Poison

July 2, 2023

The Goat Army: Nature’s Answer to Poison Ivy and Invasive Plants

Goats are proving to be a valuable asset in combating the menace of poison ivy and invasive plants in various regions. In Ann Arbor, Michigan, the city has employed goats from Twin

Pollution·USA

Negligence Allegations: Lawsuits Filed Following Train Derailment and Toxic Chemical Spill in Ohio

A toxic train derailment occurred near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border on Feb. 3, 2023, causing evacuations of the nearly 5,000 residents of East Palestine, Ohio. The train was carrying hazardous materials, including vinyl chloride, butyl acrylate, ethylhexyl acrylate, ethylene glycol monobutyl

February 16, 2023

Scientists Uncover the Rapid Spread of the ‘Death Cap’ Mushroom Across North America

Nature·Science·USA

A new study by scientists from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, published in the bioRxiv journal, has uncovered the reason behind the rapid spread of

Beware the Green Apple of Death: The Toxic Reality of the Manchineel Tree

Health·Nature

The natural world is home to hidden dangers that can prove fatal to unsuspecting individuals. One such perilous entity is the “Tree of Death,”

Representative Image Poisonous Pong Pong fruit, Photo Source: Mokkie (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Nature·Plant Life

Pong Pong Tree Blamed for 537 Deaths Yearly Now Appears in ‘The White Lotus’ Thailand Season

HBO’s “The White Lotus” Season 3 has put a spotlight on Thailand’s natural hazards, featuring the pong pong tree (Cerbera odollam). When a resort worker warns guest Saxon Ratliff about the tree’s

Rahul Somvanshi

April 11, 2025

Representative Image. Morocco's Dog Campaign. Photo Source: International Animal Coalition

News·World

Morocco’s Plan to Cull 3 Million Stray Dogs Before 2030 World Cup Sparks Global Outrage

Millions of street dogs in Morocco face an uncertain future as the country prepares to host the 2030 World Cup. Animal groups warn that up to three million dogs might be killed

Karmactive Staff

February 19, 2025

Nature·Plant Life

The Deceptive Dangers of Pokeweed: A Threat to Home and Health

Pokeweed, or pokeberry, is a plant with striking purple berries that pose a serious health risk if ingested, particularly for children and pets. Known to grow almost anywhere in the U.S., except

Govind Tekale

July 25, 2023

Pollution·USA·Water

EPA Survey Finds Over 9 Million Lead Pipes In The US, Allocates $3 Billion For Replacement

According to an EPA survey, there are 9.2 million lead pipes in the US that need to be replaced to prevent lead contamination in drinking water. Exposure to lead from corroding pipes

Rahul Somvanshi

April 5, 2023