Breaking Waves: Ocean News

First bluefin tunas caught off Yorkshire since 1960s ‘success story’ for marine conservation

admin — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:36:55 +0000

Researchers laud return of giant tuna to North Sea after being fished almost to point of extinction

Researchers have lauded two giant bluefin tunas being caught off the coast of Yorkshire for the first time in more than six decades as a “success story” for marine conservation.

Swimmers warned of toxic algae at newly designated Thames bathing site

admin — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:32:47 +0000

People and pets told to keep out of river at Ham amid anger over Thames Water’s plans to pump treated sewage

Swimmers are being warned not to enter the water at the first official bathing site on the River Thames, in south-west London, because of toxic blue-green algae in the water.

Tice should apologise to firefighters for ‘enjoy it’ remark on extreme heat, says Labour

admin — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:19:41 +0000

Exclusive: Bridget Phillipson’s comments show her party feels voters have been alienated by Reform net zero attacks

Richard Tice should apologise to firefighters for his comments this week urging British people to “enjoy” this summer’s extreme heat, according to the Labour party chair.

Bridget Phillipson has called on Reform’s deputy leader to say sorry to those who, over the last few weeks, have battled wildfires across the country that have forced evacuations and destroyed homes.

Reform says we need to choose between climate and economy. It's wrong | Larry Elliott

admin — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:10:12 +0000

The party’s deputy leader Richard Tice says we should stop worrying about extreme heat and enjoy it. This dangerous nonsense will wreck our finances and the planet

So now we know: the smart response to the UK’s summer of record temperatures is to do precisely nothing. According to Richard Tice, Reform UK’s deputy leader, the climate crisis is just one of those things. Nothing can be done about it, so we should simply bask in the sunshine.

Calls for urgent law change as UK’s largest water reuse system cannot be switched on

admin — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:00:14 +0000

Recycling system in Cambridgeshire that could save thousands of litres a day is deemed not in line with rules

The largest water reuse system in the UK, which could save thousands of litres of water a day for people living in one of the driest regions of the country, is not allowed to be switched on because of drinking water regulations.

As water supplies in England reach critical levels, the Guardian can reveal that a model water recycling system within an urban housing development in Cambridgeshire has not been switched on since it was made ready in 2021.

Firefighters sound alarm as US faces critical staffing shortage: ‘We don’t have enough people’

admin — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:00:13 +0000

Firefighters describe being pushed to limit by a brutal wildfire season, with key leadership roles going unfilled

The US has faced a critical shortage of firefighters at the US Forest Service (USFS) this summer as thousands of fires erupted across the country.

Hawaii crews work to restore power to thousands after Lala outages

admin — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:18:21 +0000

Storm also caused destructive flooding and damage to homes and infrastructure with one woman dead

Tropical storm Lala wreaks ‘devastation’ to some areas of Hawaii’s Big Island

Labour ‘could lose up to 50 seats’ to Greens if new drilling in North Sea approved

admin — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:28:36 +0000

Greens say analysis shows government failure to take bold climate action could lead to big gains for party at election

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Labour could lose dozens of seats to the Green party if the government allows new drilling in the North Sea, according to internal research shared with the Guardian.

UK relies on heat-stressed countries for fruit and veg it could grow itself – report

admin — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:06 +0000

Food Foundation sounds alarm over supply risks and price shocks as about 40% of Britain’s food is imported

The UK is vulnerable to food price shocks because of its dependence on imports of fruit and vegetable from countries even more exposed to the climate crisis, researchers say.

Carbon pollution has fuelled ‘massive expansion’ of marine heatwaves in Europe, study finds

admin — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:05 +0000

Hottest periods this year in most sea regions would have been ‘virtually impossible’ in a preindustrial climate

Carbon pollution has fuelled a “massive expansion” of marine heatwaves in Europe this summer, research has found, with some waters recording temperatures 6C higher than normal.