Climate change stories - Page 4

NVIDIA's GTC Sustainable Futures Showcase highlighted pioneering AI solutions to combat climate challenges, with firms aiming for greater sustainability and resilience.

NVIDIA has unveiled the Omniverse Blueprint for Earth-2, aiming to revolutionise weather forecasting amid an escalating economic impact of USD $2 trillion from climate events.

Equinix has successfully issued SGD $500 million in green bonds in Singapore, marking a significant move towards sustainability as it supports energy-efficient projects.

A recent survey reveals that 79% of insurance executives feel a moral duty to address the USD $1.8 trillion global protection gap, viewing it as a key business opportunity.

Western Digital has finalised the separation of its Flash business, marking a major milestone as it sets its sights on future data storage innovations.

Western Digital is set to separate its Flash business by February 2025, as it focuses on enhancing its HDD technology amid rising data storage demands.

With the rise of greenhouse gases alarming international bodies, the importance of detailed carbon accounting and emissions reporting grows ever more critical.

New Relic has secured approval for its science-based targets to achieve net-zero emissions by 2030, joining over 7,000 firms in the climate initiative.

Databricks has secured USD $10 billion in Series J funding and a USD $5.25 billion credit facility to enhance its AI capabilities and global reach.

Marcus Powlowski has unveiled over CAD $11 million in funding for Canadian projects focused on advancing clean and alternative fuel technologies.

Climate X's report reveals that most major banks are ill-prepared for climate risks, with only 7 of 50 meeting over half the criteria.

One NZ, in cooperation with SpaceX, launched its first six 'direct to cell' satellites enabling expanded telecommunication coverage from 2024, and has joined a global alliance to offer reciprocal satellite roaming services.

NZ and South Korea seal a free-trade deal, slashing $230m in export tariffs, aiming to boost two-way trade currently valued at $4bn.