Climate change

Why green hydrogen is key to meet climate targets
September 05, 2022 10:39 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,There is a growing interest in hydrogen as one of the means to end dependence on fossil fuels.,Adoption of green hydrogen can help achieve the goal of net zero emissions by 2050.,Supply chain complexity and high costs are few of the hurdle...

Renewable energy: A promise for sustainable future
September 03, 2022 10:00 AM AEST| By Aditi SarkarHighlights,Future of renewable energy seems bright on the back of global power crisis and surging fuel prices.,There is abundance of renewable energy, which is pollution free and is eco-friendly.,Currently, around 29% of renewable energy comes from r...

Is Australia gearing up to build electric future?
August 27, 2022 10:00 AM AEST| By ManishaRecent developments reflect that the government has started thinking seriously about cleaner vehicles as use of EVs will reduce fuel costs, improve air quality and reduce carbon emissions.

Eight exciting upcoming green projects in Australia
June 19, 2022 12:01 AM AEST| By Arpit VermaHighlights Australia currently holds nearly 105 renewable energy projects, which are under construction phase or yet to start construction. The green projects are expected to generate a total of 11,290 MW of energy while driving more than AU$17.....

Australia set to upgrade its climate ambitions; How it plans to fulfil them
June 17, 2022 11:02 AM AEST| By Akanksha VashishtHighlights Australia has recently signed a new carbon emissions target to boost its action on climate change. The new government has committed to a 43% reduction in the country’s emissions by 2030. It seems crucial for businesses to inve.....

Does your EV really keep environment carbon-free?
June 04, 2022 12:20 AM AEST| By Nitish KumarHighlights Electric vehicles need charging from time to time, and the electricity used may not come from non-polluting sources. EVs require more critical metals than conventional vehicles, and the mining of these metals creates pollution. The...

How Labor's new climate policy can benefit banks
May 31, 2022 11:11 AM AEST| By Akanksha VashishtThe newly elected Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has heralded his party’s climate-oriented agenda throughout his campaign. His focus on developing renewable energy in the country and enhancing the Australian grid with alternate fo.....

How far have EVs come on 'S-Curve'?
May 29, 2022 12:05 AM AEST| By Arpit Vermabe bright. Despite significant bottlenecks in the battery material supply chain, the global electric vehicle (EV) sector has evolved impressively over the last three years. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), a mere 2.2 million ....

What’s on the cards for Australia’s climate policy under new govt?
May 25, 2022 05:00 AM AEST| By Arpit VermaHighlights Anthony Albanese has plans to make Australia a renewable energy superpower. The Labor Party has proposed to curb carbon emissions by 43% by 2030, compared to the levels seen in 2005. Labor has also proposed the National Electric Veh...

Why is Labor win likely to rev up EV revolution in Australia?
May 23, 2022 06:26 PM AEST| By Akanksha VashishtHighlights Experts are hopeful that the country will finally witness some action on climate change with the Labor Party winning the federal election. Anthony Albanese has shown interest in climate change policies, a key aspect of his election c.....

How is Australia planning to meet its emissions target?
May 22, 2022 12:25 AM AEST| By Arpit VermaHighlights Nearly 90% of Australia's total energy consumption is catered by fossil fuels. Globally, Australia holds 13th position on an annual emitter per capita basis, ahead of the United States and Canada. Various industries in the region ar...

What’s the buzz around climate change as Australia’s election draws closer?
May 18, 2022 03:53 AM AEST| By Akanksha VashishtHighlights Recent polls have suggested that climate change is one of the top three concerns among voters. Australia’s temperature has substantially risen over time, reflecting the impact of climate change. Political parties have sensed t...

Role of renewables in powering Australia: How green is Aussie energy mix?
May 11, 2022 05:27 PM AEST| By Nitish KumarHighlights Renewables accounted for 24% of the total electricity generation in 2020 in Australia. Coal continues to be the primary source of electricity generation in the country. Australia has more than 100 renewable energy projects u...

Will net-zero policies have a critical play in the Election?
May 08, 2022 12:15 AM AEST| By Arpit VermaHighlights Australian political parties are increasing their bets on the push to net-zero emissions. Both ruling and opposition parties have been including technology development as one of their key agendas. The Morrison government will focus...

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.....

Here’s how range of electric vehicles has evolved over time
April 24, 2022 12:20 AM AEST| By Arpit VermaHighlights The overall sales of EVs across the globe have almost doubled in 2021 against the previous year. With the advancement in battery technology, the energy density of batteries has increased significantly. EV giants are inculcating adva...

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). .....

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