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The Sustainability of AI
While AI promises unparalleled efficiency, productivity, and innovation, questions regarding its environmental impact loom large. How can AI’s development be maintained against a backdrop of environmental responsibility?
California Signs Law Requiring Firms To Report Carbon Emissions
Companies like Apple, Meta, Google will be forced to disclose their carbon emissions after new law signed in California
The State of Responsible Technology
Learn how your business can make responsible technology decisions to connect with environmentally aware audiences. Discover how to harness responsible technologies today.
Apple Doubles Investment In Carbon Removal Fund
Investment by Apple of another $200 million in the ‘Restore Fund’, to remove carbon emissions and support sustainable forestry
Vodafone Switches On Self-Powered Mobile Phone Mast
No mains power required? Vodafone mobile phone mast in Wales incorporates wind turbine, solar panels and on-site batteries
New York Signs Bill To Ban Certain Crypto Mining Operations
Lawmakers in New York have passed a bill to ban certain cryptocurrency mining operations that run on carbon-based power sources
Virgin Hyperloop Axes Half Of Staff, Abandons Passenger Transport Goal
Over 100 staff axed as Virgin Hyperloop abandons plan for passenger transport, in favour of freight or cargo transportation
BT Pledges To Curb Carbon Emissions By 2030
Green pledge. UK telecoms giant BT brings forward its net zero carbon emission target from 2045 to 2030, and sets 2040 date for suppliers
UK Government Sets Out Strategy For Green Hydrogen Sector
Hydrogen has long been touted as a better solution for green transportation among other uses, and now the government sets out its long term strategy
Apple $200m ‘Restore Fund’ Targets Climate Change
Apple reveals $200 million investment fund called the 'Restore Fund', to remove carbon emissions and support sustainable forestry
IBM Pledges ‘Net Zero’ Greenhouse Emissions By 2030
Big Blue going green. IBM announces 2030 target, and becomes one of 20 new companies to join the 'Climate Pledge' on greenhouse gas emissions
Google Achieves Carbon Neutral Footprint
Alphabet division becomes first major company to reach carbon neutrality, and is also world's largest corporate buyer of renewable energy
Uber Pledges Electric Only Rides By 2030
Firm pledges to rid itself of combustion engine powered vehicles in US and Europe by 2030, and will be zero-emission by 2040
Apple Pledges To Be Carbon Neutral By 2030
Green pledge sees Apple join other tech firms such as Microsoft and Amazon, by pledging to not to add carbon emissions to the atmosphere by 2030
UK To Ban Diesel, Petrol Car Sales From 2035
Environmental push. Boris Johnson announces Britain is to bring forward its ban on sales of new petrol and diesel vehicles from 2040 to 2035
Microsoft Pledges To Be Carbon Negative By 2030
No more carbon footprint. Ever. Redmond pledges to remove all the carbon it has created since it was founded back in the 1970s
Amazon’s Jeff Bezos Pledges To Be Carbon Neutral By 2040
Environmental pledge from CEO, as staff stage walkout at Seattle HQ in protest at Amazon's green record
Yandex Data Centres To Supply Hot Water To Finnish City
The city of Mäntsälä looks to reduce C02 emissions by up to 40 percent by heating its water with Russian data centres
Why Vendors, Not Users, Must Cut Phone Emissions
Don't expect users to act on the increasing greenhouse gas emissions their phones cause, says Peter Judge. It's an industry issue.
Microsoft Readies Zero-Carbon Data Centre
Microsoft to utilise biogas derived from local municipal waste for clean data centre energy
Broadband Promises Green Future Says UN Report
Broadband allows for flexible working practices, but it's also a boon for the environment, says a UN report
Bloom Energy Eyes Up Data Centre Niche For Fuel Cells
Fuel cell maker Bloom Energy is turning its attention to the data centre sector to help tackle emission reduction issues
EIA Calls For Elimination Of Harmful Air Con Gas
The EIA has called for the “global elimination” of HFCs, commonly used in data centre cooling systems
Lighting Tweaks Could Save Businesses £700m
Carbon Trust finds firms could save up to £700m a year and cut carbon emissions with efficient lighting
Cloud Could Cut Electricity Bill By £1.2bn
Cloud can reduce emissions and energy consumption across the IT estate by 50 percent
Firms Look To Data Centres For Carbon Savings
Carbon-concious businesses are increasingly turning to the data centre to meet their emission targets
Businesses Urged To Improve Green Reporting
The Environment Agency has cut its CO2 emissions by almost a fifth and urged others to follow suit
BT Tests Low-Energy Broadband, Charts Progress
BT is testing an energy saving option for broadband lines as part of its ongoing green drive
Calls For Emission Action As Defra Launches Consultation
The government is being urged to take the lead on carbon emissions as Defra launches its consultation