Breaking Waves: Ocean News https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-waves/www.nationaltrust.org.uk/www.oserianwildlife.com/www.iucn.org/dbtw-wpd/edocs/www.lloyds.com/the-market/tools-and-resources/research/exposure-management/emerging-risks/emerging-risk-reports/science/v en Canada scientists create new method to break down toxic ‘forever chemicals’ https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/canada-scientists-create-new-method-break-down-toxic-forever-chemicals <p>University of British Columbia researchers develop silica-based material with ability to absorb wider range of harmful chemicals</p> <p>Researchers at a Canadian university have made a breakthrough they hope will dramatically shorten the lifespan of the thousands of toxic “forever chemicals” that persist in clothing, household items and the environment.</p> <p>Scientists at the University of British Columbia announced on Wednesday that they had developed a new silica-based material with ability to absorb a wider range of the harmful chemicals, and new tools to break them apart them.</p> <p><a href="https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/canada-scientists-create-new-method-break-down-toxic-forever-chemicals" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Wed, 22 Mar 2023 21:41:35 +0000 admin 90988 at https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org UN warns of ‘draining humanity’s lifeblood’ amid worsening water scarcity https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/un-warns-draining-humanity-s-lifeblood-amid-worsening-water-scarcity <p>Secretary general urges countries to tackle ‘vampiric overconsumption’, water guzzling industries and climate crisis </p> <p>The United Nations opened its first water conference in almost half a century in New York on Wednesday, with a plea for countries to work together to tackle overconsumption, water guzzling industries and the climate crisis – or else face more hunger, conflicts and forced migration due to worsening water scarcity.</p> <p><a href="https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/un-warns-draining-humanity-s-lifeblood-amid-worsening-water-scarcity" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Wed, 22 Mar 2023 20:38:05 +0000 admin 90987 at https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org Dieselgate: Millions of ‘extremely’ polluting cars still on Europe’s roads, says report https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/dieselgate-millions-extremely-polluting-cars-still-europe-s-roads-says-report <p>The research group that first exposed the scandal say ‘it’s not over’ and that governments must act</p> <p>Thirteen million diesel cars producing “extreme” levels of toxic air pollution are still on the roads in Europe and the UK, according to a report, seven years after the Dieselgate scandal first exploded.</p> <p><a href="https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/dieselgate-millions-extremely-polluting-cars-still-europe-s-roads-says-report" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Wed, 22 Mar 2023 20:00:36 +0000 admin 90985 at https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org Australia politics live: Liberal MP Bridget Archer urges people not to support ‘hateful agenda’ at anti-trans protests https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/australia-politics-live-liberal-mp-bridget-archer-urges-people-not-support-hateful-age <p>Member for Bass says she is ‘so proud of Tasmania’ after peaceful demonstration in support of trans rights in Hobart. Follow the day’s news</p> <p><a href="https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/australia-politics-live-liberal-mp-bridget-archer-urges-people-not-support-hateful-age" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Wed, 22 Mar 2023 19:46:45 +0000 admin 90986 at https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org Eight dolphins die in New Jersey stranding https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/eight-dolphins-die-new-jersey-stranding <p>Rescuers unable to save cetaceans after mass stranding event at Sea Isle City </p> <p>Eight dolphins have died after being stranded on a beach in New Jersey, a rehabilitation center said.</p> <p>According to the New Jersey-based Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC), the pod of eight dolphins were caught in a “mass stranding event” in the state’s southernmost city, Sea Isle City, on Tuesday morning.</p> <p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/mar/22/eight-dolphins-die-new-jersey-stranding">Continue reading...</a></p> Wed, 22 Mar 2023 18:51:57 +0000 admin 90984 at https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org Rebuild or retrofit? Row breaks out over plans for Camden estate https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/rebuild-or-retrofit-row-breaks-out-over-plans-camden-estate <p>London borough to replace West Kentish Town estate, but rival plan claims to have a much smaller climate impact</p> <p>A conflict between saving carbon and building better homes has broken out on a groundbreaking 1960s council estate in London.</p> <p>The London borough of Camden is planning to raze and replace the West Kentish Town estate, which was built almost 60 years ago. It says the homes are too small, the concrete panel buildings are dilapidated and most residents want new homes.</p> <p><a href="https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/rebuild-or-retrofit-row-breaks-out-over-plans-camden-estate" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Wed, 22 Mar 2023 16:00:31 +0000 admin 90982 at https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org Decline of more than 500 species of marine life in Australian reefs ‘the tip of the iceberg’, study finds https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/decline-more-500-species-marine-life-australian-reefs-tip-iceberg-study-finds <p>Increasing ocean temperatures present ‘existential threat’ with knock-on effects for ecosystems and commercial fisheries, researchers say</p> <p><a href="https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/decline-more-500-species-marine-life-australian-reefs-tip-iceberg-study-finds" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Wed, 22 Mar 2023 16:00:31 +0000 admin 90983 at https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org Etihad accused of misleading customers with greenwashing in ‘net zero’ ads https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/etihad-accused-misleading-customers-greenwashing-net-zero-ads <p>Complaint made to ACCC says airline’s claims of net zero by 2050 are not feasible and company intends to increase absolute CO2 emissions</p> <p><a href="https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/etihad-accused-misleading-customers-greenwashing-net-zero-ads" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Wed, 22 Mar 2023 14:00:30 +0000 admin 90978 at https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org Birds of Australia: Elizabeth Gould’s stunning illustrations – in pictures https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/birds-australia-elizabeth-gould-s-stunning-illustrations-pictures <p>The Australian Museum’s new multimedia exhibition, <a href="https://australian.museum/get-involved/services/touring-exhibits/birds-storybox/">The Birds of Australia</a>, traces the journey of the 19th-century naturalist and ornithologist <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2017/dec/30/pecking-order-how-john-gould-dined-out-on-the-birds-of-australia">John Gould</a> and his wife, illustrator Elizabeth Gould, as they travelled through New South Wales and recorded the unique birdlife, identifying hundreds of species new to western science</p> <p><a href="https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/birds-australia-elizabeth-gould-s-stunning-illustrations-pictures" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Wed, 22 Mar 2023 14:00:30 +0000 admin 90981 at https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org Burrowing badgers halt train services in the Netherlands https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/burrowing-badgers-halt-train-services-netherlands <p>Dutch authorities try to tempt out animals, which dig setts under quiet and raised train embankments</p> <p>Leaves on the tracks, signal failures and strikes can all cause train delay headaches, but commuters in the Netherlands are facing railway havoc caused by badgers burrowing under the lines, with authorities struggling to tempt the protected animals out.</p> <p><a href="https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/burrowing-badgers-halt-train-services-netherlands" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Wed, 22 Mar 2023 13:27:36 +0000 admin 90979 at https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org