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The operators of medium sized data centres could save Europe eleven terawatt hours of electrical power every year, the same as a medium-sized city.
Red Hat has announced its ambition to achieve net-zero operational greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 to address the global climate crisis.
Epson was recognised for reducing greenhouse gases by transitioning to renewable electricity and comprehensiveness of its information disclosure.
ESG investment has surged from $5bn in 2018 to nearly $70bn in 2021, making AI data analytics an increasingly valuable tool in assessing ESG performance.
Micro Focus will provide software and services to Jaguar TCS Racing and help it secure a better season in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.
In 2021 the company launched its AI at Scale strategy and global AI Hub focused on data and analytics, led by Chief AI Officer Philippe Rambach.
Decades of research have led to rapid progress in AI. Google has announced three new ways people are poised to benefit.
Climate scientists say Auckland’s floods were intensified by atmospheric rivers, while economists warn neglected infrastructure is leaving homes exposed.
Volatile interest rates could push owners and investors back into the commercial property market, with prime sales tipped to lift from Q2.
Higher borrowing costs and recession fears are expected to keep New Zealand house values under pressure through 2023, QV says.
Disconnected suburban layouts can raise costs, limit transport and walking, and make everyday errands and school trips harder for families.
Policy change, fuel resilience and green power projects are set to dominate infrastructure again as reform timelines tighten in 2023.
Public health risks from contaminated drinking water remain at the heart of the reforms, as debate over local control overshadows safety.
Successful bidders will share GBP £4.2 million to tackle roadworks safety, urban freight and mixed-mode transport problems.
An Auckland build has diverted 91% of debris from landfill, showing builders can cut waste sharply with sorting and recycling.
Industry leaders say the rushed law change could deter investment in minerals needed for batteries, wind farms and other low-emissions infrastructure.
A new loss-and-damage fund may help poorer countries cope with climate disasters, but critics say COP27 delivered little on emissions cuts.
Water restrictions in Auckland may ease as a third reservoir moves ahead, with the $60 million project set to boost supply resilience.
Critics say the overhaul could add bureaucracy and legal uncertainty, raising doubts it will ease New Zealand’s housing crisis.
Businesses retrofitting flammable hydrocarbon refrigerants into existing cooling systems face a heightened fire and explosion risk, WorkSafe says.