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A close-up of a hand holding young rice plants that are visibly damaged. The presence of caterpillars and pupae suggests an infestation, likely by a pest such as the fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) or rice cutworm (Mythimna separata). Photo Source: CABI NEWS

Fall Armyworm Threatens Asia’s Rice Crops, Endangering Global Food Security

A concerning shift is happening across rice fields in Asia. The fall armyworm, a destructive pest known primarily for attacking corn crops, is now targeting rice — putting at risk a crop

Govind Tekale

March 23, 2025

Agriculture·Space

Saving Crops with Space Tech: NASA’s JPL and Cornell Take On Plant Diseases

In an innovative stride towards sustainable agriculture, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Cornell University have leveraged advanced technology to mitigate plant diseases by facilitating their early detection. They used a high-tech tool

Rahul Somvanshi

August 5, 2023

Representative Image. Flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey in Southeast Texas

Climate·Disaster·News·Weather

120 Dead, 172 Missing: Texas Holds Memorial for Flood Victims

5:30 PM GMT – 10/07/2025 Heavy rainfall in Massachusetts Thursday morning caused major flooding that shut down portions of Interstate 93 in both directions near Milton and Quincy during rush hour, stranding

Karmactive Staff

July 10, 2025

Coles Supermarkets Ltd are conducting a recall of the above products. The products have been available for sale in Coles Supermarkets and online nationally. Photo Source: Food Standards Australia

Australia·News

Cancer-causing Toxin Found in Coles Peanut Butter: Full Recall

Coles has issued an urgent nationwide recall of two popular peanut butter products after detecting potential aflatoxin contamination. The affected items are Coles Smooth Peanut Butter 1kg and Coles Crunchy Peanut Butter

Karmactive Staff

July 1, 2025

News·USA

Egyptian Traveler Deported After Kicking CBP Beagle That Exposed 117 Pounds of Prohibited Food

A 70-year-old Egyptian traveler was swiftly deported after kicking a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) detector dog at Washington Dulles International Airport on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. The incident occurred when

Govind Tekale

June 28, 2025

Tuvalu, Funafuti Atoll. Photo Source: Gabriella Jacobi (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Australia·Climate·News

3,125 Tuvaluans Rush for Australia’s 280 Climate Visas as Islands Face Uninhabitability Within 80 Years

Over 3,000 Tuvaluans have rushed to apply for Australia’s groundbreaking climate change visa since applications opened on June 16, 2025. This represents nearly one-third of the tiny Pacific nation’s entire population, highlighting

Rahul Somvanshi

June 27, 2025

Biofuel Power Station Photo Source: JerzyGorecki (pixabay)

News·USA

Court Rules EPA Biofuel Standards Harm Wildlife: 15 Billion Gallons Create Chemical Runoff and Ocean Dead Zones

A federal appeals court has ruled that government agencies failed to properly consider how biofuel requirements harm endangered animals and their habitats. The June 20 ruling marks a significant shift in how

Govind Tekale

June 22, 2025

Climate & Weather Photo Source: Aysha Sow (CC BY-SA 4.0)

News·USA·Weather

U.S. Faces First Heat Wave as Iowa Heat Index Hits 110°F and Doctor Warns “Behind the Eight Ball”

A powerful heat dome has settled over the Midwest, bringing the first major heat wave of summer to Iowa with potentially life-threatening conditions. Heat index values are expected to reach 105-110°F across

Karmactive Staff

June 21, 2025

Nature·Plant Life

Plant Roots Respond to Drought in Hours Through ROS Signals, Could Transform Crop Resilience

British scientists have uncovered a previously unknown mechanism that explains how plant roots rapidly respond to drought conditions, potentially opening new paths for developing water-efficient crops crucial for future food security. Researchers

Govind Tekale

June 17, 2025

News·USA

EPA to Approve Fourth PFAS “Forever Chemical” Pesticide Despite Health Risks and Environmental Concerns

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently proposed approving trifludimoxazin, a pesticide for use on soybeans, oranges, apples, peanuts, and other crops. This marks the fourth per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) pesticide ingredient

Karmactive Staff

June 14, 2025