AUS
NZ
UK
CA
USA
FRA
GER
ESP
ITA
NLD
PRT
SWE
GRC
IND
POL
BRA
ZAF
RUS
CHN
UAE
Climate change
Thinking about ESG investing? 6 pros and cons to keep in mind
June 12, 2022 12:01 AM AEST| By Kajal JainHighlights The ESG strategy implies a sustainable approach to investing your funds in companies that strive to make a positive difference. ESG is a value-based method of looking for companies that are likely to stay profitable in the long run. F...
What is municipal solid waste & how does Canada manage it?
May 01, 2022 03:36 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights Municipal solid waste includes various organic and inorganic waste that comes from residential and industrial, commercial, and institutional (ICI) sources Modern incineration is a kind of thermal waste treatment option that is consid.....
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.....
What are planetary boundaries & why are they important?
April 30, 2022 04:31 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights A planetary boundary is a framework formed by environmental scientists in 2009 Modern methods such as the use of fertilizers bring various harmful gases to the atmosphere About a quarter of the CO2 emissions in the atmosphere are fo.....
Why is Climate Change important to address?
April 30, 2022 03:28 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights Climate change impacts the Atlantic of Canada that will face local sea-level rise and reduction of sea ice in the future Canada is warming and facing a climate change crisis due to various factors The burning of fossil fuels emits .....
What are Canada's Metal and Diamond Mining Effluent Regulations?
April 24, 2022 03:08 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights Under the Metal and Diamond Mining Effluent Regulations, effluents need to comply with concentration-based limits for nickel, zinc, cyanide, lead, and various other chemicals A metal mine that has ended its commercial operations befo.....
Wildfires, floods & droughts: Climate change impact on Canada, per IPCC
April 23, 2022 03:02 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights The AR6 report mainly focuses on alterations and transitions in ecosystems, infrastructure, industry, and society The AR6 described that droughts, floods, wildfires, terrestrial and marine heatwaves, and all climate-related events ha.....
How is Canada empowering women in fight against climate change?
April 18, 2022 12:01 AM AEST| By Sundeep RadeshHighlights The government of Canada is trying to encourage women in the international sphere with regards to climate action and make them more involved in decision making processes at the global level With regards to dealing with climate change.....
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.....
What is the role of Agricultural Climate Solutions (ACS) in Canada?
April 10, 2022 02:54 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights Agricultural Climate Solutions (ACS) is planning on developing regional collaboration hubs called Living Labs. Every province in Canada is focused on including at least one collaboration hub. The On-Farm Climate Action Fund is a C$ 2.....
What is Canada’s National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI)?
April 10, 2022 02:49 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights Across Canada, the National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI) focuses on tracking more than 320 pollutants from more than 7,000 facilities The information provided by the NPRI is considered an important effort by the federal governm.....
What’s the role of Environmental Effects Monitoring studies in Canada?
April 09, 2022 03:45 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights Environmental Effects Monitoring (EEM) studies include sublethal toxicity testing, biological monitoring studies in the aquatic receiving environment, and water quality monitoring The facilities which are managed under the Metal and .....
What are Canada's Pulp and Paper Effluent Regulations?
April 09, 2022 02:39 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights Pulp and Paper Effluent Regulations put a limit on maximum quantities of suspended solids and biochemical oxygen that can be deposited by pulp and paper mills into water frequented by fish under prescribed conditions The regulations .....
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.....
How does Canada’s forestry industry tackle climate change?
March 20, 2022 02:39 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights Canada’s forest products industry addresses global climate change and focuses on lowering energy consumption Since 1990, the Canadian pulp and paper industry has reduced almost 65 per cent of its greenhouse gas emissions Renew.....
Canadian AI All-Stars: Unveiling the Top Stocks for 2025