National Park

July 26, 2022

Nature

Huge Wildfire Raging Through Yosemite National Park Threatens Some Of The World’s Oldest Trees.

In California’s Yosemite National Park, a wildfire posing a danger to some of the oldest gigantic sequoia trees grew five times over the weekend. Air quality warnings were issued across the park

Nature·USA·Wildlife

Anaconda Alert: Invasive Slithering Threat Infests the Everglades, Florida.

Invasive Giants: A Predatory Problem The landscape of South America’s tropical rainforests is starkly different from Florida’s Everglades, yet, it appears a significant link has been forged between the two: the introduction of Green Anacondas, the world’s heaviest snake species.

July 26, 2023

In Canada, Now Doctors Can Prescribe Free Visits To National Parks

Health·World

Usually doctors prescribe medicines & tests for patients suffering from any physical or mental disorder. But in Canada, authorised health professionals can prescribe free

Congo Deforestation Due To Armed Conflict, Greta Thunberg in Germany, China’s Population Issue & More – Weekly News

News

Glacier in a Sea. Image Source: Fahad AlAni (Pexels)

Climate·News·USA

Perito Moreno Glacier Retreats 2m a Year as Cascadia Earthquake Risk Grows with Sea Level Rise

Nature is sending clear warning signals from two different corners of the Americas. In Argentina, massive chunks of ice are breaking off from a historically stable glacier. Meanwhile, scientists are warning about

Govind Tekale

May 16, 2025

Volcano Teide in National Park on Tenerife Island. Photo Source- Harald Pippert.

Europe·Travel

Mount Teide Eco-Tax 2026: 4M Visitors Face €28 Fee While Solar Cable Car Saves 618 Tonnes CO2

Mount Teide National Park, Spain’s most visited natural site welcoming over 4 million annual visitors, introduces eco-taxes for non-residents starting 2026. The Tenerife Cabildo confirmed the conservation levy follows mounting overtourism pressures

Tejal Somvanshi

May 14, 2025

Aviation·India·News

India Closes 32 Airports Until May 15 Amid Military Tensions with Pakistan Following Operation Sindoor

India has shut down 32 airports in its northern and western regions until May 15, 2025, as military tensions with Pakistan continue to rise. The shutdown, which affects major cities including Amritsar,

Sonali Tiwary

May 10, 2025

Sycamore Gap Northumberland National Park. Photo Credit: Clément Proust

Nature·News·Plant Life·UK

Sycamore Gap Tree Vandals Convicted: £623K Damage Assessed as 8 New Shoots and 49 Saplings Offer Hope

The iconic Sycamore Gap tree case reached a turning point on May 9, 2025, when Daniel Graham (39) and Adam Carruthers (32) were convicted of criminal damage. The Newcastle Crown Court jury

Govind Tekale

May 10, 2025

A rhino laying on the ground in the dirt.

Africa·Conservation·Latest·Wildlife

South Africa Loses 103 Rhinos in 2025: National Parks Targeted as KwaZulu-Natal Sees 72% Drop

Rhino poaching in South Africa remains stubbornly high despite conservation efforts. In the first three months of 2025, poachers killed 103 rhinos, averaging 34.3 per month—virtually unchanged from 2024’s monthly average of

Govind Tekale

May 7, 2025

Representative Image: Koalas. Photo Source: Австралиец (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Australia·News·Wildlife

700 Koalas Shot by Helicopters in Victoria’s Budj Bim After Bushfires Wreck Critical Wildlife Habitat

Around 700 koalas have been shot from helicopters in Victoria’s Budj Bim National Park, sparking intense debate about wildlife management in Australia. The Victorian government defends the action as necessary to prevent

Rahul Somvanshi

April 28, 2025

Representative Image: NPS/Kurt Moses. Photo Source: Joshua Tree National Park (CC BY 2.0)

News·USA

National Park Service Cuts 1,000 Jobs; Visitor Delays, Closures Ensue

Recent staff cuts at the National Park Service (NPS) have triggered a chain reaction affecting both visitors and park operations. Approximately 1,000 employees were laid off in February as part of the

Govind Tekale

March 18, 2025

Representative Image. Landscape day view of Yosemite Valley with trees and blue sky. Photo Source: Pexels

Nature

Yosemite Tribes Seek Traditional Plant Gathering Rights: Public Input Ends February 12, 2025

Seven tribes with deep roots in Yosemite National Park are working to restore their practice of gathering plants within park boundaries. The Bridgeport Indian Colony filed this historic request in August 2022,

Govind Tekale

January 23, 2025

Representative Image. The biggest volcano on the planet is the Yellowstone Caldera. A volcano this size can make lifo on this planet harsh for many years when it erupts. Until that day mud pools and springs where hot water is rising to the surface offer spectacular views.

Disaster·USA

Yellowstone Study Reveals Seven Magma Chambers, Largest Shifts Northeast, Eruption Risk Low

Scientists have discovered important changes happening deep beneath Yellowstone National Park, home to one of the world’s largest volcanoes. These findings help us better understand the volcanic system beneath the park. Key

Govind Tekale

January 4, 2025

Lake Mead National Recreation Area announces Government Wash vehicle access, overnight camping restrictions

Conservation·USA·Water

Lake Mead’s 824 Miles of Illegal Roads: $8.66M Project Targets Damage to 81,000 Acres and Shrinking Water Levels

The once-pristine desert landscape surrounding Lake Mead now bears the scars of 824 documented miles of unauthorized vehicular paths, with aerial surveys suggesting this number could be double that amount. These calculations

Karmactive Staff

December 5, 2024

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