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Climate change stories

Adopting climate neutral data centre pact targets saves enough energy to power a city

The operators of medium sized data centres could save Europe eleven terawatt hours of electrical power every year, the same as a medium-sized city.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jan 2023

Global Stories

Climate change stories

Clean technologies

Neara launches a new automated LiDAR classification solution

The new solution offers LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) based insights into critical infrastructure 30 times faster than manual processing.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Feb 2023

Open source

Red Hat goes green with new operational GHG goals

Red Hat has announced its ambition to achieve net-zero operational greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 to address the global climate crisis.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Jan 2023

Supply Chain

Epson makes the CDP A list for environmental initiatives

Epson was recognised for reducing greenhouse gases by transitioning to renewable electricity and comprehensiveness of its information disclosure.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jan 2023

Supply Chain

ESG: Why it matters and how to get started

ESG investment has surged from $5bn in 2018 to nearly $70bn in 2021, making AI data analytics an increasingly valuable tool in assessing ESG performance.

By Chris Schaub • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Dec 2022

Stories from Other Regions

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Disaster Recovery

Who is eligible for the Cyclone Gabrielle recovery visa?

Specialist engineers, technicians and insurance assessors can be brought in within a week to speed North Island cyclone recovery.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Sun, 26th Feb 2023

New Zealand Labour Party

Why National’s Three Waters policy means higher rates and more debt

Struggling councils would likely face heavier rates or extra borrowing under National’s plan, as water upgrades remain badly underfunded.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 26th Feb 2023

Disaster Recovery

Building back better after Cyclone Gabrielle

Communities face repeated outages and costly repairs unless planners shift to more resilient, wellbeing-based infrastructure decisions.

By Staff Writer • 13 min read • Sun, 19th Feb 2023

Disaster Recovery

Handling mould risks at your property after a flood

Flood-hit homes must be dried and cleaned quickly, as damp carpet, insulation and leaks can fuel mould and health risks within days.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 19th Feb 2023

Smart Cities

Meinhardt Group appoints Eugene Seah as Global Board Member

Singapore-based Meinhardt Group appoints Eugene Seah as Global Board member and COO of its Singapore operations, enhancing its innovative reputation.

By Oliver Stewart • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2023

Disaster Recovery

The impact of back-to-back storms

Back-to-back storms are exposing weaknesses in Auckland’s ageing drainage system and testing community recovery after record flooding.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 12th Feb 2023

Climate change

What to do when remediating from flooding

Homeowners risk mould and structural damage if flood repairs begin before hidden moisture is fully removed, new BRANZ guidance warns.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Feb 2023

Agricultural Technology

RMA reform must not hinder critical water infrastructure

New Zealand growers could face higher food costs and poorer water security if reform leaves storage projects harder to finance, IrrigationNZ says.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Feb 2023

Green Party

ACT & Greens agree fuel tax cut ‘poorly targeted’

Critics say the extension shifts more than NZD $1.3 billion a year from roads to petrol discounts, favouring higher earners over low-income households.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Feb 2023

Partner Programmes

Tecala commits to climate change activism with latest announcements

Tecala has achieved the Climate Active Carbon Neutral Standard for Organisations and is now certified as carbon neutral for its Australian business operations.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2023

Auckland Council

Experts weigh in on Auckland floods

Climate scientists say Auckland’s floods were intensified by atmospheric rivers, while economists warn neglected infrastructure is leaving homes exposed.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Jan 2023