China beats 2017 coal-fired power capacity reduction target
“China eliminated or suspended 65 gigawatts (GW) of coal-fired power capacity in 2017, exceeding the national target of 50 GW, the state-owned Xinhua news agency reported on Thursday, citing the State Council.”
EU sees higher climate target possible as cost of renewables falls
Reasons for optimism as new technologies may allow greater ambition on climate change mitigation.
Scientists Predict King Penguins Face Major Threats Due To Climate Change
“Seventy percent of the world’s king penguin population could face threats to its habitat by the end of this century, according to a new scientific model.”