Climate change

Is Contact Energy (NZX:CEN) government owned? Is it based in NZ?
August 25, 2021 01:24 PM AEST| By Jasmine AnandContact Energy Limited (NZX:CEN;ASX:CEN) is New Zealand’s famous electricity producer, supplying natural gas and LPG to its customers. It also provides broadband services across the country. The Company generates around 80% of its electricity.....

Is New Zealand on the right path to become a zero-carbon country?
August 24, 2021 04:49 PM AEST| By SonalCarbon and other greenhouse gas emissions are one of the most urgent challenges faced by countries today. It is also the key driver of climate change, which can have physical, ecological and health impacts. NZ has pledged to reach net-zero emissio.....
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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.....

Are these 5 NZX, ASX energy stocks capitalising on surging electricity prices?
August 20, 2021 12:00 PM AEST| By Jasmine AnandHighlights The New Zealand electricity market is witnessing a rise in its prices due to reduced lake levels and limited gas supply. Genesis Energy enters into a long-term agreement with Contact Energy for the supply of renewable energy by the l.....

5 cheapest power shares in New Zealand
August 16, 2021 03:52 PM AEST| By RomaHighlights New Zealand Oil and Gas announces revenue increase in the quarterly report. 25%VVFPA agreed upon by NZ Windfarms Limited. Genesis Energy joins hands with Contact Energy for long-term electricity arrangement. New Zealand Oil and.....

Would green hydrogen play a major role in NZ’s clean energy future?
August 15, 2021 06:00 AM AEST| By RomaHighlights Green Hydrogen can undeniably be utilised for clean energy future of New Zealand Agreement reached between Contact Energy and Genesis Energy to provide latter with renewable electricity for more than a decade, beginning 2025. Trustp.....

How is the EV movement shaping up in New Zealand?
August 14, 2021 06:00 AM AEST| By SonalHighlights Transport emissions make for nearly half of NZ’s carbon emissions. The Clean Car Discount policy was launched in June, which increased EV sales. The NZ EV market is set to grow as it offers more incentives for EV adoption.&nbs.....
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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.....

Genesis Energy (NZX:GNE): How is the Company tapping into solar power?
August 13, 2021 12:38 PM AEST| By Jasmine AnandHighlights Genesis Energy is keen to add solar energy to its diversified portfolio comprising hydro, thermal, geothermal and wind energy generation. As per its Future-gen strategy, the Company is planning to enter into a joint venture with some.....

NZ Windfarms (NZX:NWF): What are the market expectations around its upcoming results?
August 10, 2021 01:53 PM AEST| By ManikaSummary NZ Windfarms reported a strong 1HYFY21 result and is poised to deliver on its FY21 guidance. The Company is in sustainable energy and is in line with NZ’s sustainable energy commitment. Variable volume fixed price agreement (VVFP.....
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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.....

Are these 8 NZX utilities stocks worth exploring in 2021?
August 04, 2021 12:17 PM AEST| By RomaSummary Talks are underway about the construction of the world’s largest green hydrogen plant. The New Zealand business of Tilt Renewables has been acquired by Mercury NZ. Trustpower Limited offers strong results in its operational updat.....

Is everything good with `go green’?
July 25, 2021 06:00 AM AEST| By ManikaUndoubtedly, going green is the need of the hour. Every country in the world is setting targets for itself for low carbon emissions. The U.S. held a Climate Change conference after Joe Biden took over as the President of the United States. On.....

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 .....

How are 10 NZX energy stocks contributing towards achieving decarbonisation?
July 23, 2021 05:16 PM AEST| By Jasmine AnandSummary With the adoption of the Zero Carbon Act in 2019, New Zealand is continuously making efforts to reduce its toxic emissions and working towards a sustainable tomorrow. Genesis Energy has set a target to decrease its carbon emissions by a.....

Meridian and Contact Energy join hands for ‘biggest’ green hydrogen plant
July 22, 2021 12:59 PM AEST| By RomaSummary Meridian Energy and Contact Energy actively looking for registrations of interest to build the biggest hydrogen plant. The world’s biggest green hydrogen plant could mean major steps toward decarbonisation. McKinsey & Co repo.....

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.....

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.....