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Northern Gas Pipeline - Bad for the NT, Bad for the Climate
The approval of the Northern Gas Pipeline yesterday by the Gunner Government will have significant ramifications in opening up the Northern Territory to industrial scale...
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RePower Alice Springs Urges Renewable Energy Taskforce to put forward ambitious targets
RePower Alice Springs is urging community members to have their say on the NT Government’s Roadmap to Renewables and is advocating for 100% renewable energy...
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Northern Territory Economic Growth Plan Must Incorporate Action on Climate Change
The Arid Lands Environment Centre (ALEC) has serious concerns the draft Strategic Economic Framework and Infrastructure Plan currently being developed by the Northern Territory Government...
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RePower Alice Springs launches survey of community views on energy options
RePower Alice Springs is surveying the views of Alice Springs community members about solar and other energy options in our town. RePower Alice Springs is...
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Climate Change Exhibition Call Out
Last Call Out for contributions! We have 30 artists contributing to this exhibition but have room for a couple more! Send your application form to...
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Welcome to New ALEC Staff
ALEC welcomes our two new staff members; Alex Read who is our Policy officer (0.6fte) and Laurie May who is our Community Outreach and Engagement...
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A focus on health, science and nutrition on World Kidney Day
World Kidney Day event, "That Sugar Film Screening" Thursday 9th March, 2017 The first Inspiring Australia event delivered by the Alice Springs Hub was held...
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Alice Springs residents say no to fracking at NT Fracking Inquiry
Alice Springs residents turned out in force to the Alice Springs community consultation component of the NT Fracking Inquiry. More than 250 local residents came...
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That Sugar Film Screening - World Kidney Day
5pm Thursday 9th March Alice Springs Public Library To highlight World Kidney Day on Thursday 9th March a free public screening of That Sugar Film is being held at...
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Make a submission to the NT Fracking Inquiry 6.3.17
Alice Springs Community Consultation 5-7pm - Monday 6th March Alice Springs Convention Centre ALEC encourages all community members in Alice Springs who have concerns about fracking to engage...
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New gas generators challenge NT Government renewable energy targets 13.2.17
The arrival of 10 new gas-fired engines in Alice Springs on Friday highlights the challenges the Gunner Government faces with achieving renewable energy targets whilst...
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Delays for Fracking Pipeline, Federal Government needs more time 10.2.17
The proposed Northern Gas Pipeline is running behind on its assessment timeline, with delays now coming from the Federal Government, concerned about 'significant impacts' to...
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