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EPA Moves to Rescind 2009 Climate Finding That Underpins Greenhouse Gas Regulations Amid Record 1.29°C Global Temperature Rise

The Trump administration has drafted a plan to repeal the EPA’s 2009 “endangerment finding” that classified carbon dioxide, methane, and four other greenhouse gases as threats to public health under the Clean

Karmactive Staff

July 25, 2025

Health·News·USA

Kennedy Bans Thimerosal in Flu Shots as Experts Warn of Potential Access Issues

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has officially adopted the recommendation to eliminate thimerosal, a mercury-containing preservative, from all influenza vaccines in the United States. The decision, signed by

Tejal Somvanshiand

Karmactive Team

July 24, 2025

News

US Exits UNESCO for Third Time: Trump Cites Anti-Israel Bias as China’s Influence Set to Grow by 2026

The United States will leave the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) by December 31, 2026, marking its third withdrawal from the international body. The announcement follows a 90-day review

Govind Tekale

July 22, 2025

Business·Food & Drinks·News·USA

Trump’s Cane‑Sugar Claim for Coke Hints at 36% Supply Surge, $1 B Cost and 6% Stock Slide

That fizzy burst of a cold Coca-Cola on a hot day might soon taste different if President Donald Trump’s recent claim holds true. But the potential switch from high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS)

Sunita Somvanshi

July 19, 2025

Two perseids meteors and their radiant (crossing of dotted line). Two star constellations are indicated. Photo Source: Brocken Inaglory.

Astronomy·Space

4 Hidden Meteor Showers Outshine Perseids This Summer With Spectacular Yellow Fireballs

When July stargazers look up, most eyes focus on the famous Perseids. But while moonlight dims this year’s Perseid peak, four lesser-known meteor showers offer spectacular celestial fireworks between late July and

Karmactive Team

July 18, 2025

Latest

E. coli Bacteria Convert Plastic Waste to Paracetamol with 90% Efficiency in Zero-Carbon Process

Scientists at the University of Edinburgh have created a way to turn plastic waste into paracetamol using genetically modified bacteria – addressing both plastic pollution and fossil fuel dependency in pharmaceutical production.

Govind Tekale

July 17, 2025

Representative Image. Canadian Wildfire Smoke in Minneapolis.

News·Pollution·USA

Minnesota Air Quality Crisis: 2nd Purple Alert of 2025 as Canadian Wildfire Smoke Blankets Entire State

A statewide air quality alert is in effect across Minnesota until Monday morning, July 14, as heavy smoke from Canadian wildfires creates hazardous breathing conditions. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) warns

Govind Tekale

July 13, 2025

Coral bleaching on the Southern Great Barrier Reef © theundertow.ocean & @diversforclimate

Australia·Marine Life·News

Great Barrier Reef Faces UNESCO “In Danger” Decision as 8 Bleaching Events Destroy 50% of Corals

The Great Barrier Reef could be declared “World Heritage in Danger” by mid-2026, as UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee sets a deadline for Australia to prove it’s doing enough to protect this natural

Govind Tekale

July 12, 2025

Health·News

Children with Autism and ADHD Process Common Plastic Chemical BPA 11-17% Less Efficiently

A new study has revealed that children with autism and ADHD have more difficulty eliminating a common plastic chemical from their bodies, potentially increasing their exposure to this widespread pollutant. Research led

Karmactive Staff

July 11, 2025

A flooded street in Taipei, September 2001. Photo Source: @tenz1225/Flickr CC BY-SA 2.0

Disaster·News

Typhoon Danas: First West Taiwan Hit in 39 Years Costs NT$3B

The massive windows of a Chiayi apartment building rattled violently as Typhoon Danas made landfall on Taiwan’s western coast. Inside, families huddled in darkness after losing power, listening to winds tear through

Karmactive Staff

July 10, 2025