Climate change stories - Page 11
Smart building market boosted by climate change concerns
Tue, 28th Jan 2020
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New sustainability regulations will create growth opportunities for the market which is projected to reach US$109.48 billion by 2026.
Swiss lead charge on data centre efficiency certification
Mon, 27th Jan 2020
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HPE, academia and industry have launched a data centre efficiency label to decarbonise data centres and significantly reduce their energy consumption.
Microsoft's 'moonshot' goals to be carbon negative by 2030
Tue, 21st Jan 2020
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supply chain
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power / energy
The company also aims to remove all carbon it has directly or indirectly emitted into the environment by 2050.
Saildrone completes first unmanned trip around Antarctica
Tue, 6th Aug 2019
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clean technologies
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climate change
Saildrone's autonomous vehicle SD 20 has made history by completing the first unmanned circumnavigation of Antarctica, surviving 196 days of extreme conditions.
Farmers looking for data to help change bad habits
Fri, 19th Apr 2019
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data analytics
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It is no secret that agriculture is a massive cause of environmental issues in NZ. Farmers say they are willing to change, if they get the right data.
Aussie tech company aims to nix shipping emissions globally
Wed, 27th Mar 2019
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clean technologies
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it industry
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sustainability
Calix claims its exhaust scrubbing technology can go as far as making the global shipping industry carbon negative.
Microsoft pushes India towards climate change goals with new solar energy deal
Wed, 7th Mar 2018
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Microsoft has completed its first ever solar energy deal in India, purchasing 3MW of solar-powered electricity.
Tourists feel the chill of Antarctica in Air NZ's next safety video
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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martech
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clean technologies
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marketing
Air NZ's next safety video will highlight the fundamental importance of Antarctica in understanding global climate change.
Remote observation tech gives classrooms an Ocean view
Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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edutech
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clean technologies
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climate change
Using tech-enabled ocean observation tools, a teacher in Hampton Hill School is bringing the science of the seas into her classroom.
Climate change and sustainability top of the agenda for smart city objectives
Thu, 10th Nov 2016
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smart cities
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clean technologies
Climate change, resilience and sustainability will make up half of all smart city objectives by 2020, according to the latest research from Gartner.
UPDATE: New Zealand, South Korea conclude free-trade agreement
Sat, 15th Nov 2014
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agricultural technology
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clean technologies
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climate change
NZ and South Korea seal a free-trade deal, slashing $230m in export tariffs, aiming to boost two-way trade currently valued at $4bn.
Can ICT be a force for positive change in the world?
Fri, 6th Jun 2014
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clean technologies
Dimension Data's 2013 Sustainability Report underscores how ICT solutions can drive environmental sustainability, reducing travel, energy, and waste.
ICT Minister gains environment portfolio
Mon, 2nd Apr 2012
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clean technologies
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climate change
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local government
In a cabinet reshuffle, ICT Minister Amy Adams gains the Environment portfolio, while Internal Affairs goes to Simon Bridges, marking a significant realignment.
Climate change: getting warmer...
Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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clean technologies
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hp
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climate change
The UN climate change conference in Cancun marks a new beginning, with agreements on funding and clean energy.
A sustained effort
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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dc
Greenpeace's Cool IT Leaderboard highlights IT firms' climate efforts. Cisco leads with 62 points, doubling its score through emissions-saving tech.
Getting warmer?
Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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climate change
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global warming
On December 7th, representatives of 192 countries will meet in Copenhagen to try to reach consensus on climate change.
Online global warming campaign
Mon, 12th Oct 2009
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clean technologies
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climate change
Activists from 350.org are leveraging the Internet to drive a global movement demanding urgent action on climate change, focusing on reducing CO2 to 350 ppm.
What do toxic waterways have to do with your business?
Fri, 1st May 2009
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power / energy
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healthtech
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clean technologies
Green IT and its importance in reducing electronic waste and combating climate change are explored in this article by IT Brief.
MWC in a nutshell
Wed, 1st Apr 2009
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microsoft
Operating systems stole the show at GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, with Microsoft, Google, and Palm revealing game-changing software updates.