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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

Materials·Science

Graphene’s Role in Concrete Set to Redefine Building Standards with a Single Atom

Graphene, a single-layer carbon atom sheet, has catapulted concrete technology into a new era. The University of Manchester, a hub for graphene innovation, in partnership with Nationwide Engineering, has developed Concretene. This

Rahul Somvanshi

November 30, 2023

Energy·Pollution·Science

Coal’s Hidden Cost: Study Reveals Surprising Health Impact of Power Plant Pollution

In the quiet of our bustling cities, a silent threat looms in the air we breathe. Recent research in the prestigious journal Science has unveiled a startling truth: air pollution particles from

Govind Tekale

November 25, 2023

Climate·Pollution

WMO Sounds Alarm: Global CO2 Levels Hit Record 50% Above Pre-Industrial Era

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reported that in 2022, global averaged concentrations of carbon dioxide (CO2), the most significant greenhouse gas, were 50% above pre-industrial levels for the first time. This trend

Govind Tekale

November 18, 2023

Energy·India·Opinion

Diwali Dilemma: Balancing Tradition and Excess in India’s Festival of Lights

In India, the Festival of Lights is being celebrated from yesterday, i.e., 9 Nov’23. Naturally, there will be lighting in public places and private homes. However, any excess of anything is bad.

Govind Tekale

November 10, 2023

Energy·News·USA

Inside BP’s Peacock Solar Project Powering a Cleaner Texas!

In a big step for our planet, bp has started building the Peacock Solar project in San Patricio County, Texas. This project, just 10 miles north of Corpus Christi, is going to

Karmactive Staff

September 29, 2023

Nature·Science·Wildlife

Endangered Vultures: Deciphering the Delicate Equilibrium between Nature’s Cycle and Human Influence!

Often symbolising death, vultures are ironically facing the threat of extinction themselves, shedding light on the intricate balance between humans & nature. The sudden collapse of vulture populations in India around the

Rahul Somvanshi

September 28, 2023

Design·Sustainability

From Disposable Menace to Reusable Magic: Re:clean’s Wet Wipes Turnaround!

The rise in hygiene practices has led to an increased use of wet wipes, often mistaken as mere “wet tissues.” Contrary to popular belief, these wipes aren’t made of simple tissue paper,

Rahul Somvanshi

September 10, 2023

News·Pollution·Science

The Deceptive Truth About Paper Cups: Not So Eco-Friendly After All!

According to recent studies, paper is not an eco-friendly alternative. As much as we have delved into the sustainable nature of the beautiful paper cups, it turns out they are not so

Karmactive Staff

September 9, 2023

Business·Climate·Mobility

Driving Green with EVs? : A Deep Dive into Carbon Emissions

Lucas Woodley’s Research Journey Lucas Woodley ’23 from Harvard began his journey by questioning the effectiveness of tax credits in reducing carbon emissions from electric vehicles (EVs). “We know EVs deliver environmental

Karmactive Staff

September 7, 2023

Health

Shocking Revelation: How Air Pollution is Silently Stealing Lives!

According to the AQLI 2023 report, air pollution, a significant health risk universally, has led to pronounced regional disparities. Some areas face alarmingly higher risks than others. Michael Greenstone, the Milton Friedman

Angelin Mariya Jiji

September 4, 2023

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