Climate change stories - Page 22
Fighting climate change with AI
Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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As global warming accelerates, AI emerges as a powerful tool in the fight against climate change, offering advanced analytics and energy-saving solutions.
World's stinkiest fruit could charge a laptop in seconds
Fri, 6th Mar 2020
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Researchers at the University of Sydney have developed super-capacitors from durian and jackfruit waste, enabling phones and laptops to charge in seconds.
Qlik launches challenge to fight climate change with data
Mon, 17th Feb 2020
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Qlik launches a global Datathon challenge in partnership with C40 Cities, inviting participants to create data-driven solutions to the climate crisis.
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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Using tech-enabled ocean observation tools, a teacher in Hampton Hill School is bringing the science of the seas into her classroom.