# environment & climate change (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 6 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover environment & climate change. Page: Feed: --- ## [Farmers need certainty, not confusion, from new environmental standards](https://nff.org.au/media-release/farmers-need-certainty-not-confusion-from-new-environmental-standards/) _2026-08-20 · Ashleigh Whittaker · National Farmers' Federation_ The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has responded to the release today of the first National Environmental Standards under the EPBC Act. NFF President Hamish McIntyre said the standards for Matters of National Environmental Significance, Environmental Offsets, Data and Information, and Community Engagement would determine the next phase of environmental approvals and the Federal Government’s… ## [Mass vaccination of little penguins begins](https://www.theage.com.au/environment/mass-vaccination-of-little-penguins-begins-20260820-p60q2j.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_environment) _2026-08-20 · The Age - Environment_ After the H5N1 virus, aka bird flu, was found in Australia, a mass vaccination program has started for the Phillip Island and St Kilda little penguins. ## [Proposed Change to the Soil Organic Carbon Method 2021 Supplement](https://nff.org.au/submission/proposed-change-to-the-soil-organic-carbon-method-2021-supplement/) _2026-08-19 · Ashleigh Whittaker · National Farmers' Federation_ In responding to these findings, it is equally important that changes preserve confidence among farmers and project proponents alike who have made long-term investment decisions based on existing methodology settings. While integrity is fundamental, so too is confidence that Scheme settings will remain sufficiently stable for those undertaking long-term investment decisions. We recognise that the… ## [‘It’s beginning to look a lot like the future’: Fears over sudden loss of sea ice](https://www.theage.com.au/environment/climate-change/it-s-beginning-to-look-a-lot-like-the-future-fears-over-sudden-loss-of-sea-ice-20260815-p60ol1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_environment) _2026-08-18 · Caitlin Fitzsimmons · The Age - Environment_ Sea ice surrounding Antarctica has contracted sharply and is at its second-lowest point on record for this time of year, satellite data shows. ## [Uganda Buddhist Centre seeks to save wetland, build Africa’s first dedicated retreat center](https://www.lionsroar.com/uganda-buddhist-centre-seeks-to-save-wetland-build-africas-first-dedicated-retreat-center/) _2026-08-18 · Rod Meade Sperry · Lion’s Roar_ As Bhante Buddharakkhita's Uganda Buddhist Centre marks 20 years, supporters worldwide are mobilizing to save a threatened wetland and build the continent's first retreat center built solely to share the dhamma. The post Uganda Buddhist Centre seeks to save wetland, build Africa’s first dedicated retreat center appeared first on Lion’s Roar . ## [$100 billion reasons to celebrate – and ask what comes next](https://nff.org.au/media-release/100-billion-reasons-to-celebrate-and-ask-what-comes-next/) _2026-08-18 · Stacey Davidson · National Farmers' Federation_ Australian agriculture’s leaders gathered at Parliament House in Canberra tonight to celebrate the sector reaching $100 billion in farmgate output four years ahead of schedule and to begin the conversation about the next national north star for Australian agriculture. Hosted by the National Farmers’ Federation in Parliament’s Great Hall, the $100 billion celebration brought together \[…\] The post… ## [National Table convenes agriculture’s leaders in Canberra](https://nff.org.au/media-release/national-table-convenes-agricultures-leaders-in-canberra/) _2026-08-17 · Stacey Davidson · National Farmers' Federation_ About 250 leaders from across Australia’s agricultural supply chain are in Canberra today for the National Farmers’ Federation’s biennial Leaders’ Summit, a deliberately convened national conversation about the future of farming. Held at Gandel Hall at the National Gallery of Australia, the sold-out Summit brings together farmers, ministers, diplomats, economists, retailers, banks, supply chain… ## [President’s opening address at the Leaders’ Summit](https://nff.org.au/media-release/presidents-opening-address-at-the-leaders-summit/) _2026-08-17 · Stacey Davidson · National Farmers' Federation_ Minister, thank you for your remarks, and for the Government’s continued engagement with Australian agriculture, we look forward to seeing you again tonight at the $100bn celebration. Good morning, everyone. It is terrific to see you all here. Charlotte (Wundersitz) has already taken you through some of the people joining us today. It is an \[…\] The post President’s opening address at the Leaders’… ## [Former Sydney rubbish tip to house battery capable of powering 1500 homes](https://www.theage.com.au/environment/climate-change/former-sydney-rubbish-tip-to-house-battery-capable-of-powering-1500-homes-20260803-p60l1n.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_environment) _2026-08-17 · Caitlin Fitzsimmons · The Age - Environment_ Nationally, half a million households have installed home batteries. A new push will result in businesses installing bigger batteries. ## [Fossil Methane: A Near-Term Abatement Opportunity](https://nff.org.au/submission/fossil-methane-a-near-term-abatement-opportunity/) _2026-08-17 · Ashleigh Whittaker · National Farmers' Federation_ It is important to note that a stronger focus on reducing fossil methane emissions must not come at the expense of reduced support for innovation and research and development within agriculture. Agriculture remains hard-to-abate, and available methane reduction technologies vary significantly between production systems. Continued public and private investment is required to develop commercially… ## [International money transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/QEzh1CHgWXVH) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Send money to other countries and manage multi‑currency balances online. ## [Weather forecast Monday, August 17](https://www.theage.com.au/environment/weather/weather-forecast-monday-august-17-20260817-p60oxt.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_environment) _2026-08-16 · The Age - Environment_ The weather forecast across Australia for Monday, August 17. ## [Food security at risk if migration debate ignores agriculture](https://nff.org.au/media-release/food-security-at-risk-if-migration-debate-ignores-agriculture/) _2026-08-16 · Stacey Davidson · National Farmers' Federation_ Statement attributable to NFF Horticulture Council Executive Officer, Richard Shannon Australia cannot keep growing its population and make cuts to the workforce that feeds it. Australia’s peak body representing horticulture is warning that proposals to reduce migration numbers must recognise the critical role temporary migrant workers play in maintaining Australia’s food security and keeping… ## [Antarctic grass an ominous sign of how the world is warming](https://www.theage.com.au/environment/climate-change/antarctic-grass-an-ominous-sign-of-how-the-world-is-warming-20260814-p60odj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_environment) _2026-08-16 · The Herald's View · The Age - Environment_ Australian scientists have released new research showing increased vegetation in the icy south. ## [Polar wildfires? Scientists warn of grass spreading across parts of the Antarctic](https://www.theage.com.au/environment/climate-change/polar-wildfires-scientists-warn-of-grass-spreading-across-parts-of-the-antarctic-20260814-p60ogc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_environment) _2026-08-15 · Angus Dalton · The Age - Environment_ Preliminary research has revealed an overall increase in grass populations across the icy region. ## [‘Little by little cities will have to recede’: Coastal flooding is the sleeper climate issue](https://www.theage.com.au/environment/climate-change/little-by-little-cities-will-have-to-recede-coastal-flooding-is-the-sleeper-climate-issue-20260806-p60lzo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_environment) _2026-08-15 · Caitlin Fitzsimmons · The Age - Environment_ Up and down the NSW coast, suburbs and townships are built on low-lying land around coastal lagoons, lakes and estuaries. Sea level rises will make some areas uninhabitable. ## [These diving dinosaurs have defied death forever. But what now?](https://www.theage.com.au/environment/conservation/these-diving-dinosaurs-have-defied-death-forever-but-what-now-20260812-p60nn3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_environment) _2026-08-13 · Tony Wright · The Age - Environment_ Gannets, elegant dive bombers of the sea, have evolved for survival since the other dinosaurs perished 66 million years ago. But now, they are in mortal danger. ## [The national weather forecast for Wednesday, August 12.](https://www.theage.com.au/environment/weather/the-national-weather-forecast-for-wednesday-august-12-20260812-p60njf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_environment) _2026-08-11 · The Age - Environment_ The national weather forecast for Wednesday, August 12. ## [Millions of kilograms of sea life are taken from marine parks every year. It’s completely legal](https://www.theage.com.au/environment/conservation/millions-of-kilograms-of-sea-life-are-taken-from-marine-parks-every-year-it-s-completely-legal-20260806-p60lzm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_environment) _2026-08-11 · Caitlin Fitzsimmons · The Age - Environment_ The review of Commonwealth marine parks will consider new areas to protect, and the activities allowed within them – including industrial fishing practices such as bottom trawling. ## [Buddhist Practices to Prepare You for Death](https://www.lionsroar.com/preparing-to-die/) _2026-08-10 · Andrew Holecek · Lion’s Roar_ Death is a journey into the unknown. Like any journey, it goes better if you’re prepared. Andrew Holecek shares teachings from Tibetan Buddhism to help. The post Buddhist Practices to Prepare You for Death appeared first on Lion’s Roar . ## [Sikh & Buddhist](https://www.lionsroar.com/sikh-buddhist/) _2026-08-10 · Jhani Randhawa · Lion’s Roar_ Jhani Randhawa traces the philosophical convergences between their two spiritual traditions, exploring how both illuminate fearlessness, interdependence, and the possibility of collective liberation. The post Sikh & Buddhist appeared first on Lion’s Roar . ## [Browse ThreatCrush Modules (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/smZ1xIEbn8He) _2026-08-10 · **Sponsored**_ Install community-built security modules to extend real-time threat intelligence and monitoring ## [The Longing That Keeps Me Company](https://www.lionsroar.com/the-longing-that-keeps-me-company/) _2026-08-10 · Susan Moon · Lion’s Roar_ From childhood to the meditation hall, Susan Moon reflects on how longing has been both her companion and her teacher. The post The Longing That Keeps Me Company appeared first on Lion’s Roar . ## [NFF warns EPBC guide leaves farmers with more questions than answers](https://nff.org.au/media-release/nff-warns-epbc-guide-leaves-farmers-with-more-questions-than-answers/) _2026-08-10 · Stacey Davidson · National Farmers' Federation_ Comments attributable to NFF Sustainable Development Committee Chair, Angus Atkinson The Federal Government has today released its first guide for farmers and agricultural landholders on changes to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act. The National Farmers’ Federation is extremely concerned it does not enable food and fibre producers to make informed decisions about… ## [Dog days ahead if funding fails](https://nff.org.au/media-release/dog-days-ahead-if-funding-fails/) _2026-08-09 · Ashleigh Whittaker · National Farmers' Federation_ The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling on the Federal Government to urgently commit funding to wild dog control, as the nation’s leading management program faces an uncertain future. Funding for the National Wild Dog Management Coordinator is due to expire at the end of September, with funding for the National Wild Dog Action Plan \[…\] The post Dog days ahead if funding fails appeared… ## [How Patience Helps You Stay Present](https://www.lionsroar.com/patience-opens-the-heart/) _2026-08-09 · Allyson Pimentel · Lion’s Roar_ Allyson Pimentel on how patience opens your heart in the face of difficulty, allowing compassion and wisdom to be your guide. The post How Patience Helps You Stay Present appeared first on Lion’s Roar . ## [Draft Report: Independent Review of the Snowy Water Inquiry Outcomes Implementation Deed](https://nff.org.au/submission/draft-report-independent-review-of-the-snowy-water-inquiry-outcomes-implementation-deed/) _2026-08-07 · Ashleigh Whittaker · National Farmers' Federation_ The Draft Report characterises the modelled impacts on downstream water users as relatively small and manageable – we do not accept that characterisation. While the modelling indicates that high-security entitlements remain unaffected, it identifies potential reductions in general security diversions of around 2-3% in drier years and reductions in end-of-year allocations of between 1-3%. This \[…\]… ## [Celebrating an American Bodhisattva](https://www.lionsroar.com/celebrating-an-american-bodhisattva/) _2026-08-05 · Melvin McLeod · Lion’s Roar_ Melvin McLeod attends the memorial for Robert Thurman. The post Celebrating an American Bodhisattva appeared first on Lion’s Roar . ## [Remembering the Boundless Heart of Robert A.F. Thurman](https://www.lionsroar.com/remembering-the-boundless-heart-of-robert-thurman/) _2026-08-03 · Rima Fujita · Lion’s Roar_ On what would have been his 85th birthday, artist and author Rima Fujita reflects on her 33-year friendship with the late Robert A.F. Thurman, remembering the compassion, courage, and generosity that made him a beloved teacher and friend. The post Remembering the Boundless Heart of Robert A.F. Thurman appeared first on Lion’s Roar . ## [Raising a Black Child in America When Racism Can Be Fatal](https://www.lionsroar.com/raising-a-black-child-in-america-when-racism-can-be-fatal/) _2026-07-31 · Pamela Ayo Yetunde · Lion’s Roar_ In response to the deaths of Nolan Xavier Wells and Daniel Erving, Pamela Ayo Yetunde reflects on the compassion and discernment required to raise a Black child in the United States. The post Raising a Black Child in America When Racism Can Be Fatal appeared first on Lion’s Roar . ## [Buddhism & Well-Being: What Do U.S. Buddhists Think?](https://www.lionsroar.com/buddhism-well-being-what-do-u-s-buddhists-think/) _2026-07-30 · C. Pierce Salguero · Lion’s Roar_ Based on his nationwide survey of American Buddhists, scholar C. Pierce Salguero explores how practitioners understand the relationship between Buddhism and health. The post Buddhism & Well-Being: What Do U.S. Buddhists Think? appeared first on Lion’s Roar . ## [Point a Domain, Start a Pit (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ayVsZalOJco7) _2026-07-30 · **Sponsored**_ Point any domain to a blacked-out, poison-green coming-soon page with an email waitlist. ## [You Can’t Force a Loving Heart to Grow](https://www.lionsroar.com/you-cant-force-a-loving-heart-to-grow/) _2026-07-30 · nico hase · Lion’s Roar_ nico hase on why loving-kindness practice fails when you try harder — and what a garden can teach you about the difference between cultivating conditions and forcing outcomes. The post You Can’t Force a Loving Heart to Grow appeared first on Lion’s Roar .