You searched for pollution - Page 12 of 49

Moonlight Shapes 50% of Tropical Mammals’ Behavior: Are 30% Avoiding Full Moons?

A study published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B (October 16, 2024) reveals compelling insights into tropical mammals’ behavior under moonlight. The study analyses 2.1 million wildlife camera images across three

Karmactive Staff

November 21, 2024

Health·Pollution·Science

Kitchen Renovations Cut PM2.5 by 23% and Save Lives—Are $12B Improvements the Answer for China?

New research from Peking University shows that basic kitchen improvements – adding ventilation fans and separate cooking spaces – could prevent 67,400 premature deaths each year in rural China. The facts are

Karmactive Team

November 19, 2024

Public Transportation·USA

New York Sets $9 Manhattan Toll for 2025, Aiming to Fund $15B MTA Plan and Cut $20B Congestion Costs

Manhattan’s streets will charge entry fees starting January 5, 2025, as Governor Kathy Hochul cuts the initial proposed toll from $15 to $9 for most vehicles entering below 60th Street. The toll

Govind Tekale

November 18, 2024

Discovery·Marine Life·Science

World’s Largest Coral Found in Solomon Islands: A 111-Foot Marine Giant Visible from Space

Marine biologist and videographer Manu San Félix discovered the world’s largest coral in a remote region of the southwestern Pacific Ocean during a National Geographic Pristine Seas project expedition in October 2024.

Rahul Somvanshi

November 18, 2024

Energy

UC Santa Cruz Develops 40°C Biodiesel Process to Convert Waste Oil into Fuel in 60 Minutes, Cutting Energy Use by 70%

UC Santa Cruz chemists have created a biodiesel production method using sodium tetramethoxyborate (NaB(OMe)4) at 40°C. The U.S. transportation sector burned through 3 million barrels of diesel daily in 2022. These diesel

Sonali Tiwary

November 18, 2024

Conservation·Europe·Wildlife

Antelope Calf Born at UK Safari Park Marks First Eastern Mountain Bongo Birth in Over a Decade, With Less Than 100 Left Worldwide

At an English safari park, caretakers celebrate the arrival of a calf from the world’s most endangered antelope species, the eastern mountain bongo antelope. Othaya, a first-time mother, gave birth to a

Rahul Somvanshi

November 17, 2024

Activism·Fashion

Children Explore How Fast Fashion Pollutes 20% of Water: FAO’s December Workshop in Rome

In an era where fast fashion dominates retail shelves, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) takes a step to educate the next generation about sustainable clothing choices. The organization will conduct a

Karmactive Staff

November 16, 2024

Mobility·News·Public Transportation·USA

New York Approves $9 Congestion Toll to Fund $15B Transit Bonds and Reduce Manhattan Traffic

New York City’s latest urban mobility transformation comes in the form of a $9 base congestion toll, as Governor Kathy Hochul revises the long-delayed pricing scheme for Manhattan’s central business district. Having

Sunita Somvanshi

November 16, 2024

Our strategy uses a small amount of designer solvent to absorb plastic particles from a large volume of water,” said Gary Baker, an associate professor in the University of Missouri’s Department of Chemistry.

Plastic·Pollution·Science

Missouri Lab Achieves 98% Nanoplastic Removal, Paving the Way for Cleaner Water Solutions Worldwide

Plastic particles smaller than a human hair have met their match at University of Missouri labs, where scientists created a liquid solution that pulls 98% of nanoplastics right out of water. These

Tejal Somvanshi

November 15, 2024

Conservation·Marine Life·Nature

IUCN Report at COP29 Reveals 44% of Coral Species Facing Extinction as Climate Threats Push Reefs to the Brink

A stark reality confronts our ocean ecosystems as 44% of reef-building coral species now face extinction, according to the latest IUCN Red List assessment announced at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. This marks

Karmactive Staff

November 14, 2024