Karmactive Team- A rare white elephant has been born in western Myanmar. The baby weighs about 80 kilograms and stands roughly 70cm tall according to Global New Light of Myanmar newspaper.
- Report released by US based Health Effects Institute (HEI) that Delhi and Kolkata figure as top two most polluted cities. Delhi and Kolkata reported 106 deaths and 99 deaths per lakh of population, each due to exposure to PM2.5 in 2019.
- Nepal’s holiest river Bagmati’s colour changed from clear to brown and then black, spoiled by garbage and raw sewage that is dumped directly into the waterway.
- U.S is on the verge of reviving a long-shot global hope to limit warming temperatures to 1.5 Celsius. The 1.5 Celsius warming limit was enshrined into the Paris agreement in 2015 as a shared goal of world governments.
- In Botswana’s northern Chobe district more than 50 white-backed vultures were found dead, while about 100 more discovered in South Africa’s Kruger National Park, according to Vulpro Killing, pushed birds closer to extinction.
- The UN Biodiversity Conference will convene governments from around the world to agree to a new set of the goals for nature over the next decade through the convention on Biological Diversity post-2020 framework process.
- Thousands of dead fish have appeared along the Oder River after mass die-offs in recent weeks. The Polish government says experts have found toxic algae in water samples from a river on the Polish-German border.
- Ozone layer depletion could have serious effects on human health and the environment. The extent of the ozone hole is strongly driven by stratospheric temperature, with warmer temperatures leading to a smaller ozone hole.
Dead White-Backed Vultures, Ozone Layer Depletion, Delhi And Kolkata Top Two Most Polluted Cities & More – Weekly News
Latest from News
Gas Station Heroin Crisis: Tianeptine Poison Control Calls Surge 525% as FDA Issues Urgent Warning
A dangerous substance nicknamed “gas station heroin” is raising alarm among health officials across the United States. These brightly colored bottles, often sold at convenience stores, gas stations, and smoke shops, contain
RBA Cuts Cash Rate to 3.85%: CommBank Slashes Investor Home Loan Rates to 5.69% as Banks Pass on Full Cut
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has cut its official cash rate to 3.85%, bringing welcome relief to millions of mortgage holders. This 0.25% reduction marks the second cut for 2025, prompting
30,000 Protesters Fill LA Streets as Police Enforce Downtown Curfew During ‘No Kings’ Rallies
Close to 30,000 people joined the “No Kings” protest in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday before police enforced an overnight curfew, leading to tense confrontations between protesters and law enforcement. The large
States With Loose Gun Laws See 7,400 Excess Child Deaths Since McDonald Ruling
Bottom Line Up Front: States that loosened gun laws following a landmark 2010 Supreme Court ruling experienced over 7,400 excess pediatric firearm deaths through 2023, with states maintaining strict firearm regulations seeing
Dubai Marina Fire Forces 3,820 Residents to Evacuate 67-Story Tower in 6-Hour Emergency
A massive fire tore through the 67-story Marina Pinnacle building in Dubai’s upscale Marina district on Friday evening, forcing nearly 4,000 residents to flee their homes. The blaze, which started around 9:30
Mars and Regulus Create Rare 0.75-Degree Red-Blue Sky Pairing June 16-17 at Identical Magnitude +1.4
Mars will create a stunning sky pairing with the bright star Regulus this month, offering stargazers a rare color contrast visible to the naked eye. On June 16-17, the red planet will
Graves’ Disease: How ‘The Boys’ Star Erin Moriarty Recognized the Autoimmune Condition Affecting 1% of Americans”
Erin Moriarty, who plays Starlight on the hit show “The Boys,” recently shared news that changed her life. The 30-year-old actress revealed she has Graves’ disease, an autoimmune condition that had been
Air India Crash Death Toll Reaches 270, Only 11 Victims Identified as Families Wait Days for Remains
The death toll from the recent Air India crash in Ahmedabad has risen to 270, according to Dr. Dhaval Gameti from BJ Medical College. The London-bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed shortly after
PMDD: The Severe Condition Affecting Millions That Had Vicky Pattison ‘Terrified’ for 5 Years”
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) has gained public attention through TV personality Vicky Pattison’s candid sharing of her struggles with this severe hormonal condition. Unlike regular premenstrual syndrome (PMS), PMDD is a debilitating
San Antonio Airport Launches First US AI Parking System with 40-Second Setup and 2027 Flying Taxi Landing Pad
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) has become the first airport in the United States to fully implement an AI-powered parking system. The new technology, launched in mid-November 2024, uses license plate recognition
Harley-Davidson Recalls 82,000 Softails After Shock Adjuster Found to Puncture Tires
Harley-Davidson has issued a major recall affecting 82,117 Softail motorcycles from model years 2018-2024. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the recall on June 12, citing a potentially dangerous defect
30,000 Lightning Strikes Batter UK as Met Office Issues ‘Danger to Life’ Thunderstorm Warnings
Widespread thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are battering the UK this weekend, following Friday’s record-breaking heat when temperatures soared to 29.4°C in Santon Downham, Suffolk – the hottest day of 2025 so far.
US Issues Canada Travel Advisory as Cross-Border Tourism Drops 40% and Canadians Fear American Visits
The U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 1 travel advisory for Canada, its fourth travel warning this June. This “Exercise Normal Precautions” rating means Canada remains a safe destination for
Air India Checks 9 of 33 Boeing 787s After Black Box Reveals Critical Data, ₹25 Lakh Compensation Announced
10 PM – 14th June 2025 Air India CEO assures support and assistance to affected families: Air India expressed its message of sympathy and announced interim payment of ₹25 lakh in monetary
NHS First to Offer ‘Trojan Horse’ Cancer Therapy That Keeps Myeloma at Bay 3 Times Longer Than Current Treatments
A groundbreaking cancer treatment that works like a “Trojan horse” to destroy cancer cells from within is now available on the NHS in England. This marks a world-first approval that could transform
