Recent media reports that “nanoparticles in sunscreen are harmless” on the basis of a recently published study don’t reflect the paper’s own conclusions nor the current state of the science.

A proposed 'ecological thinning' trial in the Barmah-Millewa Forests is looking more likely under a new Coalition government. The trial would see logging machinery brought back into this National Park to fell Red Gum trees in nearly 400 hectares of the forest. This summary outlines some of the impacts that are likely to occur as a result of this risky scientific experiment. 

Full details here.

  Under these changes, State Governments would be given sweeping powers to assess and approve major development projects. If implemented, these changes would be a disaster for our nation's environment and wildlife.

The ACE Collective (Anti-Nuclear and Clean Energy) are pleased to invite you and your friends to a four-part film and discussion series on all things nuclear. The time has come for some self-education and to showcase some of the best nuclear films.

If you don’t know what Muckaty is, why nuclear won’t solve climate change or what radioactive racism means, it sounds like you need Nukes in a Nutshell.

Tuesday 8th October: Uranium Mining and Radioactive Racism

As Australians consider what the change of government might mean for them after saturday's election, there can be little doubt that we are in for a big shake up when it comes to the environment.

Media release
5 September 2013

Just two days out from the federal election, and with no sign of a comprehensive biodiversity and environment policy from either Prime Minister Rudd or Tony Abbott, threatened species habitat continues to fall to the chainsaws – against the latest vocal opposition from leading scientists warning of an extinction crisis.

Media Alert 3 September 2013

Leading lawyers and legal academics have today cautioned Mr Rudd and Mr Abbott about the looming extinction crisis and the need to commit to ensuring federal environment laws aren't weakened at the request of big business.

Friends of the Earth Melbourne
Media Release 3rd September, 2013

Victorian Liberal and National candidates in the upcoming federal election have failed to respond to a community survey about the future management of National Parks in the Riverina area.

Friends of the Earth Melbourne wrote to all Victorian candidates in August asking about their position on plans to conduct ‘ecological thinning’ inside the Barmah-Millewa National Park, and to transfer federal environmental decision-making powers to the states.

Join us for the Sydney Premiere of the Cultural Flows Films: two powerfully-shot documentaries that explore Indigenous Australian’s deep connections to the rivers and waterways in their Country.

Wed September 11, at 6.30pm.

Produced over two years in communities alongside the Murray and Murrumbidgee rivers, the films reveal the vital role of naturally flowing waterways in maintaining country, culture and community.

Check here for updates on what federal MPs and candidates are saying about renewable energy and climate change on the campaign trail.

COALITION MPs and CANDIDATES (VIC)

Victorian Liberal and National candidates in the upcoming federal election have failed to respond to a community survey about the future management of National Parks in the Riverina area.

Details here.