Breaking Waves: Ocean News

Scepticism in Whitehall that Heathrow plan can be reconciled with climate targets

admin — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 19:09:07 +0000

Emission targets could derail project as campaigners say net zero commitment cannot be met if expansion happens

Landmark genetic study: Fresh shoots of hope on the tree of life

admin — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 16:52:31 +0000

In the most comprehensive global analysis of genetic diversity ever undertaken, an international team of scientists has found that the genetic diversity is being lost across the globe but that conservation efforts are helping to safeguard species.

Pairing old and new technologies could unlock advances in plankton science

admin — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 16:52:20 +0000

New research highlights the benefits of combining existing long-term plankton monitoring programs and emerging technologies in monitoring the health of our seas.

Study of more than 600 animal and plant species finds genetic diversity has declined globally

admin — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 16:00:10 +0000

Analysis by dozens of scientists internationally notes urgent conservation efforts could halt or even reverse losses

What would Heathrow third runway mean for pollution, emissions and noise?

admin — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 15:10:16 +0000

As UK chancellor backs expansion at London’s biggest airport, we assess the possible environmental impacts

More climate-heating carbon emissions, more people enduring noisy aircraft over their homes and, most likely, more air pollution – these would be the environmental impacts of building a third runway at Heathrow airport, a plan that has been backed by the chancellor, Rachel Reeves.

Valencia councillor ‘caught shopping for wine online’ at flood relief meeting

admin — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 14:44:15 +0000

José Marí Olano says sorry after cameras appear to capture him scrolling through bottles of wines and spirits

A People’s party (PP) politician in the city of Valencia has apologised after cameras appeared to capture him shopping online for wine and spirits as his fellow city councillors debated additional funding for areas affected by October’s deadly floods.

Renewables break record for share of Australia’s main energy supply in December quarter, data reveals

admin — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 14:00:10 +0000

Australian Energy Market Operator also reports coal-fired power plants’ contribution fell below 50% for the first time

Plibersek praised nature positive deal with Pocock and Greens as ‘critical’ before PM scrapped it, documents reveal

admin — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 14:00:08 +0000

Correspondence released under freedom of information shows the importance minister placed on agreement

Environmentalists urge Reeves to rethink plans for airports and roads

admin — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 11:51:30 +0000

Critics say chancellor’s ‘growth at all costs’ plans are not compatible with UK’s climate targets

UK politics live – latest updates

Rachel Reeves has been accused by environmental experts of putting the climate at risk with high carbon projects including the expansion of Heathrow airport.

Rachel Reeves confirms government backing for Heathrow third runway

admin — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 11:13:39 +0000

In economic growth speech, chancellor says move would make UK ‘world’s best-connected place to do business’