Environmental Impact

Uncontacted Hongana Manyawa appear at a Weda Bay Nickel mining camp. The uncontacted Hongana Manyawa are becoming effectively forced to beg for food from the same companies destroying their rainforest home. Photo Credits: Survival International Org

June 14, 2024

Viral Video Reveals Indigenous Plea Amid Nickel Mining Crisis, Government Response Sparks Hope for Action

Last year, images went viral when green light was given for logging and mining operations in Indonesia, penetrating the rainforest of the isolated Hongana Manyawa tribe. The latest images stir more controversy

Design·Plant Based·Sustainability

Sugarcrete Journey from By-Product to Sustainable Wonder: Step Towards Green Architecture

A school in India is poised to become the first building constructed from Sugarcrete, an innovative low-carbon alternative to traditional bricks and concrete. Sugarcrete is made from sugarcane by-products, specifically bagasse, which is the fibrous residue left over after sugar

June 21, 2023

Environmental and Cultural Organizations File Lawsuit Against SpaceX’s Starship Program

Nature·Space·USA

Environmental and cultural heritage organizations have sued the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) over the approval of SpaceX’s Starship launch program. The suit claimed that

EVs vs. Gas Guzzlers: EPA Report Exposes Stark Auto Industry Reality

Business·Climate·USA

Especially cleaner vehicle production is a goal worth achieving. In this respect, it is worth noting recent findings from the Environmental Protection Agency. The

Representative Image: Plastic straws. Photo Source: Chemist 4 U (Flickr)

Plastic·USA

Trump Reverses Paper Straw Policy in Federal Facilities

President Donald Trump wants plastic straws back in civil structures. His February 10, 2025 order stops government services from buying paper straws. The change reverses rules set by President Biden to phase

Govind Tekaleand

Karmactive Staff

February 21, 2025

Thin leaves and strong roots gain ground in response to climate change Photo Source: Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona

Climate·Nature

Climate Change Forces 445,000 Trees in Spain to Adapt or Die

Climate change is forcing trees to adapt or die across Spain’s forests, shows a 25-year study of 445,000 trees. The research reveals how some trees are growing thinner leaves and stronger roots

Govind Tekale

February 6, 2025

Reprentative Image. Scientist in Laboratory. Photo Source: Polina Tankilevitch (Pexels)

Science·Technology

IIT Guwahati Develops Nanocrystals to Detect Trace Mercury

Think of mercury as an invisible danger in our water and food. Now, scientists at IIT Guwahati have created tiny light-up particles that act like detectives, finding mercury before it can harm

Karmactive Team

February 5, 2025

Representative image Highway traffic at dusk with car lights streaking. Photo Source: Cristhian_Adame_P (Pixabay).

Energy·News·USA

Trump’s Fuel Efficiency Rollback: Higher Costs, Emissions Ahead

The Trump administration is changing how car companies make vehicles, rolling back rules that require better gas mileage. These rules, known as fuel economy standards, affect gas prices and the types of

Sunita Somvanshi

February 4, 2025

Representative Image: Goro Nickel Mine, New Caledonia.

Climate

Nickel Mining’s Hidden Cost: Up to 500-Fold Increase in Land Use Threatens Rainforests

Every electric car battery and solar panel we use needs nickel. But getting this metal from the ground comes at a price we’re just starting to understand. New research from the University

Govind Tekale

January 28, 2025

Representative Image. Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia. Photo Source: Frank Kehren (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

Conservation·Wildlife

Okefenokee Refuge Expands by 22,000 Acres Amid Mining Debate

The federal government plans to make the Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge bigger. This change could better protect one of America’s largest swamps and affect jobs in southeast Georgia. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife

Govind Tekale

January 7, 2025

Plastic·Pollution

Plastic Straw Pollution 2024: The 8 Million Tons Entering Oceans Each Year and How It Impacts Marine Life

Plastic straws are common items that are frequently used around the world. However, they also represent a growing problem with plastic pollution, which is evident in every corner of the world. People

Sarah Rose Mathews

November 7, 2024

Architecture·Materials·Sustainability

Mitsubishi’s BENEBiOL™ Hits 80% Biomass: Maintaining Performance with Significant Lower Emissions

Hey fellow materials enthusiasts- want to talk about something cool happening in bio-based building materials? Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCG) has taken their BENEBiOL™ material to a whole new level. You know how

Rahul Somvanshi

November 3, 2024

Disaster·News·USA

Northwest Arkansas Fire at Marck Industries Sends Toxic Smoke Across Region

On October 16, 2024, a massive fire erupted at Marck Industries, a recycling and waste management company located at 3507 N Arkansas Street in Rogers, Arkansas. The blaze, which began shortly after

Sunita Somvanshi

October 17, 2024

Travel·USA

Blue Ridge Parkway Reopens After Hurricane Helene: A Mixed Bag of Recovery and Concerns

In a move that brings both relief and lingering questions, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the phased reopening of the Blue Ridge Parkway following its indefinite closure due to Hurricane Helene. The nation’s

Tejal Somvanshi

October 13, 2024

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