Breaking Waves: Ocean News

Australians are increasingly embracing Black Friday sales amid warnings of their impact

admin — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 01:44:51 +0000

Record $6.7bn expected to be spent from Friday to Monday but some brands choosing to opt out over overconsumption concerns

Spain introduces paid climate leave after deadly floods

admin — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:55:01 +0000

Government approves up to four days of paid leave so workers can avoid travelling during weather emergencies

Spain’s leftwing government has approved “paid climate leave” of up to four days to allow workers to avoid travelling during weather emergencies, a month after floods killed at least 224 people.

Footballers at ‘very high risk of extreme heat stress’ during World Cup 2026

admin — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 16:00:30 +0000

Scientists warn Fifa’s ‘wet bulb’ temperature policy underestimates strain players undergo during matches

Footballers face a “very high risk of experiencing extreme heat stress” at 10 of the 16 stadiums that will host the next World Cup, researchers have warned, as they urge sports authorities to rethink the timing of sports events.

South-west France swelters in ‘staggering’ 26.9C November night heat

admin — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 15:55:03 +0000

Temperatures of this week would be exceptional for summer, says climatologist, never mind late November

Towns in south-west France roasted in “completely extreme” heat in the early hours of Tuesday, with overnight temperatures hitting 26.9C (80.42F).

“It’s very exceptional temperatures – even for the summer, let alone late November,” said Matthieu Sorel, a climatologist at Météo France.

Plibersek had Nature Positive deal in writing before Albanese vetoed without her knowledge

admin — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 14:00:32 +0000

Exclusive: Environment minister agreed detail with Greens but the PM intervened after lobbying from WA premier and miners

Massachusetts farmers turn cranberry bogs back to wetlands in $6m initiative

admin — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 11:00:25 +0000

Restoration projects awarded grants to convert defunct bogs to bring environmental benefits and restore wildlife

As millions of cranberries were being harvested for Thursday’s US Thanksgiving holiday, Massachusetts farmers were working to convert defunct cranberry bogs to back to wild wetlands, amid climate crisis woes.

Can you take a clean cruise holiday and which vessels are the worst emitters?

admin — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 07:00:36 +0000

In a booming sector where the biggest ships have doubled in size since 2000, pressure is growing to make cruising a greener, more sustainable way to travel

Labor’s sad capitulation on the environment has shaken even true believers like me | Felicity Wade

admin — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 05:43:17 +0000

As Australia’s natural environment declines, Labor appears to cave to vested interests, writes Felicity Wade

Environmental Defenders Office to pay $9m in costs to Santos over failed challenge to Barossa gas project

admin — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 05:40:53 +0000

The case, brought by the EDO on behalf of three Tiwi Island traditional owners, was dismissed in January in a scathing judgment

‘We’ve heard these promises before’: is this the end of the line for Irish fishing?

admin — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 05:00:37 +0000

Devastated by quota changes post-Brexit, fishers are pinning all their hopes on Ireland’s politicians as they head into a general election