Bird Flu Alert: CDC Calls for Rapid Testing as Cases Rise
The CDC wants hospitals to test flu patients faster as bird flu spreads in the United States. “What we need is to shift to a system that tells us what’s happening in
Tejal Somvanshi
Quebec Measles Outbreak: 11 Cases Confirmed; Thousands Exposed at Carrefour Laval Mall
The recent surge in measles cases across Quebec has reached 11 confirmed infections, with health officials warning of widespread exposure at Carrefour Laval mall. The latest case from January 7 has put
EPA Sued Over 50-Year-Old Nitrogen Standards Blamed for Pollution Killing Wildlife and Harming Ecosystems
A new lawsuit wants the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) to do a better job protecting animals and plants from air pollution. Here’s why this matters to you and your community: What’s Happening?
Govind Tekale
Australia Faces $583 Billion Annual Cost to Save Threatened Wildlife from Extinction and Invasive Weeds
Australia faces an unprecedented challenge in protecting its unique wildlife. New research reveals that fully recovering the country’s threatened species would cost $583 billion annually – a quarter of Australia’s GDP –
Bald Eagles, Ospreys Removed from NJ Endangered List After Population Surge
Two of New Jersey’s most impressive birds are no longer at risk of disappearing. After 40 years of hard work, bald eagles and ospreys have recovered enough to leave the state’s endangered
Karmactive Staff
Over Half of Florida’s Scrub Mints Now Threatened
Some of Florida’s oldest plant species are disappearing from our neighborhoods. These plants, called scrub mints, have lived in Florida longer than humans have existed. Now, new houses, roads, and changing weather
Rahul Somvanshi
Golden-Cheeked Warbler: 217,444 Males Found but Habitat Loss Threatens Its Future
A distinctive Texas songbird might soon see changes in its protected status, as federal wildlife officials recommend updating its conservation designation. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has completed a five-year review
First U.S. Bird Flu Death: Louisiana Case Raises Alarm Over H5N1 Mutations
The first U.S. death from bird flu has put a spotlight on H5N1, a virus that’s becoming more concerning for public health experts. The patient in Louisiana, who was over 65 with
Cozumel’s 2024 Wildlife Rescue: 150 Animals Saved Amid Urbanization Challenges
The Cozumel Parks and Museums Foundation (FPMC) reports 150 wildlife specimens rescued and released in 2024, revealing both progress and persistent challenges in local conservation efforts. A detailed analysis of rescue operations
UK Wildlife Populations Plummet by 73% Amid Climate Change and Drought Threats
The natural rhythms of British wildlife are experiencing major disruption as climate change continues to alter seasonal patterns, with some species showing alarming declines while others show signs of recovery in specific