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Carbon emissions stories

How are cities responding to extreme weather?
Smart Cities

How are cities responding to extreme weather?

Cities are moving to protect residents and assets as heatwaves, floods and storms intensify, with four in five now facing climate hazards.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 10th Dec 2023
Global emissions reach record high
Sustainability

Global emissions reach record high

Record fossil fuel output is pushing the planet closer to 1.5°C, with 2023 emissions projected to hit 36.8 billion tonnes.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2023
Could NZ take a Texas approach to MDRS?
New Zealand Labour Party

Could NZ take a Texas approach to MDRS?

A Houston-style street vote could let homeowners opt out locally, easing resistance to higher-density housing rules across New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 8 min read • Fri, 24th Nov 2023

Global Stories

Carbon emissions stories

Tech removing barriers to green construction practices
Power / Energy

Tech removing barriers to green construction practices

APAC construction sector focuses on sustainability, buoyed by the global aim to reach net zero emissions, according to a whitepaper by Autodesk.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2024
AI amongst key trends shaping eCommerce and retail in 2024
Data Analytics

AI amongst key trends shaping eCommerce and retail in 2024

AI, sustainability, social commerce, and value provision will redefine retail and online sectors in 2024, predicts ecommerce specialist, Paul Waddy.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024
Acer reveals Aspire Vero 16 and Aspire Go laptops, prioritising carbon neutrality
Power / Energy

Acer reveals Aspire Vero 16 and Aspire Go laptops, prioritising carbon neutrality

Acer seeks carbon neutrality with its Aspire Vero 16 AI PC featuring Intel Core Ultra 7 and Aspire Go 14 laptops, utilising post-consumer recycled materials and aiming to reduce emissions throughout their lifecycles.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024
Plug Power's green hydrogen venture powers Amazon's Colorado site
Power / Energy

Plug Power's green hydrogen venture powers Amazon's Colorado site

Plug Power installs electrolyzer system at Amazon's Colorado centre, contributing to the green hydrogen economy and powering over 225 hydrogen fuelled forklift trucks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Dec 2023
Celonis forecasts transformative impact of Process Mining in 2024
Capital

Celonis forecasts transformative impact of Process Mining in 2024

Celonis leaders predict pivotal role of Process Mining technology in transforming businesses for increased efficiency by 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Dec 2023
IT decision-makers anticipate growth in data centre investment, study finds
EduTech

IT decision-makers anticipate growth in data centre investment, study finds

Over 60% of IT decision-makers indicate substantial increases in data centre investment, according to a Telehouse survey.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2023
Blue Connections IT earns carbon neutral certification for second year
Cartech

Blue Connections IT earns carbon neutral certification for second year

Blue Connections IT secures Climate Active Carbon Neutral Standard certification consecutively, underlining its sustainable operations pledge.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2023
Equinix boosts energy efficiency in Hong Kong data centres with airflow innovation
DataCentre infrastructure

Equinix boosts energy efficiency in Hong Kong data centres with airflow innovation

Equinix innovates airflow management in Hong Kong data centres, leading to a rise in energy efficiency and decreases in costs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Dec 2023
AWS reveals enhanced features for supply chain service
Data Analytics

AWS reveals enhanced features for supply chain service

Amazon Web Services (AWS) reveals new capabilities for its Supply Chain service, aiming to optimise customers' supply chain processes.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2023
ABB research reveals potential for broad IIoT adoption despite security fears
Smart Home

ABB research reveals potential for broad IIoT adoption despite security fears

ABB report outlines benefits and obstacles of wider IIoT adoption, highlighting cybersecurity concerns amidst growth potential.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2023
Dramatic growth projected for digital twin market, says IoT Analytics
Unified Communications

Dramatic growth projected for digital twin market, says IoT Analytics

Projection sees digital twin market growing at CAGR of 30% between 2023 and 2027, states IoT Analytics report.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Nov 2023
Is your data centre a 'carbonivore'?
DataCentre infrastructure

Is your data centre a 'carbonivore'?

IT and security leaders are left with the challenging brief of building a secure, innovative IT infrastructure while limiting carbon emissions.

By Jonathan Hatchuel • 5 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Carbon emissions stories

e& enterprise and Fils join forces to green digital payments
Digital Transformation

e& enterprise and Fils join forces to green digital payments

E& enterprise partners with Fintech startup, Fils, to pioneer a sustainable digital payments system in the UAE, allowing customers to offset carbon emissions with each transaction.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024
Vodafone encourages Australians to recycle unused mobile devices
Vodafone

Vodafone encourages Australians to recycle unused mobile devices

Vodafone urges Aussies to recycle old mobiles this holiday, revealing 22.3 million devices lay redundant across the nation.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2023