GreenTech stories - Page 57
The future of Kiwi farming founded on tech & sustainability
Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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sustainable farming fund
This increase in investment is a far more effective approach to optimising the primary sector than the tax and punish policies of other parties.
Energy efficiency & what it means for the future of data centers
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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cleantech
As the data center industry continues to explode with the ever-increasing demand for more data, high-power density data centers will gain popularity.
The world's most sustainable bank named - and it's Aussie
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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dei
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Westpac ranked world's most sustainable bank for 4th consecutive year, achieving a DJSI score of 94%. #Sustainability #Banking.
Battery storage could be key to an emission-free NZ
Fri, 8th Sep 2017
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cleantech
Battery storage has the potential to provide value for New Zealand's power system, according to research by Transpower.
The first Kiwi e-truck has arrived and it’s taking out your trash
Fri, 8th Sep 2017
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cartech
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evs
Christchurch will be the first city in the Southern Hemisphere to put a 100% electric residential waste collection truck into service...
New data centre to re-use waste heat to warm 10,000 homes
Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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dc
A new high-density data centre in Stockholm is set to boost Sweden’s ‘clean green’ image even further by reusing waste heat to warm homes.
Ford will deliver on sustainability goals with clean energy and waste reduction
Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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cleantech
Ford Motor Company Releases 18th Annual Sustainability Report: Detailing environmental progress and future commitments.
Fujitsu's data centre project receives two sustainability awards
Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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cleantech
Fujitsu says data centres are one of the main drivers of the increasing GHG emissions caused by the ICT industry.
Exclusive interview: Digital Realty on being the world’s largest digital landlord
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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Digital Realty, the global colossus of data centres, reveals the future of digital infrastructure and their unyielding commitment to sustainability.
Small town in Norway to host world’s largest data centre – for now
Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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cleantech
In terms of sheer size, the plans reveal the centre to be a behemoth at four storeys and 600 square metres, drawing on 1,000MW of power.
Drones could restore the Earth by planting a billion trees within a year
Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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sustainability
In a high-tech bid to reforest the planet, BioCarbonEngineering's drones could plant a billion trees a year, revolutionising ecosystem restoration.
Avert the dark cloud looming over our future: The Kiwi campaign to legitimise clean energy
Tue, 8th Aug 2017
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cleantech
Fourteen leading NZ aid agencies launch a campaign demanding political action to reduce carbon emissions to zero...
The government steps up: New Zealand emissions targets may become legally binding
Fri, 28th Jul 2017
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cleantech
Green Party backs call for new climate law to tackle pollution in New Zealand. Emissions targets would be legally binding.
New Zealand plans to power remote Pacific communities with renewable technology
Wed, 26th Jul 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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cleantech
A coalition of NZ based clean energy companies have decided to tackle the power insecurity that many remote Pacific communities face...
Calling all early-stage Wellington eco-startups: The Low Carbon Challenge is back
Thu, 6th Jul 2017
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cleantech
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wellington city council
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creative hq
Six teams with ideas in the areas of waste, transport, housing, building and energy will be accepted as part of the eight-week programme.
Dell's 'Legacy of Good' plan underscores commitment to team, society & environment
Thu, 22nd Jun 2017
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network infrastructure
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cleantech
Dell showcases CSR achievements post-EMC merger with its 'Legacy of Good' plan, aiming to advance human progress.
Schools invited to save the environment with digital tech
Thu, 8th Jun 2017
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cleantech
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grants
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canon
New Zealand schools can win $5,000 worth of tech gear by showcasing their positive environmental and social impact.
NTT Communications HK data center gets sustainability certification
Tue, 9th May 2017
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NTT Communications' Financial Data Center Tower 2 in Hong Kong has been awarded a LEED-CS 2009 platinum level certification for its green aspects.
Warning: this story contains spiders and robots
Thu, 4th May 2017
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robots
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spiders
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canterbury university
Jumping spiders imported to NZ for cutting-edge robotics research at Canterbury University may revolutionise technology.
ERM takes over EnviroSuite’s consulting practice for $15m
Mon, 1st May 2017
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erm
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m&a
EnviroSuite has sold its Pacific Environment Consulting practice to Environmental Resources Management for AUD$15m.