Green technology news
Here are some recent green technology news articles:
Renewable Energy
- Solar Power Surpasses Coal in US Electricity Generation: For the first time, solar power has generated more electricity than coal in the US, according to a report by the Energy Information Administration. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Wind Power Capacity Reaches Record High: The global wind power capacity has reached a record high of 743 gigawatts, with China leading the way, according to a report by the Global Wind Energy Council. (Source: Reuters)
- Offshore Wind Farms to Power 30 Million Homes: A new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) estimates that offshore wind farms could power 30 million homes by 2050, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 1.2 gigatons. (Source: IRENA)
Electric Vehicles
- Tesla's Model 3 Becomes Best-Selling Electric Car: Tesla's Model 3 has become the best-selling electric car in the world, with over 500,000 units sold in 2020, according to a report by BloombergNEF. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Volkswagen to Launch 50 Electric Models by 2025: Volkswagen has announced plans to launch 50 electric models by 2025, as part of its efforts to become carbon neutral by 2050. (Source: Autocar)
- China to Invest $1.5 Billion in Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure: China has announced plans to invest $1.5 billion in electric vehicle charging infrastructure, as part of its efforts to promote the adoption of electric vehicles. (Source: Reuters)
Sustainable Infrastructure
- Singapore to Build World's Largest Floating Solar Farm: Singapore has announced plans to build the world's largest floating solar farm, which will have a capacity of 2.4 megawatts. (Source: The Straits Times)
- Dubai to Build World's Largest Vertical Farm: Dubai has announced plans to build the world's largest vertical farm, which will produce 6,000 tons of fresh produce per year. (Source: The National)
- India to Invest $1.5 Billion in Green Infrastructure: India has announced plans to invest $1.5 billion in green infrastructure, including renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable transportation. (Source: The Hindu)
Climate Change
- Global Carbon Emissions Reach Record High: Global carbon emissions have reached a record high, with the world emitting 33.3 billion metric tons of CO2 in 2020, according to a report by the International Energy Agency. (Source: The Guardian)
- Climate Change to Cause $1.2 Trillion in Economic Losses: Climate change is expected to cause $1.2 trillion in economic losses by 2050, according to a report by the World Bank. (Source: The Washington Post)
- UN Warns of Climate Change Catastrophe: The United Nations has warned of a climate change catastrophe, with the world facing catastrophic consequences if global warming exceeds 1.5 degrees Celsius. (Source: The New York Times)
These are just a few examples of the many green technology news articles that have been published recently. I hope you find them informative and interesting!