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April 7, 2023

Chernobyl Giant Catfish: Exploring the Link between Radiation and Abnormal Growth

There are many sensational stories about Chernobyl mutant spiders, radioactive frogs, & giant catfish. Apart from the tales, there are many species still living in & around Chernobyl, which is still radioactive.

Pollution·Space·USA

SpaceX Urges Caution & Recovery as Hexagonal Heat Shield Tiles Found in Debris of Failed Starship Test Launch

On April 20, SpaceX’s Starship got its first test launch and exploded minutes later. The explosion caused debris from the rocket to wash up on the shores around the Starbase launch facility in Texas. Scraps & pieces of the spacecraft

April 24, 2023

Oceans Engulfed by a Rapidly Increasing Plastic Smog Threatening Marine Life and Human Health

Ocean·Plastic·Pollution

According to a new study, the world’s oceans are polluted by “plastic smog,” made up of an estimated 171 trillion plastic particles weighing approximately

IIT Bombay Develops Revolutionary Air Pollution Solution with PAVITRA Model – London, Mumbai, Shanghai & Delhi Struggle With Air Pollution

Health·News·Pollution

An innovative solution to aid in the fight against air pollution, dubbed Pavitra, has been created by the IIT, Bombay. Pavitra is a cutting-edge

Pollution·USA

Negligence Allegations: Lawsuits Filed Following Train Derailment and Toxic Chemical Spill in Ohio

A toxic train derailment occurred near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border on Feb. 3, 2023, causing evacuations of the nearly 5,000 residents of East Palestine, Ohio. The train was carrying hazardous materials, including vinyl

Govind Tekale

February 16, 2023

Health·India·Pollution

The Alarming Increase in Lung Cancer Deaths in this India’s Big City & What Role Air Pollution Plays

According to data obtained from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) through an RTI application, lung cancer deaths rose by nearly 49% in Mumbai between 2009 and 2021. The highest number of cases

Karmactive Team

February 15, 2023

Plastic·Pollution·Science

Eggs can Go Beyond the Kitchen to Tackle Ocean Plastic Pollution

Egg whites have always been known for their muscle-building and cholesterol-lowering properties, but recent research by Princeton Engineering takes this notion to a whole new level. Scientists have discovered a way to

Rahul Somvanshi

February 13, 2023

News·Pollution·USA

The Keystone Pipeline Leak: Triggered by a Design Flaw

At the end of 2022, the Keystone Pipeline in Mill Creek, Washington suffered a major leak, resulting in the release of 14,000 barrels of tar sands oil. After several months of investigation,

Rahul Somvanshi

February 11, 2023

Climate·Plastic·Pollution

Record High Single-Use Plastic Use Despite Increased Awareness: Report

The use of single-use plastic reached a record high in 2021, with an increase of one kilogram per person compared to the previous year. This is despite increased awareness, corporate responsibility, and

Govind Tekale

February 8, 2023

Design·Pollution·Technology

ecoSPEARS selected for WSP Emerge program to revolutionize soil and water remediation

ecoSPEARS has been chosen for WSP Emerge, a ground-breaking cooperation programme that will introduce ideas for improving the planet and its surroundings. SPEARS is an in-situ technology created by NASA that safely

Karmactive Team

February 2, 2023

Pollution·USA

Chrome Plating Ban in California: Reducing Harmful Emissions in the Auto Industry

California is set to revolutionize its automotive industries with a focus on reducing emissions and harmful chemicals. State officials aim to prohibit the use of hexavalent chromium, a chemical commonly used in

Karmactive Team

January 30, 2023

Pollution·Sustainability·Technology

Record-Cheap Carbon Capture Technique Discovered by PNNL Scientists

Scientists at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have discovered a record-cheap way to capture carbon dioxide as it’s emitted from power plants and factories, including the likes of iron and steel manufacturing

Rahul Somvanshi

January 26, 2023

Climate·Pollution·USA

The Carbon Cost of Elon Musk’s Flying Habits

Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and second richest person in the world, reportedly utilized his private jet 134 times in 2022, according to a tweet from a Twitter account that tracks his

Rahul Somvanshi

January 18, 2023

India·News·Pollution

Air Quality in Mumbai Remains Worse Off Than Delhi : Temperatures Dip, Pollution Levels Increase

As temperatures dropped, the air quality in Mumbai also worsened, with the city recording a worse Air-Quality Index (AQI) than Delhi on Sunday & worsening further on Monday. According to the System

Rahul Somvanshi

January 16, 2023

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