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Saving Crops with Space Tech: NASA’s JPL and Cornell Take On Plant Diseases

In an innovative stride towards sustainable agriculture, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Cornell University have leveraged advanced technology to mitigate plant diseases by facilitating their early detection. They used a high-tech tool

Rahul Somvanshi

August 5, 2023

Agriculture·News·Science·Wildlife

Pesticides in Soil Threaten Over 70% of Wild Bees, as Toxic Residues Exceed Limits and Endanger Bumblebee Queens’ Winter Survival

Pesticide residue accumulation in agricultural soils threatens 70% of wild bee species through direct exposure during nesting and hibernation, according to a study published in Science by University of Ottawa scientists. The

Karmactive Staff

November 21, 2024

Elizabeth Wathuti. Photo Source: World Economic Forum (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)

Activism·Africa

Elizabeth Wathuti Tracks 30,000 Tree GPS Tags and Engages 205,700 People Through Green Generation Initiative in Kenya

Picture this: It’s 2002 in Kenya’s Nyeri County, and a seven-year-old Elizabeth Wathuti is getting her hands dirty, planting her first tree. Born in 1995, she didn’t just watch her homeland’s forests

Govind Tekale

November 20, 2024

Health·Science

Pesticide Exposure in San Joaquin Valley of California: Study Finds Banned and Harmful Toxins in 22% of Residents’ Breathable Air

In a startling revelation, a recent UC Davis study found that residents of California’s agricultural heartland, the San Joaquin Valley, are routinely breathing in a cocktail of pesticides, including some that are

Tejal Somvanshi

October 28, 2024

Health·News·USA

California’s Paraquat Herbicide Law Targets Health Risks; Critical Reevaluation of 373,000 Pounds Sprayed Amid New Parkinson’s Disease Link as Thousands Battle Health Concerns in Fields

AB 1963, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, requires California’s Department of Pesticide Regulation to complete a reevaluation of paraquat dichloride by January 1, 2029. Paraquat dichloride is one of the most commonly

October 27, 2024

287 Deer Set for Culling in Montreal’s Quebec Parks: SEPAQ Aims to Curb Overpopulation and Protect Biodiversity in Îles-de-Boucherville and Mont-Saint-Bruno

After having culled 399 white-tailed deer in the Îles-de-Boucherville and Mont-Saint-Bruno national parks last year, the Société des établissements de plein air du Québec (SEPAQ) plans to kill almost 300 more over

Rahul Somvanshi

October 26, 2024

Food & Drinks·Health·Science

Lead-Contaminated Turmeric From South Asia: 1000 Micrograms Per Gram—A Silent Global Health Crisis

In the vibrant markets of South Asia, turmeric is more than just a spice – it’s a staple, a livelihood, and a cultural icon. But beneath the bright yellow hues lies a

Tejal Somvanshi

October 16, 2024

USA·Weather

Chicago’s First Freeze Hits—Temperatures Plunge Below 30° as Residents Scramble to Protect Plants and Pipes

Chicago-area residents are gearing up for the first sub-freezing temperatures of the fall as a freeze warning impacts the region this week. The coldest air of the season has arrived, bringing temperatures

Tejal Somvanshi

October 15, 2024

Astronomy·Space

Harvest Supermoon and Rare Lunar Eclipse Set to Light Up the Skies—Find Out How and When to See It!

Table of Content What is a Harvest Supermoon? The Harvest Supermoon is a full moon that occurs when the Earth’s natural satellite is at its closest point to the planet during its

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Tejal Somvanshi

September 18, 2024

The Haji Ali Causeway, People walking out to Haji Ali Dargah along the causeway. Mumbai skyline in the background. Photot Source: Rakesh Krishna Kumar (Flicker)

Activism·Nature·Sustainability

Cities Like Los Angeles and Mumbai Are in Peril—One Billion People at Risk: Unprecedented Sea Level Rise Threatens Major Coastal Cities Worldwide

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a stark warning regarding the accelerating rise in sea levels, particularly in vulnerable regions like the Pacific Islands. Speaking from Tonga during the 53rd Pacific

Govind Tekale

September 13, 2024