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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Climate change and sustainability top of the agenda for smart city objectives

Thu, 10th Nov 2016
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​Climate change, resilience and sustainability will make up half of all smart city objectives by 2020, according to the latest research from Gartner.
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UPDATE: New Zealand, South Korea conclude free-trade agreement

Sat, 15th Nov 2014
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NZ and South Korea seal a free-trade deal, slashing $230m in export tariffs, aiming to boost two-way trade currently valued at $4bn.
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Can ICT be a force for positive change in the world?

Fri, 6th Jun 2014
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Dimension Data's 2013 Sustainability Report underscores how ICT solutions can drive environmental sustainability, reducing travel, energy, and waste.
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ICT Minister gains environment portfolio

Mon, 2nd Apr 2012
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In a cabinet reshuffle, ICT Minister Amy Adams gains the Environment portfolio, while Internal Affairs goes to Simon Bridges, marking a significant realignment.
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Climate change: getting warmer...

Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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The UN climate change conference in Cancun marks a new beginning, with agreements on funding and clean energy.
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A sustained effort

Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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Greenpeace's Cool IT Leaderboard highlights IT firms' climate efforts. Cisco leads with 62 points, doubling its score through emissions-saving tech.
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Getting warmer?

Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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On December 7th, representatives of 192 countries will meet in Copenhagen to try to reach consensus on climate change.
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Online global warming campaign

Mon, 12th Oct 2009
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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.
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What do toxic waterways have to do with your business?

Fri, 1st May 2009
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Green IT and its importance in reducing electronic waste and combating climate change are explored in this article by IT Brief.
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MWC in a nutshell

Wed, 1st Apr 2009
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Operating systems stole the show at GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, with Microsoft, Google, and Palm revealing game-changing software updates.