NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 22, 2025 / The world is drowning in conferences. COP 29, the latest UN Climate Change Summit, came and went like the 28 before it, filled with lofty promises, carefully crafted communiqués, and expenses that could fund an actual recycling plant. ...

Core Insights - HPE has partnered with Earth Sciences New Zealand to implement the HPE Cray XD2000 supercomputer, named Cascade, aimed at enhancing environmental forecasting capabilities in New Zealand [2][3][6] - The new system provides a threefold increase in computational power, enabling simultaneous AI-powered simulations for improved weather predictions [3][10] - Cascade utilizes AMD 4th Gen EPYC processors and integrates with HPE GreenLake for File Storage, supporting 19 petabytes of data to facilitate local research and decision-making [4][6] Technological Advancements - Cascade features direct liquid cooling technology, which reduces energy and water usage while allowing for future system expansion [5][10] - The data center housing Cascade operates on 100% renewable energy, emphasizing sustainability in its operations [5][6] - The system is designed to maximize performance and uptime, enabling advanced weather forecasting techniques such as nowcasting, which predicts short-term localized weather [10] Strategic Importance - The collaboration aims to bolster New Zealand's resilience against climate-related hazards, including wildfires and flooding, thereby enhancing public safety [3][6][9] - Earth Sciences New Zealand is recognized for its research in various environmental fields, making the upgrade critical for addressing unique challenges faced by the island nation [7][9] - This implementation marks the largest deployment of HPE GreenLake for File Storage in the Asia Pacific region, showcasing HPE's commitment to supporting climate science [6][10]

China pumps out billions of tonnes of carbon dioxide each year. At the same time, massive spending on clean-energy technologies continues and the country’s emissions are starting to dip https://t.co/JpdIpbRPVw ...

Australia's climate change minister says the country is on target to meet its 2030 renewables goal, but can't forecast beyond that https://t.co/LfYft2jePF ...

China still calls itself a developing country and sees climate change as a problem largely created by the West. But there is one big reason not to worry about its modest goals https://t.co/XdvtEvGEj0 ...

Rising sea temperatures lead to bleaching of coral. As record heat grows more frequent, it is tougher for reefs to regenerate. Conservationists in Colombia are fighting to save them https://t.co/vnCBlYy6Le ...

Core Insights - Climate Week NYC will feature over 1,000 events focusing on clean technology, adaptation, and finance, coinciding with the United Nations General Assembly [1] - New themes such as artificial intelligence and national security are gaining prominence alongside the ongoing need to cut emissions [2] - Investment in climate technology has stabilized after a decline, partly due to the rise of AI, which has attracted funding for companies focused on decarbonizing data centers [3] Group 1: Climate Technology and Investment - Big tech companies have invested hundreds of billions into AI, with expectations of further spending, while climate tech investment has seen a decline before stabilizing [3] - The rising costs of climate-related disasters, such as the $164 billion losses from the Los Angeles fires, highlight the need for better adaptation strategies [4] Group 2: Events and Discussions - Events during Climate Week will cover various topics, including resilience through insurance, the role of health in climate adaptation, and the intersection of climate change with public indebtedness in developing countries [7][9][23] - The Concordia Annual Summit will focus on creating social impact and bold climate solutions, featuring discussions among leaders in business, government, and media [8] - The UN Climate Summit 2025 will include heads of state presenting updated commitments to cutting emissions, emphasizing the importance of international cooperation [25]

Market Trends - Arctic region thawing leads to surging demand for icebreaker ships [1] - Icebreaker ships facilitate business opportunities in the Arctic [1] - Icebreaker ships are needed to fend off geopolitical rivals in the Arctic [1]

Why Billionaire Wendy Schmidt Is ‘Doubling Down’ On Climate Science In The Age Of Trumphttps://t.co/mNOJj0AE8S https://t.co/3LbqjzM4r6 https://t.co/V029oeMwIJ ...

Top of mind for you as world leaders are gathering here at the U.N. this week. It's a lot. It's a lot.And underlines why it needs this world parliament, the United Nations, more than ever. However, looking around the world, we are not only in shaky times, but this institution is under heavy pressure politically and financially. And therefore, we have to reform it.This is the biggest task for this upcoming year and as well, and this is what I would like to underline as president of this General Assembly and ...