Breaking Waves: Ocean News

One in nine migratory birds threatened with extinction, global report says

admin — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:00:03 +0000

Findings on decline of species such as Arctic tern and turtle dove published alongside flyways pledge at Kenya summit

One in nine migratory birds are threatened with extinction and 45% of migratory species such as cuckoos, turtle doves and Arctic terns are in decline, according to a global report.

Week in wildlife: a sea turtle hatchling, baby orangutans and flying ibises

admin — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:00:03 +0000

This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world

Homes for sale in a national park in England – in pictures

admin — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:00:03 +0000

From an energy-efficient bungalow in the South Downs to an historic chapel in Northumberland

Iceland to submit bill that could ban whaling in its waters

admin — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:01 +0000

The country is one of just three that still permits commercial whaling, while its government has faced mounting pressure to ban the practice

Iceland will submit a bill in February 2027 which could permanently ban whaling in its waters, a move that would leave Norway and Japan as the only two countries to permit commercial whaling.

People in the US: how have you coped during this summer of record heat?

admin — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:00:38 +0000

We’d like to hear from people about the impact of extreme heat this summer – and if you’ve had your power cut

Hawaii has often dodged the path of hurricanes. Why did it see so many storms this summer?

admin — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:00:37 +0000

The island chain has tended to avoid the worst effects, but Hurricanes Lowell and Lala left a trail of damage this year

Hurricane Lowell surged near the Hawaiian Islands this week, leaving a trail of downed trees and power lines, crumbled roads, sunken boats and destroyed piers on the island of Kauai.

Residents were left to grapple not only with the damage, but the rising risks to the tropical archipelago as sea surface temperatures climb.

English winemakers expect ‘vintage year’ after record-breaking summer heat

admin — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:00:37 +0000

Hot weather means sweeter grapes, but outlook gloomier for beermakers, as drought diminishes barley harvest

English sparkling winemakers expect their earliest grape harvest and a “vintage year” after a scorching summer quickly ripened grapes.

However, beer sellers have warned of a potential shortage after record-breaking temperatures and a drought hitting much of England has caused poor yields of barley.

Chemical companies reach $455m settlement with North Carolina over ‘forever chemicals’ claims

admin — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:50:32 +0000

Chemours, DuPont and Corteva reach settlement after lawsuits accuse companies of polluting drinking water

Chemours, DuPont and Corteva on Thursday reached a $455m settlement with ⁠North Carolina and 11 local entities over Pfas contamination claims tied to ⁠Chemours’ Fayetteville Works ⁠plant and other historical discharges.

NHS reports busiest ever summer as heatwaves drive up hospital admissions

admin — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:37:12 +0000

Record demand for A&E units, ambulance services and NHS 111 shows extreme heat having unprecedented impact on health, experts say

The NHS came under its most intense strain ever as a result of the summer’s five heatwaves, amid warnings that extreme heat is having an unprecedented impact on human health.

A&E units, ambulance services and the NHS 111 telephone advice line all experienced record demand for their services in England in June, July and August as Britain experienced record temperatures.

UK ministers explore raising price of water for industrial users amid shortages

admin — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:14:04 +0000

Environment Agency says talks under way about increasing prices for industrial users to try to reduce poor water management

Ministers are exploring making water more expensive for some users, in the face of severe supply shortages.