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Anker SOLIX X1 targets Australia’s coastal battery boom

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Anker pushes into Australia’s home battery scene with its SOLIX X1, targeting coastal solar homes and winning early government backing.
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NiCE’s 2024 ESG report shows gains in climate & ethics

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NiCE’s 2024 ESG report shows higher EcoVadis scores, lower emissions, full ethics training and USD $900,000 in global community giving.
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Better tech could boost UK bus use & help meet Net Zero goals

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A study finds 69% of Brits would use buses more if services offered real-time info and tech upgrades, aiding UK Net Zero goals.
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Photonics seen as key to greener AI as energy use surges in Europe

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Photonics could be key to cutting Europe’s soaring AI energy demands and emissions as a new report warns current tech cannot meet growth sustainably.
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PowerCell unveils hydrogen power systems for data centres & backup

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PowerCell launches hydrogen-fuelled systems for zero-emission backup and data centre power, enhancing reliability and sustainability with modular solutions.
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Australian insurers lag global peers as AI & cyber risks surge

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Australian insurers trail global peers by 6.6% in risk preparedness, struggling with AI, cyber threats and rising political pressures, PwC Australia warns.
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Extreme weather is the new operational risk: How digital resilience protects workers

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With extreme weather threatening UK workers, businesses must adopt digital resilience to protect staff and maintain operations amid rising climate risks.
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UNESCO launches AI disaster response system in Solomon Islands

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UNESCO will deploy the AI-driven EDiSON disaster response system in the Solomon Islands to enhance early warnings for cyclones and floods by 2026.
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Green giants: Engineering sustainable and resilient data centres

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UK data centres face soaring demand from AI growth, driving urgent shifts to sustainable, resilient designs with advanced cooling and renewable power.
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Solar streetlights with embedded AI offer greener data solution

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UK company Conflow Power launches solar streetlights with embedded AI, cutting energy use and emissions linked to global AI data centres.
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How underground data centres & agrovoltaics can power food security

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New underground data centres paired with agrovoltaic farms and solar cooling offer a sustainable model supporting agriculture, food security and climate goals.
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Rebuilding faster when permits go virtual

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Los Angeles and other US cities are speeding disaster recovery by using virtual inspection platforms to cut permit delays from months to days, accelerating rebuilds.
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Data centres go underground with new sustainability plan

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Sustainable Integrated Data Farms fuse underground data centres, solar energy, and agrovoltaics to boost efficiency, food security and cut emissions.
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FM unveils expanded resilience credit worth up to USD $825 million

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FM has boosted its resilience credit to USD $825 million, doubling offsets on premiums to help clients enhance climate and operational risk protection.
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Rural UK set to thrive with tech, tourism & remote work by 2050

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By 2050, UK rural areas are set to flourish through tech innovation, tourism growth and remote work, boosted by major connectivity upgrades.
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The multi-billion-dollar value shift banks are about to face

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Australia's homes face a $50bn value boost from better energy ratings, with banks needing to adapt as energy efficiency becomes vital in property valuations.
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Australia’s waste system is stuck in first gear. Here’s how to fix it

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Australia’s waste system is inefficient, but upcycling using advanced hydrogen technology could cut costs, emissions and power a cleaner transport network.
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IBM, Polytechnique Montréal launch sustainable forest AI

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IBM and Polytechnique Montréal partner to develop AI and quantum tech tools for sustainable management in Canada’s CAD $33.4 billion forestry sector.
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AI infrastructure growth threatens 14 million Australian bees a year

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A University of Sydney study warns AI infrastructure growth could cause the loss of up to 14 million Australian bees annually, threatening agriculture and biodiversity.
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Top Australian scientists & educators honoured with PM’s awards

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Australia honours top scientists, innovators and educators with 2025 PM's Prizes for advances in air quality, quantum cybersecurity, clean hydrogen and STEM teaching.