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.....»»
Nations agree to preserve 30 percent of nature by 2030
Here’s a quick rundown of what came from this year’s biodiversity conference. Enlarge (credit: The Burtons) It was a wild year for the UN Biodiversity Conference, this year known as COP15. The international event bro.....»»
Draft UN nature deal calls to protect 30% of planet by 2030
A UN nature deal proposed Sunday calls to protect at least 30 percent of the planet by 2030 and asks rich countries to stump up $30 billion in yearly aid for developing nations to save their ecosystems......»»
Biodiversity talks in final days with many issues unresolved
Negotiators at a United Nations biodiversity conference Saturday have still not resolved most of the key issues around protecting the world's nature by 2030 and providing tens of billions of dollars to developing countries to fund those efforts......»»
Insights get the right fish on the right plate
To alleviate hunger and food insecurity, it's not just the size of the fish catch—it's about who ultimately is able to put the right fish on the table......»»
50% of EVs to adopt zonal architecture by 2030, says Infineon
Semiconductor IDM Infineon said on Dec 14 that the transformation of automotive architecture from domains to zones will take at least a decade. The company also revealed it will unveil two new products at the CES show coming up in Las Vegas on Jan 5,.....»»
Polestar 0 Project to build "climate neutral" EV by 2030
At the EV Summit held on Dec 12 in Oxford, UK, Jonathan Goodman, head of Polestar UK, said electrification of car was "just the start" and the carmaker has committed to becoming "climate neutral" as a company by 2040......»»
Chinese activists stage hunger strike at Apple HQ
A hunger strike in progress at Apple's headquarters in Cupertino is protesting labor exploitation, recent AirDrop limitations, App Store censorship, and more.Volunteers check on strikers. Credit: Vivian She via the SF ExaminerSince early December, Ch.....»»
Recycling EV batteries critical to meeting electrification targets, executives say
Finding ways to effectively recycle electric vehicle batteries will be crucial for the auto industry as it looks to figure out where it will source critical materials in 2030 and beyond......»»
Food early warning systems could stave off famines
As reliable sources of quality food diminish and record numbers of people are driven to hunger due to conflicts, climate change and economic downturns, feeding the global population of eight billion poses a major challenge that demands better food ea.....»»
Hyundai teams with SK to make batteries for U.S.-built EVs
The deal will “secure supply of EV batteries in North America” as the carmaker embarks on a plan to sell 3.23 million a year EVs globally by 2030......»»
Leading plastics scientists call for inclusion of all associated chemicals in global plastics treaty
Plastic pollution is a global health and environmental problem, with serious social and economic consequences. Without political intervention, the amount of plastic waste in the environment is expected to double by 2030 to around 53 million tons per.....»»
UK government "misleading public" about modern slavery, new research claims
Experts from the University of Manchester have claimed that the government is misleading the public by claiming that modern slavery can be eradicated by toughening up border controls and extending sentence lengths for offenders......»»
AWS opens its second region in India, plans to invest US$4.4 billion by 2030
AWS announced the launch of second infrastructure region in India and planned to invest US$4.4 billion in the country as part of its global expansion plan......»»
Mazda announces US$10.6 billion plan to raise EV sales toward 2030
Japan-based Mazda Motor unveiled its three-phase electrification strategy on November 22. The automaker will begin with strengthening technology development and possibly invest in battery production later. Moreover, it aims to grow the share of EV sa.....»»
What’s the deal with Formula 1 and sustainable fuels?
F1's CTO, Pat Symonds, explains the sport's plans to be carbon neutral by 2030. Enlarge / In addition to getting faster over the years, F1 cars have also gotten far more efficient. And that's only going to increase in the coming.....»»
Climate change is likely to change Eastern Pacific weather patterns within the decade, study finds
Ocean surface temperature differences over the Eastern Pacific, associated with anthropogenic climate change, are projected to be detectable by 2030—up to several decades earlier than previously thought—suggests a Nature Communications article. T.....»»
Amid food and climate crises, investing in sustainable food cold chains crucial
As food insecurity and global warming rise, governments, international development partners and industry should invest in sustainable food cold chains to decrease hunger, provide livelihoods to communities, and adapt to climate change, the UN said to.....»»
Volvo Cars India sets ambitious target of 50% sales from EVs by 2025
Swedish luxury carmaker Volvo aims to become an all-electric company by 2030 as part of its ambitious climate plan to consistently reduce its carbon footprint per car and become a climate-neutral company by 2040......»»
Delta aims at over 15% market share for EV components in 2030
Power supply and energy management solution provider Delta Electronics aims to have its global market share for power components and devices used in electric vehicles (EVs) rise from 7-8% at present to over 15% in 2030, according to company founder a.....»»
Delta electronics aims at over 15% market share for EV components in 2030
Power supply and energy management solution provider Delta Electronics aims to have its global market share for power components and devices used in electric vehicles (EVs) rise from 7-8% at present to over 15% in 2030, according to company founder a.....»»