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/theguardian.com en Matt Kean, a sometimes lone Coalition voice on climate threat, announces shock retirement https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/matt-kean-sometimes-lone-coalition-voice-climate-threat-announces-shock-retirement <p>NSW Liberal MP rules out running for federal parliament as he exits state politics after 13 years </p> <p><a href="https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/matt-kean-sometimes-lone-coalition-voice-climate-threat-announces-shock-retirement" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Tue, 18 Jun 2024 07:53:55 +0000 admin 96113 at https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org Coalition’s climate and energy policy in disarray as opposition splits over nuclear and renewables https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/coalition-s-climate-and-energy-policy-disarray-opposition-splits-over-nuclear-and-rene <p>Simon Birmingham contradicts Nationals’ leader, saying renewables are ‘an important part of the mix’ while Queensland LNP leader rules out nuclear</p> <p><a href="https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/coalition-s-climate-and-energy-policy-disarray-opposition-splits-over-nuclear-and-rene" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Tue, 18 Jun 2024 06:21:07 +0000 admin 96111 at https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org ‘A distressing reality’: our beautiful planet under threat – in pictures https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/distressing-reality-our-beautiful-planet-under-threat-pictures <p>Stark images of coal markets, coastal cleanups and a photographer who burns her own work all feature in this year’s Earth Photo awards</p> <p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2024/jun/18/earth-photo-awards-2024-in-pictures">Continue reading...</a></p> Tue, 18 Jun 2024 06:00:04 +0000 admin 96112 at https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org NSW state budget 2024: 30,000 new homes pledged amid ‘unprecedented intervention in housing market’ https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/nsw-state-budget-2024-30000-new-homes-pledged-amid-unprecedented-intervention-housing- <p>Housing is at the centre of an otherwise restrained state budget</p> <p><a href="https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/nsw-state-budget-2024-30000-new-homes-pledged-amid-unprecedented-intervention-housing-" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Tue, 18 Jun 2024 04:48:04 +0000 admin 96110 at https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org Andrew Forrest says Coalition’s abandonment of 2030 emissions target would ‘decimate’ economy https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/andrew-forrest-says-coalition-s-abandonment-2030-emissions-target-would-decimate-econo <p>Mining magnate says investors need certainty as opposition’s climate policy comes under increasing scrutiny</p> <p><a href="https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/andrew-forrest-says-coalition-s-abandonment-2030-emissions-target-would-decimate-econo" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Tue, 18 Jun 2024 00:38:06 +0000 admin 96109 at https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org Energy performance certificates are unreliable and need reform, says Which? https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/energy-performance-certificates-are-unreliable-and-need-reform-says-which <p>Investigation finds assessors providing inaccurate EPCs and unhelpful advice to homeowners</p> <p>The consumer group Which? has called for an overhaul of the energy performance certificates (EPC) system after an investigation found assessments riddled with inaccuracies and unhelpful advice that could cost homeowners thousands of pounds.</p> <p><a href="https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/energy-performance-certificates-are-unreliable-and-need-reform-says-which" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Mon, 17 Jun 2024 23:01:01 +0000 admin 96108 at https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org Stanford disappoints critics of fossil fuel donations by hiring PR firm with big oil ties https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/stanford-disappoints-critics-fossil-fuel-donations-hiring-pr-firm-big-oil-ties <p>University hires Brunswick Group amid anger from campus organizers at its sustainability school’s funding</p> <p>Stanford University’s sustainability school has hired a public relations firm to address “potential reputational challenges” amid concern from campus activists over the institution’s extensive ties with fossil fuel companies.</p> <p><a href="https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/stanford-disappoints-critics-fossil-fuel-donations-hiring-pr-firm-big-oil-ties" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Mon, 17 Jun 2024 18:13:43 +0000 admin 96106 at https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org A cat: ‘They smoked pipes, played dice’ | Helen Sullivan https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/cat-they-smoked-pipes-played-dice-helen-sullivan <p>In more than one image from 1900s Japan, they look hungover</p> <p><a href="https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/cat-they-smoked-pipes-played-dice-helen-sullivan" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Mon, 17 Jun 2024 15:00:08 +0000 admin 96105 at https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org Guardian Essential poll: Labor vulnerable to Dutton’s climate campaign as voters split on 2030 target https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/guardian-essential-poll-labor-vulnerable-dutton-s-climate-campaign-voters-split-2030-t <p>Almost half of those surveyed said target was ‘unachievable and hurting the economy’ and Australia should instead focus on 2050</p> <p><a href="https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/guardian-essential-poll-labor-vulnerable-dutton-s-climate-campaign-voters-split-2030-t" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Mon, 17 Jun 2024 15:00:07 +0000 admin 96104 at https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org Indoors at breaktime: the school in a London office block https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/indoors-breaktime-school-london-office-block <p>Group that runs Oasis Academy South Bank warns councils prioritise private housing over space for children to breathe</p> <p><a href="https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/indoors-breaktime-school-london-office-block" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Mon, 17 Jun 2024 14:00:03 +0000 admin 96101 at https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org