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Kia PV5 Electric Van Launches With 248-Mile Range, 30-Minute Charge, And Modular PBV Options

Kia unveiled three new electric vehicles at Milan Design Week 2025, showcasing the brand’s vision for future mobility. The Korean automaker’s “Transcend Journey” exhibition ran from April 7-9 at Milan’s Eastend Studios,

Rahul Somvanshi

May 24, 2025

A view of the Downtown Seattle skyline from the Rizal Bridge, seen during smokey conditions caused by wildfires in the Western U.S. (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Climate·News·USA

Washington HFC Law Targets 75% Emissions Cut by 2035 Using Reclaimed Refrigerants and Phased Supply Limits

On May 17, 2025, Governor Bob Ferguson signed a new law aimed at reducing emissions from hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), powerful chemicals that trap heat in the atmosphere at alarming rates. The legislation, House

Govind Tekale

May 24, 2025

Conservation·Design·Marine Life·Nature

3D Sound Sculptures Boost Coral Settlement 7x as Global Reefs Face 63% Biodiversity Loss Since 1950s

Scientists and artists are joining forces to restore damaged coral reefs using an unexpected tool: sound. The Coral Sonic Resilience project combines 3D-printed underwater sculptures with solar-powered audio systems to attract marine

Rahul Somvanshi

May 24, 2025

Infestation·Nature·News·USA

Arkansas Feral Hog Task Force Removes 13,000+ Invasive Swine Costing State $41M Annually

Fields across Arkansas are showing signs of recovery after years of destruction by one of America’s most destructive invasive species. This rural revival is the result of a coordinated campaign that has

Karmactive Staff

May 24, 2025

Leatherback turtle. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

News·USA

Trump Faces Lawsuit After Opening 490,000-Square-Mile Pacific Monument to Commercial Fishing

Conservation groups and Native Hawaiian cultural practitioners took legal action on May 22, 2025, fighting President Trump’s recent decision to open protected Pacific waters to commercial fishing. The lawsuit challenges Trump’s April

Govind Tekale

May 24, 2025

Conservation·Marine Life·News·USA

Salton Sea Restoration Hits 2,000 Acres as East Pond Expansion Triggers Next 9,000-Acre Phase

California’s first major habitat restoration project at the shrinking Salton Sea reached a key milestone with water now flowing into the East Pond Expansion. This progress marks a turning point in long-running

Govind Tekaleand

Karmactive Staff

May 24, 2025

Giant Salvinia Mat. Photo Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife (CC BY-ND 2.0)

Infestation·Nature·News·USA

Alabama Lake Reopens After 9-Month Fight With Invasive Plant That Doubles Every 2 Days – Bank Fishing Only

Bank anglers can return to Washington County Public Fishing Lake on May 24, following a nine-month closure that allowed state wildlife officials to battle one of nature’s most aggressive aquatic invaders. The

Karmactive Staff

May 23, 2025

Electric·Mobility·Pollution

Subaru Trailseeker 2026 EV Offers 375 HP and 3,500 lbs Tow But Lags Solterra’s Range

Subaru revealed its new all-electric 2026 Trailseeker SUV at the 2025 New York International Auto Show. This second electric vehicle from the Japanese automaker follows the Solterra (introduced in 2023) and arrives

Rahul Somvanshi

May 23, 2025

Microsoft’s Aurora AI foundation model goes beyond weather forecasting Photo Source: Microsoft

Artificial Intelligence·Technology·Weather

Microsoft’s Aurora AI Can See Storms Coming Days Before Others

Microsoft’s new Aurora AI system is transforming weather forecasting by predicting storms, air quality, and ocean waves with greater accuracy than traditional methods. This breakthrough could help communities better prepare for increasingly

Rahul Somvanshi

May 23, 2025

Health

Cold Sore Virus Tied to 80% Higher Alzheimer’s Risk with 17% Drop from Antivirals

A major U.S. study has found that people with the common cold sore virus face a significantly higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The research also discovered something potentially groundbreaking – taking

Tejal Somvanshi

May 23, 2025