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Be.EV opens 13th charging hub with JW Lees in Oldham
Clean technologies

Be.EV opens 13th charging hub with JW Lees in Oldham

Drivers near Oldham gain easier access to ultra-rapid EV charging, with the new hub serving a motorway corridor short of chargers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
London Metal Exchange tops Earthmark UK green ranking
Artificial Intelligence

London Metal Exchange tops Earthmark UK green ranking

Scrutiny of corporate climate claims is sharpened by a new ranking that puts London Metal Exchange ahead of RELX, PageGroup and TradingHub.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Shell Energy renews renewable power deal with Kao Data
Data centers

Shell Energy renews renewable power deal with Kao Data

The renewal will keep Kao Data's UK data centres matched with certified renewable power as AI-driven electricity demand comes under scrutiny.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Great Britain household electricity use rises 6.4%
Clean technologies

Great Britain household electricity use rises 6.4%

Rising EV charging and electric heating are pushing Great Britain homes to use more power, despite higher bills and pressure on the grid.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month

Global Stories

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New Zealand storage investment hinges on bankability
Clean technologies

New Zealand storage investment hinges on bankability

Financing for batteries is being shaped by predictable revenue and grid access, leaving New Zealand behind larger storage markets.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
European executives warn AI & net zero risk stalling
Digital Transformation

European executives warn AI & net zero risk stalling

Measured results are now under pressure as firms struggle to turn AI pilots into everyday tools and prove climate plans beyond targets.

By Mark Tarre • 10 min read • Last week
FiveNines completes 9.6MW European data centre project
Data centers

FiveNines completes 9.6MW European data centre project

The milestone strengthens the UK-headquartered builder's push into European infrastructure after the facility was handed over with LEED Gold status.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Singapore to host airport expo amid USD $240 billion boom
Smart Cities

Singapore to host airport expo amid USD $240 billion boom

Airport operators in Asia and the Middle East face pressure to add capacity and modernise as traffic is forecast to surge over the decade.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Fastly joins DIMPACT coalition to track digital emissions
Network Infrastructure

Fastly joins DIMPACT coalition to track digital emissions

The move could improve carbon accounting for streaming and publishing firms as emissions from content delivery become harder to ignore.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
GreenScale sets sustainability commitments for data centres
Data centers

GreenScale sets sustainability commitments for data centres

Targets for water, emissions and supply chains could shape how new European campuses are built as demand for power and cooling grows.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Gyre Energy wins funding for larger cold chain rollout
Software-as-a-Service

Gyre Energy wins funding for larger cold chain rollout

Funding will help Gyre Energy prove its cooling software can cut costs at a 140,000 sq ft cold chain site run by a global operator.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
European data centres back climate-neutral grid plan
Data centers

European data centres back climate-neutral grid plan

Rising AI and cloud demand could strain Europe's power networks unless grids are expanded and low-carbon electricity access improves, the group warned.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • This month

Stories from Other Regions

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Vietnam office landlords race to upgrade ageing stock
IT Industry

Vietnam office landlords race to upgrade ageing stock

Many older towers risk losing tenants and value as occupiers in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City demand greener, healthier offices.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
One NZ report shows 82% fall in Scope 1 & 2 emissions
Data centers

One NZ report shows 82% fall in Scope 1 & 2 emissions

Verified climate targets have pushed One NZ to cut its reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions 82% from a 2024 baseline by FY2026.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Climate resilience is becoming a core technology strategy
Agricultural Technology

Climate resilience is becoming a core technology strategy

Weather-related outages are pushing technology firms to treat resilience as vital as emissions cuts, with connectivity now a business continuity issue.

By Nicky Preston • 5 min read • Last week
Data centre influx applies pressure on AU emissions targets
Data centers

Data centre influx applies pressure on AU emissions targets

Australia's net zero goal faces fresh strain as billions flow into data centres that could lift power demand, water use and emissions.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Last week
HMC Capital launches Illuma Energy under one brand
Clean technologies

HMC Capital launches Illuma Energy under one brand

The rebrand signals a larger push into Australia's energy transition, with AUD $19 billion manager HMC Capital backing a 6 gigawatt pipeline.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • This month