Karmactive Staff, Author at Karmactive

Arctic Microbial Ecosystems Face Collapse as Accelerating Ice Loss Threatens Specialized Species

New research reveals specialized microscopic organisms living under Arctic sea ice are facing severe risks as warming temperatures accelerate ice retreat in the region. The study, published in Scientific Reports, examined microscopic

Karmactive Staff

November 29, 2024

Health·Plastic·Pollution

Microplastics and PFAS Combine to Create Toxic Effects Threatening Aquatic Life and Ecosystems

New research from the University of Birmingham has exposed concerning evidence about the combined effects of two persistent pollutants – microplastics and PFAS chemicals. The study found that when combined, these substances

Karmactive Staff

November 28, 2024

Camera traps and drones deployed by government authorities to monitor a forest in India are infringing on the privacy and rights of local women.

Conservation·Technology·Wildlife

Wildlife Monitoring in India’s Corbett Reserve Sparks Privacy Abuse and Danger for Women

Conservation technology deployed to protect wildlife in India’s Corbett Tiger Reserve has become a means of surveillance and intimidation against local women, according to research from the University of Cambridge. The study,

Karmactive Staff

November 28, 2024

1265 Borregas is situated near three acres of pollinator-friendly native plants and surrounded by trees.

Architecture·Design·Materials

Google Builds First Mass Timber Office in Sunnyvale: 96% Lower Carbon and LEED Platinum Target

At 1265 Borregas Avenue in Sunnyvale, California, Google’s first mass timber office building stands where Atari once headquartered its operations. The construction costs remain undisclosed. Construction Data and Timeline The five-story structure

Karmactive Staff

November 27, 2024

Science

Earth Tilts 31.5 Inches Since 1993 as Groundwater Pumping Shifts 2,150 Gigatons of Water

Human activities have altered Earth’s rotation in ways that would have seemed impossible just decades ago. Recent research published in Geophysical Research Letters reveals that excessive groundwater pumping has caused our planet

Karmactive Staff

November 26, 2024

Recycle·USA

WM’s $40M Investment in Philadelphia Recycling Boosts Capacity to 45 Tons Per Hour with AI Sorting

In a move that reflects the growing demands of urban waste management, WM has completed a $40 million automation upgrade at its Philadelphia Recycling Facility. The modernized facility, located at 5109 Bleigh

Karmactive Staff

November 25, 2024

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

Artivism·Asia

Japan’s Naomi Arimoto Combines Coastal Waste with Fashion, Highlighting 20 Million Tonnes of Global Plastic Crisis

In Chigasaki, south of Tokyo, 42-year-old manicurist Naomi Arimoto has developed an unconventional response to marine pollution: turning beach plastic into nail art. Her work gains attention as world leaders prepare for

Karmactive Staff

November 24, 2024

Yu Shang Food ready-to-eat meat and poultry product packet. Photo Source: CDC

Health·News·USA

California Infant Death Linked to Yu Shang Listeria Outbreak: 72,240 Pounds of Meat Recalled Across 4 States

Having covered food safety for over four decades, this latest listeria outbreak brings a sobering reminder of how some challenges in our food system persist despite technological advances. A devastating listeria outbreak

Karmactive Staff

November 23, 2024

Representative Image. Road Construction. Photo Source: Eurovia UK (YouTube)

Materials

Worcestershire Cuts 74% CO₂ with £8M RECOFOAM® Footways Made from 97% Recycled Material

Worcestershire’s streets are getting an eco-friendly makeover with RECOFOAM®, an innovative material that’s changing how we build our footways. As someone who’s watched sustainable construction evolve over the years, I can tell

Karmactive Staff

November 23, 2024