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Climate change
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.....
Why bitcoin mining is disastrous for the environment
July 18, 2021 12:08 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Time and again, environmentalists and critiques have criticised the rise in the use of cryptocurrency, especially Bitcoin. The Bitcoin ecosystem is extensively resource-based and energy-intensive. Elon Musk’s tweets regarding Bit.....
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.....
Why Australia needs to bite the bullet & fight against climate change
July 14, 2021 06:41 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Australia is gradually drowning deeper with concerns of climate change rising in the country. In the Climate Change Performance Index 2021, Australia has ranked among the worst countries, capturing the 54th position among 61 natio.....
Has the earth’s energy imbalance doubled in the last 14 years?
July 13, 2021 06:13 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaPlanet earth’s climate depends upon the balance between two factors: firstly- how much of the sun’s radioactive energy is getting absorbed in the atmosphere and at the earth’s surface, and secondly- how much of the thermal infrare.....
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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.....
How to tackle heatwaves at home amid Canada’s record temperatures
July 11, 2021 12:31 AM AEST| By Ipsita SarkarEven the staunchest non-believers of climate change may be in for a change of heart as record high temperatures dawn on several regions around the world. Parts of North America, for one, have recorded an unprecedented rise in temperature. While the...
Can Australia’s hydrogen accord with Germany lower worrying emissions?
July 10, 2021 01:03 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaAustralia needs to speed up its transition to renewable energy. Currently, it is the largest per-capita emitter among the world’s wealthiest countries. So far, Australia has been unsuccessful in matching with the United States and other natio.....
Is future of NZX renewable energy stocks promising?
July 09, 2021 06:27 PM AEST| By SonalSummary About 80% of electricity in New Zealand is produced using renewable sources. There is a strong rationale for renewable energy investment because of rising demand and growing need for green energy. Renewable energy is the future as its .....
Is RUC exemption extension on EVs a smart move?
July 07, 2021 08:50 AM AEST| By RomaSummary Extended exemption for RUC means it’s the best time to buy a sustainable car Amount to huge savings and environmental benefits, electric cars are the future Government manoeuvring people towards zero emissions through incentives .....
Examining how bitcoin prices fluctuate over Elon Musk’s comments
July 06, 2021 06:00 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Last month, Elon Musk announced that Tesla would again accept bitcoin payments if mining were done via a reasonable 50% share of a renewable energy source. Right after his tweet, the Bitcoin prices rose by over 5% and hit near USD 40,00.....
Is renewable electricity more economical than coal-based power?
July 05, 2021 12:54 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaUndoubtedly, climate change is one of the biggest challenges for the humanity. The impact of climate change is ubiquitous, as evident from extreme events of temperature, floods, droughts, declining water resources, etc. The best option to mitigate.....
Can an international carbon price floor help curb climate change?
July 03, 2021 10:48 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaScientists around the world are elbow-deep in research to come up with newer techniques for reducing emissions. The International Monetary Fund, for one, believes that to truly attain climate goals, countries need to make carbon more expensive. In a...
As heatwaves hit Canada, could air conditioning be hurting as it helps?
July 03, 2021 10:45 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaAs temperatures soared to record high levels in Canada and the US in the last week of June, death tolls rose quickly. Canada’s British Columbia, which reportedly sees an average of 165 deaths every year in excessive heat, is already said to ha...
Here’s a look at 9 NZX-listed energy stocks pursuing climate change goals
July 02, 2021 04:11 PM AEST| By RomaSummary Energy stocks have been resilient in the COVID-19 situation last year. Let’s analyse their latest developments to decipher how good an investment it could be. Offering good business in the financial year, they are contenders for .....
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