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About Bonnie Schneider

Bonnie Schneider is a Sustainability and Climate Contributor for Techstrong TV, an omniversal media platform featuring thought leaders in technology and digital transformation. Bonnie is the author of the new book, Taking the Heat: How Climate Change is Affecting Your Mind, Body & Spirit, and What You Can Do About It, (Simon & Schuster ) and Weather & Wellness©, successfully launching its original video content focusing on climate change and health. Nationally recognized as an on-camera television meteorologist, Bonnie’s shared her insight and expertise on everything from hurricanes to snowstorms for MSNBC, CNN, HLN, Bloomberg TV, and The Weather Channel. Bonnie has over 260k followers on her social platforms.

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SEC Introduces Enhanced Climate-Related Disclosure Rules

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has adopted new rules to enhance and standardize climate-related disclosures by public companies and in public offerings. These rules aim to meet investor demands for consistent, comparable, and reliable information on the financial effects of climate-related risks on companies’ operations and their risk management strategies. The Importance of Transparency According to SEC Chair Gary Gensler, the initiative is based on the principle that investors should be able to make informed decisions based on companies’ complete and truthful disclosures. The regulations introduce comprehensive requirements for disclosure of significant climate-related risks and their efforts to address

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EU Adopts European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS): What are the implications for Tech and IT?

The European Commission’s recent announcement on July 31st marks a major turning point for sustainability reporting in the European Union. The adoption of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) is set to reshape how companies report their sustainability practices and impacts. This new directive will have far-reaching implications, especially for tech and IT companies that play a significant role in the region’s economic landscape. Expanding Reporting Requirements With the implementation of the Corporate Sustainable Reporting Directive (CSRD), the ESRS is poised to significantly expand the number of companies required to disclose sustainability information. While around 12,000 companies currently report under

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Technological Breakthroughs in Hurricane Forecasting

The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season marks a transformative era in tropical forecasting, driven by the remarkable progress in machine learning and big data analysis. It’s a rapidly evolving field, where technology and meteorology intersect to better prepare the public for the formidable forces of Mother Nature. NOAA’s 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) projects that this year’s Atlantic hurricane season will produce 12 to 17 named storms, with five to nine major (Category 3+) hurricanes. NOAA expresses 70% confidence in these ranges, bolstered by its evolving technology. Upcoming Upgrades: Supercomputing System Expansion The recent

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Data at Risk: Navigating the Impact of Climate Change and Extreme Weather on Data Centers

Climate change, primarily driven by human activities such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation, is causing more frequent and severe extreme weather events, such as floods, heatwaves, and droughts. These events have extensive consequences on individuals, economies, and infrastructure, including the digital systems that underpin our daily lives.   Climate Central reports weather was the cause of about 83% of major power outages from 2000-2021. These disruptions can impact the availability and reliability of IT infrastructure, potentially leading to downtime and increased vulnerability to cyberattacks. The Danger of Overheating One of the primary concerns for data centers is maintaining an optimal

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Environmental concerns are taking a central role in technology purchasing decisions. EcoTech Insights from Bonnie Schneider is on the forefront of understanding how sustainability plays a role with technology end-users. Contact us to learn more about how we can connect you with the buyers who care about sustainability.