Brazil

August 1, 2023

When Plastic Turns to Stone: Trindade Island Discloses Harrowing Reality of Ocean Pollution

Brazil’s Trindade Island, an isolated volcanic refuge about 1,140 km away from the mainland, has always held a magnetic appeal for scientists. However, the recent discovery of ‘plastiglomerates’ – rocks interlaced with

India·News

India Lose $159 Billion In 2021 Due To Heat Related Earning Losses, Worse Among G20 Nations

India is the worst affected among G20 nations by carbon emission-induced rise in temperatures, losing $159 billion ( 5.4% of its GDP ) in 2021 due to labour capacity reduction caused by extreme heat. This is revealed in a report

December 19, 2022

Killer Floods Wreak Brazilian City

News·World

It is like a war zone in Brazil as floods and mudslides caused deaths of more than 100 people in the picturesque city of

Wet Pet Food Causes 8 Times More Carbon Footprint Than Dry Food

News·Sustainability

One of the pivotal factors that have an impact on the environment is food production as it is responsible for approximately one-quarter of it.

Aviation·Business

Pyka Raises $40M for Largest FAA-Approved Uncrewed Aircraft in Agriculture, Defense, and Cargo Aviation

In a development that merits scrutiny, Pyka, the Alameda-based electric aviation company, has secured $40 million in Series B funding. The investment arrives at a time when autonomous aviation continues to evolve.

Rahul Somvanshi

December 11, 2024

Left: TikTok on iPhone. Photo Source: Nordskov Media. Right: Meta on Smartphone. Photo Source: Alpha Photo (CC BY-NC 2.0)

Activism·Latin America·News

Brazil Sues Meta, TikTok, Kwai for 3 Billion Reais in Wake of Minors’ Mental Health Risks

Brazil’s Institute for Collective Defense, a consumer rights group, has filed two lawsuits demanding 3 billion reais ($525.27 million) from the Brazilian units of TikTok, Kwai, and Meta Platforms for allegedly failing

Sunita Somvanshi

November 2, 2024

Business·Latin America·News

Musk’s Starlink Facing License Suspension in Brazil as $4M Fine Looms and 215,000 Users Await Court Decision

Elon Musk’s foray into the Brazilian market, particularly with his social network X and satellite internet service Starlink, has hit a formidable wall. Brazil’s Supreme Court, led by Justice Alexandre de Moraes,

Sunita Somvanshi

September 4, 2024

Latin America·News·Technology

Brazil Blocks X Nationwide as 250,000 Starlink Users and $3M in Fines Hang in the Balance

Brazil blocked the social network X on Friday after its owner, Elon Musk, refused to comply with a Brazilian judge’s orders to suspend certain accounts, presenting a significant challenge to Musk’s efforts

Karmactive Team

August 31, 2024

Artist impression of deforestation in Amazon for cattle

Crime·Forest·Latin America

Amazon’s Largest Deforestation Plot Uncovered: 6,500+ Hectares Cleared by Heller Family

A family of serial deforesters is allegedly responsible for clearing some of the biggest areas of forest in the Brazilian Amazon for cattle farming. The Heller family is a defendant in more

Govind Tekale

May 16, 2024

Conservation·Latin America·Nature

Brazil’s Amazon Sees Historic 66.1% Drop in Deforestation: What Changed?

Brazil’s Amazon rainforest witnessed a significant 66.1% drop in deforestation this August compared to the same month in the previous year. Satellite data from INPE, the Brazilian space research agency, revealed that

Govind Tekale

September 15, 2023

Mobility

Embraer’s Subsidiary, Eve Air Mobility, Makes Strides with the First eVTOL Production Plant

It’s an exciting time for aviation, as Eve Air Mobility, a subsidiary of the esteemed Brazilian aeronautics company, Embraer, confirms plans to establish the first-ever production facility dedicated to electric vertical take-off

Karmactive Team

July 23, 2023

News·Sustainability

Why Are Japanese Fans Cleaning The Stadiums Post Match?

How often do you clear the mess you have made while watching matches in stadiums? The viral video posted by a famous Bahraini youtuber; Omar Al Farooq is about Japanese fans cleaning

Karmactive Staff

December 2, 2022

Nature·News·World

Brazil witnessed a bizarre dust storm.

Brazil witnessed a bizarre dust storm. Some residents were taken by surprise. The dust cloud turned day into night. The region is facing rain scarcity, water shortage and high temperatures. A severe

Rahul Somvanshi

September 30, 2021