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Climate tech firm creates digital twin for net-zero Stirling plan
Unified Communications

Climate tech firm creates digital twin for net-zero Stirling plan

Climate tech company IES has developed a digital twin for the Stirling and Clackmannanshire region to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045, reducing emissions by 98%.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024
Engineering biology to disrupt UK industries – Capgemini report
Robotics

Engineering biology to disrupt UK industries – Capgemini report

A Capgemini report reveals engineering biology's disruptive reach beyond traditional sectors like healthcare and agriculture, impacting UK industries.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2024
The role of IoT in smart water management
Data Analytics

The role of IoT in smart water management

As UK weather patterns shift, smart IoT solutions offer new ways to tackle flooding and manage water systems, promising efficiency and innovation.

By Phil Beecher • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024

Global Stories

Climate change stories

Gen AI threatens global decarbonisation efforts, says SAS
Virtualisation

Gen AI threatens global decarbonisation efforts, says SAS

SAS reports that the rapid adoption of Generative AI threatens global decarbonisation efforts unless organisations take greater responsibility for their cloud and data practices.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
Mandalay partners with Hatcher+ to drive agrifood innovation
Agricultural Technology

Mandalay partners with Hatcher+ to drive agrifood innovation

Mandalay Venture Partners and Hatcher+ have joined forces to drive agrifood innovation, starting with Cropify's AI tech to boost grain grading accuracy and efficiency.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Investible backs DeCarice for hydrogen tech to cut emissions
Clean technologies

Investible backs DeCarice for hydrogen tech to cut emissions

Investible invests in DeCarice, supporting hydrogen tech that cuts carbon emissions by 85% in heavy-duty diesel engines, marking the Fund's 29th climate tech investment.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
Legrand's Net Zero push offers both responsibility & opportunity
Power / Energy

Legrand's Net Zero push offers both responsibility & opportunity

Legrand Australia and New Zealand's CEO, Palash Nandy, says the company's Net Zero transition is both a responsibility and an opportunity for growth.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024
Green technology market to hit USD $122.69 billion by 2032
Space

Green technology market to hit USD $122.69 billion by 2032

The green tech market is set to surge with a 22.4% CAGR from $16.25 billion in 2022 to $122.69 billion by 2032, driven by emerging regions and innovation.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Climate change stories

What recent moves in AI mean for infrastructure
Smart Cities

What recent moves in AI mean for infrastructure

Greater investment is needed if AI is to cut costs, speed delivery and ease labour shortages across infrastructure projects.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Canon Oceania awards four grants to impactful Aussie groups
EduTech

Canon Oceania awards four grants to impactful Aussie groups

Canon Oceania's 2024 Grants Program honours four Aussie groups with AUD $5,000 each to enhance community, education, environment, and First Nations initiatives.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024
Tech aids research into Kaipara Moana ecological restoration
Internet of Things

Tech aids research into Kaipara Moana ecological restoration

Technological advancements from Spark IoT and Phathom are bolstering ecological research in the Kaipara Moana, aiding efforts to restore its mauri.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024
Opportunities aplenty in new infrastructure strategy
Data Analytics

Opportunities aplenty in new infrastructure strategy

Greater certainty over projects and funding could reverse years of under-investment, as a new 30-year plan and agency seek private capital.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sun, 1st Sep 2024
AoFrio unveils energy-efficient AoFrio INSIDE for refrigeration
Partner Programmes

AoFrio unveils energy-efficient AoFrio INSIDE for refrigeration

AoFrio's new refrigeration tech, AoFrio INSIDE, slashes energy use by up to 64% and curbs emissions, aiming to meet Net-Zero goals.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024
Rānui Generation begins Twin Rivers Solar Farm construction
Cartech

Rānui Generation begins Twin Rivers Solar Farm construction

Rānui Generation has started constructing the Twin Rivers Solar Farm in Pamapuria with NZD $220 million investment from Singapore's SC Oscar, targeting 6,000 homes' power needs.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Spend-based carbon emissions data can help drive business climate impact at scale
Supply Chain

Spend-based carbon emissions data can help drive business climate impact at scale

Spend-based carbon emissions data can drive impactful climate action by simplifying footprint measurements for businesses, facilitating targeted emission reductions.

By Brian Johnston and Tim Baynes • 7 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2024
NZ civil construction sector faces downturn & confidence crisis
Fleet Management

NZ civil construction sector faces downturn & confidence crisis

The 2024 Construction Industry Survey reveals that New Zealand's civil construction sector faces declining confidence, with 64% citing a severe lack of work.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Methane responsible for half of global warming
Sustainability

Methane responsible for half of global warming

Methane cuts could slow warming faster, after researchers said the gas drove about half of global heating since preindustrial times.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024