Climate change stories
Voltai has secured CAD $1.83 million to develop electrostatic generators converting wave energy into electricity for greener shipping solutions.
A-Gas Rapid Recovery reclaimed 73,000 lbs of refrigerant R410A at a major data centre, preventing over 70,000 tons of CO2e emissions during peak summer heat.
Glasgow climate tech firm IES appoints Christine Mullin as its first external CEO, aiming to expand globally and drive building decarbonisation efforts.
A surge in violence threats against executives is driving global firms and investors to boost spending on physical security amid rising business risks.
Ramboll outlines a strategic roadmap to achieve net zero carbon and boost sustainability in global data centres amid rising energy demand from AI growth.
Ramboll's new report maps out practical steps for global data centres to achieve net zero carbon, addressing growing environmental and circularity challenges.
Be.EV is investing GBP £2.5 million to install four ultra-rapid EV charging hubs in London, creating 30 new 150kW bays to boost the city's charging network.
GXO and Greene King have cut supply chain emissions by over 10% and recycled 16,000 tonnes of waste in 2024, advancing sustainability goals.
Beijing AIForce Technology won PepsiCo's Greenhouse Accelerator for its autonomous electric tractors, advancing sustainable farming across Asia Pacific.
Australian insurers face over AUD $1.8bn in weather claims in early 2025 amid rising extreme events, boosting AI use to manage surges and fraud.
Singapore EXPO adopts ESG tech to track carbon emissions at events, supporting the Green Plan 2030 and greener MICE industry practices across Singapore.
A German pilot due in 2027-28 could store renewable power for months, offering a long-lived alternative to costly lithium-ion batteries.
Blue Connections IT has secured carbon neutral certification for the third consecutive year for its FY24 operations, offsetting 1,040 tonnes of CO2e emissions.
Wellington's NZD $290m Te Rua Archives showcases a climate-resilient, culturally rich façade, safeguarding New Zealand's heritage against earthquakes and climate change.
Brightsolid teams with Quantico Solutions to offer customers detailed carbon footprint data from Scottish data centres, boosting transparency and sustainability.
UK leads global climate risk assessments with 83% companies involved, yet 54% feel unprepared despite strong net-zero commitments.
Earth Sciences New Zealand launches Cascade, an HPE AI supercomputer boosting weather forecasting with triple computational power and green tech for climate resilience.
Evie Networks secures AUD $50m senior debt to expand Australia's public EV fast-charging network, signalling growing investor confidence in EV infrastructure.
Australia's data centres will soon consume more electricity than Japan, driven by AI demand and the push for greener, energy-efficient infrastructure.
Road User Charging could redraw the economics of travel, giving buses and trains a chance to win far more commuters in New Zealand.