Can hunger be eradicated by 2030?
World hunger is growing at an alarming rate, with prolonged conflicts, climate change, and COVID-19 exacerbating the problem. In 2022, the World Food Programme helped a record 158 million people. On this trajectory, the United Nations' goal to eradic.....»»
What areas should Canada protect to save species at risk of extinction?
At the recent COP 15 conference in Montreal, Canada committed to protecting 30% of its land by 2030, but which areas are most crucial to protect for at-risk species such as the spotted turtles?.....»»
Kia plans EV sales blitz by 2030, slashing battery costs, boosting profitability
Kia plans to deliver 1.6 million EVs in 2030 and get 37 percent of its global volume from full-electric cars by then......»»
The U.S. Can Hit Its 2030 Climate Goals, but a Lot Has to Go Right
The U.S. is in a better place to reach its climate goals after the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act and the bipartisan infrastructure bill, but the implementation of pollution rules and the outcome of the 2024 election could.....»»
TPCA sets carbon reduction roadmaps for PCB makers in Taiwan
Taiwan's PCB industry will carry out its low-carbon transformation based on three axes of independent energy saving, renewable energy, and negative carbon/carbon trading, aiming to reduce emissions by 30% by 2030 and accomplish the goal of net zero e.....»»
Providing help with integrated weed management
Pesticide use must be reduced. The EU has set a target to reduce pesticide use by 50% by 2030. Therefore, a strong focus on integrated weed management must be maintained in the coming years. When it comes to weeds, the focus has mainly been on improv.....»»
Australia"s 116 new coal, oil and gas projects equate to 215 new coal power stations, says researcher
Australia has 116 new coal, oil and gas projects in the pipeline. If they all proceed as planned, an extra 1.4 billion tons of greenhouse gases would be released into the atmosphere annually by 2030......»»
Antibody fragment-nanoparticle therapeutic eradicates gastric cancer, shows research
A novel cancer therapeutic, combining antibody fragments with molecularly engineered nanoparticles, permanently eradicated gastric cancer in treated mice, a multi-institutional team of researchers found......»»
BMW expects to hit 50% all-electric sales target "well ahead" of 2030
After doubling sales of full-electric BMW and Mini cars last year, the automaker expects demand for EVs will make up a quarter of sales by 2025, rising to 50 percent well ahead of its 2030 target......»»
NASA may use a ‘space tug’ to decommission the space station
NASA is aiming to build a special spacecraft capable of guiding the International Space Station to a safe deorbit position when it’s decommissioned in 2030......»»
Porsche offers glimpses of new EVs including a flagship electric crossover
The new crossover above the Cayenne is part of Porsche's goal of delivering more than 80 percent of its new vehicles as full-electric models in 2030......»»
Nearly 130,000 facing starvation in Horn of Africa: WHO
Nearly 130,000 people in the Greater Horn of Africa are "staring death in the eyes" from catastrophic hunger, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned Friday......»»
Tesla taps Asian partners to address 4680 battery concerns
Elon Musk believes the 4680 battery could be the linchpin in helping Tesla meet its ambitious production targets of building 20 million vehicles annually by 2030......»»
The auto industry is pessimistic about 2030-2040 EV adoption timelines
An industry survey found only 39 percent thought going all-EV by 2040 was achievable. Enlarge / A BMW worker assembles an iX battery pack at the BMW factory in Dingolfin, Germany. (credit: BMW) Half of all new cars and l.....»»
Understanding what makes senior towns in Iowa "smart"
With the youngest baby boomers sliding into retirement, adults aged 65 and older are expected to outnumber children by 2030. The demographic shift will be a first in U.S. history. But many rural areas, especially in the Midwest and Great Plains, are.....»»
Advantech expects revenue to top US$5 billion in 2030
The industrial computing device and solution provider Advantech expects its revenue to top US$5 billion in 2030, having seen its sales surpass US$2.3 billion in 2022......»»
Where to watch The Hunger Games movies
Are you interested in exploring the adventures of Katniss Everdeen? Find out where to watch all four movies in The Hunger Games franchise......»»
All hands on deck as UN meets to protect high seas
UN member states are meeting in New York from Monday with the aim of launching a long-berthed high-seas treaty, a crucial step toward the goal of protecting 30 percent of the planet by 2030......»»
Hunger in South Africa: Study shows 1 in 5 are at risk
Everyone is vulnerable in some way, whether it's to natural disasters, chronic diseases or hunger. But some are more at risk than others because of what they are exposed to socially, economically and environmentally. This phenomenon is known as socia.....»»
Diamond-based power semiconductors may be available in 2030
Diamond-based power semiconductors are likely to hit the market as early as 2030 thanks to new development achievements in Japan in the past two years, although it is believed that diamond as the ultimate semiconductor won't be popularized until 2040.....»»
Retirement-age workers stick around if businesses keep investing in them, says study
Seventy-five million people from the Baby Boomer generation will be retiring by 2030. The departure of this staggering group of workers will leave a wide gap in the workforce, causing concern among employers about how to prepare......»»