Breaking Waves: Ocean News https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-waves/index.php en Robert Redford, giant of American cinema, dies aged 89 https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/robert-redford-giant-american-cinema-dies-aged-89 <p>Redford achieved huge critical and commercial success in the 60s and 70s with a string of hits including Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Way We Were and The Sting, before becoming an Oscar-winning director</p> <p><a href="https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/robert-redford-giant-american-cinema-dies-aged-89" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Tue, 16 Sep 2025 12:24:47 +0000 admin 101262 at https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org Finland is ready for the next crisis, with stockpiled food and 72-hour kits – Europe should be too | Miika Ilomäki https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/finland-ready-next-crisis-stockpiled-food-and-72-hour-kits-europe-should-be-too-miika- <p>The next pandemic or geopolitical shock could be close at hand. To look after our people, we’re looking after our supply chains, agriculture and fuel reserves</p> <ul> <li> <p>Miika Ilomäki is chief preparedness specialist for Finland’s National Emergency Supply Agency</p> </li></ul><p><a href="https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/finland-ready-next-crisis-stockpiled-food-and-72-hour-kits-europe-should-be-too-miika-" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Tue, 16 Sep 2025 12:00:05 +0000 admin 101261 at https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org UK public has paid £200bn to shareholders of key industries since privatisation https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/uk-public-has-paid-200bn-shareholders-key-industries-privatisation <p>Analysis reveals ‘privatisation premium’ of £250 per household per year paid to owners of water, rail, bus, energy and mail services since 2010</p> <ul> <li> <p>‘<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/sep/16/there-are-no-buses-privatisation-dead-end-ludlow">Birmingham is up the road but there are no buses’</a></p> </li> </ul> <p>The public has paid almost £200bn to the shareholders who own key British industries since they were privatised, research reveals.</p> <p><a href="https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/uk-public-has-paid-200bn-shareholders-key-industries-privatisation" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:00:35 +0000 admin 101260 at https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org Sydney’s west on frontline for most extreme heat and biggest health risks – but inner city faces water threat https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/sydney-s-west-frontline-most-extreme-heat-and-biggest-health-risks-inner-city-faces-wa <p>Western suburbs, where temperatures are often 5C warmer, need shaded bus stops, more green space and better environmental standards in rented homes, locals say</p> <ul> <li> <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2025/sep/16/australia-news-live-sydney-airport-social-media-ban-anthony-albanese-chris-bowen-climate-crisis-carbon-emissions-png-treaty-ntwnfb">Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates</a></p> </li></ul><p><a href="https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/sydney-s-west-frontline-most-extreme-heat-and-biggest-health-risks-inner-city-faces-wa" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Tue, 16 Sep 2025 07:41:07 +0000 admin 101259 at https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org Australia’s climate risk assessment prompts deluge of misinformation from the usual suspects | Temperature Check https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/australia-s-climate-risk-assessment-prompts-deluge-misinformation-usual-suspects-tempe <p>Nationals senator Matt Canavan and Sky presenter Chris Kenny line up to misinterpret and misquote report in effort to press case against net zero</p> <ul> <li> <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2025/sep/16/australia-news-live-sydney-airport-social-media-ban-anthony-albanese-chris-bowen-climate-crisis-carbon-emissions-png-treaty-ntwnfb">Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates</a></p> </li></ul><p><a href="https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/australia-s-climate-risk-assessment-prompts-deluge-misinformation-usual-suspects-tempe" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Tue, 16 Sep 2025 06:24:19 +0000 admin 101258 at https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org Up to 185,000 Queensland homes could be at ‘very high risk’ with many uninsurable if global heating unchecked https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/185000-queensland-homes-could-be-very-high-risk-many-uninsurable-if-global-heating-unc <p>State faces more frequent heatwaves, floods, cyclones and bushfires as world warms, national climate risk assessment warns</p> <ul> <li> <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2025/sep/16/australia-news-live-sydney-airport-social-media-ban-anthony-albanese-chris-bowen-climate-crisis-carbon-emissions-png-treaty-ntwnfb">Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates</a></p> </li></ul><p><a href="https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/185000-queensland-homes-could-be-very-high-risk-many-uninsurable-if-global-heating-unc" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Tue, 16 Sep 2025 05:43:39 +0000 admin 101257 at https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org Weakening net zero policy ‘will spook investors’, warns UK’s climate adviser https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/weakening-net-zero-policy-will-spook-investors-warns-uk-s-climate-adviser <p>Nigel Topping says shifting course risks deterring capital, as he urges ministers to hold firm on green transition</p> <p>Weakening or changing net zero policy would deter investors and spook financial markets, the UK government’s new climate adviser has warned.</p> <p>Nigel Topping, recently appointed chair of the climate change committee (CCC), said there was “robust evidence” the UK would benefit economically from strong climate policy, despite calls from some politicians to back down.</p> <p><a href="https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/weakening-net-zero-policy-will-spook-investors-warns-uk-s-climate-adviser" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Mon, 15 Sep 2025 17:43:50 +0000 admin 101255 at https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org The government has laid out the perils of the climate crisis – but will Albanese meet the moment? https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/government-has-laid-out-perils-climate-crisis-will-albanese-meet-moment <p>Grave remarks on the potential shocks to people, property and the economy are all too familiar. Putting a credible number on the emissions target is the harder part</p> <ul> <li> <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/mar/10/sign-up-for-the-clear-air-australia-environment-newsletter-with-adam-morton?CMP=cvau_sfl">Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here</a></p> </li></ul><p><a href="https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/government-has-laid-out-perils-climate-crisis-will-albanese-meet-moment" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:00:12 +0000 admin 101256 at https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org Hedgehogs, salmon and birds at risk after dry summer, says Natural England https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/hedgehogs-salmon-and-birds-risk-after-dry-summer-says-natural-england <p>Loss of spawning pools, insects and marshy habitats has had ‘catastrophic effect on our flora and fauna’</p> <p>Hedgehogs, salmon and birds have been put at risk by this summer’s dry conditions, Natural England has said, as drought conditions continue.</p> <p>The government nature watchdog addressed the National Drought Group of government officials and stakeholders in its meeting on Monday to warn of the dire effect on wildlife the dry summer weather has had.</p> <p><a href="https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/hedgehogs-salmon-and-birds-risk-after-dry-summer-says-natural-england" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Mon, 15 Sep 2025 14:59:57 +0000 admin 101254 at https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org ‘Bipartisan, common sense, science-based’: California leads the way in banning ultra-processed school meals https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/bipartisan-common-sense-science-based-california-leads-way-banning-ultra-processed-sch <p>Experts hope that a ‘California effect’ will push other states to ban UPFs, similar to its law against six synthetic food dyes</p> <p><a href="https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/bipartisan-common-sense-science-based-california-leads-way-banning-ultra-processed-sch" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Mon, 15 Sep 2025 14:00:05 +0000 admin 101253 at https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org