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A digital revolution in animal conservation
Health Technologies

A digital revolution in animal conservation

United Nations World Wildlife Day highlights the crucial role of digital innovation in enhancing animal conservation efforts, as demonstrated by IAR's partner YIARI's forest protection project in Indonesia.

By Gavin Bruce • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
Unprecedented surge in critical infrastructure cyberattacks
Network Infrastructure

Unprecedented surge in critical infrastructure cyberattacks

A shocking 30% increase in attacks on critical infrastructures was recorded in 2023, resulting in over 420 million incidents.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2024
Griffin bank boosts executive team with seven new senior appointments
Fintech

Griffin bank boosts executive team with seven new senior appointments

Griffin Bank strengthens its executive team, appointing seven new senior executives to drive its global embedded finance ambitions.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2023
OpenADR Alliance unveils OpenADR 3.0 at ENLIT Europe event
Power / Energy

OpenADR Alliance unveils OpenADR 3.0 at ENLIT Europe event

OpenADR Alliance announces OpenADR 3.0 standard for managing growing range of distributed energy resources at ENLIT Europe.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2023
HPE & NVIDIA debut generative AI supercomputing solution in Australia
Semiconductors

HPE & NVIDIA debut generative AI supercomputing solution in Australia

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and NVIDIA roll out a groundbreaking generative AI supercomputing solution in Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2023
Qatar & Singapore reinforce ties with joint innovation challenge
Clean technologies

Qatar & Singapore reinforce ties with joint innovation challenge

Qatar and Singapore boost bilateral relations with the launch of the Joint Innovation Challenge focusing on energy, sustainability and insurtech.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Nov 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Environment stories

New law to bypass resource consents sets off alarm bells
Massey University

New law to bypass resource consents sets off alarm bells

Experts warn the proposed fast-track regime could cut community input and leave major projects with weaker environmental scrutiny.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2024
Less words, more action: How to become a more sustainable retailer
Marketing Technologies

Less words, more action: How to become a more sustainable retailer

Customer pressures for greener alternatives coupled with increasing regulatory scrutiny makes sustainability a strategic priority in 2024.

By Jamie Cairns • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
Amazon & Vena Energy inaugurates Queensland's first solar farm
Power / Energy

Amazon & Vena Energy inaugurates Queensland's first solar farm

Amazon and Vena Energy launch a 125MW solar farm in Queensland, the first Amazon renewable energy project in the state.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2024
How much of global warming has happened already?
Sustainability

How much of global warming has happened already?

A sponge-based study suggests Earth may already have passed 1.5 °C of warming, raising the risk of breaching 2 °C within years.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2024
Global consultation opens on how to measure a building’s emissions
Energy efficient

Global consultation opens on how to measure a building’s emissions

A new global standard could give builders and lenders a common way to compare a building’s whole-life greenhouse gas emissions.

By Michael Curreen • 1 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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
Predicting the big one
Risk & Compliance

Predicting the big one

Months to years of warning signs may precede some major quakes, boosting hopes of better forecasting for New Zealand's Alpine Fault.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2023
Slyp reveals environmental impact of paper receipts on Black Friday
Data Analytics

Slyp reveals environmental impact of paper receipts on Black Friday

Slyp, backed by Australia's major banks, reveals the damaging ecological and health impact of paper receipts on Black Friday.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Nov 2023
Lazada launches Sustainability Academy to empower Southeast Asian businesses
eCommerce

Lazada launches Sustainability Academy to empower Southeast Asian businesses

Lazada Group rolls out a Sustainability Academy aimed at nurturing sustainability among Southeast Asian enterprises.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2023
6 global changes we’re not ready for
Space

6 global changes we’re not ready for

A UN University report warns that water, food, heat and insurance systems are nearing tipping points that could trigger collapse.

By Staff Writer • 10 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2023
How long do we have to limit global warming?
Sustainability

How long do we have to limit global warming?

Scientists say the remaining carbon budget for a 1.5°C warming limit could run out within six years at current emissions levels.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Oct 2023
Spark and AirSuite launch indoor air quality solution for offices
Internet of Things

Spark and AirSuite launch indoor air quality solution for offices

Telecoms giant Spark partners with environmental startup AirSuite to provide a solution for maintaining indoor air quality for offices.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2023