Climate change stories - Page 13
AWS launches clean energy accelerator for start ups
Tue, 11th May 2021
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clean technologies
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched the AWS Clean Energy Accelerator to support startups addressing global energy challenges.
SAS & Malala Fund predict impact of climate change on girls' education
Mon, 19th Apr 2021
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edutech
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clean technologies
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climate change
Malala Fund will use these findings to encourage leaders at the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference and beyond to take action.
Lenovo extends carbon offset service to APAC
Fri, 15th Jan 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Companies can choose offsets from selected United Nations-approved eco-friendly projects from around the globe when purchasing selected products.
Digital enviro tech could save companies money but adoption is slow
Fri, 27th Nov 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
According to a report from Frost & Sullivan and Envirosuite, environmental management tools can bring growth, innovation and bottom-line savings.
Why Southeast Asia is at the forefront of a new wave of sustainable data centers
Tue, 10th Nov 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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clean technologies
Southeast Asia, led by Singapore, is spearheading a move towards sustainable data centres amid rising digital transformation and energy consumption concerns.
Schneider brings AI to fight against energy consumption
Wed, 23rd Sep 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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ai
Schneider Electric invests millions in machine learning tools and data science for AI-assisted energy and sustainability services.
Eaton expand NZ presence, announces climate change targets
Wed, 2nd Sep 2020
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clean technologies
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eaton
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climate change
Eaton is expanding its distribution partnership with EllisCo into Aotearoa New Zealand and the global brand announces carbon neutrality by 2030.
Time to take responsibility: E-waste - a global crisis
Fri, 3rd Jul 2020
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uc
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clean technologies
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voip
e-Waste is the world's fastest-growing domestic waste stream, fueled by consumption rates of equipment, short life cycles, and few options for repair.
Fighting climate change with AI
Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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semiconductors
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ai
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clean technologies
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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clean technologies
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climate change
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tablets
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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data analytics
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martech
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planning
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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iot
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clean technologies
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smart building
New sustainability regulations will create growth opportunities for the market which is projected to reach US$109.48 billion by 2026.
Microsoft's 'moonshot' goals to be carbon negative by 2030
Tue, 21st Jan 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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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.
Christchurch hosts two events to inspire social entrepreneurship in NZ
Wed, 25th Sep 2019
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clean technologies
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entrepreneur
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climate change
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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clean technologies
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government
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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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.
Kiwis warming up to electric vehicles, cost remains barrier
Tue, 30th Jul 2019
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cartech
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clean technologies
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trade me
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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clean technologies
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pledgeme
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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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agricultural technology
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data analytics
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martech
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.