Breaking Waves: Ocean News

Farm workers at high risk amid screwworm outbreak in US south-west

admin — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:00:44 +0000

Those who work with animals are at greater risk for infection, but face challenges in accessing healthcare

Agricultural workers are among the highest risk group for human infection during the screwworm outbreak in the American south, yet they frequently face challenges in accessing public health – an ongoing concern amid zoonotic spillovers such as H5N1 bird flu.

‘No one believed it’: how a YouTube video accidentally proved Libya’s sand cat really does exist

admin — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:00:43 +0000

Wildlife photographer Mohammed Almuntasir had no idea what he had found until scientists started to get in touch

When wildlife photographer Mohammed Almuntasir uploaded 18 seconds of footage to YouTube, he thought little more about the small, pale cat seen digging a hollow in the sand in the remote dunes of south-west Libya.

‘Carspreading’ could lead to extra 2,600 crash deaths a year by 2040, study finds

admin — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:11:57 +0000

Analysis shows cars in Europe have grown longer, taller and wider every year since 2000

Cars have grown 1.2cm longer, 0.5cm taller and 0.5cm wider each year on average since 2000, analysis of new vehicles sold in Europe has found, in what green groups call “relentless carspreading”.

24-hour parks and alcohol bans: what cities could learn from Paris’s ‘heatwave mode’ | Helen Massy-Beresford

admin — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:00:38 +0000

Following a devastating heatwave in 2003 that killed 15,000, France has adopted four alert levels to help people cope with extreme temperatures

Helen Massy-Beresford is a British journalist and editor who lives in Paris

Wednesday briefing: How can the UK protect its landscape in an increasingly hot world?

admin — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:47:22 +0000

In today’s newsletter: As heatwaves intensify, Britain’s ecosystems are being pushed beyond their evolutionary limits

Our green and pleasant land is sizzling. This week, millions of us across the UK are baking in unprecedented heat. The Met Office has issued a rare red weather warning from 9am today in parts of southern Wales, and central and southern England. The temperature record for June of 35.6C is almost certain to be broken; Bristol is forecast to hit an alarming 39C tomorrow.

Europe heatwave live: 94 million people to experience temperatures above 35C today

admin — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:16:40 +0000

UK issues rare red heat alert as 68,000 households lose electricity in northern France and Italy puts warnings in place for 16 cities

Different sperm whale ‘dialects’ detected on separate sides of the Mediterranean

admin — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:00:36 +0000

Matriarchal groups in east and west exhibit distinct click patterns, used to form social structures

From “Howdy” to “G’day”, English – like other languages – is rich in dialects. Now researchers have found sperm whales on different sides of the Mediterranean show similar variations in their vocalisations.

Sperm whales communicate vocally using sequences of short clicks called codas. However, the rhythmic pattern of these clicks, known as the dialect, can differ between different matriarchal groups.

Woman attacked by shark at Coogee beach wakes briefly from coma to say three words

admin — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:28:38 +0000

‘I love you,’ Leah Stewart told her mother and partner after coming out of a coma on Tuesday

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Weakening UK net zero policy would damage economy, chief climate adviser says

admin — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:01:29 +0000

Climate Change Committee chair Nigel Topping says U-turns damage investor confidence and disrupt businesses

Weakening the UK’s net zero policy would disrupt business and damage the economy, the UK’s chief climate adviser has warned.

Nigel Topping, chair of the Climate Change Committee (CCC), said: “The U-turns are really damaging to inward investor confidence. If we really want to grow the economy, then investing and getting good at building stuff is essential.”

Adidas, Uniqlo and Calvin Klein ads in UK banned over ‘recycled’ clothing claims

admin — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:01:28 +0000

UK regulator has increased its scrutiny of fashion retailers over potentially misleading environmental statements

Ads for Calvin Klein, Adidas and Uniqlo promoting “recycled” clothing and shoes have been banned by the UK watchdog after the advertisers were unable to prove their green claims.

Each of the fashion companies ran paid-for Google ads, with Adidas promoting “recycled running shoes”, Calvin Klein “recycled” tops for women, and Uniqlo advertised fleece coats and jackets made from “recycled materials”.