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January 29, 2023

London-Sized Iceberg Calves from Antarctic Shelf Near British Research Station

An enormous iceberg, roughly equivalent in size to Greater London, has calved from the Antarctic ice shelf near a British research station. The British Antarctic Survey reported on Friday that the massive

Climate·Technology

The Dark Side of Bitcoin: Climate Damages Shot Up 126 Times Since 2016

The Dark Side of Bitcoin: Highlights Through December 2021, BTC had a market value of over $960 billion (US$) and a global market share of nearly 41% among all crypto currencies. The energy consumption of Bitcoin mining has significantly increased

January 10, 2023

The Carbon Cost of Elon Musk’s Flying Habits

Climate·Pollution·USA

Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and second richest person in the world, reportedly utilized his private jet 134 times in 2022, according to a

NASA Updated The Climate Spiral Visualizer Up Till 2022 In Both Degrees

Climate·News·World

NASA has updated its Climate Spiral visualizer up till 2022 and is now available in both degrees including Fahrenheit and Celsius. Climate Spiral is

Climate·Nature·Science

Tiny Bubbles, Titanic Impact: How Air Pockets Accelerate Glacier Melt!

Oregon State University research has unveiled a potential reason behind the rapid retreat of sea-terminating glaciers: the bursting of minuscule, pressurized bubbles in submerged ice. This groundbreaking study, recently published in Nature

Govind Tekale

September 11, 2023

Asia·Climate

Tibetan Plateau’s Climate Shift: A Global Warning from the ‘Roof of the World’?

Often referred to as the “Roof of the World“, the Tibetan Plateau (TP) is undergoing significant climatic shifts with global repercussions. Huang and his team have conducted a comprehensive review of the

Govind Tekale

September 8, 2023

Business·Climate·Mobility

Driving Green with EVs? : A Deep Dive into Carbon Emissions

Lucas Woodley ’23 from Harvard critically examined the effectiveness of tax credits in reducing carbon emissions from electric vehicles (EVs), challenging conventional beliefs. Many EV owners, influenced by their driving habits, might

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Manasi Singh

September 7, 2023

Climate·Water

Wastewater: The Unexpected Hero in the Climate Crisis Battle?

In a world grappling with climate change, dwindling resources, and increasing pollution, a beacon of hope emerges from an unexpected source: wastewater. Recent reports from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and

Govind Tekale

September 5, 2023

Climate·Europe·Nature

UK Commits £50 Million to Peatlands Restoration, Setting a Benchmark for the EU!

In a concerted effort to combat climate change, both the UK Government and the European Union are turning their attention to peatlands. These unique ecosystems, often overlooked in environmental discussions, play a

Karmactive Staff

September 3, 2023

Climate·Nature·Wildlife

Polar Bear Survival: The Alarming Link to Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Scientists from several institutions have found a direct link between greenhouse gas emissions and polar bear survival in a new study This pioneering research, published in the Journal Science, offers a comprehensive

Govind Tekale

September 2, 2023

Climate·News·Science

Climate Change’s Rising Death Toll in Billions: Western University’s Startling Revelations

No longer a distant threat, climate change is a present crisis with dire consequences for humanity. A staggering increase in human deaths is revealed by recent studies, directly linked to the escalating

Govind Tekale

September 2, 2023

Climate·Nature·Science

Eco-Revelation: How Glacial Retreat is Shaping Tomorrow’s Habitats

Often termed the “canaries in the coal mines”, Earth’s Glaciers are retreating at an unprecedented rate. A recent study in Nature paints a grim picture: by 2100, Glaciers outside of Antarctica &

Govind Tekale

August 31, 2023

Activism·Climate

The Legal Showdown: Fossil Fuel Giants vs. The Planet!

Long accused of environmental degradation, the fossil fuel industry faces a staggering lawsuit amounting to $1.15 billion. Attorney Jeffrey B. Simon, renowned for his role in the opioid crisis settlements, is at

Govind Tekale

August 28, 2023

Climate·Science

Carbon Credits: The $2 Billion Illusion We’re All Buying Into!

Projects that aim to reduce deforestation often sell carbon credits, especially to consumers purchasing flight tickets. “Over 90% of these credits do not genuinely offset carbon emissions,” warns environmental scientist Thales A.P.

Rahul Somvanshi

August 27, 2023

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