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Tomonori Saito, Md Arifuzzaman and Adam Malin, ORNL/U.S. Dept. of Energy

A New Chapter in Plastic Management: ORNL’s Groundbreaking Technology Converts Waste into Wealth

In a world grappling with the environmental repercussions of plastic waste, scientists from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have unveiled a technology that could potentially reshape our approach to managing plastic

Rahul Somvanshi

October 6, 2023

Climate·Plastic·Pollution

Japanese Scientists Trace Airborne Microplastics in Clouds: Unveiling Climate Impact!

Diving into the uncharted waters of environmental science, Hiroshi Okochi and his team from Waseda University have unearthed startling revelations about airborne microplastics (AMPs) lurking in our clouds. “If the issue of

Govind Tekale

September 30, 2023

Sustainability·Technology

Heat Pumps vs. Gas Boilers: The Battle for a Greener Tomorrow

Gas and oil boilers revolutionized home comfort in the 20th century, eliminating the need for coal shoveling. However, to achieve decarbonization, these boilers must be phased out. Twelve European nations are looking

Rahul Somvanshi

September 9, 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

Sustainability·Technology·Water

Oneka Technologies: Wave-Powered Desalination Innovation for Coastal Communities

In an era marked by environmental crises, water scarcity stands as a colossal challenge, affecting 1.1 billion people and threatening to escalate geopolitical tensions. However, this stark reality is driving innovative solutions,

Rahul Somvanshi

August 4, 2023

Plant Based·Plastic·Science

From Pond to Green Solution: The Birth of Algae-Based Bioplastics

In an effort to address the global plastic pollution crisis, a team of researchers at the University of Washington (UW) have made a significant breakthrough. They have developed a unique bioplastic from

Rahul Somvanshi

August 1, 2023

Opinion·Plastic·Pollution

Petrochemical Peril: From Plastic Dependence to a Circular Economy

It becomes increasingly clear that our plastic production habits are a significant contributor, as we peer into the abyss of environmental crises. Exacerbating climate change, the production of new plastic, a process

Govind Tekale

July 31, 2023

Climate·Science

Awakening the Siberian Leviathan: The Unstoppable Thaw of the Batagaika Crater

The Batagaika crater, renowned as the world’s largest permafrost crater, located in Russia’s Far East, is rapidly thawing, raising alarm bells among scientists worldwide. This natural phenomenon has set a series of

Karmactive Staff

July 28, 2023

Africa·News·Science

South African Gold Fields Guard World’s Oldest Glacier Dating 2.9 Billion Years Old

In a groundbreaking discovery that reshapes our understanding of Earth’s early climatic history, researchers have identified the world’s oldest known glacial traces in South Africa’s gold fields, buried under the largest gold

Karmactive Staff

July 23, 2023

Climate·Health·Nature

Defrosting Ancient Terrors: The Alarming Risks of Thawing Arctic Permafrost

Permafrost is ground that remains frozen when it is at 0 degrees Celsius or below it for two consecutive years. It is also a reservoir for viruses that are ancient and pose

Diya Sharma

June 29, 2023