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Climate change
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 .....
Take a look at top 10 global renewable energy stocks
July 20, 2021 03:56 PM AEST| 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 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.....
Is Tesla Cybertruck a giant leap in design?
July 19, 2021 11:15 AM AEST| 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.....
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.....
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.....
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.....
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.....
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.....
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.....
Decoding “the gold standard” that can generate electricity from heat.
June 26, 2021 12:42 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Thermoelectric materials convert wasted energy into reusable electric current. While thermoelectric power generators would be beneficial for reducing greenhouse emissions, they produce excessive heat. Ohio State University researchers .....
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.....
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