Reports that the PM plans to water down an already weak proposal for a Federal EPA continues this govt's complete lack of courage. A total betrayal of the people and places we love. There is a path to get this through the senate in a better form that actually protects Nature.

Extreme heat over much of Australia this past week. Maximum temperatures have been 8-10°C above average in coastal NSW where I live. If this is winter, then what will summer bring? Winter conditions like these will be considered 'mild' in the future.

Deeply disappointing to hear Anthony Albanese eyeing off a deal to water water down the governments' proposed EPA. We need trust and independence in decision making. See more: Environment watchdog powers may be weakened to pass parliament, Albanese says theguardian.com/australia-news…

"From every point of view, #forests are one of the most helpful friends of man. Perhaps no other element of nature has done so much for the human race." ~First Chief of the US Forest Service, Gifford Pinchot (1914) #thicktrunktuesday

Govt talks about biodiversity & zero extinction targets but delays action & threatens to weaken EPA’s powers. Our environment needs a tough cop to protect it & the full package of reforms legislated with urgency #auspol theguardian.com/australia-news…

"As the years wore on, [USFS Chief Gifford] Pinchot realized that the timber industry 'is trying to fool the American people' into believing they 'have given up the practice of #forest devastation.' ~John Perlin (A Forest Journey) #thicktrunktuesday

“The Prime Ministers’ comments that the government is considering watering down its proposed EPA, largely at the behest of the business lobby, are deeply troubling," said Biodiversity Council Director James Trezise “Australia’s business lobby is at a crossroads – they can revert to

Australians want a government with the guts to take on the urgent reforms we need. That means protecting the people and places we love. Instead they want to work with the Coalition to water down a weak environmental regulator. Not good enough. abc.net.au/listen/program…

A government weakening vital environmental protections in order to secure support from a Coalition which habitually denies the reality of climate change … is a government which has lost its way.

🚨Today in Federal Parliament, Labor & the Coalition have blocked a bill to end native forest logging — instead voting to continue killing wildlife & damaging our climate. The majority of Australians want it to end — the only thing standing in the way is political will. #auspol

National enviro law report card: ❌ low levels of compliance with the EPBC Act, especially across the agricultural sector ❌ low levels of enforcement of breaches ❌ when breaches are pursued the repercussions are weak ❌ only about 1 in 1000 development applications are ever

📣 Rally for Native Forests — National Day of Action! On Sunday 3 November, we’ll be rallying in 10 locations across Australia to show our politicians that Australians overwhelmingly want an end to native forest destruction. Join us at a rally near you ➡️ rallyforforests.org

Successive Australian governments have done little to stop land clearing … abc.net.au/news/2024-09-1…

Wildflower season in full bloom after record but late rains in WA's Midwest. Check out the VR inside which is the closest you can be to experiencing the blooms without being here! abc.net.au/news/2024-09-1… via ABC Australia

Wildflower season in full bloom after record rain in WA's Midwest abc.net.au/news/2024-09-1… via ABC Australia

Ever chased an awakening river out in the bush? It's a wonderful thing to see -> abc.net.au/news/2024-09-1…

An outstanding digital journey with ABC to an ephemeral West Australian river in a rare life-giving flood. I love seeing the community reaction! Well worth a look, and you won't even get wet! abc.net.au/news/2024-09-1…