Breaking Waves: Ocean News

Whale carcass closes Maroubra and Coogee beaches in Sydney – video

admin — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:38:31 +0000

Video released by Randwick city council shows a whale carcass floating in the water in a Sydney bay, causing the closure of two busy beaches. The whale's decomposed body was found on Thursday morning at Lurline Bay, a rocky cove surrounded by cliffs in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. It’s believed to be a juvenile humpback

‘Almost looks fake’: two Sydney beaches closed after whale carcass washes up

Strongmen like Trump would destroy the planet out of pure spite – and Brazil shows we’re all in peril | George Monbiot

admin — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:00:07 +0000

If Flávio Bolsonaro is elected, Brazil’s ecosystems will face collapse. The ruling class would rather burn the world than share it with the poor

However grim the trajectory might seem, I’ve always believed that sense will ultimately prevail. As the great perils of dismantling the living world become increasingly obvious, even the most rapacious exploiters must come round. Nobody wants to live on a dead planet, do they?

‘Almost looks fake’: two Sydney beaches closed after whale carcass washes up

admin — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 01:31:15 +0000

Swimming banned at Maroubra and Coogee while council prioritises ‘culturally respectful’ approach to remains

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A whale carcass has forced the closure of two busy swimming and surfing spots after washing up between Coogee and Maroubra beaches in Sydney – but there are no plans to remove it.

Officials confirm flesh-eating New World screwworm parasite found in US wildlife

admin — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:36:31 +0000

USDA says screwworm found in elk in Texas, and warns hunters and ranchers to be vigilant to help stop spread

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) said on Wednesday it had ⁠confirmed the ⁠first detection of flesh-eating parasite the New World screwworm in US wildlife in an ⁠elk in Pecos county, Texas.

The elk was located on a game ⁠ranch and was reported after being harvested by a hunter, the ‌USDA said ‌in a statement.

How bad is Jackdaw gasfield approval for the climate? – The Latest

admin — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:51:39 +0000

Climate campaigners have condemned the UK government’s decision to allow the drilling of the Jackdaw gasfield. Critics argue the move will put climate targets at risk, while failing to reduce energy bills and the cost of living crisis. But there could be a significant victory for green activists when it comes to the much larger Rosebank oilfield, with the energy secretary, Miatta Fahnbulleh, leaning towards rejecting approval. Michael Safi speaks to environment correspondent Matthew Taylor – watch on YouTube

Burnham approves Jackdaw – and Labour’s unity on climate action is imperilled with the stroke of a pen | Zoe Williams

admin — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:14:42 +0000

This foolish decision undermines hopes that this government will take the necessary steps the climate crisis demands

When the news broke that the UK government had approved the Jackdaw gasfield, I was at a Guardian climate event at the Royal Geographical Society. Appropriately, the theme suggested by readers was what can the public actually do in the face of what feels like paralysing climate doom?

Ben Jennings on Andy Burnham’s decision to approve the Jackdaw North Sea gasfield – cartoon

admin — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:50:29 +0000

More than 1 million mice used in Australian research annually, ‘overdue’ study finds

admin — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:01:20 +0000

Advocates say having national data about numbers of rats and mice used in research can help boost public trust in science

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More than 1 million mice and nearly 47,000 rats are used in scientific research in Australia annually, according to the first ever nationwide count.

Andy Burnham says decision on Jackdaw is something the Tories 'messed up' - video

admin — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:27:41 +0000

The Conservative leader, Kemi Badenoch, thanked the prime minister for backing Jackdaw after the Tories approved it in 2022. But Burnham said he made a decision on something the Tories messed up, and the government had made a bridge to the future and the transition to clean energy

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Energy secretary leaning towards rejecting Rosebank oilfield

admin — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:31:05 +0000

Exclusive: Officials say Miatta Fahnbulleh minded not to give approval in victory for climate campaigners

Miatta Fahnbulleh is minded to reject the giant Rosebank oilfield, sources have told the Guardian, in what would be a blow for the North Sea energy industry and a major victory for climate campaigners.