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43,500 Pounds of Toxic Gas Leaked at Pemex’s Deer Park: How It Surpassed Emission Limits by 800x

An oil and gas leak at Pemex’s refinery in Deer Park, Texas, has left residents wondering about their safety and the potential health risks associated with hydrogen sulfide exposure. The leak, which

Sunita Somvanshi

October 13, 2024

Activism·News

Just Stop Oil Activists Receive Prison Sentences for Van Gogh ‘Sunflowers’ Soup Protest: Climate Justice Debate

Two Just, Stop Oil activists, Phoebe Plumer and Anna Holland, were sentenced to prison for throwing tomato soup on Van Gogh’s “Sunflowers” at the National Gallery in London in October 2022. The

Govind Tekale

October 9, 2024

Spider-shaped features called araneiform terrain are found in the southern hemisphere of Mars, carved into the landscape by carbon dioxide gas. This 2009 image taken by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows several of these distinctive formations within an area three-quarters of a mile (1.2 kilometers) wide.

Science·Space

NASA’s Latest Mars Simulation Reveals Surprising Findings and How a 20% Increase in Ice Formation Could Redefine Our Understanding of the Red Planet

Cutting-Edge Experiment Mimics Alien Terrain, But to What Extent? In what some are hailing as a scientific breakthrough, researchers have managed to recreate the peculiar “spider” formations found on Mars in a

Rahul Somvanshi

September 22, 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

Om Parvat's mountain Snow disappears for the first time in history.

Climate·India·News

Om Parvat’s Iconic Snow Disappears for the First Time in Recorded History, Shocking Tourists and Locals Alike

Om Parvat in Uttarakhand, known for its organic “Om” snow pattern, has lost its snow cover for the first time in recorded history as a result of decreased rainfall, increased temperatures, pollution,

Govind Tekale

September 6, 2024

Youth plaintiffs and supporters hold up signs after the Navahine vs the Hawai'i Department of Transportation court hearing in Honolulu, Hawaii on January 26th 2023. Photo Source: Earth Justice

Activism·USA

Hawaii’s Landmark Deal to Decarbonize Transportation: What’s in Store by 2045?

The government of Hawaii and a group of young people have reached a historic agreement that obliges the state to decarbonize its transportation network. Announced on Thursday, June 20, the agreement, known

Govind Tekale

August 18, 2024

Nature

Swamps Are More Than Just Wetlands—Discover Their Hidden Impact on Flood Prevention and Climate Regulation

Swamps are flat areas, poorly drained, with permanently or temporarily stagnant, shallow water, covered with vegetation. These ecosystems form due to flooding caused by rain, overflow from a river or lake, or

Karmactive Staff

August 17, 2024

A rocky landscape with tundra plants near the eastern coast of Greenland, similar to what the interior of the island may have looked like when its massive ice sheet melted away. (Photo Credits: Joshua Brown)

Climate·Nature·Science

Greenland’s Ice Sheet Shrinks by 90%, Revealing Ancient Seeds and a Potential Six-Meter Sea Level Threat

A new study reveals that Greenland’s ice sheet, which melted by 90% over the last million years, heightens the catastrophic risk predictions for rising sea levels. The discovery of plant, insect, and

Sunita Somvanshi

August 8, 2024

Arc Sport Electric Boat. Photo Credits: Arc

Adventure·Maritime·Mobility

Arc’s New 500 HP Electric Wake Boat with 226 kWh Battery Promises All-Day Adventure and Emission-Free Boating

Arc’s euphorically foreseen electric wake boat has the water swirling. Interestingly, it has undergone major improvements just 12 months after unveiling it in prototype form. The battery and motor were upgraded. In

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Pritesh Gaikwad

July 23, 2024

Concrete component made of recycled aggregates and rice husk ash with rice straw insulation. Photo Credit: (Fraunhofer WKI)

Architecture·Materials·Plant Based·Sustainability

Sustainable Construction Takes a New Turn with ReMatBuilt’s Innovative Use of Plant-Based and Demolition Waste

The ReMatBuilt project, launched by the Fraunhofer Institute for Wood Research, Wilhelm-Klauditz-Institut, WKI, and their partners, is upcycling construction and other residues to create sustainable building materials. This initiative pushes through an

Rahul Somvanshi

July 5, 2024