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Eaton expand NZ presence, announces climate change targets

Wed, 2nd Sep 2020
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Eaton is expanding its distribution partnership with EllisCo into Aotearoa New Zealand and the global brand announces carbon neutrality by 2030.
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Time to take responsibility: E-waste - a global crisis

Fri, 3rd Jul 2020
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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.
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Fighting climate change with AI

Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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As global warming accelerates, AI emerges as a powerful tool in the fight against climate change, offering advanced analytics and energy-saving solutions.
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World's stinkiest fruit could charge a laptop in seconds

Fri, 6th Mar 2020
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Researchers at the University of Sydney have developed super-capacitors from durian and jackfruit waste, enabling phones and laptops to charge in seconds.
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Qlik launches challenge to fight climate change with data

Mon, 17th Feb 2020
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Qlik launches a global Datathon challenge in partnership with C40 Cities, inviting participants to create data-driven solutions to the climate crisis.
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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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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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Christchurch hosts two events to inspire social entrepreneurship in NZ

Wed, 25th Sep 2019
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Christchurch inspired social entrepreneurs with the Social Enterprise Challenge and UCE Impact Summit, focusing on climate change and sustainability.
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Kiwi startup making waves in electric transport

Wed, 14th Aug 2019
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Kiwi startup ZeroC is revolutionising electric transport with zero carbon services, already reducing 160 KG of CO2 and aiming for nationwide expansion.
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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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Kiwis warming up to electric vehicles, cost remains barrier

Tue, 30th Jul 2019
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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.
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Wellington to support startups tackling climate change

Thu, 25th Apr 2019
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The Zero Carbon Challenge is a programme bringing together business, social enterprise, and local government to promote the low carbon economy.
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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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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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New report shines a light on the reality of sustainability in NZ

Thu, 25th Jan 2018
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Kiwi report reveals deep concern for UN goals, with stark gender divide on priorities for a sustainable future.
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James Shaw, electric cars & the winners of the 2017 Sustainable Business Awards

Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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New Zealand Post wins top award at the NZI Sustainable Business Awards 2017, recognising its commitment to sustainability.
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Tech predicted to have biggest impact on future - over increased equality

Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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In a survey commissioned by Vodafone Group, almost a fifth of respondents put technological innovation at the top of the list.
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Small-town New Zealand organisation ranked tenth in the world for climate change work

Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
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Motu, a small research organisation from New Zealand, has been ranked tenth in the world for their climate change work.
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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.