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From Black Gold to Synthetic Curse: The Surprising Origins of our Plastic Nightmare

The origin story of plastic, rooted in the once revolutionary oil and gas industry, is as surprising as it is ubiquitous. This material, a by-product of petroleum refining, has embedded itself into

Govind Tekale

July 19, 2023

Architecture·Europe·Pollution·Water

Reengineering the ‘Great Stink’: A Look into the London City’s Massive Super Sewer

In an ambitious bid to transform the centuries-old, creaky sewage system of London, Tideway, a private utility company, has been spearheading the construction of an enormous subterranean tunnel beneath the heart of

Rahul Somvanshi

July 17, 2023

Conservation·Nature·USA

Endangered Dunes Sagebrush Lizard Faces Imminent Threat from Oil and Gas Industry

After more than 20 years of advocacy by the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced the dunes sagebrush lizard as endangered, acknowledging the need for its

Karmactive Staff

July 9, 2023

Asia·Conservation·Nature

Mangrove Restoration to Protect Iraq’s Coastline and Biodiversity: Reviving the Marshlands

Aymen al-Rubaye, an agricultural engineer, is leading a project in southern Iraq that aims to restore mangrove forests in the Khor al-Zubair mudflats, a region near major oil fields. Iraq’s carbon emissions

Karmactive Staff

July 5, 2023

News·Pollution·Weather

Satellite Image Shows Smoke from Canada’s Wildfires Blanketing Michigan

Several wildfires burning across Canada are still active, particularly in Ontario and Quebec. The smoke from these fires is drifting into the Midwest, including Michigan, leading to hazy skies and poor air

Govind Tekale

June 25, 2023

Climate·News·Ocean

Ocean Warming in Overdrive: 50% Increase in Marine Heat Waves, with Catastrophic Consequences

A newly discovered phenomenon affecting the sea floor of the North American continental shelves & other areas around the globe is called “bottom marine heat waves”. Australia, the Mediterranean, & the Tasmanian

Govind Tekale

March 26, 2023

Marine Life·Nature·World

UN Member Nations Achieve Major Breakthrough in Marine Biodiversity Conservation

The UN Secretary General has congratulated UN member nations for finalizing a text to ensure the conservation & sustainable use of marine biological diversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction, calling it a

Govind Tekale

March 11, 2023

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Architecture·Design·Sustainability

Berlin’s Tegel Projekt is Transforming Abandoned Airport into a Sustainable Living Hub

The former Berlin-Tegel Airport is undergoing a transformative redevelopment, creating the Berlin TXL – The Urban Tech Republic and Schumacher Quartier. This ambitious project aims to repurpose the historical site into a

Rahul Somvanshi

March 7, 2023

News·USA

Homelessness in California: A Failed $10 Billion Experiment

California is facing a homelessness crisis that is getting worse despite the significant amount of money spent to address it. The state has spent nearly $10 billion between 2018 and 2021 to

Karmactive Team

February 20, 2023

Energy·Mobility·Sustainability

The Rise of Low-to-No Emission Ships: Revolutionizing the Shipping Industry

Low-to-no emission ships are poised to revolutionize the shipping industry, reducing carbon pollution and offering a cheaper alternative to air freight. This industry accounted for 2% of global carbon pollution in 2021,

Rahul Somvanshi

February 20, 2023