Policy

June 27, 2023

Switzerland’s Bold Stand: Voters Pave the Way for a Fossil-Free Future

Swiss voters have backed a new law that seeks to accelerate the country’s shift from fossil fuels to renewable energies and reach zero emissions by 2050. Public support for laws influenced by

Energy·News·USA

Bidenomics Target Water Heaters: The DOE’s New Energy Standards for a Sustainable Future

With a recent proposal targeting water heaters, the Biden administration is targeting home appliances including water heaters with a series of energy efficiency actions. Ultimately reducing carbon emissions significantly, this move by the Department of Energy (DOE) aims to “accelerate

July 23, 2023

Canada Launches Landmark Strategy to Confront Climate Change After Record-breaking Climate Disasters

Climate·News·World

Canada has launched its first-ever national strategy that has been created to address issues such as increased flooding, wildfires, and melting permafrost. The strategy

Biden’s Bold Bet: $600 Million to Arm Coastal Communities Against Climate Crisis

Climate·Politics·USA

While visiting Palo Alto, California, President Joe Biden announced over $600 million in climate investments, including a $600 million project, to support coastal communities

Representative image. Two white electric cars charge at a station under a bright sun and blue sky. Photo Source: Joenomias.

News·USA

Senate Bills Could Add $8,500 to EV Costs

Two new bills in the Senate could make electric cars more expensive for buyers. Right now, people can get $7,500 back when they buy a new electric car. They can also get

Govind Tekale

February 16, 2025

Lidia the Seal is an 8-foot by 10-foot sculpture made of flotsam like synthetic rope, lids, foam and plastic pieces, that washed ashore on the Pacific Coast.

News·Plastic·Pollution

Plastic Pollution Treaty in Busan Faces 196 Nations Debating Production Caps and Chemical Bans

The world’s nations gather in Busan, South Korea from November 25 to December 1, 2024, for what could be the final round of negotiations on a legally binding treaty to address plastic

Karmactive Staff

November 25, 2024

News·USA

Medicare Part B Premiums Jump 5.9% to $185 in 2025: Can a $50 Social Security Boost Keep Up?

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced Medicare Part B premium increases for 2025, continuing a pattern of healthcare cost escalation that outpaces Social Security benefit adjustments. Monthly premiums

Govind Tekale

November 17, 2024

News·USA

DACA Rule Shift Grants ACA Access to 100,000 Dreamers Despite Mounting Legal Challenges

In a momentous policy shift poised to recast the healthcare landscape for thousands of young immigrants, the Biden administration has finalized a rule enabling recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

Govind Tekale

November 7, 2024