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Kiwi Stories

Decarbonisation stories

Future of freight transport dead in the water
Supply Chain

Future of freight transport dead in the water

Rail freight between New Zealand's islands faces fresh strain after the Government scrapped the Interisland Project IREX, alarming exporters and ports.

By Staff Writer • 23 min read • Tue, 19th Dec 2023
How are cities responding to extreme weather?
Smart Cities

How are cities responding to extreme weather?

Cities are moving to protect residents and assets as heatwaves, floods and storms intensify, with four in five now facing climate hazards.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 10th Dec 2023
10 places in NZ where an aerial cable car makes sense
Auckland Airport

10 places in NZ where an aerial cable car makes sense

Passengers on some Auckland and Wellington routes could save up to 29 minutes if New Zealand’s first urban cable cars win backing.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 28th 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 • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Oct 2023
Fleet safety award winners announced
Supply Chain

Fleet safety award winners announced

Brake's annual awards in Auckland have honoured firms and individuals cutting crashes and emissions from work vehicles across Australasia.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
Low-emission zones gaining global popularity
Sustainability

Low-emission zones gaining global popularity

Stockholm will bar petrol and diesel cars from its centre from late 2024, raising air-quality hopes but prompting grid and charging worries.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 15th Oct 2023
23 recommendations for the next government
Disaster Recovery

23 recommendations for the next government

New Zealand’s infrastructure sector is urging the incoming Government to speed up investment, reform planning and tap private capital.

By Staff Writer • 15 min read • Tue, 26th Sep 2023
Three areas for the next Government to take action
Disaster Recovery

Three areas for the next Government to take action

Infrastructure groups warn uncertainty is deterring investment, slowing digital upgrades and leaving New Zealand exposed to worsening climate shocks.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Fri, 22nd Sep 2023
Lessons from Japan in waste to energy
Clean technologies

Lessons from Japan in waste to energy

Japan’s strict landfill rules and dense cities have made gasification viable, while similar waste-to-energy schemes remain rare elsewhere.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2023

Global Stories

Decarbonisation stories

ST Engineering unveils 'AGIL Smart Energy Building' for 25% energy savings
Power / Energy

ST Engineering unveils 'AGIL Smart Energy Building' for 25% energy savings

ST Engineering unveils the 'AGIL Smart Energy Building', a suite of smart energy solutions employing IoT, AI, and machine learning, aiming for up to 25% energy savings in buildings.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024
Equinix signs first Asian Pacific renewable energy deal with TagEnergy
Hyperscale

Equinix signs first Asian Pacific renewable energy deal with TagEnergy

Equinix signs its first-ever Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) in the Asia-Pacific region with TagEnergy, marking a crucial step in expanding renewable energy.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024
Google, Danfoss partner for AI & energy-efficient data centres
Public Cloud

Google, Danfoss partner for AI & energy-efficient data centres

Google and Danfoss join forces to enhance energy efficiency in data centres through AI and sustainable cooling systems.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2024
India-Japan Fund invests Rs. 400 Crore into Mahindra's mobility unit
Clean technologies

India-Japan Fund invests Rs. 400 Crore into Mahindra's mobility unit

India-Japan Fund invests Rs. 400 Crore in Mahindra and Mahindra's Last Mile Mobility, bolstering the company's sustainable transport goals in its first-ever investment act.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2024
Wokingham's Nebula Global Services launches sustainable tech blueprint
Supply Chain

Wokingham's Nebula Global Services launches sustainable tech blueprint

Wokingham-based tech firm Nebula Global Services announces a sustainability-driven blueprint as an integral part of its rebranding strategy, aiming to transform the international tech services industry.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2024
Epson first Japanese manufacturer to use 100% renewable energy
Clean technologies

Epson first Japanese manufacturer to use 100% renewable energy

Japanese manufacturer Seiko Epson Corporation has become the first in its industry to transition to 100% renewable electricity at all of its global sites.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jan 2024
Decarbonisation tech market to reach the $4 trillion by 2032
Storage

Decarbonisation tech market to reach the $4 trillion by 2032

The decarbonisation tech market is set to surge from $1.45tn in 2022 to $4.09tn in 2032, aiming to reduce global emissions and achieve net-zero by 2050.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jan 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Decarbonisation stories

AirTrunk & ib vogt partner for Malaysian data centre renewable energy deal
Supply Chain

AirTrunk & ib vogt partner for Malaysian data centre renewable energy deal

Asia Pacific data centre specialist AirTrunk partners with renewable energy developer ib vogt, inking Malaysia's first ever data centre renewable energy Virtual Power Purchase Agreement.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024