Water Pollution

June 16, 2023

The Osborne Reef: A Graveyard of Two Million Tires Plaguing America’s Waters

The Osborne Reef is an artificial reef project located off the coast of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It was created in the 1970s by a local nonprofit organization with the intention of imitating

Culture·Health·News

Chhath Puja In Yamuna river, Delhi 2021

Chhath Puja Is a hindu festival celebrated in North india. But this year the celebrations went from surreal to outright unhealthy. The unwavering and blinding faith of devotees is concerning. This hazardous foam floating on the Yamuna river is caused

November 12, 2021

Chemical Spill in Philadelphia Suburb Sparks Water Contamination Fears

Pollution·USA·Water

On March 24, Trinseo, a company that manufactures various materials, mistakenly released a latex emulsion product into a nearby storm drain in Bristol, Penn.

Whales Could Lose Migration Paths Due to Ocean Noise Pollution —100 Times Louder Than 70 Years Ago

Conservation·Marine Life·Science

The haunting songs of whales, used for communication and navigation, are increasingly drowned out by the roar of ships, the boom of seismic surveys,

Representative Image. Harmful Algal Blooms. Photo Source: ECTran71 (CC-BY-SA-4.0)

Nature

Harmful Algal Blooms Surge 59% Since 2003 Threatening Water Safety, Fisheries and Ecosystems Globally

When a body of water turns an unsettling shade of green, red, or brown, it often signals something more sinister than a mere colour change. These vivid transformations frequently herald harmful algal

Govind Tekale

April 6, 2025

Representative image. Sunscreen, goggles, and seashell on a rocky beach. Photo Source: Dimitrisvetsikas1969 (Pixabay).

Pollution

Sunscreen Pollution: 35kg a Day Is Washing Into the Ocean

The sunscreen we wash off after a beach day is creating lasting problems for ocean life, according to new research. A study looking at over 110 scientific reports found that sunscreen pollution

Rahul Somvanshi

February 21, 2025

Representative Image. Yorkshire Bridge - View of River Derwent and Waterfall. Photo Source: Alan Heardman

Business·Europe

Yorkshire Water’s £835k Project to Reduce River Seven Sewage Spills by 15%

Yorkshire Water is spending £835,000 to stop sewage from flowing into the River Seven. The money will fix a problem in Marton where heavy rain forces untreated water into the river. Workers

Sunita Somvanshi

January 24, 2025

Europe·Pollution

PFAS Cleanup in UK and Europe Costs £1.6 Trillion as Drinking Water Faces Dangerous Levels

That pizza box in your kitchen or the non-stick pan you cook with might contain chemicals that are causing a massive environmental problem. These chemicals, called PFAS, are now in our water,

Rahul Somvanshi

January 19, 2025

Plastic·Pollution·Technology

Device Detects Microplastics in Water in Minutes, Uncovering Millions of Nanoparticles in Disposable Cups

A research team at the University of British Columbia (UBC) has developed a portable device that can detect microplastic particles in water within 20 minutes, addressing growing concerns about plastic contamination in

Karmactive Staff

December 1, 2024

Activism·Fashion

Children Explore How Fast Fashion Pollutes 20% of Water: FAO’s December Workshop in Rome

In an era where fast fashion dominates retail shelves, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) takes a step to educate the next generation about sustainable clothing choices. The organization will conduct a

Karmactive Staff

November 16, 2024

News·USA·Water

Fluoride in U.S. Water: Trump and Kennedy’s 2024 Push Could Affect 209 Million Americans

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced on January 20, 2024 that “the Trump White House will advise all U.S. water systems to remove fluoride from public water.” He stated that “fluoride is an

Tejal Somvanshiand

Rahul Somvanshi

November 4, 2024

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

Pollution·USA·Water

Elon Musk’s Plans To Dispose Wastewater In Texas As Concerned Locals Oppose

Musk’s Boring Company plans to discharge almost 142,000 gallons of wastewater into the Colorado River and across an on-site spray field each day. Many of the controversial billionaire’s new neighbors have raised

Rahul Somvanshi

March 24, 2023