Karmactive Staff, Author at Karmactive

Representative Image. Photograph taken in the Lake District in July 2017. Photo Source: Craig (CC BY-ND 2.0)

Lake District Tourism Faces Climate Challenges, Conservation Struggles, and UNESCO Heritage Threats

The Lake District, England’s celebrated UNESCO World Heritage Site, contributes millions of dollars to the local economy through tourism. This natural heritage site requires careful management to preserve its distinctive character. At

Karmactive Staff

December 13, 2024

Representative Image. MTA New York City Transit Prepares for Winter Storm. Photo Source: MTA (CC BY 2.0)

USA·Weather

East Coast Storm: 70+ MPH Winds, 90,000 Outages, Tornado Risks, Record Rainfall & Travel Chaos

A rapidly strengthening storm system enhanced by an atmospheric river brought widespread disruption across the Eastern Seaboard on Wednesday, delivering wind gusts exceeding 70 mph, record-breaking rainfall, and extensive power outages from

Karmactive Staff

December 13, 2024

Representative Image. Middelgrunden wind farm. Photo Source: Kim Hansen (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Energy·Europe

Denmark’s 10 GW Offshore Wind Tender Fails as Costs and Low Prices Stall Growth

In a concerning development for Europe’s renewable energy sector, the continent’s ambitious wind power expansion is encountering substantial obstacles. Denmark’s government auction for offshore wind projects, where no companies submitted bids, serves

Karmactive Staff

December 12, 2024

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, left, NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, NASA Associate Administrator Jim Free, and NASA astronaut and Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman, right, are seen during an update on the agency’s Artemis campaign, Dec. 5, 2024, at the NASA Headquarters Mary W. Jackson Building in Washington. Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls

Space

NASA Delays Artemis II to 2026 and Artemis III Moon Landing to 2027 Amid Orion Heat Shield and Life Support Modifications

NASA announced significant delays to its Artemis moon program on Thursday, citing technical challenges with the Orion spacecraft’s heat shield and life support systems. The Artemis II crewed mission is now scheduled

Karmactive Staff

December 11, 2024

Bodies of pink dolphins and tucuxis rescued by Sea Shepherd Brazil from Lake Coari, in the Amazon. Photo Source: Sea Shepherd Brazil.

Marine Life

Amazon Drought 2024: Lake Tefé’s 40°C Waters, 44-Foot Drop Threaten Dolphins, 850,000 People Impacted Across 69% of the Region

In the heart of Amazonas state, the waters of Lake Tefé tell a story of environmental crisis. The lake’s water levels plummeted to 4.5 meters (14.9 feet) in October 2024 – a

Karmactive Staff

December 10, 2024

Representative Image. Lion. Photo Source: Animalia (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Wildlife

What Do Lions Eat? Up to 43 Kg in a Feast While Facing Habitat Loss, Prey Decline, and Climate Challenges

Think of lions as the ultimate hunting machines in nature’s food web. These massive cats (Panthera leo) sit right at the top of nature’s supper pyramid in Africa and Asia, but their

December 10, 2024

Cape Cod’s Sea Turtle Strandings Soar 700% as Gulf of Maine’s Warming Traps Over 700 Turtles Annually

The Gulf of Maine’s warming waters have led to increased sea turtle strandings on Cape Cod’s shores. Over 200 cold-stunned young turtles received treatment at the New England Aquarium’s facility on Tuesday,

Karmactive Staff

December 10, 2024

Representative Image. TTC Buses. Photo Source: Toronto Transit Commission

Public Transportation

Toronto TTC’s $2.5M Smart Charge Plan Powers Electric Bus Goal by 2040

The Toronto Transit Commission and Power ON Energy Solutions, in collaboration with BetterFleet saw their path toward complete fleet electrification gained momentum with the implementation of a smart charge management system for

Karmactive Staff

December 9, 2024

Representative Image. A drone view of Bidwell Canyon Marina at Lake Oroville in Butte County, California. Photo Source: California Department of Water Resources

USA

Lake Oroville Gains 76,686 Acre-Feet in 24 Hours, Climbs 18 Feet in November 2024 Amid Bomb Cyclone and Atmospheric Rivers

California’s Lake Oroville experienced one of its largest November water level changes in 2024, with the reservoir’s elevation rising by nearly 18 feet during the month. The reservoir’s levels shifted from 763.48

Karmactive Staff

December 9, 2024

Representative Image. Brown Electric Post. Photo Source: Miguel Á. Padriñán (Pexels)

Energy

BC Leads Canada in Energy Efficiency Rankings With 54 Points

British Columbia continues its dominance in Canadian energy efficiency, securing the top position for the fourth consecutive year with 54 points out of 100 in the latest Canadian Energy Efficiency Scorecard. The

Karmactive Staff

December 9, 2024