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Gunns Ltd sues again
Tasmanian based logging company Gunns Ltd has issued a law suit on thirteen forest defenders claiming damages for trespass, and seeking an injunction that will prevent the defendants from entering its property and land holdings.
New Red Gum Parks a historic decision for Victoria
Environment groups today applauded the Brumby Government’s announcement to create a chain of new River Red Gum National Parks along the Murray, Goulburn and Ovens rivers in northern Victoria. Groups described the commitment as one of the most significant in Victoria’s history.
TOP SUNSCREEN BRANDS PLEDGE TO AVOID USING HIGH RISK NANO INGREDIENTS
Friends of the Earth today released Australia's first consumer guide to avoiding high risk 'nanoparticle' ingredients in sunscreens. 18 of 68 Australian brands surveyed have claimed that their sunscreens are now free of nanotechnology ingredients.
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Great new video - ACT NOW
A short film made by Friends of the Earth in Belgium, with the help of award winning film director Nic Balthazar is helping spread the message that politicians must 'Act Now' against climate change.
UN meeting - Poznan, December
The crucial United Nations climate talks which were held in the Polish city of Poznań are now over. You can read whats been happening, with updates from our campaign team and press releases, and see photos from events both inside and outside the talks and our assessment of the talks.
Australia's climate action summit
One year into the Rudd Government we still haven't seen strong action for a safe climate. Current policies doom the Great Barrier Reef to extinction. Time is running out. 2009 is a critical year for an international agreement on climate change, so join with thousands of other Australians in demanding urgent action from our Government!
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A sustainable Christmas/ solstice/ Hanukkah/ end of year
Sometimes end of year celebrations can feel like they are just about consumption. Certainly, with Christmas celebrations, presents and travel, most of us do clock up some extra impact. We offer these ideas as practical ways we can reduce our impact over the holiday period.
The North-South pipeline: Melbourne – it’s time to take a stand!
This short-sighted project will pump 75 billion litres of water a year from the Goulburn River, the major Victorian tributary of the Murray, to supply Melbourne. More than 70 people joined our community action on sunday December 14, on the pipeline construction site in Toolangi forest.
Chain Reaction #104 out now
We have just released the summer edition of our national magazine, Chain Reaction, it features articles on Native title, climate change, nanotechnology, nukes. And much more!
Friends of the Earth International Calendar 2009
The Friends of the Earth calendar is packed with stunning photographs from around the world and printed on 100% recycled paper.
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the sustainable supermarket!
Friends of the Earth Australia is currently developing a campaign aimed at delivering a major change in the way food and groceries in Australia are sold. The campaign will include the development of a shopping guide to help people make informed and ethical choices and in late summer 2009, FoE will pilot our first ‘sustainable supermarket’ - a weekend Eco-Market that will provide at least 70% of the goods you can find in a traditional supermarket.
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worst European Union lobbying awards
The winners of the 2008 Worst EU Lobbying Awards have been revealed at a ceremony in Brussels, despite a last minute attempt to gag the organizers with legal action.
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96% OF PUBLIC WANT TESTS ON POTENTIALLY TOXIC FOOD ADDITIVES, POLL SAYS
A poll of 1,010 people released today shows more than 9 in 10 Australians want safety checks on potentially toxic tiny food additives called nanoparticles. The poll was commissioned by Friends of the Earth Australia (FoE) and carried out by Essential Research.
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stop uranium sales to Russia
FoE is asking for support to help stop uranium sales to Russia. We've just had a major victory in that battle but more needs to be done.
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Malaysian palm oil - green gold or green wash?
a commentary on the sustainability claims of Malaysia's palm oil lobby, with a special focus on the state of Sarawak
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