Policy

June 27, 2023

Switzerland’s Bold Stand: Voters Pave the Way for a Fossil-Free Future

Swiss voters have backed a new law that seeks to accelerate the country’s shift from fossil fuels to renewable energies and reach zero emissions by 2050. Public support for laws influenced by

Energy·News·USA

Bidenomics Target Water Heaters: The DOE’s New Energy Standards for a Sustainable Future

With a recent proposal targeting water heaters, the Biden administration is targeting home appliances including water heaters with a series of energy efficiency actions. Ultimately reducing carbon emissions significantly, this move by the Department of Energy (DOE) aims to “accelerate

July 23, 2023

Canada Launches Landmark Strategy to Confront Climate Change After Record-breaking Climate Disasters

Climate·News·World

Canada has launched its first-ever national strategy that has been created to address issues such as increased flooding, wildfires, and melting permafrost. The strategy

Facial Recognition Boarding Replacing Airport Check-Ins and Passes by 2028 Under ICAO Global Policy Shift

News·Travel·UK

The airport experience you’ve known for decades is headed for retirement. By 2028, your face could replace the boarding pass you’ve been fumbling for

News·UK

UK Immigration Reforms 2025: Skilled Visa Salary Rises, Care Worker Restrictions, Student Visa Changes

The UK government has announced sweeping changes to its immigration rules, marking what Prime Minister Keir Starmer calls a “controlled, selective and fair” system. The changes come as net migration reached 728,000

Govind Tekale

May 13, 2025

Australia·Business·News

Australia’s Luxury Car Tax Cut in EU Trade Deal: $10,000 Consumer Savings vs $1.2B Revenue Loss

Tax Cut Could Save Buyers $10,000 While Opening EU Markets for Farmers Australia’s Luxury Car Tax (LCT) currently applies at 33¢ for every dollar above thresholds of $80,567 (standard) or $91,387 (fuel-efficient

Sunita Somvanshi

May 8, 2025

News·USA

Trump Administration dismisses 400 scientists from NCA, impacting future climate data

Nearly 400 scientists working on America’s key climate report were dismissed by the Trump administration on April 28, 2025, throwing the future of this critical research into question. The scientists received an

Govind Tekale

May 1, 2025

Representative Image.Photo Source: Jleedev (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Energy·News·USA

EPA’s Emergency E15 Waiver Allows Summer Sales Nationwide Amid Fuel Supply Concerns

The Trump administration’s Environmental Protection Agency has issued an emergency waiver allowing the nationwide sale of E15 gasoline during summer months. The move, which took effect May 1, lifts restrictions that typically

Sunita Somvanshi

April 30, 2025

Australia·Business

RBA rates turn: Bank predicts 50 point May cut; rivals eye just 25 point moves

After years of pain for borrowers, Australia’s interest rate cycle has finally turned. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) made its first cut in February 2025, dropping the cash rate to 4.10%,

Sunita Somvanshi

April 23, 2025

Representative image Car at night, Photo source: Pxhere

News·UK

DVSA Enforces 10-Day Notice for Driving Test Cancellations Starting April 8, 2025

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is introducing a major change to driving test cancellation rules that will affect thousands of learner drivers across the UK. Starting April 8, 2025, learners

Rahul Somvanshi

March 25, 2025

Representative Image: Airport Display Monitor. Photo Source: Matt McGee (CC BY-ND 2.0)

News·Travel·USA

Trump’s Travel Ban Expands to 43 Nations, Afghan Allies Stranded

The Trump administration is considering a sweeping new travel ban targeting citizens from 43 countries, according to internal documents and officials familiar with the matter. This proposal would significantly expand restrictions beyond

Karmactive Staff

March 16, 2025

Representative image. Two white electric cars charge at a station under a bright sun and blue sky. Photo Source: Joenomias.

News·USA

Senate Bills Could Add $8,500 to EV Costs

Two new bills in the Senate could make electric cars more expensive for buyers. Right now, people can get $7,500 back when they buy a new electric car. They can also get

Govind Tekale

February 16, 2025

Lidia the Seal is an 8-foot by 10-foot sculpture made of flotsam like synthetic rope, lids, foam and plastic pieces, that washed ashore on the Pacific Coast.

News·Plastic·Pollution

Plastic Pollution Treaty in Busan Faces 196 Nations Debating Production Caps and Chemical Bans

The world’s nations gather in Busan, South Korea from November 25 to December 1, 2024, for what could be the final round of negotiations on a legally binding treaty to address plastic

Karmactive Staff

November 25, 2024

News·USA

Medicare Part B Premiums Jump 5.9% to $185 in 2025: Can a $50 Social Security Boost Keep Up?

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced Medicare Part B premium increases for 2025, continuing a pattern of healthcare cost escalation that outpaces Social Security benefit adjustments. Monthly premiums

Govind Tekale

November 17, 2024

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