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Historical depiction of bubonic plague protection methods including herbal nose filters and touch-avoidance tools

Lake Tahoe Plague Case: 41 Infected Rodents Found Since 2021, Officials Urge Camper Caution

A South Lake Tahoe resident is recovering at home after testing positive for plague, likely contracted from an infected flea bite while camping in the area, according to El Dorado County health

Tejal Somvanshi

August 25, 2025

Federal ranger at illegal marijuana cultivation site in Sequoia National Park during enforcement operation.

Crime·Environment·News·USA

Rangers Uncover 2,377 Marijuana Plants and Banned Pesticides Stealing 19,016 Gallons of Water Daily

National Park Service rangers and Bureau of Land Management agents hauled 2,377 full-grown cannabis plants and nearly a ton of trash from a 13-acre grow deep in Sequoia National Park last week.

Govind Tekale

August 25, 2025

Representative Image. Panoramic view of the Costa Pinto sugar and ethanol industrial plant in Piracicaba, Brazil, showing factory buildings with smokestacks emitting smoke in an industrial setting.

Energy·News·USA

EPA Grants 63 Full, 77 Partial Biofuel Waivers, 5.34B RINs Affected

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted most of its backlog of requests from small oil refineries seeking exemptions from federal biofuel blending requirements, a move that brings both relief and complications

Sunita Somvanshi

August 24, 2025

Person using a desk fan for cooling while seated with a laptop indoors, indicating heat-related HVAC strain

Climate·USA

Silent Killer Risk: Heat Deaths Among Seniors Up 85% Since 1990s

Older adults face increasing danger from rising temperatures, but many don’t realize how vulnerable they are. A comprehensive review of over 40 studies reveals most seniors aren’t prepared for extended heat waves

Govind Tekale

August 22, 2025

Scanning electron micrograph showing rod-shaped Yersinia pestis bacteria, the causative agent of plague, at high magnification.

News·USA

South Lake Tahoe Resident Tests Positive for Plague as 41 Rodents Show Exposure Since 2021

A South Lake Tahoe resident has tested positive for plague after likely being bitten by an infected flea while camping in the area, El Dorado County health officials confirmed on Tuesday. The

Tejal Somvanshi

August 22, 2025

A ground-mounted solar panel array installed on a metal pole structure in a rural setting with trees in the background under a clear blue sky.

Energy·News·USA

Solar Poised to Supply Half of New US Electricity in 2025 as Texas Leads 33GW Nationwide Expansion

The U.S. is on track for a solar power milestone this year, with developers planning to add 33 gigawatts of solar capacity — enough to account for roughly half of all new

Karmactive Team

August 21, 2025

Exterior of a Walmart Supercentre store with blue and yellow signage, parked cars in the foreground, and shoppers walking toward the entrance.

News·USA

FDA Recalls Walmart Great Value Shrimp After Detecting Cesium-137 at 68 Bq/kg, Expert Says Risk ‘Quite Low’

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has advised people not to eat certain Great Value frozen raw shrimp sold at Walmart due to potential contamination with a radioactive substance. The FDA issued

Karmactive Staff

August 20, 2025

A vaquita porpoise swimming at the surface of calm blue water in the Gulf of California, showing its characteristic dark gray coloration, triangular dorsal fin, and distinctive black patches around the eyes

News·USA

Mexico Fitted Only 10 of 850 Promised Satellite Trackers as Vaquita Porpoise Faces Extinction

The world’s smallest porpoise is running out of time. A new investigation has found that Mexico isn’t properly enforcing its wildlife protection laws, pushing the vaquita closer to disappearing forever. Fewer than

Govind Tekale

August 20, 2025

Representative Image. Assorted cheese varieties including white cheddar, soft-ripened cheese, and aged cheese arranged on wooden surface showing different textures and types susceptible to Listeria contamination

News·USA

Ohio Cheese Recall: 5,000+ Pounds Pulled After Expert Warns Listeria Can Cause Brain Infection

An Ohio cheese maker has pulled thousands of pounds of cheese from store shelves due to potential Listeria contamination. Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op in Middlefield, Ohio announced the voluntary recall on August

Karmactive Staff

August 20, 2025

White Waymo Jaguar I‑Pace autonomous car with roof sensors parked on Point Lobos Avenue in San Francisco, with a white fence and trees in the background

Business·News·USA

Atlanta Uber Users Cancel 20+ Human Drivers to Score Rare Waymo Self-Driving Cars

Atlanta residents are turning ride-hailing into a game of chance, repeatedly canceling rides with human Uber drivers until they match with one of Waymo’s self-driving cars. Since Waymo launched its autonomous taxi

Sunita Somvanshi

August 18, 2025