Biodiversity stories

Latos Data Centres has launched consultation on a new “Neural Edge” AI-ready data centre planned for a brownfield site in East Manchester.

AI is turbocharging Europe's data centre boom, but grid bottlenecks and power scarcity now threaten to slow the next wave of expansion.

London climate tech firm Pinwheel secures 2026 Earthshot Prize nomination as surging demand reshapes corporate climate and nature strategy.

Microsoft tops rivals for weaving nature restoration into European data centres, but report warns sector lags as AI power demand surges.

The Isle of Man will host the 2026 Interceltic Business Forum, uniting Celtic regions to deepen economic ties and showcase innovation.

Businesses are ramping up voluntary carbon credit use as trust in market standards grows, despite ongoing policy and regulatory uncertainty.

Dr Nicole Mather has been named Chair of the Wellcome Genome Campus Science Advisory Group as it embarks on a major expansion in genomics and data science.

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.

Dotlines UK launches Catena, a cloud platform to streamline operations for UK broadband providers, adopted by Rocket Fibre and Carnival Internet UK.

Monzo Business and Enterprise Nation have awarded GBP £10,000 to London's Phyta Biodesign, recognising its bee-friendly mycelium wall panels amidst 3,000 entries.

Carnival Internet UK launches full-fibre broadband with fair pricing, eco initiatives, and charity donations to tackle digital poverty and loyalty tax practices.

Avanade has launched the Intelligent Garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, combining AI and horticulture to enhance urban tree survival as they celebrate 25 years.

Yondr Group has commenced the third phase of its 100MW data centre campus in Slough, with a new 40MW facility set for completion by mid-2026.

Circular Electronics Day, marked on 24 January, raises awareness of electronic waste, urging individuals and businesses to adopt sustainable tech practices.

Hertsmere Borough Council has approved DC01UK's plans for a vast data centre, set to be Europe's largest, with a £3.75 billion investment.

CyrusOne has unveiled plans for its inaugural data centre in Italy, MIL1, aiming to meet growing cloud demand in Milan by 2027.

Northern Data Group has selected five startups for its first AI Accelerator, providing access to advanced GPU technology and industry mentorship.

Picterra has unveiled Picterra Tracer, a GeoAI platform designed to enhance monitoring and compliance for soft commodities and forestry industries.

Eighteen Australians have been awarded the prestigious John Monash Scholarships for 2025, recognising leaders in fields like aerospace and cancer research.