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Madison Incident Sheds Light on Lithium-Ion Battery Risks in Homes

In a residential area of Madison, Wisconsin, a seemingly innocuous household item triggered a carbon monoxide alarm, leading to an unexpected revelation about the potential hazards lurking within our homes. On the

Karmactive Staff

September 28, 2023

Pollution·USA·Water

Hudson River Saved! The Bold Bill Defending It from Radioactive Risk

Governor Kathy Hochul has taken a monumental step by signing the “Save the Hudson” bill (S.6893/A.7208) into law, aiming to protect the Hudson River from radioactive discharges during the decommissioning of nuclear

Karmactive Team

August 22, 2023

Nature·News·USA

EPA’s Pilot Project Aims to Safeguard 27 At-Risk Species: Preserving Pollinators and Pesticides Under Scrutiny

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently introduced a series of proposed regulations intended to provide enhanced protection for 27 species that are particularly at risk from the use of pesticides. These

Angelin Mariya Jiji

July 1, 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

Mobility·USA

Emergency Alerts at Risk – Electric Vehicle Manufacturers are Abandoning AM Radios

Few of the electric vehicles (EVs) recently have given up on AM radio receivers. This means that the drivers will miss important safety alerts broadcasted through the medium & could be potentially

Rahul Somvanshi

February 28, 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

Activism·Climate·Energy

Environmental Lawyers Take Shell Directors to Court Over Lack of Climate Action : Is Shell’s $40bn Profit at Risk?

The oil major, Shell, is being sued by environmental lawyers, ClientEarth, over the inadequacy of the company’s climate strategy. This lawsuit, the first of its kind, has been filed against 11 directors

Rahul Somvanshi

February 13, 2023

Food & Drinks·Health·News

The Risks of Eating Freshwater Fish in the US: Equivalent to a Month of Contaminated Water Consumption

According to a new study, consuming just one fresh water caught in a river or lake in the U S is equivalent to ingesting a month’s worth of water contaminated with the

Karmactive Team

January 21, 2023

Health

Study Shows Lung Cancer Risk In Non-Smokers Due To Air Pollution

The International Agency for Research on Cancer has linked outdoor air pollution and pollutant particles containing 2.5 micrograms/meter of diameter as carcinogenic matters. The researchers said that prolonged exposure to those carcinogenic

Tista Karmakar

August 29, 2022

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

Climate·World

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