Climate change
Here’s why net zero emission is a pressing priority
June 25, 2021 04:01 PM BST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Net-zero emission means removing all human-caused greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the atmosphere through the carbon removal process. The last decade (2010-2019) proved to be the warmest on record, with the GHG emissions continuing t.....
Is Australia’s Great Barrier Reef in danger?
June 20, 2021 09:00 PM BST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary The Great Barrier Reef as a world heritage site is the world’s largest coral reef system. The World Heritage committee has been urged to ask Australia to take immediate action to combat climate change and protect the Great Ba.....
What is nuclear energy? What is its importance?
June 18, 2021 06:17 AM BST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Nuclear power is considered as one of the most environmentally friendly and efficient sources of electricity generation. Due to the surging demand for green energy sources globally, nuclear energy is gaining traction as it is among thos.....
Do G7 nations favour investment in fossil fuels over green energy?
June 12, 2021 03:42 PM BST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary The 47th G7 summit is scheduled for 11–13 June 2021 in the United Kingdom. Ahead of the anticipated event, Tearfund, the International Institute for Sustainable Development, and the Overseas Development Institute published a repor.....
CO2 levels shoot up to record high despite COVID-19
June 11, 2021 04:15 PM BST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Recent data indicates the highest CO2 levels in 63 years, with the COVID-19 shutdown proving insignificant to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Carbon dioxide was recorded at 419 parts per million (ppm) in May 2021, up from 417 ppm i.....
How is China progressing towards its sustainable development goals?
June 05, 2021 03:17 PM BST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary China is the world’s leading greenhouse gases polluter, as per the World Bank report. The country’s current 5-year plan aims at shifting investment from coal to sustainable technology. China plans to achieve carbon neutrali.....
What’s brewing in the mining industry as ESG debate heats up
June 02, 2021 10:36 AM BST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary The mining industry is witnessing growing calls to adopt new standards to meet Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) compliance. Various mining space players are taking active steps with ESG on their agendas. With more educated co.....
Explained: Climate Change and the Role of Mining Industry
May 28, 2021 10:37 AM BST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary The Paris Agreement on climate change has laid down a long-term goal of lowering the global average temperature by 20C compared to pre-industrial levels. Produced primarily from industrial activities, carbon dioxide emissions contribute.....
How climate change policies are impacting oil giants: opportunity vs risk
May 28, 2021 05:48 AM BST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary The oil & gas sector needs to address the global calls for lowering carbon emissions. The sector’s operations and the products produced create considerable global emissions. The introduction of climate change policies can hel.....
How can a shift in clean energy initiatives spark job creation in Australia?
May 24, 2021 02:06 AM BST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Australia has been observing significant progress in renewable energy resources. The transition to renewables will create jobs in the local manufacturing industry and create new opportunities for an array of Australians. Australia&rsqu.....
Elon Musk Calls for Renewable Energy Audits by Bitcoin Miners
May 21, 2021 07:57 AM BST| By Team Kalkine MediaTesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO and Bitcoin flip-flopper Elon Musk said on Thursday that concerns about Bitcoin’s environmental impact could be addressed by audits of renewable energy used by its miners. Source: © Niserin | Megapixl.com In a.....