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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

Asia·News

Kansai International Airport’s $20 Billion Sinking Dilemma: 11 Meters Down in 30 Years

An enormous dilemma has emerged for Kansai International Airport, an engineering marvel and important hub in Japan: it is sinking. Built for almost $20 billion, this airport is located in Osaka Bay

Govind Tekale

January 23, 2024

Demoiselle Cranes Grus virgo and Wind Mills. Photo taken by Dr. Raju Kasambe at Porbandar, Gujarat

Energy·Wildlife

Rising Bird Fatalities at Renewable Energy Sites: New Study Highlights Environmental Challenge

A recent study led by Hannah Vanderbilt Zandenan, assistant professor of biology at the University of Florida, sheds light on a critical environmental issue: the rising bird fatalities at wind and solar

Rahul Somvanshi

January 9, 2024

The map at left depicts harmful spillover effects in red resulting from wetland restoration in the central Corn Belt without a carbon-pricing policy. The other two maps show how a national carbon policy largely eliminates the spillover effect by imposing two different prices on its use. (Image provided by Thomas Hertel)

Climate·USA·Water

Climate Policy’s Surprising Impact on U.S. Agriculture and Gulf Water Quality

In a groundbreaking study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), researchers from Purdue University and the University of New Hampshire have unveiled a comprehensive analysis on the

Govind Tekale

January 4, 2024

Activism·Nature·Space

New Complaint Rocks SpaceX: Environmental Groups Call for Review of Starship’s Impact

There is an awakening among environmental activists about the ecological impacts of rocket launching by concerned rocket launchers as they harm the environment. For example, SpaceX is facing more scrutiny from environmental

Govind Tekale

December 21, 2023

High-Rise Buildings in Mumbai, Photo Source Pexels

India·News·Pollution

4 in 10 Residents in Delhi, Mumbai Seek Medical Attention as the Air Pollution Crisis Worsens

4 in 10 Residents in Delhi and Mumbai seek medical attention for health issues related to air pollution every few years,” the survey added. Pristyn Care, a healthcare provider, conducted a survey

Karmactive Staff

December 10, 2023

Infestation·Nature·USA

Goldfish Invasion: Unraveling the Silent Ecological Shift in Hamilton Harbour

In the tranquil waters of Hamilton Harbour, a silent but significant transformation is unfolding, one that has far-reaching implications for the ecosystem. At the heart of this transformation is a seemingly innocuous

Govind Tekale

December 10, 2023

underground coal india, Image Credit Mint

Energy·India

India’s Underground Coal Ambition: Targeting Triple Production by 2030

India is stepping up its operations in the coal sector, aiming to triple its underground coal production by 2030. This bold move, outlined by India’s Coal Ministry, is part of a strategic

Sunita Somvanshi

December 3, 2023

Materials·Science

Graphene’s Role in Concrete Set to Redefine Building Standards with a Single Atom

Graphene, a single-layer carbon atom sheet, has catapulted concrete technology into a new era. The University of Manchester, a hub for graphene innovation, in partnership with Nationwide Engineering, has developed Concretene. This

Rahul Somvanshi

November 30, 2023

Energy·Pollution·Science

Coal’s Hidden Cost: Study Reveals Surprising Health Impact of Power Plant Pollution

In the quiet of our bustling cities, a silent threat looms in the air we breathe. Recent research in the prestigious journal Science has unveiled a startling truth: air pollution particles from

Govind Tekale

November 25, 2023

Climate·Pollution

WMO Sounds Alarm: Global CO2 Levels Hit Record 50% Above Pre-Industrial Era

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reported that in 2022, global averaged concentrations of carbon dioxide (CO2), the most significant greenhouse gas, were 50% above pre-industrial levels for the first time. This trend

Govind Tekale

November 18, 2023

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