Environmental Impact

Uncontacted Hongana Manyawa appear at a Weda Bay Nickel mining camp. The uncontacted Hongana Manyawa are becoming effectively forced to beg for food from the same companies destroying their rainforest home. Photo Credits: Survival International Org

June 14, 2024

Viral Video Reveals Indigenous Plea Amid Nickel Mining Crisis, Government Response Sparks Hope for Action

Last year, images went viral when green light was given for logging and mining operations in Indonesia, penetrating the rainforest of the isolated Hongana Manyawa tribe. The latest images stir more controversy

Representative Image.Photo Source: Coconino National Forest, Ariz (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Forest·News·USA

Trump’s Order Opens 280 Million Acres of National Forests to Logging

President Trump signed an executive order on Saturday to drastically increase logging and road building across 280 million acres of national forests and public lands. The directive aims to boost domestic timber production while bypassing environmental protections, including the Endangered

March 4, 2025

Sugarcrete Journey from By-Product to Sustainable Wonder: Step Towards Green Architecture

Design·Plant Based·Sustainability

A school in India is poised to become the first building constructed from Sugarcrete, an innovative low-carbon alternative to traditional bricks and concrete. Sugarcrete

WMO Confirms 2023 as Earth’s Warmest Year in History, Global Warming Intensifies

Climate·World

The WMO (World Meteorological Organization) Tuesday said 2023 was the hottest year on record. It was already known that 2023 was the warmest year

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

The Edinburgh Genome Foundry facility Photo Source: Edinburgh Innovations and Maverick Photography

Recycle·UK

UK’s £14M Carbon-Loop Hub Uses Microbes to Turn 90% of Industrial Waste into Medicines and Cosmetics

A new £14 million research center in the UK will use tiny organisms to transform factory waste into useful products like medicines and cosmetics. The Carbon-Loop Sustainable Biomanufacturing Hub (C-Loop) aims to

Karmactive Team

June 23, 2025

Photo Source: www.panoramio.com/@dans362

Health·News·USA

EPA Reconsiders Asbestos Ban as 2,803 New Mesothelioma Cases Reported in 2021

The brake pads on your car or the chemicals keeping your tap water clean might still contain chrysotile asbestos—a mineral linked to thousands of preventable deaths each year. This spring, the EPA

Tejal Somvanshi

June 22, 2025

Biofuel Power Station Photo Source: JerzyGorecki (pixabay)

News·USA

Court Rules EPA Biofuel Standards Harm Wildlife: 15 Billion Gallons Create Chemical Runoff and Ocean Dead Zones

A federal appeals court has ruled that government agencies failed to properly consider how biofuel requirements harm endangered animals and their habitats. The June 20 ruling marks a significant shift in how

Govind Tekale

June 22, 2025

A tiny beetle Photo Source: Dgomezuf (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Australia·Infestation·News

Tiny Beetle Threatens 500+ Tree Species Across Australia as Officials Abandon Perth Eradication Efforts

A tiny beetle is now posing a major threat to trees across Australia after Western Australian officials announced they can no longer eliminate the pest from Perth. The National Management Group determined

Karmactive Staff

June 22, 2025

EV Charging at home Photo Source: Flickr

Australia·News

Australian EV Owners Face $363 Annual Tax While Petrol Drivers Pay Triple in Fuel Excise

Australian electric vehicle drivers will likely pay a new yearly distance-based tax as the federal government works to replace declining fuel excise revenue. Treasurer Jim Chalmers recently announced plans to develop a

Govind Tekale

June 20, 2025

News·Weather

Hurricane Erick Doubles in Strength to Category 4 with 145 mph Winds as Mexico Braces for “Devastating Impact

Hurricane Erick has rapidly intensified into a Category 4 storm with sustained winds of 145 mph (230 km/h) as it approaches Mexico’s Pacific coast. The powerful storm is expected to make landfall

Karmactive Staff

June 20, 2025

Disaster·News·USA

Antioch Brush Fire Burns 290 Acres, Forces Evacuations as Flames Reach Residential Backyards

A fast-moving brush fire erupted in Antioch, California on Wednesday evening, burning hundreds of acres and leading to temporary evacuation warnings for nearby neighborhoods. The blaze, named the Somersville Fire, sparked around

Govind Tekale

June 19, 2025

Lab grown mincemeat Photo Source: Ivan Radic

Australia·News

Australia Approves First Lab-Grown Meat: Cultured Quail to Hit Restaurant Menus Within Weeks

Australian diners will soon taste the country’s first approved lab-grown meat as Vow’s cultured quail products hit restaurant menus within weeks. This marks a significant milestone as Australia joins Singapore, the United

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Tejal Somvanshi

June 19, 2025

A photograph of the Honda sign at a car dealership.

Business·News

Honda Recalls 259,000 Vehicles for Brake Pedal Defect That Could Prevent Stopping

Honda and Acura are recalling more than 259,000 vehicles in the United States due to a potentially dangerous brake pedal defect. The issue stems from an improperly secured brake pedal pivot pin

Sunita Somvanshi

June 19, 2025

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