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Climate change
Is planting trees a solution to climate change?
September 04, 2021 01:58 PM AEST| By Priya BhandariHighlights Governments and businesses globally have committed to plant more trees to offset human-caused GHG emissions from Earth’s atmosphere. The World Economic Forum launched the one Trillion trees programme to grow, restore and conser.....
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The ultimate beginner’s guide to spirituality
August 21, 2021 12:10 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaTo attain optimum peace and well-being people follow yoga and meditation. But how one understands “the state of being” is the matter of question. Its answer lies in achieving spirituality. What is spirituality? First things first, bei.....
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How young climate change activists are fighting for good climate
August 14, 2021 12:05 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaClimate change is no more an issue of tomorrow. It is today’s problem that poses destructive consequences for the ensuing years. The big tech companies and other corporates are running the current neo-liberal capital world. The world i.....
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Bushfires & wildfires- the venom to life on Earth
August 07, 2021 12:10 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Forests and bushes have been burning in Turkey, North America, Greece, Italy, and Spain. The magnitude of the bushfires and the wildfires is persistently rising. Amid these scenarios, climate change is likely to worsen. Gov.....
Efficacy of a net-zero target
July 24, 2021 12:36 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Countries worldwide are proceeding towards net-zero targets by strategising and implementing green policies. The net-zero emission target is significant to keep the global temperature within 1.5 degrees celsius. To detail a successful .....
Coal- the cheapest form of energy & the most harmful one
July 19, 2021 01:08 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Coal is a carbon-rich black rock that releases energy when burned. The most severe and heart-wrenching effect of coal mining and its usage is climate change. By depending on renewable energy sources as an alternative to coal-based prod.....
No more a carbon sink? How has the Amazon rainforest changed?
July 17, 2021 04:39 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary The Amazon rainforest has undergone an unpalatable change – from being the largest absorber of carbon to a source of carbon and other greenhouse gases. Over the past decade, the Amazon has released more carbon dioxide into the atm.....
What is the UK’s new Transport decarbonisation plan?
July 16, 2021 05:14 PM AEST| By Kamalika GhoshSummary The UK Government recently launched its Transport Decarbonisation Plan. The aim is to enhance a cleaner transport sector by phasing out the diesel and petrol vehicles by 2040. Some of the ambitious initiatives by the government are cre.....
Four sustainability trends as green transition heats up
July 16, 2021 03:55 PM AEST| By Anam SiddiquiSummary Sustainability trends are fuelled by all-around global commitments, with companies, consumers and investors becoming increasingly conscious of their actions’ environmental impacts. While the COVID-19 pandemic has surge.....
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Which sectors are more sensitive to ESG?
July 13, 2021 05:15 PM AEST| By Anam SiddiquiIn the wake of growing ecological sensitivity, a large pool of investors has busied themselves in cherry-picking stocks that fall into line with their values or global sustainability trends. While the motivational factors can range from macro-leve.....
Can planting more trees save Europe from climate change?
July 12, 2021 05:40 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary A report by Nature Geoscience has suggested that planting more trees could help Europe tackle climate change and set an example for the rest of the world. The research has found that summer rains can be boosted by 7.6% on average if agr.....
What is a net zero economy? Is it possible?
June 29, 2021 01:03 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Net zero refers to removing carbon emissions from the atmosphere by shifting to renewable energy and compensating for the existing levels of the gas. Net zero emissions is different from gross zero emissions as the latter projects an un.....
Volkswagen shifts focus on EVs as it plans to move away from combustion engine sales
June 27, 2021 02:13 PM AEST| By Mohammad ZaidSummary Growing concerns around sustainable modes of transportation are compelling leading automakers to take initiatives that are boosting electric vehicles demand. German auto giant Volkswagen is planning to focus more on electric vehicles an.....
How food waste is adding on to the global warming
June 27, 2021 12:46 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaFood waste is a persistent problem across the world. In 2019, according to a recent UN report, around 930 million tonnes of food sold in 2019 landed in dustbins, part of it was not even consumed. It is a known fact that almost 33 per cent of the fo.....
Why are electric cars bad for the environment?
June 27, 2021 12:14 AM AEST| By Tripti JoshiSummary Electric cars are gaining attention as they are believed to be one of the most sustainable modes of transportation. While electric cars are better for the atmosphere than petrol or diesel cars, they have their fair share of problems. A.....
Here’s why net zero emission is a pressing priority
June 26, 2021 01:01 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Net-zero emission means removing all human-caused greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the atmosphere through the carbon removal process. The last decade (2010-2019) proved to be the warmest on record, with the GHG emissions continuing t.....
Is Australia’s Great Barrier Reef in danger?
June 21, 2021 06:00 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary The Great Barrier Reef as a world heritage site is the world’s largest coral reef system. The World Heritage committee has been urged to ask Australia to take immediate action to combat climate change and protect the Great Ba.....
What is nuclear energy? What is its importance?
June 18, 2021 03:17 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Nuclear power is considered as one of the most environmentally friendly and efficient sources of electricity generation. Due to the surging demand for green energy sources globally, nuclear energy is gaining traction as it is among thos.....
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Do G7 nations favour investment in fossil fuels over green energy?
June 13, 2021 12:42 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary The 47th G7 summit is scheduled for 11–13 June 2021 in the United Kingdom. Ahead of the anticipated event, Tearfund, the International Institute for Sustainable Development, and the Overseas Development Institute published a repor.....
CO2 levels shoot up to record high despite COVID-19
June 12, 2021 01:15 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Recent data indicates the highest CO2 levels in 63 years, with the COVID-19 shutdown proving insignificant to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Carbon dioxide was recorded at 419 parts per million (ppm) in May 2021, up from 417 ppm i.....
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