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Fracking the Climate No Solution for the Territory
March 27, 2018
Northern Territory communities will continue to advocate for a ban on fracking regardless of the recommendations from the final report of the Northern Territory Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing, which has been released today....
Read More ShareTerritory Emissions Rise, Pressure on Gunner Government Heats Up
March 27, 2018
Pressure on the NT Government continues to rise with the imminent release of the Scientific Inquiry Into Hydraulic Fracturing Final Report and recently released figures showing a 28% rise in the NT emissions over...
Read More ShareCall Gunner to Ban Fracking
March 20, 2018
It's not too late to call or send an email! Key decision makers: Energy Minister Ken Vowles 08 8999 6620 Treasurer Nicole Manison 08 8999 6795 Environment Minister Lauren Moss 08 8999 6343 Health...
Read More ShareAustralia’s Strategy for Nature 2018-2030; ALEC Submission
March 19, 2018
The Arid Lands Environment Centre (ALEC) is central Australia’s peak environmental organisation advocating for the protection of nature and ecologically sustainable development in the arid lands since 1980. ALEC is actively engaged in land...
Read More SharedesertSMART EcoFair wins National Science Week Grant
February 27, 2018
desertSMART EcoFair will once again be shining a spotlight on science and sustainability in Central Australia as part of National Science Week activities in August. desertSMART EcoFair has connected thousands of people to science...
Read More ShareALEC’s Key Objectives in 2018
February 21, 2018
The Arid Lands Environment Centre (ALEC) is central Australia's peak environmental organisation that has been advocating for the protection of nature and ecologically sustainable development in the arid lands since 1980. We are a...
Read More Share#StopAdani Film Screening at the Arid Lands Environment Centre
February 15, 2018
The Arid Lands Environment Centre (ALEC) will be hosting the premiere screening of “#Stop Adani – A Mighty Force” at 7pm Thursday 22nd February at 90 Gap Road Alice Springs. The #StopAdani campaign is...
Read More ShareFracking the NT will never be supported by Territorians
December 13, 2017
The Arid Lands Environment Centre welcomes the comprehensive detail in the Northern Territory Fracking Inquiry Draft Final Report released yesterday, but warns that fracking will never be accepted by the NT community. The report...
Read More ShareToxic legacy for Central Australia? NTEPA recommends approval of Chandler Salt Mine and Hazardous Waste Facility
December 13, 2017
The Northern Territory Environmental Protection Authority (NTEPA) has recommended to the Environment Minister that the Tellus Chandler Salt Mine and Hazardous Waste Facility be approved, yet questions remain over the safety of the project....
Read More ShareRoadmap to Renewables – A Good Start
November 28, 2017
The Arid Lands Environment Centre welcomes the release of the Northern Territory Government’s Roadmap to Renewables. The much-anticipated report confirms that the technology both currently exists and is affordable to meet the 50% renewable...
Read More ShareClimate Action Alice Springs - Call Out For Expressions of Interest
November 14, 2017
Are you interested in being part of a climate action group in Alice Springs in 2018? The Northern Territory Government is currently developing a Climate Change Framework to be released in 2018, however there...
Read More ShareSomewhere Else's Problem - Electronic Waste in Central Australia
November 07, 2017
Alice Springs community members will have the opportunity to learn about how our electronic waste is managed at a free lunchtime seminar next Tuesday 14th November from 12 till 1pm at the Andy McNeill...
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