Tag: Oceans

• Friday, January 11th 2019 - 12:39 UTC

  World oceans warming up more rapidly, caution US and Chinese scientists

  

  The world's oceans are heating up at an accelerating pace as global warming threatens a diverse range of marine life and a major food supply for the planet, researchers said on Thursday. The findings in the US journal Science, led by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, debunk previous reports that suggested a so-called pause in global warming in recent years.

• Monday, June 11th 2018 - 09:16 UTC

  Theresa May version of “candid and productive” events at Quebec G7 summit

  

  At this G7 summit, we have discussed a range of issues – including the vital importance of defending democracy and the rules-based international system, free and fair global trade, the need to work for equal opportunities for all our citizens, and the need to protect our oceans.

• Monday, May 28th 2018 - 07:51 UTC

  BOTs meeting on environment issues at 10 Downing Street

  

  Representatives from British Overseas Territories held a meeting at 10 Downing Street hosted by Sir John Randall, the Special Advisor on Environment to the Prime Minister. The issues discussed included Brexit, international platforms, renewable energy, climate change, HMG’s Oceans and marine protected areas agenda.

• Monday, April 16th 2018 - 08:40 UTC

  UK earmarks £61.4 million to fight the rising tide of plastic pollution in oceans

  

  The UK Government has earmarked a £61.4 million war chest to fight the rising tide of plastic pollution in the world’s oceans. Theresa May announced the fund ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in London this week.