Climate change
What does 5G mean for the environment?
September 22, 2021 09:20 PM BST| 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.....
Here’s how AI can help humanity win the climate change battle
September 10, 2021 03:41 PM BST| 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 climate change is making conditions tougher for Australian farms
September 07, 2021 08:22 AM BST| 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.....
Is planting trees a solution to climate change?
September 04, 2021 04:58 AM BST| 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.....
The ultimate beginner’s guide to spirituality
August 20, 2021 03:10 PM BST| 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 young climate change activists are fighting for good climate
August 13, 2021 03:05 PM BST| 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.....
Bushfires & wildfires- the venom to life on Earth
August 06, 2021 03:10 PM BST| 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 23, 2021 03:36 PM BST| 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 .....
Take a look at top 10 global renewable energy stocks
July 20, 2021 06:56 AM BST| By ManikaGreen energy has been a hot topic for some years now. With companies pumping in trillions of dollars the potential for growth in clean energy stocks in huge. However, so far, the green energy stocks haven't always performed very well. Even w.....
Coal- the cheapest form of energy & the most harmful one
July 19, 2021 04:08 AM BST| 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.....
Is Tesla Cybertruck a giant leap in design?
July 19, 2021 02:15 AM BST| By Anam SiddiquiSummary Tesla is set to bring its Cybertruck into the market, boasting unconventional sharp trapezoid design without door handles. While Tesla's all-electric SUV and sedan are already witnessing strong popularity, Cybertruck will mark the.....
No more a carbon sink? How has the Amazon rainforest changed?
July 16, 2021 07:39 PM BST| 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 08:14 AM BST| 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 06:55 AM BST| 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.....
Which sectors are more sensitive to ESG?
July 13, 2021 08:15 AM BST| 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 08:40 AM BST| 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 04:03 AM BST| 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 05:13 AM BST| 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 26, 2021 03:46 PM BST| 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 26, 2021 03:14 PM BST| 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.....