# environment / weather (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover environment / weather. Page: Feed: --- ## [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. ## [‘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. ## [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. ## [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. ## [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. ## [Hire AI-Powered Freelancers Fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/dguz5MQa1DYK) _2026-08-11 · **Sponsored**_ Browse and hire skilled professionals using AI tools — free to post, free to apply. ## [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.