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High-resolution visible satellite capture of a powerful tropical cyclone spinning over the eastern Pacific Ocean off Mexico.

October 8, 2026

Environment·News·USA

Tropical Storm Rachel Meets Pacific Kelvin Wave: How Combined Ocean Dynamics Are Threatening California and Arizona

Two separate ocean events are affecting the US West Coast and Southwest desert this week, and the combination is harder to prepare for than either one alone. The National Hurricane Center classified

Hawaii State Route 560 running through the Hanalei Valley near the Hanalei River bridge, surrounded by steep green mountain peaks.

Environment·News·USA

Hawaii Flood Watch: Trade Wind Collapse Turns Thursday Into a 3-Inch-Per-Hour Rain Threat on Kauai, Oahu

If you're commuting on Oahu or living near a valley road on Kauai Thursday morning, conditions could shift fast. The National Weather Service in Honolulu has placed Kauai, Niihau, and Oahu under a Flood Watch through Thursday afternoon. The system

October 8, 2026

‘Not Charity’: Nana Patekar Restored 492 Rivers for 1,000 Maharashtra Villages Before Dying at 75

Environment·India·News

Nana Patekar, one of India's most acclaimed character actors, died on October 8 at his residence in Goa. He was 75. The cause was

El Niño Ski Season Outlook: Snow Risks for US Resorts

Business·Environment·Science

NOAA has placed the probability of a very strong El Niño this winter at above 90%, with a 75% chance of it ranking among

An Air National Guard member unloads food and water from a C-17 aircraft for distribution to residents impacted by Hurricane Helene in Asheville.

Disaster·News·USA

FEMA Faces $10 Billion Shortfall as Hurricane Helene’s Devastation Pushes Funding to the Brink

In the wake of the devastating Hurricane Helene, which has claimed over 160 lives and left a trail of destruction across the southeastern United States, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has issued

Sunita Somvanshi

October 4, 2024

Rep. Cory Mills' delivering supplies to the hurricane-affected region.

Disaster·News·USA

Rep. Cory Mills’ Helicopter Mission Delivers Aid to 182 Victims in Devastated NC After Hurricane Helene

As Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact continues to unfold across the southeastern United States, a combination of grassroots relief efforts and political action is emerging to aid affected communities. The storm’s death toll

Karmactive Staff

October 4, 2024

Impact plastics Erwin TN.

Hurricane Helene: Impact Plastics Employees Swept Away in Tennessee Floods—Erwin Factory Survivor Stories, Missing Worker Count Revealed and Death Toll

In a harrowing incident that unfolded on September 27, 2024, employees at Impact Plastics in Erwin, Tennessee, found themselves in a life-threatening situation as floodwaters from Hurricane Helene engulfed their workplace. The

Sunita Somvanshi

October 3, 2024

Climate·Europe·News

Melting Glaciers Force Switzerland and Italy to Redraw Border in the Alps — See How Much Ice Has Already Vanished

Switzerland and Italy are redrawing part of their border due to climate change that has accelerated the melting of the glaciers that have historically marked the border between the two countries. The

October 1, 2024

Ocean water.

Climate·Ocean·Science

Ocean Warming Nearly Doubles in Two Decades: Shocking New Report Reveals Unprecedented Marine Heat

Experts suspected it and now it’s official: the rate of ocean warming has almost doubled since 2005, according to a report from the European observatory Copernicus Marine Service published on Monday, September

Karmactive Staff

October 1, 2024

Flooding in the Czech Republic.

Climate·Disaster·Europe

Floods Devastate Central Europe: See How Climate Change Turned Storm Boris Into a 4-Day Deluge

The heavy rains that occurred in mid – september from 12th to 15th, caused river overflows and major damage across Poland, the Czech Republic, Austria, and Romania. This exceptional weather event affected

October 1, 2024

The Gulf Stream is wind-powered and could weaken from climate change

Climate·Europe·News·Science

Gulf Stream Collapse May Cool Europe by 10°C or More: Scientists Sound the Alarm for 2100

In a twist that echoes the plot of a Hollywood dystopian movie, recent scientific reports suggest that Europe might be headed for a severe cooling period. The culprit? A weakening Gulf Stream,

Rahul Somvanshi

October 1, 2024

Disaster·News·USA

Massive BioLab Fire in Rockdale County, Georgia: Chemical Fire Sparks Chaos, Smoke, Evacuations, and Hazardous Chemicals—Find Out What Triggered the Emergency

On Sunday, September 29, 2024, a fire broke out at the BioLab facility on Old Covington Highway in Conyers, Rockdale County, Georgia. The incident, which began around 5 a.m., has led to

Sunita Somvanshi

September 29, 2024

Aviation·USA·Weather

Asheville Airport Disruption: Most Flights Canceled as Hurricane Helene Shuts Down WNC Travel

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) faces extensive flight disruptions as of September 29, 2024, due to a combination of technological issues and weather-related challenges. The airport released an official statement at 9:30 AM

Karmactive Team

September 29, 2024

Disaster·News·USA

Lake Lure Dam Overtopped: 20 Inches of Rain Pushes Structure to the Brink

In a dire turn of events, residents near Lake Lure in western North Carolina face a life-threatening situation as officials warn of the imminent failure of the Lake Lure Dam. The National

September 28, 2024

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