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Climate change
Record-breaking heat waves threaten our world, warn scientists
August 07, 2021 10:05 AM AEST| By Ankit SethiClimate change is threatening the world. Countries like Canada, Cuba, and even Antarctica have logged record-high temperatures in the last two years. The planet is irrefutably becoming hotter at a fast pace. That we are not in the best of time...
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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.....
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 .....
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.....
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 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...
What is a net zero economy? Is it possible?
June 29, 2021 01:03 PM AEST| 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 02:13 PM AEST| 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.....
Address climate change & biodiversity loss side by side, says UN
June 27, 2021 12:35 AM AEST| By Raza NaqviMany believe measures that prevent global warming and the earth’s deeper plunge into climate crisis can also help with the issue of biodiversity loss. But a new UN report begs to differ. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) joi...
Why are electric cars bad for the environment?
June 27, 2021 12:14 AM AEST| 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.....
Here’s why net zero emission is a pressing priority
June 26, 2021 01:01 AM AEST| 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.....
Climate change can add $100B a year to Canada’s health costs by 2050
June 26, 2021 12:32 AM AEST| By Raza NaqviClimate change is not just a looming danger in terms of the environment and economy. It also poses a great deal of threat to public health. A new study conducted by the Canadian Institute for Climate Choices (CICC) noted that climate change could li...
Why Canada will no longer allow any new thermal-coal mining projects
June 26, 2021 12:03 AM AEST| By Raza NaqviAmid Canada’s extensive efforts to combat climate change, a recent government study noted that it was the only country among G7 nations that registered an uptick in carbon emissions between 2015 and 2019. Now, in a bid to fix this, Canada has...
Is Australia’s Great Barrier Reef in danger?
June 21, 2021 06:00 AM AEST| 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 03:17 PM AEST| 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.....
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