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Cities organize in the face of scooter data controversy
A California bill, a newly launched foundation and a city-friendly acquisition are all pieces of an evolving landscape that could determine the future of how private mobility providers and cities work together to share and use data
UK computer recycler teams up with Danish IT firm to launch 'carbon neutral laptop'
Circular Computing's recycled ex-lease laptops to be sold in Denmark through collaboration with Elitecom
Toxic chemicals discovered in African eggs gathered from e-waste dumpsite
New research suggests illegal dumpsites in Ghana exposing local populations to toxic chemicals
Intuit inks science-based emissions target
Financial software giant becomes latest major firm to have its emissions goals approved by the independent Science-Based Targets Initiative
VW joins blockchain group in bid to boost sustainability of EVs
Motor giant joins IBM and Ford in industry group that plans to use blockchain technology to sustainably source rare earth metals for EV batteries
HP vows to make printing operations fully 'forest positive'
IT and printing giant confirms it has reached its goal for ensuring all its paper is 'zero deforestation' two years ahead of schedule
'Digital intemperance': ICT share of global emissions keeps on climbing
New study estimates ICT industry will account for four per cent of global emissions by 2020, as energy intensity across the sector continues to climb
Google and DeepMind deploy AI to predict wind energy output
Artificial intelligence specialists reveal project is using machine learning algorithms to predict how productive wind farms will be
SEAT and IBM develop phone app to encourage greener city travel
VW-owned car brand teams up with IT giant IBM to develop phone app aimed at helping users make greener urban travel choices
SDG4: How Arm reaches for partnerships to boost education
The inside story of how the microchip maker prioritises teamwork to drive access to educational tools around the world
Centrica steps up investment in 'intelligent home' vision
Energy giant announces investments in home energy management specialist GreenCom Networks and intelligent hot water technology developer Mixergy
Tap for caffeine: Costa Coffee launches coffee cup with in-built payment chip
Reusable cup can be loaded with up to £30 credit to pay for anything from hot drinks to Tube travel
Digital planet: Will the rise of the machines help or hinder climate action?
New Economic Foundation's Duncan McCann considers how to climate-proof digital technology
Centrica joins Verv peer-to-peer energy blockchain trial
Energy giant backs trial designed to make it easier for residents to sell the solar power they generate
Apple overhauls Air to create 'greenest ever' MacBook
BREAKING: New Macbook Air made from recycled tin, aluminium and plastic, cutting its carbon footprint by 50 per cent
E.ON plugs in to satellites to spot draughty homes
Energy giant is working with European Space Agency to identify the homes most in need of energy efficiency upgrades
Walmart sets blockchain mandate for salad suppliers
Lettuce growers and producers have less than a year to comply with the retail giant's new traceability mandate
'Plastics Cloud': SAP harnesses machine learning to track plastic use and recycling trends
Company says technology will enable better use of data to tackle plastic waste
What Facebook and Apple can teach other tech titans
Both are using their clout to bring renewables to companies and communities that today have limited access to these resources
Drones for sustainability
The UK drone economy could exceed £42bn by 2030, according to PwC. TechUk's Susanne Baker examines the environmental and sustainability case for drone technology
Facebook gets specific about its 100 per cent renewables target
It promises to keep prioritizing deals, adding clean power near its operations
How can digital technology improve supply chain sustainability?
Three important shifts are underway to improve supply chain management, says Rainforest Alliance's Daan de Vries
Soluna plans to clean up Bitcoin's energy issues with renewables
Huge wind farm in the Sahara will power data centres dedicated to crypto-mining
We must ensure that AI delivers a greener, fairer world
Artificial intelligence is happening, and it demands an intelligent, climate smart, response, argues Green Party's Molly Scott Cato