California Earthquakes 2026: Series of Tremors Rattles Central Valley and Bay Area
California experienced a series of earthquakes in 2026, shaking communities from the Central Valley to the Bay Area and prompting USGS monitoring alerts.
Southern California Heat Wave 2026: Temperatures Soar Past 120°F as Warnings Expand
Southern California is gripped by a dangerous heat wave pushing temperatures above 120°F, prompting urgent health warnings and cooling centre openings.
Woodside Fire Sonoma County: 143 Acres Burn Along Highway 1 as Evacuations Ordered
The Woodside Fire broke out on July 30, 2026 at approximately 1:45 p.m. near Timber Cove along Highway 1 in western Sonoma County, California.
Jackie the Bald Eagle Receives Life-Saving Blood Transfusion from Zoo Eagle Spirit: Recovery Update
Big Bear's Jackie bald eagle (Patient 26-519) receives blood transfusion from Spirit, a zoo eagle at CALM in Bakersfield. Recovery: perching and eating.
From Fossil Fuels to Green Hydrogen: The Sea Change Ferry Leading the Charge
The first commercial hydrogen-powered vessel in the US is the Sea Change, which is an example of the maritime industry transitioning away from fossil fuels. As within it lie 10 hydrogen storage
Govind Tekale
From 4 Hours to 2.25: Brightline Revolutionary Train Service to Connect LA and Vegas
It takes around 4 hours to drive from Los Angeles (LA) to Las Vegas (LV). Brightline’s plan is to launch a high-speed train service between the two cities in 2027. Travel time
Breathing Easy: How California New Rail Pollution Rule Improves Lives
Trains in the US are major polluters, as diesel exhaust is a well-known human carcinogen and toxic air contaminant. As per the California Air Resources Board, in California, train pollution makes up
Rahul Somvanshi
Firefighting vs. Environmental Protection: Montana Lawsuit Seeks to Limit Aerial Fire Retardant Use
A lawsuit in Montana seeks to limit the use of aerial fire retardant to combat wildfires over concerns that it is polluting streams & rivers. The lawsuit was filed by the Forest
Massive Sewage Spill Closes Seven Miles of California Beaches : From Sewer to Shoreline
Seven miles of California beaches will stay closed until next week because of a massive sewage spillage on Thursday. The spill occurred when a blockage caused the sewer main line to overflow,
Karmactive Staff
Driving Change: Chevron & Toyota Showcase the Potential of Renewable Gasoline Blends to Combat Climate Change
Chevron & Toyota have commenced a road trip across the Gulf Coast to demonstrate a new gasoline blend with more than 50% renewable content. The new fuel is more than 40% less
The Urgent Threat to California’s Iconic Condor Population: Avian Influenza Outbreak Kills 18 and Counting
The California condor population, one of America’s largest birds, is facing a significant threat in the form of a highly contagious avian influenza. The disease has caused the deaths of at least
Beneath the Sierra Nevada Mountains: Discovering the Vibrant Wildflowers and Flowing Creeks of Central Joaquin Valley Superbloom
The wildflowers in various colors are bursting in the Central Joaquin Valley. The foothills of the Sierra Nevada are also vibrant, with a rainbow of colors & flowing creeks. Many waterfalls in
Fisker Ocean eSUV: A High-Performance, Long-Range, and Safe EV
It’s been announced by Fisher that its upcoming crossover has met all applicable US Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards & New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) standards. All safety standards imposed by US
Researchers Attribute Lake Tahoe’s Improved Clarity To A Resurgence Of Native Zooplankton
Blue waters of Lake Tahoe are making their biggest comeback in nearly 40 years. The lake’s clarity has been monitored by the University of California, Davis’ Tahoe Environmental Research Centre for 50