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Mobile computing & the green strategy
Fleet Management

Mobile computing & the green strategy

Reducing travel by greater use of mobile applications is a sound move for reducing costs, and your carbon footprint.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Feb 2010
Getting warmer?
Clean technologies

Getting warmer?

On December 7th, representatives of 192 countries will meet in Copenhagen to try to reach consensus on climate change.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2009
What do toxic waterways have to do with your business?
Power / Energy

What do toxic waterways have to do with your business?

Green IT and its importance in reducing electronic waste and combating climate change are explored in this article by IT Brief.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Fri, 1st May 2009

Stories from Other Regions

Global warming stories

LGNZ policy priorities to inform election manifesto
Sustainability

LGNZ policy priorities to inform election manifesto

Local councils are seeking more funding and policy support as climate change, ageing and infrastructure pressures reshape communities ahead of the 2017 election.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 11th Jun 2017
Greens call for halt to scrapping of electric trains
Clean technologies

Greens call for halt to scrapping of electric trains

New Zealand could face higher rail costs and more breakdowns after KiwiRail was warned diesel replacements may be pricier and less reliable than electrics.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 15th May 2017
Insurance holds key to climate change adaptation
Risk & Compliance

Insurance holds key to climate change adaptation

Thousands of coastal homes could become uninsurable as sea levels rise, shifting climate costs on to homeowners and government.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017
Greens launch plan for cheaper, cleaner electricity
Power / Energy

Greens launch plan for cheaper, cleaner electricity

Households could get relief from power bills as the Greens propose NZD $112 million in winter payments and a 2030 renewable target.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sun, 23rd Apr 2017
Recent cyclones signal need for better planning
Risk & Compliance

Recent cyclones signal need for better planning

Flood-hit communities are being urged to plan for rising sea levels and more frequent extremes as experts warn current rules lag behind climate risk.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 18th Apr 2017
Mixed environmental report card from OECD
Clean technologies

Mixed environmental report card from OECD

Rising dairy, transport and industry emissions are testing New Zealand’s green credentials, with the OECD warning that water pollution is worsening.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
AI, collaborative consumption and climate change driving urban design
Smart Cities

AI, collaborative consumption and climate change driving urban design

Urban planners say rising heat, driverless cars and the shared economy are reshaping New Zealand cities and infrastructure.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
UN declares war on ocean litter
Sustainability

UN declares war on ocean litter

The campaign targets plastic pollution blamed for $8 billion a year in marine damage and harm to wildlife, fisheries and tourism.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Mar 2017
Chinese data centers use enough electricity for two countries
DataCentre infrastructure

Chinese data centers use enough electricity for two countries

While companies around the world work hard to green up their data centers, a recent report has brought Chinese data centers into question.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Aug 2016
The perfect storm for teleworking
Unified Communications

The perfect storm for teleworking

Now is the time to do what you've talked about for ages – take a look at your unsustainable travel policies and do the sums.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Sun, 1st Feb 2009