Climate change news

Here are some recent climate change news updates:

Global

• The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has announced that 2020 was the hottest year on record, with global temperatures reaching 1.2°C above pre-industrial levels. (Source: WMO)
• The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released a new report warning that the world has just 10 years to take action to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels and avoid the most catastrophic impacts of climate change. (Source: IPCC)
• The European Union has set a target to become carbon neutral by 2050, with a plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030. (Source: EU)

United States

• The Trump administration has finalized a rule to roll back Obama-era regulations on methane emissions from oil and gas operations, despite opposition from environmental groups and some lawmakers. (Source: The Hill)
• A new report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has found that the United States experienced 10 of the 15 hottest years on record since 1880, with 2020 being the second-hottest year on record. (Source: NOAA)
• California has set a goal to become carbon neutral by 2045, with a plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050. (Source: California Air Resources Board)

International

• The United Kingdom has announced plans to host a major climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland in November 2021, with the goal of securing global commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. (Source: UK Government)
• The European Union has launched a new climate diplomacy initiative, aimed at promoting international cooperation on climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. (Source: EU)
• China has announced plans to increase its use of renewable energy and reduce its reliance on coal, with a goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2060. (Source: Xinhua News Agency)

Science and Technology

• A new study has found that the world's oceans have absorbed 60% more carbon dioxide than previously thought, with significant implications for ocean chemistry and marine life. (Source: Nature)
• Researchers have developed a new type of solar panel that can convert 26.7% of sunlight into electricity, a significant improvement over existing technology. (Source: Science)
• A team of scientists has developed a new method for capturing and utilizing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, using a combination of bacteria and enzymes. (Source: Science Daily)

Policy and Politics

• The Democratic-controlled House of Representatives has passed a bill to require the federal government to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. (Source: The Hill)
• The Trump administration has announced plans to withdraw from the Paris Agreement, despite opposition from many countries and international organizations. (Source: The New York Times)
• The European Union has launched a new climate law, aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainable development. (Source: EU)