Environmental Impact - Page 49

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

Climate·World

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

The WMO (World Meteorological Organization) Tuesday said 2023 was the hottest year on record. It was already known that 2023 was the warmest year ever with average temperatures around 1.45 degrees Celsius

Govind Tekale

March 29, 2024

Climate·Ocean

Sea Surface Temperatures Hit Historic Highs: A New Climate Reality Unfolds

The temperature of the water close to the ocean’s surface determines the sea surface temperature (SST), commonly referred to as the ocean surface temperature. The term “surface” refers to the region that

Rahul Somvanshi

March 29, 2024

Asia·News

Kansai International Airport’s $20 Billion Sinking Dilemma: 11 Meters Down in 30 Years

An enormous dilemma has emerged for Kansai International Airport, an engineering marvel and important hub in Japan: it is sinking. Built for almost $20 billion, this airport is located in Osaka Bay

Govind Tekale

January 23, 2024

Demoiselle Cranes Grus virgo and Wind Mills. Photo taken by Dr. Raju Kasambe at Porbandar, Gujarat

Energy·Wildlife

Rising Bird Fatalities at Renewable Energy Sites: New Study Highlights Environmental Challenge

A recent study led by Hannah Vanderbilt Zandenan, assistant professor of biology at the University of Florida, sheds light on a critical environmental issue: the rising bird fatalities at wind and solar

Rahul Somvanshi

January 9, 2024

The map at left depicts harmful spillover effects in red resulting from wetland restoration in the central Corn Belt without a carbon-pricing policy. The other two maps show how a national carbon policy largely eliminates the spillover effect by imposing two different prices on its use. (Image provided by Thomas Hertel)

Climate·USA·Water

Climate Policy’s Surprising Impact on U.S. Agriculture and Gulf Water Quality

In a groundbreaking study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), researchers from Purdue University and the University of New Hampshire have unveiled a comprehensive analysis on the

Govind Tekale

January 4, 2024

Business·Climate·USA

EVs vs. Gas Guzzlers: EPA Report Exposes Stark Auto Industry Reality

Especially cleaner vehicle production is a goal worth achieving. In this respect, it is worth noting recent findings from the Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA’s Automotive Trends Report reveals a strange reality.

Govind Tekale

December 29, 2023

Activism·Nature·Space

New Complaint Rocks SpaceX: Environmental Groups Call for Review of Starship’s Impact

There is an awakening among environmental activists about the ecological impacts of rocket launching by concerned rocket launchers as they harm the environment. For example, SpaceX is facing more scrutiny from environmental

Govind Tekale

December 21, 2023

High-Rise Buildings in Mumbai, Photo Source Pexels

India·News·Pollution

4 in 10 Residents in Delhi, Mumbai Seek Medical Attention as the Air Pollution Crisis Worsens

4 in 10 Residents in Delhi and Mumbai seek medical attention for health issues related to air pollution every few years,” the survey added. Pristyn Care, a healthcare provider, conducted a survey

Karmactive Staff

December 10, 2023

Infestation·Nature·USA

Goldfish Invasion: Unraveling the Silent Ecological Shift in Hamilton Harbour

In the tranquil waters of Hamilton Harbour, a silent but significant transformation is unfolding, one that has far-reaching implications for the ecosystem. At the heart of this transformation is a seemingly innocuous

Govind Tekale

December 10, 2023

Energy·India

India’s Underground Coal Ambition: Targeting Triple Production by 2030

India is stepping up its operations in the coal sector, aiming to triple its underground coal production by 2030. This bold move, outlined by India’s Coal Ministry, is part of a strategic

Sunita Somvanshi

December 3, 2023

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