What Your Plastic Bottles Are Doing to the Planet
Every time you pick up washing-up liquid or shampoo at the supermarket, you’re part of a larger environmental story. Recent data shows a shocking truth: of all the plastic bottles used for
Rahul Somvanshi
Ambulance Delays: Heart Attack and Stroke Response Times Reach 47 Minutes in December 2024
When someone has a heart attack, every minute counts. Right now in England, that wait has grown dangerously long. Ambulances took 47 minutes on average to reach heart attack and stroke patients
Karmactive Staff
Canada Recalls Multiple Egg Brands Over Salmonella Concerns
A major egg recall has been issued across five Canadian provinces after testing detected possible Salmonella contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has ordered the removal of specific egg batches from
Tejal Somvanshi
Lidl Recalls Sriracha Cheddar in Northern Ireland Due to Listeria
Lidl Northern Ireland has recalled its Deluxe Sriracha Cheddar Cheese Wedge after finding Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall affects 150g packages with a best-before date of May 11, 2025. The Food Standards
Toronto’s 20,650-Square-Foot Spirit Garden Opens at Nathan Phillips Square
A 20,650-square-foot space in Nathan Phillips Square now carries the stories of generations. The Spirit Garden, opened September 30, 2024, responds to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action 82, which
Govind Tekale
New York Targets Big Polluters With $3 Billion Annual Fund for Climate Crisis, Public Health, and Extreme Weather
The Governor of the State of New York, Kathy Hochul, approved a law on December 26th, 2024 that requires companies that significantly contributed to greenhouse gas emissions to invest in projects to
Sunita Somvanshi
SmartDrive MX2+ Recall: 646 Complaints and 3 Injuries Reported Nationwide
A nationwide recall of the SmartDrive MX2+ Power Assist Device’s Speed Control Dial component has been initiated by Max Mobility/Permobil due to serious safety concerns. The recall affects units manufactured between August
Rare Tennessee Cave Salamander Gets Second Chance at Federal Protection
A rare pink-gilled salamander found only in East Tennessee caves may receive federal protection, following a new agreement between environmental groups and wildlife officials. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will reevaluate
Florida Manatees Starve as ‘Endangered’ Status Denied Despite Over 2,000 Deaths from Seagrass Loss
A major decision about Florida’s manatees sparked debate in marine conservation circles. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service decided not to change Florida manatees‘ status from “threatened” to “endangered,” despite more than
Erosion Causes Olympic National Park’s ‘Tree of Life’ to Drop 5 Feet, Threatening Its Survival
A 40-foot Sitka spruce known as the Tree of Life at Olympic National Park has dropped five feet lower this winter. Storm damage has left this remarkable tree hanging over an eroding