Climate change

GNE, CEN, MEL, VCT: 4 NZX utilities in news amid rising power prices
June 16, 2022 05:44 PM AEST| By SonalHighlights An average NZ household is paying nearly 5% more for electricity in 2022 than a year before. Contact Energy and Meridian released their monthly operating reports for May. Manawa Energy expects EBITDAF between $140 million and $160 .....

Green future! CEN, GNE, MEL renewable energy stocks grab attention
June 09, 2022 01:03 PM AEST| By SonalHighlights NZ has abundant natural energy sources that can help in attaining the zero-carbon emissions goal. Contact Energy released its monthly operating report for May 2022. Genesis notified on Thursday that its CEO Mark England would be ste.....

MEL, MCY, CEN- Energy stocks to explore on World Environment Day
June 06, 2022 06:00 AM AEST| By Jasmine AnandHighlights NZ has established a partnership with California to address issues related to the climate crisis Meridian Energy extends contract with New Zealand Aluminium Smelters Mercury NZ completes the bookbuild process, allocates capital bond.....

GNE, MEL: 2 green stocks to eye as NZ aims for 100% renewable electricity
May 27, 2022 03:29 PM AEST| By SonalHighlights NZ has set a target of 100% renewable electricity generation by 2030. Genesis has undertaken Future-Gen strategy for NZ’s sustainable future. Meridian has been actively working to increase its renewable development pipeline. .....

Eying EV stocks? Tesla, Li Auto, Nio: 3 stocks creating a buzz
May 25, 2022 06:03 PM AEST| By Jasmine AnandElectric vehicle (EV) stocks have been a rage in recent times, thanks to growing awareness among people regarding global warming and climatic changes. As a result, many nations are gradually phasing out oil and gas for sustainable renewable energy.....

Tesla, KIA, Hyundai, Nissan: 4 EV stocks Kiwis can look forward to in 2022
May 23, 2022 01:42 PM AEST| By ManikaHighlights Electric vehicles are going to witness an increased demand with new ERP ERP sets out a target of a 30% increase in zero-emissions vehicles of the light fleet Hyundai and Kia have announced plans to increase their spending on EVs to .....

GNE, CEN, MEL: Focus on energy stocks amid emissions reduction plan
May 16, 2022 04:14 PM AEST| By SonalHighlights The NZ Government has announced spending at least $2.9 billion on cutting pollution over the next 4 years to target zero emissions by 2050. Increased hydro flows, higher gas production and a quarter’s production of Waipipi wind.....

Contact (NZX:CEN): What is its strategy to lead NZ’s decarbonisation?
May 12, 2022 12:36 PM AEST| By SonalHigjlights: Contact delivered a solid financial performance in H1 FY22. Contact has secured many long-term power purchase agreements to support renewable generation. Contact plans to lead the decarbonisation of NZ through its Contact26 strateg.....

MEL, MCY, GNE: Stocks in focus as NZ lays roadmap for carbon-free future
May 09, 2022 02:24 PM AEST| By Jasmine AnandHighlights: New Zealand unveils its first three emissions budgets in a bid to reduce global warming Meridian Energy discloses increased cost savings as per Transpower’s indicative transmission pricing update Mercury NZ's capital bon.....

CEN, MCY, GNE: 3 energy stocks as NZ explores green hydrogen prospects
May 04, 2022 03:16 PM AEST| By Sonalr on 2 May. NZ can greatly benefit the country by providing energy security, getting rid of fossil fuels in heavy transport, creating new jobs and providing other economic benefits. Electricity and hydrogen can give a strong energy system platfo...

Are ongoing carbon reduction efforts enough to meet Australian targets?
May 01, 2022 12:23 AM AEST| By Arpit VermaHighlights Australia has successfully beaten Kyoto targets but achieving the 2030 target may be somewhat challenging. Currently, the emission reduction fund (ERF) is the centrepiece of the Australian Government's policies rather than the carbon.....

From Tesla, Nissan to Nio: Know top 5 EV stocks in NZ this year
April 26, 2022 04:51 PM AEST| By Jasmine Anandreen stocks With rising prices of petrol and diesel, the awareness of GHG emissions and green alternatives is also growing at a frantic pace. Further, several countries are phasing out oil and gas for cleaner and sustainable renewable energy. D...

Why methane reduction is key to fighting climate change
April 15, 2022 12:52 AM AEST| By Nitish KumarHighlights Methane is 25 times more powerful at trapping heat in the atmosphere than carbon dioxide. Methane remains in the atmosphere for a shorter period of time than CO2, hence responsible for a short-term increase in climate change. As ide.....

What are Canada's Pulp and Paper Effluent Regulations?
April 09, 2022 02:39 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights Pulp and Paper Effluent Regulations put a limit on maximum quantities of suspended solids and biochemical oxygen that can be deposited by pulp and paper mills into water frequented by fish under prescribed conditions The regulations .....

Will New Zealand take a cue from Canada’s Emissions Reduction Plan?
April 05, 2022 12:47 PM AEST| By ManikaHighlights NZ government to publish its Emissions Reduction Plan in May IPCC report had stressed the need for a clear plan on how to cut emissions The nation-wide plan will be for all sectors of the economy The impacts of clim.....

What is Canada’s new 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan?
April 03, 2022 03:48 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights The Emissions Reduction Plan is the first plan introduced under the Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act The government is planning on developing a regulated clean electricity standard and making an additional investment of.....

What is Canada’s Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund (NSCSF)?
April 03, 2022 03:39 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights To focus on Canada's commitment to protecting and conserving nature, the government of Canada has established the Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund (NSCSF) which is managed by the Minister of Environment and Climate Change (ECCC). .....

How does Canada plan to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050?
April 03, 2022 03:24 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights The Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act enshrines Canada’s commitment towards meeting its net-zero emissions goal by 2050 The Net-Zero Advisory Body was launched by the Minister of Environment and Climate Change in F.....

What are some climate change actions taken by Canada’s provinces?
April 03, 2022 03:15 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights Alberta is planning to lower methane emissions derived from oil and gas production to 45 per cent below 2014 levels by 2025. It is also focusing on generating 30 per cent of electricity from renewable sources by 2030 through the Renew.....

Going for energy stocks? MEL, VCT- 2 dividend stars hogging the limelight
March 31, 2022 02:52 PM AEDT| By Jasmine AnandHighlights Energy stocks steer economically important industries and fuel day-to-day living in a nation. Meridian Energy announces Executive appointments. Vector to distribute 8.250 cps as an interim dividend. New Zealand boasts a strong .....