Climate change stories - Page 10
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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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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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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datacentre infrastructure
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The company also aims to remove all carbon it has directly or indirectly emitted into the environment by 2050.
Christchurch hosts two events to inspire social entrepreneurship in NZ
Wed, 25th Sep 2019
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christchurch
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entrepreneur
Christchurch inspired social entrepreneurs with the Social Enterprise Challenge and UCE Impact Summit, focusing on climate change and sustainability.
Kiwi startup making waves in electric transport
Wed, 14th Aug 2019
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cartech
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cleantech
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evs
Kiwi startup ZeroC is revolutionising electric transport with zero carbon services, already reducing 160 KG of CO2 and aiming for nationwide expansion.
Saildrone completes first unmanned trip around Antarctica
Tue, 6th Aug 2019
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drones
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saildrone
Saildrone's autonomous vehicle SD 20 has made history by completing the first unmanned circumnavigation of Antarctica, surviving 196 days of extreme conditions.
Kiwis warming up to electric vehicles, cost remains barrier
Tue, 30th Jul 2019
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cartech
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tesla
A Trade Me survey reveals 74% of Kiwis considering an EV for their next car, up from 50% last year, but high costs remain a major hurdle.
Wellington to support startups tackling climate change
Thu, 25th Apr 2019
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wellington city council
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callaghan innovation
The Zero Carbon Challenge is a programme bringing together business, social enterprise, and local government to promote the low carbon economy.
Farmers looking for data to help change bad habits
Fri, 19th Apr 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
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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cleantech
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calix
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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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climate change
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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air new zealand
Air NZ’s next safety video will highlight the fundamental importance of Antarctica in understanding global climate change.
New report shines a light on the reality of sustainability in NZ
Thu, 25th Jan 2018
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air new zealand
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whittaker's
Kiwi report reveals deep concern for UN goals, with stark gender divide on priorities for a sustainable future.
James Shaw, electric cars & the winners of the 2017 Sustainable Business Awards
Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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cartech
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
New Zealand Post wins top award at the NZI Sustainable Business Awards 2017, recognising its commitment to sustainability.
Tech predicted to have biggest impact on future - over increased equality
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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cleantech
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dei
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climate change
In a survey commissioned by Vodafone Group, almost a fifth of respondents put technological innovation at the top of the list.
Small-town New Zealand organisation ranked tenth in the world for climate change work
Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
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nz
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climate change
Motu, a small research organisation from New Zealand, has been ranked tenth in the world for their climate change work.
Remote observation tech gives classrooms an Ocean view
Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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cleantech
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technology in the classroom
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science
Using tech-enabled ocean observation tools, a teacher in Hampton Hill School is bringing the science of the seas into her classroom.
NZ Super Fund gets AAA rating following release of climate change strategy
Tue, 2nd May 2017
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risk & compliance
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cleantech
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new zealand superannuation fund
European asset owners are the global leaders on managing climate risk but Australia and New Zealand are now beginning to rival Europe.
Climate change and sustainability top of the agenda for smart city objectives
Thu, 10th Nov 2016
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iot
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smart cities
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cleantech
Climate change, resilience and sustainability will make up half of all smart city objectives by 2020, according to the latest research from Gartner.
Digital divide and climate change: Huawei outlines their commitments
Fri, 12th Aug 2016
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climate change
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digital divide
Huawei pledges action on climate and digital gaps, revealing eco-goals and tech outreach in their latest sustainability report.