Breaking Waves: Ocean News

We need to talk about plastic: five everyday items choking the planet

admin — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 07:00:03 +0000

It is one of the world’s most dangerous materials, and global leaders are meeting in South Korea to thrash out a treaty to curb its effects

How climate policies reduce air pollution saving lives and money

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Early deaths from air pollution in US could be reduced by between 4,000 and 15,000 a year by 2035, study shows

Mysterious mass elephant die-off ‘probably caused by toxic water’

admin — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 06:00:49 +0000

Satellite data analysis suggests climate-induced algal blooms could be behind hundreds of deaths in Botswana that sparked flurry of theories in 2020

More than 350 elephants that died in mysterious circumstances probably drank toxic water, according to a new paper that warns of an “alarming trend” in climate-induced poisoning.

Here’s an actual good news story! (unless you are a rodent) | First Dog on the Moon

admin — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 05:21:19 +0000

Lord Howe Island is thriving, and so are the raucous local woodhens

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‘It signifies renewal’: recipients of Sycamore Gap saplings announced

admin — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 05:00:48 +0000

‘Trees of hope’ will be planted across the UK, including at a prison and a children’s hospital, in National Trust scheme

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