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Here is today’s sustainable IT services and climate tech news, research and analysis — written for technology partners, green IT service providers, CIOs, chief sustainability officers (CSOs) and climate accounting professionals.
1. Cloud Data Centers and Server Equipment: Carnegie Mellon University, Microsoft and the University of Washington have developed a way to identify older components that can be re-used in servers without affecting operations, the IEEE reported. The re-used components, known as GreenSKUs, can run in Microsoft’s Azure cloud service, the report noted.
2. Healthcare Guide Book: The National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH) has introduced a guidebook for climate action and sustainability in healthcare.
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1. United States – Hurricane Recovery Costs: Duke Energy is seeking to recover roughly $1.1 billion to cover recovery costs associated with hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton, the utility said.
2. United States – Chicago Buildings and Renewable Energy: Roughly 400 buildings owned by the city of Chicago will run entirely on renewable energy, beginning in 2025, the Chicago Tribune reported.
3. United Arab Emirates (UAE) Policy: UAE legislation, enacted on December 28, will require companies to monitor and report their carbon emissions while marching toward carbon neutrality by 2050, The Edge Singapore reported.