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
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 –
Govind Tekale
Endangered Right Whales’ Lifespan Plummets to 22 Years
North Atlantic right whales should live well beyond 100 years, but their average lifespan has dropped dramatically to just 22 years, according to recent research published in Science Advances. This stark decline
AI Identifies 1,301 Undocumented Orphaned Oil Wells in California and Oklahoma
In the sprawling expanse of America’s oil fields, a pressing environmental challenge lurks beneath the surface. Hundreds of thousands of abandoned oil and gas wells, remnants of 170 years of commercial drilling,
NASA-DOD Study: 77% of Coastal Watersheds to Face Saltwater Intrusion by 2100
A joint NASA-Department of Defense study projects that saltwater intrusion will occur by century’s end in 77% of coastal watersheds evaluated, affecting groundwater systems and ecosystems worldwide. The research indicates that 77%
Karmactive Staff
Critically Endangered Sumatran Elephant Dies in Bali Zoo River Accident
A female Sumatran elephant died in a river accident at Bali Zoo on December 16, 2024. Molly, aged 45, was swept away by strong currents during her daily routine walk. The incident
New Sensors Detect Plant Dehydration 48 Hours Before Visible Signs, Alerting Farmers Early
In an era where agricultural challenges mount under climate pressures, researchers from the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART) and the Disruptive and Sustainable Technologies for Agricultural Precision (DiSTAP) interdisciplinary research
Shark And Ray Populations Plunge 50% Since 1970: Is Overfishing Pushing Marine Ecosystems to Collapse?
The marine ecosystem faces an unprecedented crisis as shark and ray populations have plummeted by more than half over the past five decades, according to a global study published in Science. The
Amazon Drought 2024: Lake Tefé’s 40°C Waters, 44-Foot Drop Threaten Dolphins, 850,000 People Impacted Across 69% of the Region
In the heart of Amazonas state, the waters of Lake Tefé tell a story of environmental crisis. The lake’s water levels plummeted to 4.5 meters (14.9 feet) in October 2024 – a
Coral Reefs Face Extinction as Global Warming Nears 3°C, Scientists Warn Paris Agreement Goals Are Critical for Survival
Marine scientists have revealed that coral reefs face severe risks as ocean warming accelerates beyond their natural adaptation capabilities. A new study published in Science shows that coral survival depends heavily on