Climate change

Are ongoing carbon reduction efforts enough to meet Australian targets?
May 01, 2022 12:23 AM AEST| By Arpit VermaHighlights Australia has successfully beaten Kyoto targets but achieving the 2030 target may be somewhat challenging. Currently, the emission reduction fund (ERF) is the centrepiece of the Australian Government's policies rather than the carbon.....

Why methane reduction is key to fighting climate change
April 15, 2022 12:52 AM AEST| By Nitish KumarHighlights Methane is 25 times more powerful at trapping heat in the atmosphere than carbon dioxide. Methane remains in the atmosphere for a shorter period of time than CO2, hence responsible for a short-term increase in climate change. As ide.....

Will New Zealand take a cue from Canada’s Emissions Reduction Plan?
April 05, 2022 12:47 PM AEST| By ManikaHighlights NZ government to publish its Emissions Reduction Plan in May IPCC report had stressed the need for a clear plan on how to cut emissions The nation-wide plan will be for all sectors of the economy The impacts of clim.....

What is Canada’s new 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan?
April 03, 2022 03:48 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights The Emissions Reduction Plan is the first plan introduced under the Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act The government is planning on developing a regulated clean electricity standard and making an additional investment of.....

What is Canada’s Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund (NSCSF)?
April 03, 2022 03:39 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights To focus on Canada's commitment to protecting and conserving nature, the government of Canada has established the Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund (NSCSF) which is managed by the Minister of Environment and Climate Change (ECCC). .....

How does Canada plan to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050?
April 03, 2022 03:24 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights The Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act enshrines Canada’s commitment towards meeting its net-zero emissions goal by 2050 The Net-Zero Advisory Body was launched by the Minister of Environment and Climate Change in F.....

What are some climate change actions taken by Canada’s provinces?
April 03, 2022 03:15 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights Alberta is planning to lower methane emissions derived from oil and gas production to 45 per cent below 2014 levels by 2025. It is also focusing on generating 30 per cent of electricity from renewable sources by 2030 through the Renew.....

What are Environment and Climate Change Canada’s funding programs?
March 30, 2022 04:34 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights The Climate Action and Awareness Fund (CAAF) mainly focuses on advancing climate science and technology and supporting youth climate awareness and community-based action The Low Carbon Economy Challenge will focus on providing nearly.....

TSLA, NIO & 2 other EV stocks to keep an eye on
March 19, 2022 12:50 AM AEDT| By SonalHighlights EV stocks are drawing a lot of investor interest and making the headlines worldwide. Increasing pressure on global energy supplies amid the Russia-Ukraine war has prompted demand for EVs. Tesla, NIO and Fisker are some of the .....

Decoding the latest IPCC report
March 17, 2022 07:56 PM AEDT| By Toshiva JainHighlights The recent Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change (IPCC) report has showcased that some of the effects of climate change are now “irreversible”. Around 40% of the world population is “highly vulnerable&rdq.....
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CEN, GNE, MEL: 3 energy stocks in the limelight amid carbon auction
March 17, 2022 05:29 PM AEDT| By SonalHighlights NZ ETS held a carbon allowance auction for the March quarter on 16 March. CEN announced the price at which shares will be allotted under its Dividend Reinvestment plan. Genesis issued green bonds worth $125 million on 14 March. &.....

What are the impacts of climate change on the Arctic environment?
March 06, 2022 12:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights: Climate changes in sea ice impact its local ecosystems across Arctic Canada. Changes in winter snow can affect food sources, wildlife habitats of northern Canada as well as traditional activities, including harvesting, hunting, and .....

What to expect from a future of climate change?
March 05, 2022 07:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights: The oceans around Canada are getting warmer, acidic, and less oxygenated. Seniors, people with disabilities, pregnant women, residents of northern and remote communities, Indigenous peoples, youth, and children could be at high risk.....

How do Heat Alert and Response Systems (HARS) work in Canada?
March 05, 2022 05:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaExtreme heat events are becoming a threat to the health of Canadians. Public health and emergency management officials are looking for ways to reduce heat-related health risks in several Canadian communities. To prevent, prepare, and respond to he.....

What are the impacts of climate change on human health?
March 05, 2022 05:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaClimate change is the greatest health threat of the 21st century stated the World Health Organization. Canada is already facing climate-related health threats as the temperature is increasing in the north and people are facing climate-related heats.....
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GNE, MCY, MEL- 3 energy stocks to watch amid changing climate patterns
March 04, 2022 07:54 PM AEDT| By Jasmine AnandHighlights Global warming to intensify if both domestic and global efforts are not made for limiting GHG emissions. Genesis Energy announces the closure of its Green Bonds offer. Meridian Energy to distribute 5.85 cps as an interim dividend on.....
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4 NZX profit-powered utilities in focus ahead of fixed charges hike
March 02, 2022 05:26 PM AEDT| By SonalHighlights Power utilities of NZ delivered a strong H2 2021 as households are set to see higher daily fixed charges from April. On Monday, Contact Energy's share price was down by 1.2%, while Meridian Energy's share price was up by 0.95%......

Why is energy efficiency important for the environment?
February 27, 2022 12:27 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights Electric vehicles, including plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) help in minimizing greenhouse gases emissions and saving fuel costs. The purchasing of energy-efficient products can help in c.....

What are the impacts of greenhouse gas emissions in Canada?
February 27, 2022 12:20 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights In comparison to other industrialized countries, Canada uses high energy for heating and cooling of buildings. In 2019, almost 26 per cent of total GHG emissions were produced from oil and gas industries in Canada. Dehydration and h.....

What is the modernized Fisheries Act in Canada?
February 26, 2022 01:11 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights The previous Fisheries Act didn’t address whales in captivity or ban shark finning. The new Fisheries Act focuses on creating new fishery management tools for enhancing fish numbers and ecosystems protection. The new Fisheries.....
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