Breaking Waves: Ocean News https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-waves/index.php en Google’s huge new Essex datacentre to emit 570,000 tonnes of CO2 a year https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/google-s-huge-new-essex-datacentre-emit-570000-tonnes-co2-year <p><strong>Exclusive:</strong> Planning documents show impact of Thurrock ‘hyperscale’ unit as UK attempts to ramp up AI capacity</p> <ul> <li> <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2025/sep/15/uk-house-prices-drop-tax-budget-rents-financial-markets-business-live-news-updates#top-of-blog">Business live – latest updates</a></p> </li> </ul> <p>A new Google datacentre in Essex is expected to emit more than half a million tonnes of carbon dioxide a year , equivalent to about 500 short-haul flights a week, planning documents show.</p> <p><a href="https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/google-s-huge-new-essex-datacentre-emit-570000-tonnes-co2-year" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Mon, 15 Sep 2025 11:48:23 +0000 admin 101250 at https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org New legal challenge to plan for Spurs football academy in London park https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/new-legal-challenge-plan-spurs-football-academy-london-park <p>Campaigners crowdfund £26,000 to seek judicial review of move to construct pitches in wildlife-rich area</p> <p>Campaigners are mounting another legal challenge to the building of a women’s football academy by Tottenham Hotspur on wildlife-rich parkland in north London.</p> <p><a href="https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/new-legal-challenge-plan-spurs-football-academy-london-park" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Mon, 15 Sep 2025 11:42:57 +0000 admin 101251 at https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org Bali battles worst floods in more than a decade https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/bali-battles-worst-floods-more-decade <p>At least 17 dead as torrential downpours trigger landslides, while heavy rain lashes India, Pakistan and Australia</p> <p>At least 17 people have been confirmed dead in Bali, Indonesia, after the island’s worst flooding in more than a decade.</p> <p>Torrential rain last Tuesday and Wednesday triggered widespread flooding and landslides, leaving a trail of destruction. Eight victims were found in Denpasar, the island’s capital, and rescue teams continue to search for several others who remain missing.</p> <p><a href="https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/bali-battles-worst-floods-more-decade" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Mon, 15 Sep 2025 09:18:22 +0000 admin 101249 at https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org ‘You’re going about your day and suddenly see a little Godzilla’: Bangkok reckons with a giant lizard boom https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/you-re-going-about-your-day-and-suddenly-see-little-godzilla-bangkok-reckons-giant-liz <p>Viral videos have shifted public opinion about water monitors, long held in contempt in Thai culture, even as rising numbers of the reptiles pose problems for residents</p> <p>Shortly after dawn, Lumphini Park comes alive. Bangkok residents descend on the sprawling green oasis in the middle of the city, eager to squeeze in a workout before the heat of the day takes hold. Joggers trot along curving paths. Old men struggle under barbells at the outdoor gym. Spandex-clad women stretch into yoga poses on the grass.</p> <p><a href="https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/you-re-going-about-your-day-and-suddenly-see-little-godzilla-bangkok-reckons-giant-liz" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Mon, 15 Sep 2025 06:00:57 +0000 admin 101248 at https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org UK and US line up string of deals to build modular nuclear reactors in Britain https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/uk-and-us-line-string-deals-build-modular-nuclear-reactors-britain <p>Agreements include plan to build 12 reactors in Hartlepool with Centrica, creating 2,500 jobs, and fast-tracking UK and US safety checks</p> <p>Labour’s plans for a massive expansion of nuclear power have been given a boost with a string of transatlantic deals for new modular reactors announced before Donald Trump’s visit.</p> <p>The UK and US governments have promised to fast track safety checks, and announced several new private sector investment deals, with Labour emphasising the potential benefits for jobs and growth.</p> <p><a href="https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/uk-and-us-line-string-deals-build-modular-nuclear-reactors-britain" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Mon, 15 Sep 2025 05:00:56 +0000 admin 101246 at https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org Right to swim and wild camp in England should be enshrined in law, Labour MPs say https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/right-swim-and-wild-camp-england-should-be-enshrined-law-labour-mps-say <p>Report from group of MPs calls for broader access to rivers, woodlands and fields to improve connection with nature </p> <p>Swimming and wild camping should be a right for all people to enjoy in the English countryside, Labour MPs have said.</p> <p>They are calling for access to nature to be increased and legal rights to enjoy the countryside in a report from the all-party parliamentary group for outdoor recreation and access to nature.</p> <p><a href="https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/right-swim-and-wild-camp-england-should-be-enshrined-law-labour-mps-say" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Mon, 15 Sep 2025 05:00:53 +0000 admin 101247 at https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org Millions of Australians at risk from rising sea levels and heat deaths to soar, national climate risk assessment report warns https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/millions-australians-risk-rising-sea-levels-and-heat-deaths-soar-national-climate-risk <p>National climate risk assessment report finds heat-related deaths would surge 450% in Sydney if global heating surpasses 3C</p> <ul> <li> <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2025/sep/15/australia-news-live-updates-albanese-png-climate-crisis-defence-rooftop-solar-power-energy-politics-ntwnfb">Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates</a></p> </li></ul><p><a href="https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/millions-australians-risk-rising-sea-levels-and-heat-deaths-soar-national-climate-risk" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Mon, 15 Sep 2025 00:01:45 +0000 admin 101245 at https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org PM coy on prospect of Trump meeting – as it happened https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/pm-coy-prospect-trump-meeting-it-happened <p>This blog is now closed</p> <ul> <li> <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/sep/15/millions-of-australians-at-risk-from-rising-sea-levels-and-heat-deaths-could-soar-landmark-climate-report-warns">Warning of climate breakdown and soaring heat deaths a ‘wake up call’ for Australia, PM says</a></p> </li> <li> <p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></p> </li></ul><p><a href="https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/pm-coy-prospect-trump-meeting-it-happened" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Sun, 14 Sep 2025 21:55:30 +0000 admin 101244 at https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org A tiny town in Idaho dodged incineration in 2024. Will the next wildfire take it out? https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/tiny-town-idaho-dodged-incineration-2024-will-next-wildfire-take-it-out <p>Heroic firefighting and a lucky turn in weather helped avert disaster once, but ‘a perfect storm of conditions’ remains</p> <p>During a 2024 <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/wildfires">wildfire</a> season described as “unprecedented”, the tiny central Idaho town of Stanley and nearby Redfish Lake Lodge narrowly missed incineration by two fires: the Bench Lake and then the Wapiti blazes.</p> <p><a href="https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/tiny-town-idaho-dodged-incineration-2024-will-next-wildfire-take-it-out" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Sun, 14 Sep 2025 18:00:40 +0000 admin 101243 at https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org Scientists fear this ‘cute’ and ‘chonky’ flying fox could be one cyclone away from extinction https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/scientists-fear-cute-and-chonky-flying-fox-could-be-one-cyclone-away-extinction <p>Christmas Island flying fox numbers have declined as endangered species left without recovery plan</p> <ul> <li> <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2025/sep/15/australia-news-live-updates-albanese-png-climate-crisis-defence-rooftop-solar-power-energy-politics-ntwnfb">Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates</a></p> </li></ul><p><a href="https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/breaking-wave/scientists-fear-cute-and-chonky-flying-fox-could-be-one-cyclone-away-extinction" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Sun, 14 Sep 2025 15:00:38 +0000 admin 101242 at https://www.worldoceanobservatory.org