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News·USA

California Court: Holding Phone for Navigation Now Illegal, Linked to 148 Distracted Driving Deaths in 2022″

A California appeals court has ruled that simply holding a cell phone while looking at navigation apps is now illegal. This applies even if drivers aren’t tapping or swiping the screen. The

Karmactive Staff

June 9, 2025

Conservation·News·Wildlife

6 Wolf Pups From St. Louis Join Wild Mexican Wolf Population of Just 286 in Critical Conservation Move

Six endangered Mexican wolf pups, just 10 days old, have been sent from the Endangered Wolf Center in St. Louis to New Mexico in a critical conservation effort. The pups will be

Govind Tekale

June 8, 2025

Health·News

Deadly Oyster Parasite Reaches Newfoundland, Fourth Canadian Province Hit by Dermo Disease

Federal food safety officials have confirmed the first case of Dermo disease in oysters from Newfoundland and Labrador. The disease was detected in Notre Dame Bay, marking a concerning development for the

Tejal Somvanshi

June 8, 2025

Dead Northern fur seal Photo Credit: Paul Melovidov (Fisheries.noaa)

Marine Life

Deadly Algal Blooms Kill Northern Fur Seals: Saxitoxin Found Throughout Bering Sea Food Web

A groundbreaking study has linked a powerful neurotoxin from harmful algal blooms to the deaths of northern fur seals in the Bering Sea near Alaska. According to the research published in Marine

Govind Tekale

June 7, 2025

Europe·News·Travel

Norway Approves 3% Tourist Tax as 38.4M Visitors Overwhelm Local Infrastructure and Gardens

Norway has approved a new tourist tax aimed at tackling overtourism problems facing its most popular destinations. Norwegian lawmakers passed legislation on Thursday, June 6, 2025, allowing municipalities to introduce a 3%

Tejal Somvanshi

June 7, 2025

Plant Life

Ghost Orchid Population Crashes to Fewer Than 1,000 Plants, USFWS Proposes Endangered Status

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has proposed adding Florida’s famous ghost orchid to the endangered species list. This rare white flower faces serious threats from poaching, habitat loss, and climate

Govind Tekale

June 6, 2025

Energy·News·USA

Interior Fast-Tracks Nevada Geothermal Projects with 28-Day Reviews to Tap 135 GW Clean Energy Potential

The U.S. Department of the Interior has activated emergency permitting procedures to speed up geothermal energy development across Nevada, cutting environmental review times from years to just days. This move aims to

Sunita Somvanshi

June 5, 2025

News·USA

California Bolsters Public Safety with 339 New Officers Amid Recruitment Challenges

California welcomed 339 new public safety officers last week, a much-needed addition to the state’s emergency response capabilities. At a ceremony held May 30, Gov. Newsom offered his congratulations to the new

Govind Tekale

June 3, 2025

Marine Life·Nature·News·USA

Florida Faces Lawsuit Over Manatee Deaths Amid Refuge Staffing Crisis

Environmental groups are taking legal steps to protect Florida’s gentle sea giants from what they call inadequate oversight at a key wildlife refuge. The Center for Biological Diversity filed a formal notice

Govind Tekale

June 3, 2025

Japanese knotweed Photo Source:Cornell IPM(CC BY 2.0)

News·UK

Japanese Knotweed Surge: Up to 15% Property Value Loss Amid ‘Super Growth’

The recent mix of sunshine and rain across Britain has created perfect conditions for one of the country’s most destructive plants. Japanese knotweed is now experiencing what experts call “super growth” –

Govind Tekale

June 2, 2025