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Detail of Hunger - Sculpture by Ahad Hosseini - Azerbaijan Museum - Tabriz - Iranian Azerbaijan - Iran

Climate Crisis Escalates: 45 Million Face Hunger, 160 Million Children Grapple with Severe Drought

One of the greatest drivers of poverty and hunger is climate change. It has affected 45 million people worldwide, including 21 million children. Droughts and floods are on the rise, and the

Tejal Somvanshi

April 30, 2024

A cholera-infected patient lays on a bed at the hospital in L'Estere, 20 km north of Saint Marc, Haiti.

Health·World

Global Cholera Crisis Intensifies as UN Reports Record 825,000 Cases Amid Funding Crisis

Currently at a high emergency level, the UN has expressed concern about the worsening cholera situation, with 23 countries reporting epidemics. The disease, which is contracted through water or food contaminated with

Tejal Somvanshi

April 29, 2024

Europe·Travel

Venice Charges €5 Entry Fee to Tourists: A Strategy to Quell Overtourism Surge

Venice has initiated a payment system for tourists starting from April 25, 2024. Tourists are required to pay €5 ($5.35) to explore Venice’s narrow alleyways. Warning signs about the new charge have

Tejal Somvanshi

April 29, 2024

Widespread parts of Asia and Africa reel under extreme weather.

Asia·Climate·Natural Disaster

2023: A Year of Unprecedented Climate Havoc in Asia—WMO Reports Staggering Casualty and Damage Statistics

Last week, Dubai was devastated by floods. Now, the WMO says Asia is worst hit by climate and water-related hazards. According to the Hindustan Times, the WMO report for 2023 listed the

Govind Tekale

April 29, 2024

Latest·Plastic·Pollution

Coca-Cola, PepsiCo Lead as Five Corporations Generate 24% of Global Plastic Pollution

As a newly published study in Science Advances, five major companies account for 24% of global plastic pollution. Less than 60 multinational corporations are responsible for more than half of the world’s

Rahul Somvanshi

April 26, 2024

Natural Disaster·News

Dubai Swamped: Record Rainfall of 6.26 Inches Cripples World’s Busiest Airport

Generally, deserts have very scanty rainfall. But on April 16, 2024, Dubai, the commercial capital of UAE, was in floods. The world’s busiest air hub for international passengers, Dubai’s major International Airport

Govind Tekale

April 23, 2024

USA·Weather

Over 50 Million in Path of Potent Storms as Tornado Threat Looms Large Across Central U.S

A severe weather outbreak could affect over 50 million Americans between Monday and Tuesday, marking the start of the country’s most active tornado season. According to a FOX Weather report, a storm

Karmactive Staff

April 1, 2024

Unprecedented temperatures and climate impacts

Climate·World

WMO Confirms 2023 as Earth’s Warmest Year in History, Global Warming Intensifies

The WMO (World Meteorological Organization) Tuesday said 2023 was the hottest year on record. It was already known that 2023 was the warmest year ever with average temperatures around 1.45 degrees Celsius

Govind Tekale

March 29, 2024

Archaeology·Discovery·Science

Eighth Continent Zealandia: Earth’s Hidden Continent Reveals Its Secrets

There were seven continents of the world until September 2023: Asia, Africa, Europe, South America, North America, Australia, and Antarctica. But now a new continent is added, called Zealandia. Continents are a

Govind Tekale

March 9, 2024

Artivism

Nigerian Eco-Artist Gbenga Adeku Tackles Plastic Pollution with PET Bottle Masterpieces

Gbenga Adeku, a prominent upcycle artist from south western Nigeria creates awareness about plastic pollution and its effects on earth through his art. Adeku shared his artistic journey and environmental advocacy in

Mohammed Shamil PMand

Karmactive Staff

January 19, 2024