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Need for green: Kiwis demand rapid uptake of clean energy
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Need for green: Kiwis demand rapid uptake of clean energy

Generation Zero calls on New Zealand's next Parliament to make the country a global leader in carbon reduction efforts.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2017
New Zealand's renewable energy expertise is in worldwide demand
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New Zealand's renewable energy expertise is in worldwide demand

New Zealand's renewable energy expertise is in worldwide demand as our development programme continues to help Pacific Island nations...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Jul 2017
Small-town New Zealand organisation ranked tenth in the world for climate change work
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Small-town New Zealand organisation ranked tenth in the world for climate change work

Motu, a small research organisation from New Zealand, has been ranked tenth in the world for their climate change work.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
EV world New Zealand, NZ's first electric vehicle showcase
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EV world New Zealand, NZ's first electric vehicle showcase

New Zealand's largest conference organiser, Conferenz, announces its first dedicated electric vehicle show, EV World NZ.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Jun 2017

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Kyocera's green sustainability efforts recognised
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Kyocera's green sustainability efforts recognised

Kyocera says its efforts to increase sustainability and reduce greenhouse missions are part of the 'Kyocera philosophy'.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2019
How to turn water into power with this new turbine
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How to turn water into power with this new turbine

Vortical Tech's new turbine converts household tap water flow into 120 watts of electricity, providing sustainable energy with every wash and flush.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Mar 2018
Volvo pledges to do away with all conventional combustion engines by 2019
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Volvo pledges to do away with all conventional combustion engines by 2019

Volvo announced that every car it launches from 2019 onward will have an electric motor, marking the historic end for internal combustion engines.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Jul 2017
What does 'green' mean?
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What does 'green' mean?

As more 'eco-friendly' IT products hit the market, decoding their green credentials proves tricky. Third-party eco-labels offer clarity.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 1st Aug 2010
Greening of the network
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Greening of the network

The majority of us have a natural aspiration to look after the environment – the green conversation comes naturally to us.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 1st Aug 2010
Reasons to go green
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Reasons to go green

Green computing steps into the spotlight, promising a blend of eco-friendly tech solutions that slash energy costs and safeguard the future.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 1st Aug 2010