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Representative Image: A cityscape covered in heavy smog, with high-rise buildings and construction cranes barely visible in the background. The scene suggests severe air pollution, likely due to industrial activities or coal dependency. Photo Source: Kevin Dooley (CC BY 2.0)

China’s 2025 Plan: Eliminating Severe Air Pollution Amid Coal Dependency

China wants to get rid of its worst air pollution by the end of 2025. This plan comes from Li Tianwei, who leads the country’s Department of Atmospheric Environment. The Air is

Rahul Somvanshi

March 2, 2025

Space

AstroForge’s ‘Odin’ Faces Communication Issues on Asteroid Mission

AstroForge has launched the first commercial spacecraft attempting to travel beyond the moon, marking a significant step toward mining precious metals from asteroids. The Odin probe, roughly the size of a window

Karmactive Staff

March 2, 2025

Representative Image Shipwreck in the port of Haydarpaşa, Photo Source: Matti Blume (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Energy

DOE Removes Barriers Amid Surge in LNG-Fueled Ships

The Department of Energy announced on February 28 that it has removed barriers for using liquefied natural gas (LNG) as marine fuel. This regulatory change modifies a previous order issued to JAX

Sunita Somvanshi

March 2, 2025

Exterior of the Mariner of the Seas.Photo Source:Gregory Varnum (CC BY-SA 4.0)

News·Travel

Carnival Requires Solo Travelers to Be 21 Starting Feb 2025

Carnival Cruise Line has enacted a new policy requiring passengers under 21 to be accompanied by older travelers, matching restrictions already enforced by Royal Caribbean. The change, which took effect February 1,

Karmactive Staff

March 1, 2025

Rice’s whale.Photo Source:NOAA Fisheries (wikimedia commonce)

Conservation·Marine Life

Trump Administration Lifts Ship Speed Limits, Endangering Rice’s Whales

In a move celebrated by the oil and gas industry but criticized by environmental advocates, the Trump administration has rescinded guidance that required industry ships to slow down in the habitat of

Karmactive Staff

March 1, 2025

Representative Image: Tankless water heaters. Image Source: CC BY-SA 4.0 (wikimedia)

Energy·News·USA

House Votes to Repeal Water Heater Efficiency Standards

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a resolution to repeal efficiency standards for water heaters, igniting debate over consumer costs, energy savings, and environmental impact. The resolution, H.J.Res.20, aims to overturn

Sunita Somvanshi

March 1, 2025

Representative Image. Smalltail Shark. Photo Source: SEFSC Pascagoula Laboratory; Collection of Brandi Noble, NOAA/NMFS/SEFSC.

Conservation·Marine Life

Smalltail Shark Population Plummets 80% Amid U.S. Protection Delays and Legal Action

The Center for Biological Diversity has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for failing to decide whether to protect smalltail sharks under the Endangered Species Act. These sharks, which inhabit the

Rahul Somvanshi

March 1, 2025

Cracked earth, parched landscape, sparse shrubs, sunset. Photo Source: CABI News.

Africa·Climate

Africa to Exceed 1.5°C Climate Threshold by 2040, Despite Less Than 4% of Emissions

New research reveals all five African subregions will exceed the Paris Agreement’s critical 1.5°C climate threshold by 2040, despite contributing less than 4% of global emissions. Key Findings Urgent Agricultural Transition Needed

Govind Tekale

March 1, 2025

Heat pump.Photo Source:Arnt Brandseth (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Energy·News·Sustainability·UK

UK’s 2040 Net-Zero Plan: 80% EVs, 50% Heat Pumps, 25% Less Meat

The UK’s ambitious journey toward net-zero emissions by 2050 is hitting roadblocks as critics question whether government targets match real-world practicalities. The Climate Change Committee (CCC), which advises the government on climate

Rahul Somvanshi

February 27, 2025

Open ocean with a barge carrying construction equipment. Photo Source: Stevens Towing

Conservation·Marine Life

Oyster Reef Restoration Yields $1.70 per $1 Invested, Creating Jobs and Boosting Economies

Recent studies show oyster restoration projects are delivering substantial benefits for coastal economies and marine ecosystems. For every dollar invested in oyster reef restoration, states receive $1.70 in economic and environmental returns,

Govind Tekale

February 27, 2025