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October 21, 2026

Eco-Friendly Halloween Costumes: Homemade & Natural Ideas

Halloween, celebrated annually on October 31, has become synonymous with elaborate costumes that typically feature plastic-based, single-use materials derived from petroleum. Most store-bought costumes consist of polyester and plastic components designed to

Culture·Sustainability·Waste

Water Pollution from Festival Puja Offerings: Clay Idols vs POP

Every year, millions of idols are immersed in water bodies during Hindu festivals, yet few celebrate this tradition while acknowledging its environmental cost. The water pollution stemming from idol immersion represents a complex intersection of cultural practice and ecological damage,

October 21, 2026

Sustainable Sargi and Thali for Karwa Chauth Celebrations

Culture·Health·Sustainability

The Karwa Chauth fast begins in pre-dawn darkness, when women rise to eat sargi—a meal prepared by their mothers-in-law or female elders to sustain

Water Pollution from Festival Puja Offerings: Clay Idols vs POP

Culture·Sustainability·Waste

India’s festival calendar features multiple occasions involving idol immersion in water bodies, each contributing to environmental degradation that affects millions of people. Festival idol

Mountain lion (Puma concolor) from southern Colorado with tawny fur and characteristic facial features, mounted specimen at Garden of the Gods visitor center.

Conservation·Nature·News·Wildlife

Trump Administration Set to Remove Look-Alike Protections for 11 Species as Advocates Warn of ‘War on Biodiversity’

The Trump administration has proposed removing or revising Endangered Species Act protections for 11 animals that closely resemble threatened or endangered species. This change could affect pumas, butterflies, sturgeon, and turtles that

Govind Tekale

September 26, 2025

Arnold Schwarzenegger speaking into a microphone during a climate change panel on pollution, organized by the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change.

Climate·News·Politics·USA

Schwarzenegger: ‘I Couldn’t Join Trump’s Team’ – 7 Million Die From Pollution While Climate Message Fails

Former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger reveals his break with Donald Trump stemmed from fundamental environmental differences: “The bottom line is he just never believed in it.” The action star-turned-politician argues environmental messaging

Govind Tekale

September 25, 2025

Industrial smokestacks with red and white striping rise above green trees against a cloudy blue sky, representing the challenge of reducing industrial emissions to meet climate targets.

Australia·Climate·News

Australia’s 62-70% Emissions Cut Target by 2035: ‘Decarbonisation Is About Economic Security, Not Just Climate’

Australia has set a new climate target to reduce emissions by 62-70% below 2005 levels by 2035. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will take this target to the United Nations as part of

Govind Tekale

September 24, 2025

Two cyclists on adaptive bikes riding outdoors, representing community-focused health and sustainability initiatives supported by the Bupa Foundation.

Business·Conservation·Health·Nature·News·Sustainability

Bupa Foundation Grants $110,000 to 11 NZ Mental Health and Sustainability Projects in 2025

Bupa Foundation distributed grants of around $10,000 each to eleven New Zealand community groups focused on mental health and sustainability projects this month. The funding supports grassroots initiatives ranging from youth mentoring

Sunita Somvanshi

September 24, 2025

An adult African elephant walking with its baby elephant calf in a grassland area with trees in the background.

Conservation·Nature·News·Wildlife

Forest Elephant Decline Threatens Ebony Trees: 86% Population Loss Leads to 68% Fewer Saplings in Congo Basin

African forest elephants are vanishing at an alarming rate, and scientists have discovered this isn’t just bad news for elephant conservation – it’s causing ebony trees to disappear too. A UCLA-led study

Rahul Somvanshi

September 23, 2025

Close-up of a red Coca-Cola bottle cap on top of a plastic bottle against a dark background.

Environment·News·Plastic·Pollution·Sustainability

Coca-Cola Abandons Reusable Packaging: 602,000 Metric Tons of Plastic Could Enter Waterways as Waste Set to Increase 20%

Coca-Cola, named the world’s top plastic polluter for six consecutive years, is under fire for abandoning its reusable packaging targets while its plastic waste continues to grow. Environmental groups are sounding alarms

Karmactive Staff

September 23, 2025

Four world maps showing total ozone anomaly distribution from 2021-2024, with color scale ranging from blue (depletion) to red (concentration). The 2024 map shows increased ozone concentration in polar regions compared to previous years.

Climate·Environment·News·Pollution·Science

Ozone Layer Healing: Antarctic Hole Below 30-Year Average as Scientists Project Full Recovery by 2066

Earth’s protective ozone layer continues to heal, with the 2024 Antarctic ozone hole smaller than in recent years, according to the World Meteorological Organization’s (WMO) latest Ozone Bulletin. Scientists measured this year’s

Govind Tekale

September 23, 2025

Gray wolf populations are gradually returning to their historic territories in the Northeast, with conservationists highlighting the need for proper identification training to prevent accidental killings by hunters who mistake wolves for coyotes. Photo Source: W Eugene Slowik Jr/dalliedee (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

Conservation·Nature·USA·Wildlife

NY Wildlife Plan Omits Wolves as Neighboring States Offer Protection

Conservation groups are urging New York to include wolves in its 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP), following the lead of neighboring states that have already recognized wolves’ presence in the Northeast.

Karmactive Staff

September 23, 2025

Governor Gavin Newsom speaking at a podium with "SAFE SCHOOLS. SAFE COMMUNITIES." banner, surrounded by lawmakers and community members during the immigration protection laws signing ceremony in Los Angeles.

Climate·News·USA

California Climate Laws Add $18B to Wildfire Fund, Extend Cap-and-Invest to 2045

Governor Gavin Newsom signed a comprehensive climate and energy package last Friday that extends California’s cap-and-invest program through 2045 while addressing rising energy costs for residents. The legislative package reauthorizes the state’s

Govind Tekale

September 23, 2025

Tiger handler kneeling with six tigers, including orange and white variants, inside an enclosure at Growler Pines Tiger Preserve, Hugo, Oklahoma.

News·USA·Wildlife

Tiger Handler Ryan Easley Killed in Oklahoma Preserve Attack, 7th U.S. Fatal Tiger Incident Since 1998

A tiger handler lost his life during a routine demonstration at an Oklahoma tiger preserve last weekend, highlighting the risks faced by those who work closely with big cats. Ryan Easley died

Tejal Somvanshi

September 23, 2025

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