Green news
Here are some recent green news stories:
Renewable Energy
- The cost of solar energy has fallen by 70% over the past decade, making it more competitive with fossil fuels. (Source: BloombergNEF)
- The world's largest offshore wind farm, the Walney Extension, has been completed off the coast of the UK. (Source: BBC)
Climate Change
- The UN warns that the world has just 12 years to take action to prevent catastrophic climate change. (Source: UN News)
- A new study finds that climate change is causing more frequent and severe heatwaves, droughts, and floods. (Source: Nature)
Sustainable Living
- A new study finds that a plant-based diet can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 50%. (Source: Journal of Cleaner Production)
- The city of Copenhagen has set a goal to become carbon neutral by 2025. (Source: The Guardian)
Electric Vehicles
- Tesla's Model 3 is now the best-selling electric vehicle in the world. (Source: InsideEVs)
- China has announced plans to ban the sale of fossil fuel-powered vehicles by 2035. (Source: Reuters)
Conservation
- A new study finds that protecting just 30% of the world's land and sea areas can help preserve biodiversity and combat climate change. (Source: Science)
- The world's largest wildlife reserve, the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, has been protected from oil drilling. (Source: The New York Times)
Innovation
- Scientists have developed a new type of solar panel that can generate electricity at night. (Source: Science Daily)
- A new company is using drones to plant trees and combat deforestation. (Source: The Verge)
I hope you find these stories interesting and inspiring!