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ROOSEVELT ISLAND GARBAGE SYSTEM
Since 1975, Roosevelt Island has used a pneumatic waste system: Residents drop trash into chutes, and it is sucked through tubes at 60 to 70 mph to one collection point- In 2014, New Jersey reused 7,000 cubic yards of dredged sand at Ring Island; the new nesting ground was later used by 4 threatened or at-risk shorebird species
- Why Wyoming’s Yellowstone Park stop feeding bears? How garbage dumps once became an attraction
- From 2002, Louisiana dumped up to 1.8 million cubic yards of dredged mud near Horseshoe Bend, and the river turned it into a 35-hectare islandSince 2002, dredgers on the Lower Atchafalaya River in Louisiana have adopted a groundbreaking sediment placement technique. This has resul...24 Sep, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
- In 2013, Maryland used dredged river sediment to rebuild Battery Island to about 11 acres; crews planted about 60,000 native plants as the island was restoredIn 2013, Maryland utilized dredged river sediment to restore Battery Island to provide new habitat for wildlife. The U.S. Army Corps of Eng...24 Sep, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
- In 2015, New Jersey pumped 30,000 cubic yards of dredged mud into a breach splitting Mordecai Island; the project rejoined the island and rebuilt nesting habitatMordecai Island in New Jersey has faced significant erosion, losing half of its land over the past century. To combat this, engineers intro...24 Sep, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
- Since 1950, Texas has run the Galveston-Port Bolivar ferry toll-free, 24 hours a day; its 18-minute crossing carries about 1.5 million vehicles each yearTransporting nearly five million passengers annually, the Galveston-Port Bolivar ferry has been operating toll-free since 1950. Initially e...24 Sep, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- New York’s Staten Island Ferry runs 5.2 miles across the harbor for free, 24 hours a day; the 25-minute ride carries well over 16 million passengers a yearExperience the charm of New York City with a complimentary ride on the Staten Island Ferry, a beloved tradition spanning nearly thirty year...23 Sep, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
- In the 1700s, a shipwreck brought hundreds of rats to an Alaskan island. 11 years after scientists removed them in 2008, seabirds returned and the ecosystem was recoveredAlaska’s Hawadax Island, formerly called Rat Island, has undergone a striking ecological transformation since invasive rats were eradicated...22 Sep, 2026, 07.02 PM IST
- American billionaire wanted to die broke. So he secretly donated his entire wealth of $8 billion and officially died broke in 2023Chuck Feeney built a multibillion-dollar fortune through the duty-free shopping business, but he had a very different plan for his wealth. ...22 Sep, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
- In 1976, New York suspended a tram over the East River because another subway tunnel was too expensive; the Roosevelt Island Tram still links the island to ManhattanConstructed in 1976, New York City's Roosevelt Island Tramway began as a temporary fix meant to serve until a new subway line was completed...22 Sep, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
- New Orleans is turning discarded bottles into coastal sand. Crushed glass is now helping rebuild shrinking wetlandsNew Orleans is using crushed glass to build new islands and strengthen wetlands. This innovative approach tackles waste and coastal erosion...21 Sep, 2026, 10.24 PM IST
- Weather tomorrow, September 21: IMD forecasts heavy rain, strong winds in 13 states; check state-wise alertsBangalore Weather (Google Trends): The India Meteorological Department has issued forecasts for substantial rain and thunderstorms expected...21 Sep, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
- In 2020, a three-turbine frame was lowered into New York City's East River; six months later, it had sent 210MWh of tide-made power to the U.S. gridA New York project set a U.S. marine energy record using underwater turbines. These turbines generated electricity from the East River's ti...20 Sep, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
- Franklin D. Roosevelt’s father bought this 110-acre New York property for $40,000 in 1867; the estate kept expanding until it covered nearly 1,600 acres when the president died in 1945Franklin D. Roosevelt estate: Franklin D. Roosevelt’s family estate in Hyde Park, New York, began with his father’s purchase of the propert...19 Sep, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
- In 2018, Buffalo moved 56,000 cubic yards of mud dug from its waterways to Unity Island; habitat quality rose 128.8%, and fish species doubledOnce thought to be lifeless, the Buffalo River is undergoing a remarkable transformation, showcasing the power of ecological restoration. E...18 Sep, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
- In 1984, Tonga's Home Reef shot a 12km-high plume into the sky and built an island. 42 years later, the growing volcanic island has gained nearly 20 acres of landIn 1984, Tonga's Home Reef shot a 12km-high plume into the sky and built an island. 42 years later, the growing volcanic island has gained ...16 Sep, 2026, 04.41 AM IST
- Since 2025, Belgium installed 23 concrete blocks weighing 22,000 tonnes each in the North Sea; together, they now form the walls of a new artificial energy islandBelgium is turning a huge offshore construction project into reality. Since 2025, workers have installed 23 massive concrete blocks in the ...14 Sep, 2026, 10.01 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Franklin D. Roosevelt: 'It is common sense to take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something.' Life lessons from motivational quote on analysis, failure, continuous adaptation, perfection and actionQuote of the day by Franklin D. Roosevelt explains why action, failure, learning and adaptation matter in life. The saying came from Roosev...14 Sep, 2026, 08.56 PM IST
- Macron, Carney to visit French islands after Trump's map postFrench and Canadian leaders will visit Saint-Pierre-and-Miquelon next week. This visit underscores their commitment to national borders and...13 Sep, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
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