Chemicals

September 14, 2022

Nature·News

Scientists Say Greenland’s Ice Sheet Will Inevitably Melt In Spite Of Climate Control Measures

A team of researchers led by Jason E. Box from the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland, presented a complementary approach to study ice sheet disequilibrium and limitations regarding climate change. The

India’s First Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus Is Here Stay & Flourish

Sustainability·Technology

India’s First Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus Is Here To Stay & Flourish

India’s first indigenously designed Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus developed by KPIT-CSIR in Pune to reduce carbon emissions has been launched. Comparatively a single diesel bus emits almost 100 tons of CO2 per year while there are over millions of diesel-led

September 3, 2022

Why Is It Raining Foam In Chandrapur?

Health·India·News

There have been many instances of climatic crises in the past 1.5 year. And unseasonal rain is one of them, but something new has

Study First To Link A Weed Killer Chemical Glyphosate To Convulsions In Animals

Health

Results, published in Scientific Reports , showed that Glyphosate and Roundup increased seizure-like behavior in soil-dwelling roundworms and provided significant evidence that glyphosate targets

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Pollution

Washing Up Liquid: Chemicals and Plastic Pollution Impact

Environmental experts are sounding the alarm about washing up liquid, pointing to both its ingredients and packaging as sources of significant environmental harm. New warnings highlight how everyday dishwashing habits might be

Govind Tekale

March 7, 2025

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Health

26 Bandage Brands Found with PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’

Bandages meant to help us heal might be exposing us to harmful chemicals linked to cancer. Tests show that common brands like Band-Aid and CVS Health contain concerning levels of chemicals that

Tejal Somvanshi

February 20, 2025

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Fashion·Health

Temu, Shein Products Found with Excessive Toxic Chemicals

Testing labs have found toxic chemicals in specific Temu products, including sandals and children’s items. The chemicals found aren’t just slightly over the limit – they’re multiple times higher than what’s considered

Tejal Somvanshi

February 19, 2025

Europe·Pollution

PFAS Cleanup in UK and Europe Costs £1.6 Trillion as Drinking Water Faces Dangerous Levels

That pizza box in your kitchen or the non-stick pan you cook with might contain chemicals that are causing a massive environmental problem. These chemicals, called PFAS, are now in our water,

Rahul Somvanshi

January 19, 2025

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Health·News·USA

EPA Bans TCE and PCE, Impacting Industrial Chemical Use Nationwide

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has enacted a comprehensive ban on two prevalent cancer-causing chemicals – trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE) – marking the end of their widespread use in consumer

Karmactive Staff

December 19, 2024

Beauty·Health

Kids’ Skincare Products Linked to Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals in Study of 630 Children Across 10 U.S. Cities

Modern research continues to reveal concerning facts about everyday products we thoughtlessly apply to our children’s skin. A new study from George Mason University’s College of Public Health, examining 630 children between

Tejal Somvanshi

November 27, 2024

Disaster·News·USA

Massive BioLab Fire in Rockdale County, Georgia: Chemical Fire Sparks Chaos, Smoke, Evacuations, and Hazardous Chemicals—Find Out What Triggered the Emergency

On Sunday, September 29, 2024, a fire broke out at the BioLab facility on Old Covington Highway in Conyers, Rockdale County, Georgia. The incident, which began around 5 a.m., has led to

Sunita Somvanshi

September 29, 2024

Energy·Plastic·Pollution

Scientists Unveil Game-Changing Solar Reactor that Transforms Carbon Dioxide and Plastic into Clean Energy and Valuable Chemicals

Cambridge University scientists have made a groundbreaking development with the creation of a solar-powered reactor capable of converting captured carbon dioxide and plastic waste into sustainable fuel while also producing other valuable

Rahul Somvanshi

June 21, 2023

Activism·Nature·USA

Environmentalists Sue EPA Over Regulatory Loophole for Pesticide-Coated Seeds: Taking a Stand

A lawsuit is being filed against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This action comes from the Center for Food Safety (CFS) and the Pesticide Action Network North America (PANNA). These environmentalist

Karmactive Staff

June 15, 2023

Activism

Dr. Vandana Shiva, A Vocal Eco-Revolutionary

Born on 5 November,1952, at Dehradun,Uttarakhand, Vandana Shiva has a doctorate in physics from Western Ontario University. She is the founder of Navdhanya, meaning nine seeds. In 2004 she also founded Beej

Govind Tekale

October 7, 2022

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