Breaking Waves: Ocean News

Poorer nations will be among the last to benefit if global emissions cut to net zero

admin — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:00:52 +0000

Scientists found unequal impact of the climate crisis would not be reversed even if implicit goal of the 2015 Paris agreement is achieved

The unequal impact of the climate crisis on the world’s poorest people, including those in tropical areas, has been highlighted by new research that finds they will be among the last to feel the benefits if global greenhouse gas emissions are cut to net zero.

Temperatures have risen more significantly in tropical areas relative to their historic range than at higher latitudes, including in wealthier countries in Europe and North America.

Meet Barbie Pig: new documentary reveals the wonders of life on the Pacific seabed

admin — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:00:37 +0000

A magical new film captures the secret life of the deep sea in a stretch of the ocean at risk from industrial mining

A magical film that explores the wonders of the deep sea through the eyes of a team of scientists and an underwater robot called Isis will be shown in selected cinemas across the UK next month.

‘Negligent’ to talk about long term risks to Australia without examining cost of climate crisis, experts say

admin — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:00:57 +0000

One academic says federal government’s intergenerational report, a snapshot of life in 2066, ignores the economic damage on the horizon

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Scientists discover first new penguin species in more than 100 years

admin — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 03:11:46 +0000

Genetic evidence has revealed a previously unknown gentoo penguin species on the remote Kerguelen Islands and shown that gentoos actually consist of four distinct species. The discovery also highlights a growing threat, as warming oceans could leave several island populations with little suitable habitat by 2050.

Solar and wind generation meet record 80% of power demand on Australia’s national grid

admin — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 01:54:56 +0000

Rooftop solar alone generates more than half of all power used, as clear sunny days and low demand drive record-breaking surge

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World leaders address climate crisis before UN meet amid record-breaking El Niño

admin — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:26:55 +0000

Prime ministers of Australia and Iceland discuss effects on their countries even as some shy away in face of war and inflation

World political leaders are descending on New York for the UN general assembly and some of them are putting the climate crisis on the agenda as they spoke on Monday at the start of the city’s annual Climate Week.

California braces for record El Niño storms as governor declares emergency

admin — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:31:49 +0000

Super El-Niño has already broken temperature records and is predicted to bring an extremely wet winter to the state

‘Jaw-dropping’ El Niño bursts through temperature record months before peak

California is bracing for a record breaking El Niño that is expected to bring severe winter storms and flooding across the state, with the state’s governor declaring a state of emergency in anticipation of extreme weather in the months ahead.

Labor claims Victoria’s new datacentre rules are strongest in Australia but critics point to ‘huge loophole’

admin — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:00:23 +0000

New rules include a ban near schools and require datacentres to source their own renewable energy, but won’t apply to projects already in pipeline

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‘Short on substance’: Albanese urges climate action on world stage – but advocates say Australia failing on fossil fuels

admin — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:00:46 +0000

Prime minister says ‘climate security is the new national security’ in keynote speech in New York

Key ally urges Trump to back US farmers amid anger over rising prices

admin — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:18:56 +0000

Iowa senator Chuck Grassley calls for embargo on diesel exports as tariffs and Iran war drive up costs for sector

Donald Trump is facing growing calls, including from within his own party, to boost support for US farmers as his administration faces mounting anger over its treatment of the agricultural sector.