The dangerous conditions climate scientists long warned of have become our common, if deeply unwelcome, experience, and season by season, our acquaintance with disorder and extremities deepens'. www.theguardian.com/membership/2...
theguardian.com
This is not a natural calamity: it is being done to us knowingly
Global heating is an outrage, not a tragedy. We deserve the facts about the climate crisis – I choose the Guardian because it’s one of the few places left to share them honestly
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ABC News Australia @news.abc.net.au · 24/08/2026
Scrutiny over WA government's decision to 'eco-thin' landmark South West forests
abc.net.au
Government accused of 'logging by another name' in WA forests
South West locals say the WA government's support for ecological thinning is deeply concerning, and a number of scientists agree. 
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Friends of the Earth Australia @foe.org.au · 24/08/2026
A great summary of our work in the Australian high country to have snow gum forests protected from the twin threats of increased frequency of fire & dieback due to climate change. aboutregional.com.au/citizen-scie...
aboutregional.com.au
Citizen scientists join fight to save Snowy Mountains’ snow gums | About Regional
Twisted, mottled and streaked with cream, grey, green and pink, snow gums give the Snowy Mountains much of their character.…
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Friends of the Earth Australia @foe.org.au · 24/08/2026
FoE research helped get this story published by the ABC about PFAS contamination in Wagga Wagga's drinking water supply. FoE has also published a more detailed blog on the situation. See linked story. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08...
abc.net.au
City's drinking water diluted after elevated PFAS levels detected
Riverina Water is diluting water from two of its Wagga Wagga bores due to elevated levels of so-called "forever chemicals" being detected, but the source of contamination is a mystery.
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Friends of the Earth Australia @foe.org.au · 20/08/2026
Thanks to the Bogong outdoor gear store for supporting our campaign to secure long term protection for snow gum forests & woodlands. www.bogong.com.au/blog/friends...
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Friends of the Earth (FOE) - Scaling Up Efforts to Protect Snow Gum Ecosystems
Snow gum woodlands and forests are a key vegetation community across the higher mountain country of south eastern Australia and the highlands of Lutruwita / Tasmania. There are 6 subspecies of Snow Gu...
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Guardian Australia @australia.theguardian.com · 20/08/2026
The foreign affairs minister has expressed “outrage” and will call in the Israeli ambassador after the IDF announced overnight it would not open a criminal investigation into Gaza strikes that killed Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom.
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Friends of the Earth Australia @foe.org.au · 20/08/2026
'We'll be joined by prominent Aboriginal community leaders reflecting on why Treaty matters. This is on the doorstep of Jess Wilson's seat - and we want to fill the room with a big show of support for Treaty'. events.humanitix.com/defend-treat...
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Defend Treaty Town Hall
Join First Nations peoples and allies to launch collective action to defend Treaty ahead of the Victorian election
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Friends of the Earth Australia @foe.org.au · 20/08/2026
'Early today, a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Flores, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, destroying homes, killing at least 38 people, & displacing at least 2,000. We are opening a fundraising appeal for our brothers & sisters affected by the earthquake in Flores.' - WALHI/ FoE Indonesia
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Friends of the Earth Australia @foe.org.au · 18/08/2026
'Europe is being ravaged by heatwaves, droughts & wildfires, causing increased electricity demand & spikes to power prices. Despite the added strain, Europe’s grids have remained stable, fuelled in large part by what Ember describes as record volumes of solar.' reneweconomy.com.au/solar-stands...
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Solar stands up during European heatwaves as nuclear and fossil fuels stumble
New analysis shows solar output soared across Europe during recent heatwaves, helping to power the grid even as electricity demand increased and nuclear output was curtailed.
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Friends of the Earth Australia @foe.org.au · 17/08/2026
'The guaranteed revenues will help the farm ride out fluctuating weather and fund much-needed on-farm investments even while cutting debt.' reneweconomy.com.au/its-literall...
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“It’s literally life-changing for us:" The drought-stricken farmers looking to wind and solar to secure their future
New England farmers say their future, and their success plans, depend on their ability to host wind, solar and even transmission, and are angry about efforts to stop them.
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Friends of the Earth Australia @foe.org.au · 17/08/2026
"Renewable energy is already the cheapest power in the system, roughly 1/2 the wholesale cost of coal & gas. If the Nationals were serious about protecting Victorians from blackouts & high bills, they'd be backing projects that get that cheap power to households." www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08...
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Victorian Coalition says it would not accelerate end of coal power
The Coalition pledges not to accelerate the end of coal-powered energy in Victoria should it win the November state election.
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Friends of the Earth Australia @foe.org.au · 15/08/2026
'As Canada battles multiple raging wildfires, misinformation & disinformation about their causes are also spreading quickly online. CBC's Ashley Fraser breaks down how AI & conspiracy theories are being used to mislead people'. www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
cbc.ca
Wildfire misinformation is spreading — and people are profiting from it
As Canada battles multiple raging wildfires, misinformation and disinformation about their causes are also spreading quickly online. For The National, CBC's Ashley Fraser breaks down how AI and conspi...
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Friends of the Earth Australia @foe.org.au · 14/08/2026
We have more than 19 surveys underway to determine the health of snow gum communities in the face of increased fire threat & dieback. Please join this grassroots citizen science effort to better understand the threats & build the case for protection. themountainjournal.com/2026/08/14/f...
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From Baw Baw to The Brindabellas: snow gum surveys get underway.
Snow gums are the iconic vegetation species of the Australian High country. They are beautiful, vital for biodiversity and tourism, help hold snow pack which is released into river catchments, and …
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Friends of the Earth Australia @foe.org.au · 13/08/2026
Event: Empowered Maribyrnong, 27 Aug 'Victoria's transition to all-electric homes & businesses is accelerating, meaning lower energy costs, healthier homes & reduced emissions. However, many face barriers to accessing these benefits'. maribyrnong-events.bookable.net.au#!/event-deta...
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Friends of the Earth Australia @foe.org.au · 13/08/2026
'We are calling on state, territory & federal govs to replace gas with renewable electricity in every public hospital in Australia. This could save hospitals $59m/ yr in energy bills & cut nearly as much pollution as taking 150k petrol cars off our roads'. www.healthyfutures.net.au/all_electric...
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All-Electric Healthy Hospitals
Let's get gas out of Australian public hospitals!
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Friends of the Earth Australia @foe.org.au · 13/08/2026
New report from FoEA member Healthy Futures: 'Electrifying Australia’s public hospitals could save $59 million a year in energy costs, cut carbon emissions, & ultimately keep more people out of hospital'. reneweconomy.com.au/quitting-gas...
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Quitting gas, going electric could save public hospitals millions
Upgrading all of Australia's public hospitals from gas to electricity could save millions of dollars in energy bills but only if the government acts swiftly.
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Friends of the Earth Australia @foe.org.au · 11/08/2026
'The journey to Treaty has been years in the making – transparent, inclusive & backed by thousands of First Nations people across VIC. It's something all Victorians can be proud of.' www.togetherfortreaty.org.au/actions/wils...
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Jess Wilson: Hands off Treaty!
Jess Wilson's Liberal Party will rip up Treaty with First Peoples if elected this November. Sign the petition and tell her: hands off Treaty.
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Friends of the Earth Australia @foe.org.au · 10/08/2026
Please get behind our call for a moratorium on all critical minerals projects in VIC. You can sign the letter here > www.melbournefoe.org.au/moratorium_o... Please share with your candidates & ask them to support.
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Friends of the Earth Australia @foe.org.au · 07/08/2026
Across north western Victoria & Gippsland, massive critical minerals developments threaten farming, landscapes, local economies & water supplies. There has been no attempt by the regulator or the state gov to assess cumulative impacts of these projects. www.melbournefoe.org.au/moratorium_o...
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Friends of the Earth Australia @foe.org.au · 06/08/2026
Electrify Karingal 3199 As the price of gas continues to rise, have you wondered about electrifying your home? Join your neighbours at Karingal Place to learn about why now is the time to get your home off gas, & how to do it! AUG 20. www.melbournefoe.org.au/electrify_ka...
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Electrify Karingal 3⚡99
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Friends of the Earth Australia @foe.org.au · 04/08/2026
FoE welcomes the appointment of Jaclyn Symes as the state’s new Minister for Energy, Climate & Environment, saying her appointment as a senior minister maintains VIC’s leadership position in the leadup to the state election. www.melbournefoe.org.au/foe_welcomes...
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MEDIA RELEASE: Friends of the Earth welcomes Jaclyn Symes as new Victorian Minister for Energy and Climate
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Friends of the Earth Australia @foe.org.au · 03/08/2026
Friends of the Earth Asia Pacific (FoE APAC) is pleased to invite you to our webinar being held on today at 4pm AEST on Emerging Nuclear Concerns in the Asia Pacific. us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Zeke Hausfather @zekehausfather.com · 02/08/2026
I'm not sure folks have realized just how crazy the second half of 2026 and 2027 will be for global temperatures – on the back of a record-smashing El Niño event. Here is my latest estimate of where both years will end up compared to global temperatures since 1850.
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Make Big Polluters Pay @mbbp-aus.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Heatwaves, drought and fires are making farming “virtually impossible” in parts of the world, and driving up food prices. While coal, oil and gas giants are making billions, communities are suffering the economic impact. This isn't fair. Big polluters should pay for climate damage—not us.
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Cam Walker @camwalker.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
On the weekend we surveyed a small section of snow gum forest on Mt Stirling as part of our efforts to have these trees listed as threatened under federal env laws. The scale of loss due to dieback was shocking (altho' was only 1k trees, so small data set). themountainjournal.com/2026/08/03/s...
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Snow gum survey at Mt Stirling reveals disturbing loss of trees
During the month of August, Friends of the Earth is inviting people to join a series of surveys to help determine the health of snow gum forests. Snow gums are the iconic vegetation species of the …
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Friends of the Earth Australia @foe.org.au · 31/07/2026
We must 'drastically reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, strengthening cooperation on clean energy & support countries of the Global South in their energy transition. We reaffirm the importance of international solidarity in addressing climate change.' www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Joint Statement by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Kingdom of Spain on Wildfires and Action on Climate Change
The UK and Spain agreed that the climate crisis is an urgent policy priority and committed to co-leading the green transition, strengthening clean energy cooperation and advancing international climat...
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