Climate change
Australia warned to adopt net-zero target- what's at stake?
September 24, 2021 01:02 PM AEST| By SukritiHighlights Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has warned that Australia will pay the price financially if it does not target for net zero emissions by 2050. Sadly, Australia has not made any final decision on the matter. Banks, insurers, and super.....
What provoked the UN Chief to say, “the world is facing a dead end?”
September 23, 2021 10:50 AM AEST| By Toshiva JainHighlights The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that the current global efforts are insufficient. The Secretary-general asserted on the currently established vaccine inequity around the world. The focus for development and safety n.....
What does 5G mean for the environment?
September 23, 2021 06:20 AM AEST| By Toshiva JainWhen the first-generation wireless technology came out in the 1980s, no one would have thought what the fifth generation (5G) could do? Now, we live in a world where the role of the internet is dramatically growing across sectors. Interestingly, CO.....
Young people “very worried” of climate change, survey discloses
September 19, 2021 12:12 AM AEST| By Toshiva JainHighlights Recently, a survey conducted by the UK’s University of Bath and five other universities disclosed heart-wrenching results. About 60% of the participants said they are either “very” or “extremely” worried.....
How climate change plays with the Australian economy
September 17, 2021 10:20 AM AEST| By Toshiva JainHighlights Recently, Australia’s financial regulators announced that there’s a need to take serious actions against climate change. The losses that the Australian economy is going through due to climate change are inevitable u.....
Here’s how AI can help humanity win the climate change battle
September 11, 2021 12:41 AM AEST| By Toshiva JainHighlights All the findings suggest that whatever pledges have taken till now are not efficient nor effective. A recent report published by the World Economic Forum suggested how AI can become the ‘Swiss Army knife’ in the bat.....
How Australia is playing a crucial role in revving up global green transition
September 10, 2021 10:00 AM AEST| By Arpit VermaHighlights Australia's clean energy contribution has increased from 17% in 2016 to 27% in 2020. More than 25% of the country’s total electricity generation came from renewables in 2020. Australia has increased its renewable energy capaci.....
How climate change is making conditions tougher for Australian farms
September 07, 2021 05:22 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights The world is experiencing alarming long-run effects due to the severe changes in climatic conditions in last few years. Climate change is hurting Australian farmers, who have observed a significant decline in their profits. Agricult.....
Can Australia sustain positive trend in its transition towards e-mobility?
September 06, 2021 10:37 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights Australia is witnessing a gradual but significant transition towards e-mobility. The recent past has seen a surge in electric vehicle sales in the Australian market. The uptake of EVs can be compounded by robust government policies .....
European Union gears up to boost domestic rare earth magnet industry
August 29, 2021 12:25 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights The European Union is mulling measures to encourage rare earth magnet production by local producers. Rare earth permanent magnets are a type of super-strong magnets widely used in a variety of products, such as electric vehicles and .....
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.....
How will UN climate change report shake up steel industry?
August 18, 2021 02:35 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaThe latest report on climate change by the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) paints a grim picture of the future. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has declared the report as a ‘code red’ for humanity. The r.....
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.....
Is UN’s latest climate change tale a code red for humanity?
August 13, 2021 02:26 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights Human activities are “unequivocally” responsible for climate change, suggests a recent United Nations (UN) press release. The threshold of 1.5C of warming is likely to reach soon if adequate measures are not taken. Immed.....
Samsung aims to go green with recycled material in Galaxy mobiles
August 13, 2021 12:05 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaThe general health of the environment is deteriorating with every passing day due to the continuous resource depletion and aggravated industrial activities. The need of the hour is to opt for sustainable development over environment degradation. S.....
Do emission regulations signal end of IC engine vehicles?
August 11, 2021 04:50 PM AEST| By Anam SiddiquiSummary US President Joe Biden’s latest executive order aims to make half of all passenger vehicles sold by 2030 electric. The internal combustion (IC) engine vehicle industry is expected to feel the brunt of the growing shift.....
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.....
Scientists update forecasts on the need of a better climate modeling
August 01, 2021 12:07 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Extreme weather conditions are worsening year after year, making scientists question, “If the world needs a better climate modeling?” Scientists and researchers recently met online to set the long-awaited update on global cl.....
Blockchain’s growing impact on energy consumption
July 27, 2021 05:38 PM AEST| By Daniel Paul JohnsSummary The recent revelation of crypto mining’s high electricity usage has led companies to become hesitant when deciding whether or not to utilize blockchain technology. The traditional method of crypto mining, called proof-of-work (POW.....
Do you know EU & China’s plan to cut greenhouse emissions?
July 25, 2021 12:47 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary EU and China recently presented plans to combat climate change and reduce greenhouse emissions. The EU’s plan is called the “European Green Deal” and aims at reducing emissions and promoting green energy. China plans .....
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