Breaking Waves: Ocean News https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-waves/index.php en At least 14 pilgrims die during hajj pilgrimage amid soaring temperatures https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/least-14-pilgrims-die-during-hajj-pilgrimage-amid-soaring-temperatures <p>Jordanians died in Saudi Arabia after suffering heatstroke, said officials, with temperatures reaching 47C in Mecca</p> <p>At least 14 Jordanian pilgrims have died while on the hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia as temperatures soar in the kingdom.</p> <p>Jordan’s foreign ministry said “14 Jordanian pilgrims died and 17 others were missing” during the performance of hajj rituals. It said its nationals had died “after suffering sun stroke due to the extreme heatwave” and that it had coordinated with Saudi authorities to bury the dead in Saudi Arabia, or transfer them to Jordan.</p> <p><a href="https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/least-14-pilgrims-die-during-hajj-pilgrimage-amid-soaring-temperatures" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Sun, 16 Jun 2024 23:18:32 +0000 admin 96091 at https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org Labour’s green plans will create 650,000 jobs, says Rachel Reeves https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/labour-s-green-plans-will-create-650000-jobs-says-rachel-reeves <p>Party begins week of campaigning on economy under pressure to say if it will raise taxes to pay for £7.3bn plans </p> <p>Labour will create more than 650,000 jobs with its green investment plans, Rachel Reeves has said, as the party kickstarts a week of campaigning on the economy.</p> <p>The UK shadow chancellor has revealed new details about the £7.3bn green investment vehicle that Labour intends to create after the election, saying it will help create hundreds of thousands of new industrial jobs.</p> <p><a href="https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/labour-s-green-plans-will-create-650000-jobs-says-rachel-reeves" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Sun, 16 Jun 2024 21:30:00 +0000 admin 96089 at https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org Climate 200 names nine new Coalition seats where it hopes to replicate teal wave at next election https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/climate-200-names-nine-new-coalition-seats-where-it-hopes-replicate-teal-wave-next-ele <p><strong>Exclusive:</strong> After months of speculation the fundraising giant has identified more electorates where independent campaigns meet its criteria for support</p> <p><a href="https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/climate-200-names-nine-new-coalition-seats-where-it-hopes-replicate-teal-wave-next-ele" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Sun, 16 Jun 2024 15:00:54 +0000 admin 96090 at https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org US braces for ‘dangerous’ conditions as heatwave to hit midwest and north-east https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/us-braces-dangerous-conditions-heatwave-hit-midwest-and-north-east <p>Meteorologists warn that heat will spread east through the week, with ‘heat dome’ expected to trap high temperatures</p> <p>Millions of Americans are facing “dangerously hot conditions”, the National Weather Service said, with a heatwave set to hit the midwest and north-east US from Monday.</p> <p><a href="https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/us-braces-dangerous-conditions-heatwave-hit-midwest-and-north-east" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Sun, 16 Jun 2024 14:39:00 +0000 admin 96088 at https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org Revealed: students at top private schools have 10 times more green space than state pupils https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/revealed-students-top-private-schools-have-10-times-more-green-space-state-pupils <p>Guardian investigation finds pupils at England’s wealthiest schools have much greater access to land, with implications for mental health</p> <p><a href="https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/revealed-students-top-private-schools-have-10-times-more-green-space-state-pupils" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Sun, 16 Jun 2024 12:00:48 +0000 admin 96087 at https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org Bagging a Munro gets easier as volunteers fund repairs to mountain paths https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/bagging-munro-gets-easier-volunteers-fund-repairs-mountain-paths <p>Scottish Highlands campaign has raised two-thirds of £300,000 target for footpaths on An Teallach. But more is needed to protect people and environment</p> <p>One of Scotland’s most impressive and recognisable mountains will have its walking paths restored after hillwalkers and charities clubbed together to raise hundreds of thousands of pounds.</p> <p><a href="https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/bagging-munro-gets-easier-volunteers-fund-repairs-mountain-paths" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Sun, 16 Jun 2024 10:00:48 +0000 admin 96086 at https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org ‘The time is right’ for US to catch up on high-speed rail, says British Amtrak exec https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/time-right-us-catch-high-speed-rail-says-british-amtrak-exec <p>With half a dozen US rail projects in the works, Andy Byford thinks Americans will soon clamor for 200mph train lines</p> <p>After years of dashed hopes, delays and the all-consuming dominance of the car and airplane, high-speed trains may finally be about to have their breakthrough moment in the United States, according to one of the country’s top rail executives.</p> <p><a href="https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/time-right-us-catch-high-speed-rail-says-british-amtrak-exec" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Sun, 16 Jun 2024 10:00:45 +0000 admin 96085 at https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org China’s panda promise to Adelaide put in black and white as human rights protesters bear witness https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/china-s-panda-promise-adelaide-put-black-and-white-human-rights-protesters-bear-witnes <p>Wang Wang and Fu Ni have lived at the city’s zoo for 15 years but are due to head home by the end of 2024</p> <p><a href="https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/china-s-panda-promise-adelaide-put-black-and-white-human-rights-protesters-bear-witnes" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Sun, 16 Jun 2024 07:04:53 +0000 admin 96084 at https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org Minns ‘really sorry’ final Vivid drone show cancelled with 20 minutes notice – as it happened https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/minns-really-sorry-final-vivid-drone-show-cancelled-20-minutes-notice-it-happened <p>This blog is now closed.</p> <ul> <li>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">morning and afternoon news emails</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Labor ‘continuing to consult’ on Makarrata commission, Albanese says</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/minns-really-sorry-final-vivid-drone-show-cancelled-20-minutes-notice-it-happened" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Sun, 16 Jun 2024 04:40:22 +0000 admin 96083 at https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org Outdoor clothing brands still using ‘forever chemicals’ despite health risk https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/outdoor-clothing-brands-still-using-forever-chemicals-despite-health-risk <p>Campaigners find PFAS, which can contaminate the soil and water supply, in more than 80% of 27 companies’ products </p> <p>Hikers may be inadvertently damaging the environment and risking their own health by wearing clothes made waterproof with “<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/sep/14/forever-chemicals-the-hidden-threat-from-the-pfas-toxins-on-your-shelf">forever chemicals</a>”, according to research by <em>Ethical Consumer</em><em>.</em></p> <p><a href="https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/outdoor-clothing-brands-still-using-forever-chemicals-despite-health-risk" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Sat, 15 Jun 2024 10:59:54 +0000 admin 96082 at https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org