California

December 13, 2023

Mobility

Ampaire’s Electric EEL Soars into Record Books: 12-Hour Flight Sets New Standard

Ampaire Inc., renowned in the realm of hybrid electric aircraft, has recently pushed the boundaries with its Electric EEL aircraft, achieving a record-breaking 12-hour flight on December 10, 2023. This flight, which

Sustainability

Surfboards Made From Reclaimed Wood

Ventana Surfboards and Supplies based in Santa Cruz, California, create hollow & reclaimed wooden surfboards; bodysurfing hand panels, eco-friendly and sustainable surf supplies. Surfboards made out of reclaimed wood are very unconventional and enthralling. Ventana Surfboards & Supplies strive to

March 19, 2022

Fishing for a Solution: The Radical Innovation of Vertical Ocean Farms

Agriculture·Food & Drinks·Ocean

Vertical ocean farming is a new type of agriculture that uses floating farms in the ocean to produce food. It involves farming ocean fish

Pyka’s Pelican Cargo: The Zero-Emission Cargo Plane Revolutionizing Logistics

Mobility·Technology

Electric airplane startup Pyka has added the Pelican Cargo, the world’s largest zero-emission cargo airplane and the first autonomous vehicle in its class, to

Clam Species: Photo Source: University of California, Santa Barbara

Marine Life

Clam Species Thought Extinct for 28,000 Years Found Alive on California Coast

A small see-through clam, about the size of your fingernail, has surprised scientists by showing up alive on a California beach. The clam was last seen in fossil records from 28,000 to

Govind Tekale

February 18, 2025

Health·USA

120 Bamboo Shoot Packages Recalled in California Due to Botulism Risk

A missing refrigeration label has turned into a serious health concern in California. AKT Trading Inc. pulled 120 packages of its seasoned bamboo shoots from store shelves this February after finding they

Tejal Somvanshi

February 13, 2025

Conservation·Wildlife

U.S. Proposes 760,071 Acres of Critical Habitat for California’s Foothill Yellow-Legged Frog

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed protecting 760,071 acres of land for California’s foothill yellow-legged frogs. These small amphibians, known for their yellow belly and underside of their rear legs,

Rahul Somvanshi

January 17, 2025

Governor Newsom, CEO Choudri, partners, and community leaders speaking at the opening of the Railhead Project. Photo Source: California High Speed Rail Authority.

News·Public Transportation·USA

California’s $310B High-Speed Rail Plan Targets 900K Jobs by 2050

Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled California’s State Rail Plan on January 7, 2025, a $310 billion initiative to create a zero-emission rail network connecting the state’s regions by 2050. The plan emerged alongside

Govind Tekale

January 14, 2025

Artificial Intelligence·Energy

AI Identifies 1,301 Undocumented Orphaned Oil Wells in California and Oklahoma

In the sprawling expanse of America’s oil fields, a pressing environmental challenge lurks beneath the surface. Hundreds of thousands of abandoned oil and gas wells, remnants of 170 years of commercial drilling,

Rahul Somvanshi

December 31, 2024

Representative Image. Vomiting in Toilet. Photo Source: Jade Jackson (CC BY 2.0)

Health·USA

Norovirus Outbreaks Surge to 91 in Early December, Doubling Previous Records

The United States health system faces an intensifying challenge as norovirus cases surge to record levels. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports 91 outbreaks during the week of December

Tejal Somvanshi

December 31, 2024

A California ground squirrel eats a vole it hunted. Credit: Sonja Wild/UC Davis

Wildlife

California Ground Squirrels Hunt Voles: 42% of Interactions Show Carnivorous Behavior

In a discovery that challenges decades of wildlife research, California ground squirrels have been observed hunting and consuming voles, marking the first documented evidence of widespread carnivorous behavior in this species. The

Rahul Somvanshi

December 21, 2024

Representative Image. Bird Flu. Photo Source: Laughlin Elkind (CC BY 2.0)

Health·News·USA

First Severe U.S. H5N1 Case; California Declares Emergency

The United States faces intensifying challenges in its battle against avian influenza A(H5N1) as federal health officials confirm the nation’s first severe human case in Louisiana, while California declares a state of

Tejal Somvanshi

December 20, 2024

epresentative Image. Chinook salmon, Oncorhynchus tshawytscha. Photo Source: Zureks (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Conservation·Marine Life

California’s $2.4B Delta Water Plan Faces Environmental Scrutiny

A moment defined as a watershed moment for California’s water management came, as the Newsom administration has proposed new rules for drawing water from the Central Valley’s Delta. The proposal is backed

Karmactive Staff

December 19, 2024

USA

Lake Oroville Gains 76,686 Acre-Feet in 24 Hours, Climbs 18 Feet in November 2024 Amid Bomb Cyclone and Atmospheric Rivers

California’s Lake Oroville experienced one of its largest November water level changes in 2024, with the reservoir’s elevation rising by nearly 18 feet during the month. The reservoir’s levels shifted from 763.48

Karmactive Staff

December 9, 2024

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