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April 7, 2023

Chernobyl Giant Catfish: Exploring the Link between Radiation and Abnormal Growth

There are many sensational stories about Chernobyl mutant spiders, radioactive frogs, & giant catfish. Apart from the tales, there are many species still living in & around Chernobyl, which is still radioactive.

Pollution·Space·USA

SpaceX Urges Caution & Recovery as Hexagonal Heat Shield Tiles Found in Debris of Failed Starship Test Launch

On April 20, SpaceX’s Starship got its first test launch and exploded minutes later. The explosion caused debris from the rocket to wash up on the shores around the Starbase launch facility in Texas. Scraps & pieces of the spacecraft

April 24, 2023

Oceans Engulfed by a Rapidly Increasing Plastic Smog Threatening Marine Life and Human Health

Ocean·Plastic·Pollution

According to a new study, the world’s oceans are polluted by “plastic smog,” made up of an estimated 171 trillion plastic particles weighing approximately

IIT Bombay Develops Revolutionary Air Pollution Solution with PAVITRA Model – London, Mumbai, Shanghai & Delhi Struggle With Air Pollution

Health·News·Pollution

An innovative solution to aid in the fight against air pollution, dubbed Pavitra, has been created by the IIT, Bombay. Pavitra is a cutting-edge

Europe·Pollution

Spain asks US to remove the Radioactive Soil 60 Years After Hydrogen Bomb Accident

Karmactive Team

March 7, 2023

India·Pollution

Mumbai City will Celebrate a Smoggy Holi Unless the Weather Gods Intervene

Mumbaikars who have been facing unhealthy air quality since November last year, may get some relief this week as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted the possibility of rainfall between March

Rahul Somvanshi

March 6, 2023

Ocean·Pollution·Science

Turning the Tide on Climate Change: MIT’s Game-Changing CO2 Removal from Ocean Water

Climate change has become one of the most pressing global challenges of our time. One of the main contributors to climate change is the increasing level of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the

Rahul Somvanshiand

Karmactive Team

March 3, 2023

Energy·Pollution·USA

ProPublica Report Suggests Chevron Refinery in Mississippi Poses Health Risks to Nearby Population

As per a report by ProPublica, the EPA approved Chevron Refinery in Mississippi can pose serious health hazards like cancer for the nearby population. The Chevron refinery which was initially setup in

Rahul Somvanshi

February 24, 2023

Pollution·Science

Green Chemistry: Utilizing Nanodiamonds as Catalysts for Transforming Greenhouse Gas into Valuable Chemicals

Carbon dioxide (CO2) can be used as a raw material for producing formic acid or methanol rather than releasing it into the atmosphere, which would exacerbate climate change. The conversion of CO2

Govind Tekale

February 21, 2023

Pollution·USA

Negligence Allegations: Lawsuits Filed Following Train Derailment and Toxic Chemical Spill in Ohio

A toxic train derailment occurred near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border on Feb. 3, 2023, causing evacuations of the nearly 5,000 residents of East Palestine, Ohio. The train was carrying hazardous materials, including vinyl

Govind Tekale

February 16, 2023

Health·India·Pollution

The Alarming Increase in Lung Cancer Deaths in this India’s Big City & What Role Air Pollution Plays

According to data obtained from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) through an RTI application, lung cancer deaths rose by nearly 49% in Mumbai between 2009 and 2021. The highest number of cases

Karmactive Team

February 15, 2023

Plastic·Pollution·Science

Eggs can Go Beyond the Kitchen to Tackle Ocean Plastic Pollution

Egg whites have always been known for their muscle-building and cholesterol-lowering properties, but recent research by Princeton Engineering takes this notion to a whole new level. Scientists have discovered a way to

Rahul Somvanshi

February 13, 2023

News·Pollution·USA

The Keystone Pipeline Leak: Triggered by a Design Flaw

At the end of 2022, the Keystone Pipeline in Mill Creek, Washington suffered a major leak, resulting in the release of 14,000 barrels of tar sands oil. After several months of investigation,

Rahul Somvanshi

February 11, 2023

Climate·Plastic·Pollution

Record High Single-Use Plastic Use Despite Increased Awareness: Report

The use of single-use plastic reached a record high in 2021, with an increase of one kilogram per person compared to the previous year. This is despite increased awareness, corporate responsibility, and

Govind Tekale

February 8, 2023

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