You searched for pollution - Page 35 of 48

Juliette’s Eco-Art Breathes Life into Discarded Materials: Unveiling Beauty from the Depths

At first glance, Eco-Art by Juliette may leave you perplexed with its array of plastic ropes, colorful fibers, and interesting shapes. The backstory behind all her captivating pieces is one that plagues

Diya Sharma

June 10, 2023

Climate·Pollution·USA

New York City’s Inadequate Response to Wildfire Smoke Crisis: Unprepared and Choking

The response to the wildfire smoke in New York City was delayed and inadequate, leaving residents unprepared and struggling to protect themselves. The acrid and otherworldly smoke from the wildfires had already

Karmactive Staff

June 10, 2023

Climate·Nature·Science

How Fungi Are Saving the Planet from Carbon Chaos: Nature’s Hidden Heroes

“According to a study published in Current Biology, fungi play an important role in combating climate change by absorbing over a third of global fossil fuel emissions. The amount of carbon emissions

Rahul Somvanshi

June 10, 2023

Plastic·Pollution·Travel

Unveiling Breckenridge: A Charming Mountain Town Leading the Way in Sustainability

Being one of the best ski resorts in the US, Breckinridge attracts up to 1 million visitors annually. Making it a unique feature among mountain towns, the town itself is charming &

Govind Tekale

June 7, 2023

Health·Ocean·USA

High Levels of Flesh-Eating Bacteria Found in Florida’s Seaweed Invasion: Pathogen Storm Alert

The Great Atlantic sargassum belt, a massive 5,000-mile-wide seaweed bloom, is washing up on Florida’s beaches. Scientists warn of high levels of flesh-eating Vibrio bacteria in the decomposing algae.Plastic marine debris interacting

Karmactive Staff

June 6, 2023

Pollution·USA

Fuel Dump Disaster: How a US Navy Ship Unfortunately Poisoned Its Own Crew

According to a new report, the crew members of the USS Boxer, a US Navy ship, are still suffering from long-term illnesses resulting from the ship’s fuel dump in 2016. Allegedly authorized

Karmactive Staff

June 5, 2023

Activism

Climate Activist Detained: US and United Nations Decry Suppression of Free Speech in Vietnam

Seeing this as a suppression of free speech, the US and United Nations have criticized the detention of a prominent climate activist by the Vietnamese government. On Wednesday, Hoang Thi Minh Hong,

Govind Tekale

June 4, 2023

Plastic·Pollution

Hidden Hazards of Recycling: Microplastic Threats from Cutting-Edge UK Recycling Facilities

A UK “state-of-the-art” plastic recycling facility may release up to 75 billion microplastics per cubic meter of wastewater per year. The above plastic waste constitutes around 6% of the plastic processed in

Rahul Somvanshi

June 3, 2023

Fashion·Pollution

Massive Toxic Clothing Dump in Atacama Desert Now Shockingly Visible from Space

Huge piles of unsold clothing in Chile’s Atacama Desert were visible from space, as confirmed by a Texas-based satellite imagery company. Validating previous media reports, images that provide a clear view of

Govind Tekale

May 29, 2023

Energy·Sustainability

New Jersey’s Bold Step to Demolish Logan Generating Plant for Sustainable Energy

New Jersey demolished Logan Generating Plant, one of its last remaining coal-fired power plants, to take an essential step towards a clean energy future. Starwood Energy Group took over the 28-year-old Logan

Govind Tekale

May 25, 2023