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Greenpeace calls for a solar revolution as New Zealand emissions skyrocket
Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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data centre maintenance / management
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power / energy
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renewable energy
Amid rising NZ emissions, Greenpeace urges a pivot to solar energy as reliance on fossil fuels spikes in response to hydroelectric shortfalls.
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Greenpeace calls for an overhaul of the New Zealand electricity industry
Tue, 4th Jul 2017
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data centre maintenance / management
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power / energy
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nz
Greenpeace calls for overhaul of electricity industry after Solarcity's complaint against solar tax is dismissed in court.
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Samsung puts environment first: Note 7 recycling effort
Tue, 28th Mar 2017
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sustainable it
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greenpeace
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samsung
Samsung announces recycling plan for Galaxy Note 7 devices, including reselling refurbished units in different countries.
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Greenpeace calls out phone vendors
Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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greenpeace
Nearly half of consumers think mobile phone manufacturers should be responsible for recycling their devices, according to a new survey by Greenpeace East Asia.
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Force the government into action with new online petition platform
Fri, 30th Jan 2015
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government
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toko.org.nz
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greenpeace
Greenpeace has today launched a new online platform that allows Kiwis to petition government, businesses and other decision makers.
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Eco-lender Prometheus Finance calls in receiver
Mon, 22nd Dec 2014
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finance, leasing & rental
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pwc
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nz
Prometheus Finance, the Wellington-based finance company with a mandate for socially responsible lending, has called in receivers after failing to.
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Climate change: getting warmer...
Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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japan
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russia
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hp
The UN climate change conference in Cancun marks a new beginning, with agreements on funding and clean energy.
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'Fonterra' Facebook page removed after uncomfortable questions
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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fonterra
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statistics nz
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facebook
Fonterra has removed its Facebook page rather than answer questions about its business practices says Greenpeace.
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A sustained effort
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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colocation
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power / energy
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servers
Green fingers make sustainable projects grow better and energy is at the root of it all.
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What do toxic waterways have to do with your business?
Fri, 1st May 2009
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power / energy
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green it
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cios
Green IT and its importance in reducing electronic waste and combating climate change are explored in this article by IT Brief.
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Money trees
Fri, 1st May 2009
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erp
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green it
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greenpeace
There are two angles consistently being regurgitated within the media at the moment, which have almost turned into catch phrases: the current economic climate and green IT.