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Fire salamander. Photo Source: Bergheimatfilm (Pexels)

U.S. Bans Salamander Imports to Protect 200+ Species From Deadly Bsal Fungus Threatening Ecosystems

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced new rules that limit salamander imports into the country, aiming to shield native species from a dangerous fungal disease. The decision comes as a

Karmactive Staff

January 9, 2025

Representative Image. Creative layout featuring 3D renderings of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common contagious virus that infects the human respiratory tract. Photo Source: NIAID (CC BY 2.0)

Health

RSV Hospitalizations Surge; New Vaccine Cuts Infant Cases by 77%

A significant rise in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases is pushing hospitals to their limits while new vaccines offer hope for both the very young and old. RSV remains the leading cause

Tejal Somvanshi

January 8, 2025

Energy·News·Ocean·USA

Biden Bans Drilling Across 625M Acres of U.S. Waters, Protecting $80B Coastal Economy and Marine Life

President Biden has permanently banned new oil and gas drilling across vast stretches of U.S. coastal waters, protecting over 625 million acres from future development. The move affects the entire East Coast,

Sunita Somvanshi

January 7, 2025

Blue Tree Monitor. Photo Credits: Hectonichus (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Conservation·Wildlife

Blue Tree Monitor Imports Double in 2023; U.S. Enacts Emergency Endangered Status

Federal wildlife officials have taken unprecedented emergency action to protect the blue tree monitor, a rare lizard species found only on a small Indonesian island, from extinction. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife

Govind Tekale

January 7, 2025

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Energy·News

JinkoSolar’s N-Type TOPCon Perovskite Tandem Solar Cell Achieves 33.84% Efficiency, Setting 27th World Record

JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (NYSE: JKS) has reached 33.84% conversion efficiency with its N-type TOPCon-based perovskite tandem solar cell, pushing past its earlier record of 33.24%. The Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and

Sunita Somvanshi

January 7, 2025

Manchester's Bee Network Buses Parked. Photo Source: Bee Network.

Europe·Transportation

Manchester’s Bee Network: £2 Bus Fares Amid National £3 Cap

Getting around Manchester is becoming cheaper and simpler as the city launches its biggest change to public buses in nearly 40 years. The new system helps families save money and makes daily

Karmactive Staff

January 6, 2025

Representative Image. Planting in garden soil. Photo Source: plant_fox (Pixabay)

Agriculture

SoilScanner: Affordable Device Detects Lead in Urban Gardens

Cornell Tech researchers have created a simple device that could help home gardeners test their soil safely and cheaply. The problem is serious in many areas. In New York City, 45% of

Govind Tekale

January 5, 2025

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Travel·USA

Real ID, ETIAS Deadlines in 2025: Major Changes for U.S. and European Travelers Explained

Major changes are reshaping both domestic and international travel in 2025, affecting millions of travelers worldwide. From new ID requirements in the United States to enhanced screening processes for European travel, here’s

Tejal Somvanshi

January 5, 2025

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Business·Climate

Major U.S. Banks Exit UN Climate Alliance Amid Political Pushback

The country’s biggest banks are backing away from their climate change promises, a move that could affect how companies tackle environmental challenges. In the past month alone, five major U.S. banks –

Sunita Somvanshi

January 5, 2025

Representative Image. Wooden Spoon with Himalayan Salt. Photo Source: Nuha Suffanah (Pexels)

Health

President’s Choice Recalls Mediterranean and Himalayan Salts Nationwide Over Plastic Contamination

Pieces of plastic discovered in everyday cooking salts have triggered a major recall across Canada. Loblaw Companies Limited has pulled two President’s Choice products from store shelves: Mediterranean Sea Salt and Himalayan

Tejal Somvanshi

January 4, 2025