Environmental news today

Here are some of the top environmental news stories from around the world today:

Climate Change

• The European Union has set a target to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels, in an effort to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement. (Source: BBC News)
• A new study published in the journal Nature has found that the world's oceans are absorbing more carbon dioxide than previously thought, which could accelerate climate change. (Source: The Guardian)

Wildlife and Conservation

• A new species of giant squid has been discovered in the depths of the Pacific Ocean, off the coast of Japan. (Source: National Geographic)
• The African elephant has been downgraded to "vulnerable" on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List, due to a decline in its population. (Source: The Telegraph)

Pollution and Waste

• A new report by the United Nations has found that the world's oceans are filled with over 150 million tons of plastic waste, which is harming marine life and the environment. (Source: CNN)
• The city of Paris has banned single-use plastic bags, cups, and utensils, in an effort to reduce waste and pollution. (Source: The Local France)

Renewable Energy

• The cost of solar energy has fallen by 70% over the past decade, making it more competitive with fossil fuels, according to a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). (Source: The Guardian)
• The world's largest offshore wind farm has been opened off the coast of the UK, with the capacity to generate enough electricity to power over 600,000 homes. (Source: BBC News)

Sustainable Development

• The United Nations has launched a new sustainable development goal (SDG) to promote sustainable consumption and production patterns, in an effort to reduce waste and pollution. (Source: UN News)
• The city of Copenhagen has become the first capital city in the world to be powered entirely by wind energy, with 100% of its electricity coming from wind turbines. (Source: The Guardian)

These are just a few of the top environmental news stories from around the world today. I hope you find them informative and interesting!