Green news today

Here are some green news stories from around the world:

Renewable Energy

• Record-breaking solar power: The world's largest solar power plant, the Pavagada Solar Park in India, has reached a record-breaking 2,000 MW capacity. (Source: Bloomberg)
• Offshore wind farm: The UK's largest offshore wind farm, the Walney Extension, has been officially opened, generating enough electricity to power over 590,000 homes. (Source: BBC)

Sustainability

• Circular economy: The European Union has launched a new circular economy package aimed at reducing waste and increasing recycling rates. (Source: EurActiv)
• Sustainable fashion: The fashion industry is embracing sustainability, with many brands committing to using recycled materials, reducing waste, and promoting sustainable production practices. (Source: Vogue)

Climate Change

• Climate protests: Thousands of people have taken to the streets around the world to demand action on climate change, as part of the Global Climate Strike. (Source: The Guardian)
• Climate report: A new report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warns that the world has just 12 years to take action to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. (Source: The New York Times)

Electric Vehicles

• Electric car sales: Electric vehicle sales have reached a record high in the US, with over 360,000 plug-in vehicles sold in the first half of 2019. (Source: InsideEVs)
• Tesla's Autopilot: Tesla's Autopilot system has been upgraded to include advanced features such as automatic lane changing and parking. (Source: The Verge)

Wildlife Conservation

• Endangered species: The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has released a new report highlighting the alarming rate of species extinction, with over 27,000 species threatened with extinction. (Source: IUCN)
• Wildlife corridors: A new study has found that creating wildlife corridors can help to reconnect fragmented habitats and promote biodiversity. (Source: Science Daily)

I hope you find these green news stories interesting and informative!