Climate change stories - Page 11
Bring your climate change solution to life with Wellington's Smart Energy Challenge
Thu, 15th Jan 2015
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power / energy
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cleantech
Wellington's Smart Energy Challenge returns, funding citizen innovations tackling climate change. Apply by 15 Feb to energize your idea!.
Meridian Energy abandons QLD hyrdo plans on 'puzzling' Australian stance
Fri, 12th Dec 2014
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cleantech
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meridian energy
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nzx
Meridian Energy, the partially privatised electricity generator and retailer, has abandoned plans for a Queensland hydro power project, blaming the.
Little appoints shadow Cabinet: Robertson finance, King deputy
Mon, 24th Nov 2014
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edutech
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cleantech
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tertiary education
Newly elected Labour Party leader Andrew Little has appointed his closest rival for the job, Grant Robertson, to the crucial finance role previousl.
UPDATE: New Zealand, South Korea conclude free-trade agreement
Sat, 15th Nov 2014
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cleantech
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russia
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european commission
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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hyperscale
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cleantech
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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cleantech
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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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cleantech
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russia
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japan
The UN climate change conference in Cancun marks a new beginning, with agreements on funding and clean energy.
Sustainability is more than office recycling
Sun, 1st Aug 2010
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cleantech
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sustainability
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green it
Sustainability is not just about reducing carbon footprint, it's a financial strategy, says Julian Smith of MYOB New Zealand.
A sustained effort
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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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.
Sony targets “zero environment” footprint
Fri, 9th Apr 2010
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supply chain systems
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power / energy
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cleantech
CEO Sir Howard Stringer says the firm will create a green model for others to follow while setting itself a zero environmental footprint target by 2050.
Getting warmer?
Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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cleantech
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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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uc
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cleantech
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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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climate change
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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smartphones
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cleantech
Operating systems stole the show at GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, with Microsoft, Google, and Palm revealing game-changing software updates.