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Germany Braces for 40C Temperatures: All-Time Heat Record of 41.2C at Risk as Water Restrictions Expand

01:30 PM GMT- 02/07/2025 Europe whistled in its first major heat wave of the summer on Tuesday, as Barcelona recorded its hottest June in over a century. Barcelona’s Fabra Observatory reported an

Karmactive Staff

July 2, 2025

Conservation·News·Plant Life·USA

Lawsuit Filed to Protect Rare Desert Wildflower as 9-Month Federal Deadline Missed in Nevada Water Crisis

A rare desert wildflower that depends on groundwater for survival is at the center of a new environmental lawsuit. The Center for Biological Diversity sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on

Karmactive Staff

July 2, 2025

Representative Image. SEPTEMBER 8 2023 FLOOD IN SHENZHEN, CHINA

Climate·Disaster·News·Weather

China Floods Kill 9, Displace Thousands as Waters Overtop Dikes in Three Provinces, More Rain Forecast

7:30 PM GMT – 01/07/2025 ‘Bomb Cyclone’ Batters Australia’s East Coast, Forcing Evacuations A powerful “bomb cyclone” is lashing Australia’s east coast with up to 250mm of rain, winds reaching 125kmph (78mph),

Karmactive Staff

July 1, 2025

News·Weather·World

China’s 50-Year Flood Record Broken: 80,000 Flee as Waters Rise 80 Times Normal Flow Rate

05:48 PM GMT – 28/06/2025 6 people were killed and 80,000 were displaced due to record downpours days ago, torrential rains have caused the city of Rongjiang, Guizhou, to re-flood. Currently on

Tanisha Sharmaand

Karmactive Staff

June 28, 2025

A high-altitude lake surrounded by scorched and barren trees

Disaster·Health·News·Water

Wildfires Contaminate Water for 8 Years: Study Reveals Sediment Levels 2000x Higher in Some Streams

When wildfires tear through forests, their destruction doesn’t end when the flames go out. A groundbreaking study reveals these fires leave a toxic legacy in waterways that can last nearly a decade,

Govind Tekale

June 27, 2025

Forest Drought Defense Photo Source: Christina Hackmann

Climate·Forest

Mixed Forest Drought Defense: Beech-Douglas Fir Pairing Outperforms Spruce by Accessing Deeper Water Sources

Forests are facing longer dry spells as climate change intensifies. A University of Göttingen study reveals how three important tree species develop different tactics for surviving when water becomes scarce. Scientists examined

Govind Tekale

June 24, 2025

Photo Source: CC BY 2.0. Rian (Ree) Saunders (Flickr)

Health·News·UK

British Tourist Battles Legionnaires’ Disease in Crete as 50% of Hotel Water Tests Show Bacteria

A 57-year-old British woman is fighting for her life in a hospital in Crete, Greece after contracting Legionnaires’ disease during what was meant to be a relaxing holiday. Donna Jobling from Hull

Tejal Somvanshi

June 24, 2025

MIT engineers test a passive water harvester, Photo Source: MIT News

Science·Water

MIT’s Zero-Power Hydrogel Panel Harvests Up to 161mL Water Daily From Desert Air, Works in 21% Humidity

Scientists at MIT have created a window-sized panel that captures water from thin air without using any electricity. This breakthrough could help millions of people who don’t have clean water. The black

Karmactive Team

June 13, 2025

Conservation·Marine Life

Edwards Aquifer Recovery Plan: 7 Endangered Species, 44% Water Cuts, and a 65-Year Timeline

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has finalized a recovery plan for seven rare species that call the Edwards Aquifer home. Announced on June 11, 2025, this plan maps out how

Govind Tekale

June 12, 2025

Pollution·USA·Water

PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ in NY Water Affecting 2.4 Million People and Costing $4.4 Billion in Health Impacts

New York faces a growing health and financial crisis due to PFAS “forever chemicals” contaminating drinking water across the state. A new report from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) reveals these

Karmactive Team

June 11, 2025