There are many obvious threats & risks associated with the development of data centres. It is time for the federal gov to apply the precautionary principle & stop this development until regulations are put in place & impacts are properly understood. www.foe.org.au/ai_moratorium

'Data centres now account for 21% of Ireland's total metered electricity & are projected to grow to 30% by 2030'. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06...

No fast tracking environmental projects. No use of AI to approve projects The Albanese Gov plans to further devolve environmental approvals powers to state & territory governments, & use AI to fast track environmental approvals. www.foe.org.au/ai_approvals...

“Australia will find exporting fossil fuels increasingly difficult but can switch to exporting clean energy products, the president of the next UN climate negotiations has declared.” www.theguardian.com/environment/...

For nearly 15 years, the hard working rangers, environmental scientists, and administrators of Parks Victoria have been held back by wages and conditions that are below other public sector workers. www.megaphone.org.au/petitions/fa...

"rapid ecological decline" Snow gums are under threat: "We are now seeing the beginning of ecosystem collapse – drought, dieback and successive fires have altered the structure, composition, and condition of snow gum woodlands dramatically." themountainjournal.com/2026/03/19/l...

Please join us on Wednesday June 17 for the launch of our national campaign to gain threatened listing for snow gums under federal environmental laws. www.melbournefoe.org.au/snow_gum_cam...

AustralianSuper is the top shareholder in Whitehaven Coal, which has the biggest coal expansion plans of any company operating in Australia. The fund’s investment in Whitehaven is a vote in favour of a coal-fired future. australiansuperpolluter.com

Australia’s huge and growing fleet of home #batteries are delivering “enormous benefits” to #grid, even without being connected to VPPs, #AEMO chief says.. https://reneweconomy.com.au/passive-home-batteries-deliver-enormous-benefit-to-the-grid-says-aemo-even-if-not-orchestrated-in-vpps/

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Neil Barrett. Neil was deeply involved in FoE in the 1970s & spent his entire life working on education, environment & community. His most recent project was The Paddock - an eco designed community development in central VIC. www.foe.org.au/neil_barrett

“It’s bullshit. There’s a wealth of evidence that extreme heat events are increasing worldwide since the 1950s. We see increased intensity of droughts & heatwaves & the intensity of tropical cyclones is increasing. But you can’t argue with stupid.” www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

'Latrobe City Council unanimously voted to send a submission to the federal government arguing Latrobe Valley should be designated a manufacturing zone for the domestic wind industry.' www.gippslandmonitor.com.au/p/wind-turbi...

Join the FoE Sustainable Cities collective & Mt Atkinson Advocacy Group for a rally at parliament calling for Transport Justice for Melbourne's West! Thurs June 18. www.melbournefoe.org.au/transport_ju...

'The significant drop is largely driven by clean energy replacing fossil fuels in electricity generation, but transport emissions also continued to fall. That drop doesn't yet account for the surging demand for electric vehicles (EVs) since the start of the year.' www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06...

'Deep frustration with the federal budget has led more than 400 scientists, young people, Indigenous leaders, & conservation experts to write collectively to the Prime Minister & Treasurer, pleading for adequate funding to stop rapid nature loss'. biodiversitycouncil.org.au/news/scienti...

'Woodside are assuming operatorship of the Bass Strait oil & gas rigs they co-own with ExxonMobil Australia. Many rigs are due for decommissioning. The company has a long history of environmental violations'. www.melbournefoe.org.au/the_worst_of...

Transport Justice for the West - Rally at Parliament! Join the Sustainable Cities collective & the Mt Atkinson Advocacy Group for a rally at parliament calling for Transport Justice for Melbourne's West! June 18. www.melbournefoe.org.au/transport_ju...

This is an election year in Victoria. With the rise of One Nation, the Coalition adopting anti climate & anti environmental policies, & a cost of living crisis, there is a lot at stake in November. Our campaign launch is this thursday. www.melbournefoe.org.au/foe_state_el...

'The Athrotaxis communities of TAS are some of the oldest, slowest‑growing ecosystems in Australia. They have survived for thousands of years, but they are now facing sudden declines from climate‑driven wildfire'. There is an updated petition now available. www.foe.org.au/pencil_pine

A report has concluded the AI-fuelled surge of power-hungry data centres across Australia is jeopardising the country's energy transition. 'This sudden demand for energy could mean Australia needs to rely on more expensive, polluting energy sources to fill the gap.' www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05...

The community in south eastern SA worked hard for years to gain a 10 year moratorium on the process of fracking. However, the SA gov is moving to lift the fracking ban, which will open the door for new gas drilling operations. www.foe.org.au/sa_fracking_...

Last Thursday, Byron shire became the 5th council to call for big polluters to pay for their fair share for the costs of climate disasters. Find out more & get involved: National Debrief & Next Steps Online Session. May 27. www.tippingpoint.org.au/peer_peer_su...

While Big Tech & many politicians are presenting the growth of data centres as an inevitability, the truth is that this energy & water-thirsty industry threatens to throw our energy transition off course. This is FoE's submission to NSW Parl Inquiry into data centres www.foe.org.au/nsw_data_cen...

There is a fantastic turn out for today's climate movement convergence in Naarm / Melbourne. Around 200 people have turned up to plan for the November state election.

Victorian state election campaign launch - maintain the momentum We need positive climate solutions that improve people’s lives. FoE campaign launch. June 4. All welcome. www.melbournefoe.org.au/foe_state_el...

'Thirty-five farmers in Victoria’s west are a step closer to hosting the largest wind farm in the Southern Hemisphere after the state planning minister signed off on the Environmental Effects Statement (EES) for the 219-turbine project.' www.westvicbrolga.com.au/p/warracknab...

Chevron. No crimes. No impunity. No evasion of justice Ecuador must NOT pay Chevron; it must demand that Chevron PAY those affected by environmental destruction #Solidarity action from Melbourne, Australia #DoNOTPayChevron #StopImpunity @foeint.bsky.social @udapt.bsky.social

Last weekend, US president Donald Trump declared “good riddance” to a specific emissions scenario used in global climate projections. The post was quickly picked up by right-leaning media, amplifying Trump’s misrepresentation of emissions scenarios. www.carbonbrief.org/factcheck-tr...

Sapna - South Asian Climate Solidarity website & campaign launch. Please join us on June 11 for an online gathering, hear about what we have planned for this year, & join in a discussion about possible opportunities for collaboration. Please register at: sapnasolidarity.org/take-action/...

Financial close reached for Australia’s biggest #solar battery hybrid projects to date, in landmark deal to power heavy industry and for the #energy transition.. https://reneweconomy.com.au/australias-biggest-solar-battery-hybrid-projects-lock-in-finance-in-landmark-deal-to-power-heavy-industry/

An updated version of our report on community sentiment towards increased bush fire costs & 'who should pay'. Resounding support for a levy on companies that export fossil fuels. www.melbournefoe.org.au/reports

#NSW formally launches its largest ever #renewables tender, as well as long duration storage as it that it says is essential to replace #coal, “keep the lights on” https://reneweconomy.com.au/nsw-launches-its-biggest-ever-renewable-tender-to-keep-lights-on-and-push-down-prices/

'Scrutiny is necessary. Wind farms, transmission lines, EV policies, batteries, mines, factories, grid rules, & climate models deserve serious examination. But serious scrutiny is not the same as recycling claims that were already answered years ago.' reneweconomy.com.au/from-hockey-...

We're proud to have joined tens of thousands this past Saturday to stand in solidarity against the ongoing genocide and occupation in Palestine. Diverse communities came together in a powerful show of strength and unity against Tommy Robinson and the far-right's politics of hate and division. 🙌🙌🏽🙌🏿

The community in south eastern SA worked for years to gain a moratorium on the process of fracking. However, the South Australian Gov is moving to lift the fracking ban in the states south east, which will open the door for new gas drilling operations. www.foe.org.au/sa_fracking_...

Ecuador must not pay Chevron! ❌ The ruling in favour of Chevron and against Ecuador violates national sovereignty and prevents real access to justice for those affected. As we get closer and closer to the Anti-Chevron action, we reaffirm: #DontPayChevron @udapt.bsky.social

The anti-Chevron week of action is coming ✊ Transnational corporations like Chevron hide behind commercial law to defend the market and profit. In contrast, communities sustain, defend and nurture life. Ecuador MUST NOT PAY Chevron. @udapt.bsky.social #DontPayChevron #StopCorporateImpunity

'The Federal Budget allocates $153.5m over 4 years to progress agreements with states/ territories that would see decision-making under the newly reformed EPBC Act 1999, & enhance the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in progressing environmental approvals.' www.foe.org.au/ai_approvals...?

#Industry says retrospective #tax on renewables announced in #budget could deter foreign investment when it’s needed most.. https://reneweconomy.com.au/a-keep-out-sign-for-investment-alarm-bell-sounds-over-new-retrospective-tax-on-renewables/

The Convergence is a shared summit/conference for people & groups to get ready to push for climate action together at the 2026 Victorian election. It's about coming together to maximise our power & find those opportunities to collaborate at the election. events.humanitix.com/victorian-el...

'Chalmers’ strategy is notably lacking in ambition on new funding for climate & renewables – and has failed to act on what is broadly considered to be the clearest political mandate, yet, to reform fossil fuel tax loopholes & subsidies'. reneweconomy.com.au/budget-buckl...

A new study has demonstrated the regenerative effect that #solar farms can have on degraded and depleted land, by sheltering it from harsh #winds, pushing down surface temperatures, and boosting #soil moisture.

ACF reaction to the federal budget: "The budget contains at least 7 times more spending on initiatives that damage nature & the climate than it allocates to climate & nature protection. This is a budget that redirects public money to coal, oil & gas giants.” www.acf.org.au/news/at-leas...

Gregory Andrews reflects on the federal budget: 'The Budget continues billions of dollars in fossil fuel subsidies. There was no serious move to increase taxation on multinational gas companies which pump up & export Australia’s gas at enormous profit'. www.lyrebirddreaming.com/post/nature-...

Invitation from Wangan and Jagalingou Cultural Custodian: 'Everyone is invited & welcome to join us on Wangan & Jagalingou Country, to celebrate 5 years of reoccupation at Waddananggu & learn about the power & significance of reoccupying land to protect Culture.' events.humanitix.com/mala

Bass Coast Council in VIC is the 4th to pass a motion calling for big polluters to pay for a Climate Compensation Fund. With worsening storms & erosion, a Fund paid for by coal, oil & gas exports would help communities recover from extreme events. www.act.tippingpoint.org.au/efforts/make...

A lovely tribute from Jess Harwood. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Wind and solar have now beaten fossil fuels in Great Britain for a record 15 months in a row Just a decade ago, fossil fuels were generating four times more than wind + solar Now that's flipped: Since the Iran war, wind and solar generated twice as much as fossil fuels

My tribute to the one and only, Sir David Attenborough theconversation.com/from-fossick... Happy birthday!

Friends of the Earth condemns the Victorian government’s decision today to approve Amplitude Energy’s Annie-2 Gas Field project in the Otway Basin, saying the new gas project would jeopardise Victoria’s ambitious Emissions Reduction Targets. www.melbournefoe.org.au/media_releas...