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Girl Scout Cookies Lawsuit: Heavy Metals, Glyphosate Found in Thin Mints, $5M Claim Filed

A recent class-action lawsuit has thrust Girl Scout cookies into the spotlight, raising questions about what’s inside those beloved Thin Mints and Caramel deLites. Let’s break down what we know, what the

Tejal Somvanshi

March 13, 2025

Representative Image Meat Displayed at a Butchers, Photo Source: Luis Kuthe (Pexels)

Food & Drinks·News·UK

UK Fast-Tracks Lab-Grown Meat Approval to 2 Years

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched a new regulatory sandbox program to speed up the approval process for cell-cultivated products (CCPs), with a goal of completing safety assessments for two

Tejal Somvanshi

March 10, 2025

Butterflies. Photo Source: Jack Cochran (Binghamton University).

Wildlife

US Butterfly Populations Plummet 22% Over 20 Years

America’s butterfly populations have plummeted by 22% in just two decades, according to a landmark study published in Science. This significant decline means that for every five butterflies present in 2000, only

Govind Tekale

March 9, 2025

Monarch butterflies, Photo Source: Collette Adkins (Biological Diversity)

Conservation·Wildlife

Monarch Butterfly Numbers Nearly Double Yet Remain 80% Below Historical Levels

The population of Eastern Monarch butterflies has nearly doubled over the past year, according to data released by the World Wildlife Fund and Mexico’s National Commission of Protected Natural Areas. The iconic

Govind Tekale

March 8, 2025

some of the suspected scheduled endangered live lizards seized.

Crime·Wildlife

Hong Kong Customs Seizes 42 Endangered Lizards Worth $210,000 Hidden in Dehumidifiers

In a significant wildlife smuggling bust, Hong Kong Customs officials intercepted 42 endangered live lizards at Hong Kong International Airport on March 4, 2025. The reptiles, with an estimated market value of

Govind Tekale

March 7, 2025

News·USA

Joy Luck Dried Lily Flowers Recalled for Undeclared Sulfites

A nationwide recall has been issued for Joy Luck Brand Dried Lily Flowers due to undeclared sulfites that could pose serious health risks to allergic consumers, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Tejal Somvanshi

March 5, 2025

Representative image. Red coffee beans . Photo Source: Pickpik.

Agriculture

South Sudan’s Excelsa Coffee: Climate-Resilient Crop Faces Export Challenges Amid Conflict

In western South Sudan, Catherine Bashiama carefully examines her coffee tree, searching for the first fruit buds since planting it three years ago. Finding small cherries, she smiles with pride. This mother

Govind Tekale

March 4, 2025

Representative Image: A 24-ounce container of Wild Coast Raw pet food. Photo Source: FDA U.S. Food & Drug administration.

News·USA

Cat Deaths Prompt Raw Pet Food Recall Amid Bird Flu Concerns

Recent deaths of indoor cats have triggered a recall of raw pet food products potentially contaminated with bird flu. Health officials are warning pet owners about the risks of feeding raw meat

Karmactive Staff

March 2, 2025

Cracked earth, parched landscape, sparse shrubs, sunset. Photo Source: CABI News.

Africa·Climate

Africa to Exceed 1.5°C Climate Threshold by 2040, Despite Less Than 4% of Emissions

New research reveals all five African subregions will exceed the Paris Agreement’s critical 1.5°C climate threshold by 2040, despite contributing less than 4% of global emissions. Key Findings Urgent Agricultural Transition Needed

Govind Tekale

March 1, 2025

Representative image. Florida Strawberry Festival . Photo Source: Mbarrison (CC BY-SA 2.0).

News·USA

2025 Florida Strawberry Festival: 600,000+ Attendees, Reba McEntire Sold Out

The 90th Annual Florida Strawberry Festival returns to Plant City from February 27 through March 9, 2025, celebrating the region’s agricultural heritage with a mix of entertainment, food, and activities. This year’s

Govind Tekale

February 28, 2025