efficiency and emissions
Whitehall IT to be carbon neutral by 2020
News The Cabinet Office's Greening Government ICT report states energy consumption on the government estate has not been falling as much as expected, and IT is identified as a "certain contributor" - being responsible for around a fifth (20 per cent... [17 Jul 2008]
Super scanners at UK airports
News It expects the building that will replace Terminal 2 will produce 40 per cent less CO2 emissions and the biomass boiler at the new terminal at Stansted will produce just 1,824 tonnes of CO2 per annum. [09 Jul 2008]
Google: Server efficiency needs different approach
News A is for AbroadB is for BladesC is for Carbon footprintD is for Data centresE is for Energy sourcesF is for FreecycleG is for GovernmentH is for HomeworkingI is for Ice capsJ is for Jobs (Steve) K is for KilowattsL is for LandfillM is for MercuryN... [25 Jun 2008]
BT to cut CO2 emissions by 80 per cent
News BT will rely on wind farms to produce a quarter of its UK power by 2016 as part of a major drive to cut CO2 emissions. BT has already cut emissions in the UK by 58 per cent between 1996 and 2008 but does not at present monitor its current global... [03 Jun 2008]
Vodafone CEO Arun Sarin to retire
News More recently, Sarin announced a plan to cut Vodafone's carbon dioxide emissions in half by 2020 - arguing it is not just ethical to do so but makes good business sense: "It is good for the environment but also makes sense for the business," he said. [27 May 2008]
Power down PCs to save millions, gov't told
News The OGC is the Treasury office responsible for driving efficiency in public sector spending and says switching PCs off during non-work hours could cut carbon emissions by 55,723 tonnes per year across the public sector. [22 May 2008]
Dell commits to green dream
News A is for AbroadB is for BladesC is for Carbon footprintD is for Data centresE is for Energy sourcesF is for FreecycleG is for GovernmentH is for HomeworkingI is for Ice capsJ is for Jobs (Steve) K is for KilowattsL is for LandfillM is for MercuryN... [16 May 2008]
EC backs tech for green future
News The European Commission (EC) is backing the use of technology to cut carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency across Europe's economy. A is for AbroadB is for BladesC is for Carbon footprintD is for Data centresE is for Energy sourcesF is for... [15 May 2008]
CIOs are driving the green agenda
News A is for AbroadB is for BladesC is for Carbon footprintD is for Data centresE is for Energy sourcesF is for FreecycleG is for GovernmentH is for HomeworkingI is for Ice capsJ is for Jobs (Steve) K is for KilowattsL is for LandfillM is for MercuryN... [01 May 2008]
IBM tools to curb data centres' power-hungry appetite?
News A is for AbroadB is for BladesC is for Carbon footprintD is for Data centresE is for Energy sourcesF is for FreecycleG is for GovernmentH is for HomeworkingI is for Ice capsJ is for Jobs (Steve) K is for KilowattsL is for LandfillM is for MercuryN... [01 May 2008]
The Green Data Center - More Than Social Responsibility: A Foundation for Growth, Economic Gain and Operating Stability
White Paper Faced with increasingly urgent warnings about the consequences of the projected rise in both energy demands and greenhouse gas emissions, governments and businesses alike are now focusing more attention than ever on the need to improve energy... [26 Apr 2008]
Vodafone CEO: We will slash CO2 by 50 per cent
News There are no simple solutions to what is a complex challenge but, through operational changes and technological innovation, we will focus on improving energy efficiency in our networks, which account for 80 per cent of our emissions. [22 Apr 2008]
The Green Data Center for Education
White Paper Faced with increasingly urgent warnings about the consequences of the projected rise in both energy demands and greenhouse gas emissions, governments, educational institutions and businesses alike are now focusing more attention than ever on the... [16 Apr 2008]
Bank admits rising leccy bills on 'green' data centre
News A is for AbroadB is for BladesC is for Carbon footprintD is for Data centresE is for Energy sourcesF is for FreecycleG is for GovernmentH is for HomeworkingI is for Ice capsJ is for Jobs (Steve) K is for KilowattsL is for LandfillM is for MercuryN... [14 Apr 2008]
Green carrots needed for IT chiefs
News A is for AbroadB is for BladesC is for Carbon footprintD is for Data centresE is for Energy sourcesF is for FreecycleG is for GovernmentH is for HomeworkingI is for Ice capsJ is for Jobs (Steve) K is for KilowattsL is for LandfillM is for MercuryN... [19 Mar 2008]
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