Breaking Waves: Ocean News

Mother of man accused in California wildfire says ‘he did not light that fire’

admin — Sat, 14 Sep 2024 23:43:22 +0000

Arson charges filed against Justin Wayne Halstenberg in San Bernardino county, which has burned 38,000 acres

The mother of the 34-year-old man accused of starting the Line fire in southern California – which has scorched at least 38,000 acres (15,378 hectares) and destroyed one home – has spoken out in defense of her son, telling the Los Angeles Times on Thursday that “he did not light that fire”.

TfL to refund drivers wrongly issued with Ulez fines after cameras vandalised

admin — Sat, 14 Sep 2024 15:48:10 +0000

Two cameras in Chingford were twisted around to face roads outside the low-emission zone boundary

Transport for London (TfL) has said it will refund drivers wrongly issued with ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) charges because of vandalised enforcement cameras.

The transport body confirmed two cameras in Chingford, north-east London, “became misaligned” for a short period and many fines were issued incorrectly. It is understood the cameras were twisted the wrong way so that they were facing roads outside the Ulez boundary.

Fury in Turkey as animal lovers and politicians attack ‘massacre law’ to deal with 4m stray dogs

admin — Sat, 14 Sep 2024 15:00:31 +0000

A new bill forcing local authorities to remove homeless animals from city streets has led to a furious backlash

Next to the network of the highways that crisscross Turkey, among the lush forests or mountain peaks that dot the country, large stray dogs are a common sight. Most are pale white Akbaş dogs or Kangal shepherds, with their distinctive dark muzzle, pale golden coat and large bodies designed to herd livestock, although on the streets of Istanbul they are more commonly found lazing outside coffee shops, rotund and docile from a lifetime of treats.

Billpayers in England and Wales tricked into ‘stealth bailout’ of water companies

admin — Sat, 14 Sep 2024 10:00:25 +0000

Campaign group challenges industry regulator over price rises for customers that will pay to upgrade infrastructure

The water industry regulator has been accused of overseeing a “stealth bailout of water companies” over proposals to increase bills by up to 44% over the next five years.

Nature boys and girls – here’s your chance to get published in the Guardian

admin — Sat, 14 Sep 2024 08:24:46 +0000

Our wildlife series Young Country Diary is looking for articles written by children, about their autumn encounters with nature

Once again, the Young Country Diary series is open for submissions! Every three months, as the UK enters a new season, we ask you to send us an article written by a child aged 8-14.

The article needs to be about a recent encounter they’ve had with nature – whether it’s a majestic deer, a lost spider or a wood shedding its leaves.

Zimbabwe orders cull of 200 elephants amid food shortages from drought

admin — Sat, 14 Sep 2024 05:50:31 +0000

Environment minister says country has more elephants than it needs while critics of hunt say they are a major tourist drawcard

Zimbabwe will cull 200 elephants as it faces an unprecedented drought that has led to food shortages, a move that tackle a ballooning population of the animals, the country’s wildlife authority has said.

Zimbabwe had “more elephants than it needed”, the environment minister said in parliament on Wednesday, adding that the government had instructed the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Authority (ZimParks) to begin the culling process.

‘Not on my watch’: how windfarms became a key issue in NSW local elections

admin — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 15:00:05 +0000

From Port Stephens to Illawarra, council candidates are running against renewable schemes because of ‘lack of consultation’

Huge banner scuppers prime Sydney Harbour view gained by killing of 300 trees

admin — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 15:00:03 +0000

Mayor says blatant disregard for environment is ‘offensive’ as councils struggle to deal with increasing environmental destruction

The Hague becomes world’s first city to pass law banning fossil fuel-related ads

admin — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 14:07:28 +0000

Legislation makes it illegal to advertise fossil fuel products and services with a high carbon footprint

The Hague has become the first city in the world to pass a law banning advertisements promoting fossil fuel products and climate-busting services.

Legislation passed on Thursday spells the end of publicly and privately funded advertising for petrol and diesel, aviation and cruise ships in the streets of the Dutch city, including on billboards and bus shelters. It takes effect from the start of next year.

A mass shooting revealed their brutal living conditions. Will new housing ease these farmworkers’ trauma?

admin — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 14:00:03 +0000

Survivors of the 2023 massacre in Half Moon Bay, California, were moved from dilapidated sheds to subsidized housing but struggle with a sense of security and normalcy

Just a short car ride from the famous crescent shoreline of Half Moon Bay, the California beach town best known for big wave surf contests, a gravel road off Highway 1 leads to a cluster of ramshackle sheds and trailers.

For years, few people knew about the dozens of farmworkers who lived in them, growing fresh gourmet mushrooms to deliver to grocery stores and restaurants across the state.