Current environmental news

Here are some current environmental news stories:

Climate Change

• The world is running out of time to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, according to a new report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). (Source: BBC)
• The US is experiencing its hottest year on record, with 2020 being the 44th consecutive year with above-average temperatures. (Source: NASA)

Wildfires

• Australia is still battling massive bushfires that have burned over 10 million hectares of land, with the country's prime minister declaring a state of emergency. (Source: CNN)
• The Amazon rainforest is experiencing its worst wildfires in a decade, with over 9,000 fires burning across the region. (Source: The Guardian)

Conservation

• The world's largest coral reef system, the Great Barrier Reef, has lost half of its coral cover in the past 30 years due to climate change and pollution. (Source: The New York Times)
• A new species of giant squid has been discovered in the depths of the Pacific Ocean, highlighting the importance of marine conservation. (Source: National Geographic)

Pollution

• The world's oceans are filled with over 150 million tons of plastic waste, with the majority coming from just five countries: China, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. (Source: The Guardian)
• The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has rolled back regulations on coal-fired power plants, which could lead to increased air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. (Source: The New York Times)

Renewable Energy

• The cost of solar energy has fallen by 70% over the past decade, making it more competitive with fossil fuels. (Source: Bloomberg)
• The world's largest offshore wind farm has been launched off the coast of the UK, with the ability to power over 1 million homes. (Source: The Guardian)

Sustainability

• The city of Copenhagen has set a goal to become carbon neutral by 2025, with plans to increase its use of renewable energy and reduce its carbon footprint. (Source: The New York Times)
• The world's largest food company, Nestle, has pledged to make all of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025. (Source: The Guardian)

These are just a few examples of the many environmental news stories currently making headlines.