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FSSAI Reclassifies Packaged Water as High-Risk Food, Eliminates BIS Certification for 2024 Compliance

In a stringent regulatory move, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has reclassified packaged drinking water and mineral water under the high-risk food category. The order, effective from November

Govind Tekale

December 7, 2024

Smart Materials Lab Researcher - Janus Crystals. Photo Source: New York University Abu Dhabi

Science·Water

Janus Crystals Capture Water from Air, Achieving Record Efficiency with Nature-Inspired, Energy-Free Humidity Harvesting

A research team has developed crystalline materials for waterless air harvesting—an innovation that warrants careful scrutiny. The findings, published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, present a methodology inspired by

Karmactive Staff

December 5, 2024

Lake Mead National Recreation Area announces Government Wash vehicle access, overnight camping restrictions

Conservation·USA·Water

Lake Mead’s 824 Miles of Illegal Roads: $8.66M Project Targets Damage to 81,000 Acres and Shrinking Water Levels

The once-pristine desert landscape surrounding Lake Mead now bears the scars of 824 documented miles of unauthorized vehicular paths, with aerial surveys suggesting this number could be double that amount. These calculations

Karmactive Staff

December 5, 2024

Plastic·Pollution·Technology

Device Detects Microplastics in Water in Minutes, Uncovering Millions of Nanoparticles in Disposable Cups

A research team at the University of British Columbia (UBC) has developed a portable device that can detect microplastic particles in water within 20 minutes, addressing growing concerns about plastic contamination in

Karmactive Staff

December 1, 2024

Energy·Science

Non-Flammable, Water-Based Batteries Offer 4-Hour Fast Charging and Eliminate Rare Metals for Global Decarbonization

In an era where energy storage solutions are crucial for renewable energy adoption, MIT Professor Kripa Varanasi and his team at Alsym Energy have engineered a non-flammable, non-toxic battery that could reshape

Rahul Somvanshi

November 28, 2024

Science

Earth Tilts 31.5 Inches Since 1993 as Groundwater Pumping Shifts 2,150 Gigatons of Water

Human activities have altered Earth’s rotation in ways that would have seemed impossible just decades ago. Recent research published in Geophysical Research Letters reveals that excessive groundwater pumping has caused our planet

Karmactive Staff

November 26, 2024

Health·USA·Water

Chemical in U.S. Water: Chloronitramide Identified in 40 Samples Across 10 Cities After 40 Years

Scientists have identified a chemical that has been noticed in American tap water samples since the 1980s – chloronitramide anion. This chemical, found in water systems serving about 113 million Americans, comes

Tejal Somvanshi

November 23, 2024

Details of minimum freshwater on earth. Photo Source: JPL

Science·Space·Water

Earth’s Freshwater Reserves Plummet by 290 Cubic Miles Since 2014, NASA Satellites Reveal 13 Major Droughts and Global Warming’s Impact on Water Crisis

Earth’s freshwater reserves have plummeted since May 2014, marking what scientists believe could be a permanent shift toward a drier planet. NASA-German satellite observations reveal a stark reality: our planet has lost

Govind Tekale

November 22, 2024

Health·Science·USA·Water

Insecticides in Minnesota Water Systems: Study Reveals Urban and Rural Neonicotinoid Contamination Across All Zones

University of Minnesota researchers detected concerning levels of neonicotinoid insecticides across Minnesota’s hydrological systems between 2019-2022. The study, published in Science of The Total Environment, analyzed water samples from 15 natural springs

Tejal Somvanshi

November 21, 2024

Activism·Fashion

Children Explore How Fast Fashion Pollutes 20% of Water: FAO’s December Workshop in Rome

In an era where fast fashion dominates retail shelves, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) takes a step to educate the next generation about sustainable clothing choices. The organization will conduct a

Karmactive Staff

November 16, 2024