Breaking Waves: Ocean News

Only 3% of international climate aid going to transitioning communities: ‘This is absurd’

admin — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 15:00:38 +0000

New report on funding to slash carbon emissions finds startlingly low engagement with the people affected

Less than 3% of international aid to slash carbon emissions is supporting a “just transition” for workers and communities away from polluting industries, according to a new report.

Littleproud says the world is ‘re-pivoting’ on net zero commitments – but is that just spin? | Temperature Check

admin — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 14:00:38 +0000

The Nationals argue the 2050 emissions target is already causing financial pain and the rest of the world is walking away from it. Neither of these things is true

Australians to get at least three hours a day of free solar power - even if they don’t have solar panels

admin — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 11:30:33 +0000

Labor announces ‘solar sharer’ program for households in NSW, south-east Queensland and South Australia

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Massive crocodile taken to Steve Irwin’s Australia Zoo despite traditional owners’ anger over removal

admin — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 06:17:29 +0000

Old Faithful, measuring more than 4 metres, rehomed to Sunshine Coast facility after removal from far north Queensland waterhole

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Exxon funded thinktanks to spread climate denial in Latin America, documents reveal

admin — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 06:00:25 +0000

Texas-based fossil fuel company financed Atlas Network in attempt to derail UN-led climate treaty process

Exxon funded rightwing thinktanks to spread climate change denial across Latin America, according to hundreds of previously unpublished documents that reveal a coordinated campaign to make the global south “less inclined” to support the UN-led climate treaty process

Rare white Iberian lynx captured on film in Spain by amateur photographer

admin — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 05:00:24 +0000

Researchers to investigate whether environmental factors may have affected female animal’s pigmentation

An amateur photographer in southern Spain has captured unprecedented images of a white Iberian lynx, prompting researchers to investigate whether environmental factors could be at play as wildlife watchers revelled in the rare sighting.

Ángel Hidalgo published the images on social media, describing the singular animal as the “white ghost of the Mediterranean forest”.

Coalition on brink of abandoning net zero emissions pledge as Ley under pressure to side with Nationals

admin — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 03:24:50 +0000

Decision to abandon policy could trigger revolt from moderate Liberals who are open to breaking Coalition if net zero not kept in some form

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Sadiq Khan calls on Reeves to bring ‘authentic’ Labour budget that boosts green investment

admin — Sun, 02 Nov 2025 19:56:53 +0000

London mayor says government should stay true to its beliefs and face down those who claim net zero adds to cost of living

Keir Starmer’s government has shown a lack of confidence that it has the answers to the country’s problems, the mayor of London has said, as he called on the chancellor to back green investment in this month’s budget.

Hiking with the wildlife author who studies Yosemite’s high peaks: ‘These animals are equal to us’

admin — Sun, 02 Nov 2025 15:00:05 +0000

Inspired by childhood encyclopedias and Jane Goodall, Beth Pratt writes about the more than 150 species in the national park – and transports readers to a rarefied world

A shrill call was followed by a flash of movement through a pile of boulders on a high country slope in Yosemite national park. “Hello, Sophie!” Beth Pratt responded to the round, feisty pika who had briefly emerged to pose defiantly in the sun.

Forget Jomo, gezellig and hygge – this winter, let’s get a grip and go out | Emma Beddington

admin — Sun, 02 Nov 2025 14:00:05 +0000

The dark nights are here and staying in is more appealing than ever. But there’s a very real cost to not venturing out