Breaking Waves: Ocean News

Trump’s cuts have exposed US to ‘cascade’ of El Niño dangers, experts warn

admin — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:00:38 +0000

President has taken an axe to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, stalling climate research on and response to extreme weather events

Sweeping cuts to the premier US climate agency under Donald Trump have severely hampered the country’s capacity to forecast, research and respond to extreme weather events, former government officials and scientists have warned, as the US faces a cascade of hazards fueled by a potentially historic El Niño this winter.

I struggled to come to terms with my mum’s death. Then I swam in the sea and suddenly felt connected to her

admin — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:00:37 +0000

My mother was a keen swimmer, and she lived with depression. I wonder if she found the same respite in the water that has helped heal me since she passed away

It was early morning in late September, off the coast of Kaş in Turkey. Watching the slightly choppy sea from a boat, the last thing I felt like doing was embarking on another 5km (3-mile) swim. Mind fog had sapped my energy, and my mood was decidedly Eeyore-like. But as I pulled on my cap and flippers, adjusted my goggles and took the plunge, something shifted.

Burnham in danger of sleepwalking into climate disaster, say campaigners

admin — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:00:06 +0000

Letter to PM argues series of wrong choices on North Sea oil, Heathrow, EVs and heat pumps will scupper net zero plans

Andy Burnham will “sleepwalk” into climate disaster if he fails to get a grip on a series of important policies whose combined impact could scupper plans to reach net zero, campaigners have said.

UK government met 137 businesses over AI datacentres – but no environmental groups

admin — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:00:04 +0000

Investigation finds dozens of ministers and civil servants moved into AI roles as government developed datacentre expansion plans

The UK’s policy on datacentres and AI was developed without any meetings with environmental groups, an investigation has found.

Super-rich get ‘double dividend’ from causes and costs of climate crisis, report finds

admin — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:02 +0000

Oxfam says investing by rich in disaster recovery widens inequality and gives incentive to delay climate action

The world’s wealthiest people are not just profiting from the polluting causes of climate breakdown, they are also increasingly cashing in on the catastrophic consequences, according to a study by Oxfam.

The global equality organisation has found that the richest 0.1% of the world’s population are heavily invested in disaster preparedness, recovery and reconstruction – a market that is projected to grow from $70bn to $92bn a year by 2029.

Sunlight at night: US startup’s demonstration of lighting Earth from space draws criticism

admin — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:00:41 +0000

Company imitates reflection of sun from mirrors, prompting pushback from some scientists, environmentalists and California locals

Locals in a rural area of California were recently startled to see dazzlingly bright light shining down from nearby mountains at night, illuminating a swathe of the desert below.

Unbeknown to them, the strange nocturnal illumination was the latest step in a company’s plan to erect thousands of giant mirrors in space to reflect sunlight on to the Earth during night-time.

Typhoon Champi declared strongest storm of year so far

admin — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:28:59 +0000

One dead and 527 injured as winds of up to 185mph hit Taiwan and southern Japan, while Greece issues flood alerts

Cabinet split emerges over controversial Rosebank oilfield decision

admin — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 20:29:25 +0000

Chancellor is in favour of North Sea project, but energy secretary has said she is leaning towards rejecting it

A cabinet split has emerged over whether to approve drilling at the Rosebank oilfield, with the chancellor, John Healey, in favour of the controversial North Sea project.

US south-west braces for more storms after enduring days of rain and flooding

admin — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:46:48 +0000

More inclement weather forecast in rain-soaked Four Corners region after evacuations and rescues last week

Another round of heavy showers and thunderstorms were expected to hit the south-west US on Sunday after the region endured days of rain that forced evacuations, water rescues and multimillion-dollar damage.

The Guardian view on Oxford Street’s pedestrianisation: cities should be designed around people, not cars | Editorial

admin — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:25:07 +0000

The transformation of Europe’s busiest shopping street should be a case study in making cities greener, less congested and more inviting places to live