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Friends of the Earth Pesticides and Drinking Water project

Submitted by Cam Walker on Thu, 30/05/2013 - 14:15

For the past decade Friends of the Earth (FoE) has researched and campaigned against the use of toxic pesticides. The major focus of this work has been impacts of pesticides in drinking water, food and waterways. In 2012 Friends of the Earth produced the publication 'The Dose Makes The Poison?', which highlights the most commonly detected pesticides on food consumed in Australia. This publication has received thousands of downloads.

Rally for Renewables, Canberra, June 18

Submitted by Cam Walker on Thu, 30/05/2013 - 12:17

Join us in Canberra on Tuesday and show your support for renewable energy.

position available - Climate Justice Campaigner

Submitted by Cam Walker on Thu, 16/05/2013 - 11:31


Employer: Friends of the Earth Australia
Work Type/s: Part Time (0.4 FTE), contract
Classification/s: Advocacy & Campaigns,
Sector/s: Not For Profit (NFP)
Location: Sydney

Applications close: 31 May, 2013.
Position title: Climate Justice Campaigner (REDD/Carbon Trading)

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Action alert: Protest AusAID’s pro-mining conference!

Submitted by Cam Walker on Thu, 16/05/2013 - 11:22

WHERE: SMC Conference & Function Ctre, 66 Goulburn St, Sydney

WHEN: 10am Monday 20th May

WHY… Because aid money should not be used to promote Australia’s mining interests

 

One fossil fuel loophole closed, $10 billion worth to go

Submitted by Cam Walker on Wed, 15/05/2013 - 14:04

15 May 2013

The Government has closed one loophole, but missed the opportunity to remove $10 billion of fossil fuel subsidies from the Federal Budget and limit further climate change, according to ‘Paid to Pollute’, the alliance of environment and community organisations.

Media Release: New study shows overuse of nano-silver could help breed superbugs

Submitted by Cam Walker on Wed, 15/05/2013 - 09:29

MEDIA RELEASE Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Logging plan highlights danger of Coalition rule

Submitted by Cam Walker on Mon, 13/05/2013 - 15:54

Media Release, 13th May, 2013
 
A NSW Upper House Committee's call to open National Parks for logging demonstrates that Australians cannot trust Coalition governments to care for our unique protected areas, national Environment group Friends of the Earth says.

Everest 'Climbing for Climate Justice' Expedition Aims to Break World Records

Submitted by Cam Walker on Wed, 08/05/2013 - 16:13

A Nepalese expedition 'Climbing for Climate Justice' led by four-time world record climber Pemba Dorje Sherpa will ascend Mount Everest (Nepal) from May 10, 2013.
Expedition members [1] plan to reach the world's highest mountain peak (8,848 m) on May 26 in an attempt to establish several world records.

The expedition aims to raise awareness of the impacts of climate change and the need for climate justice.

Daring Banner Drop Highlights Napthine's Backward Stance on Climate Change, Energy

Submitted by Cam Walker on Mon, 06/05/2013 - 10:10

Monday, 6th May 2013
 
This morning, environmental group Quit Coal have unveiled a giant banner from the top of Flinders Street Station, calling on Premier Napthine to 'get off the coal train and get on track for renewables'.
 

Our Land, Our Water, Our Future — Beyond Coal and Gas

Submitted by Cam Walker on Mon, 06/05/2013 - 09:34

Three days of inspiring workshops and discussions

From Saturday 18 - Monday 20 May, 2013, in Kurri Kurri in the Hunter Valley, NSW, communities from around Australia will gather for three days of inspiring workshops and discussion, to share experiences and to learn from one another under the banner Our Land, Our Water, Our Future — Beyond Coal and Gas.

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