In 2019, Ontario's Trent University created green parking from 35,640 pounds of recycled plastic. 7 years later, the system can hold 64,627 gallons of stormwater on campusTrent University implemented permeable grid paving for parking needs. This innovative system uses recycled plastic and improves stormwater ...
10 Sep, 2026, 01.48 AM IST
During World War II, Oregon built an entire city for wartime laborers. Around 40,000 were living there before a flood erased it from the map within hoursVanport was established as a temporary haven for wartime laborers near Portland, and it burgeoned into a vibrant community within a mere si...
09 Sep, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
TCS launches fully automated facility in Pune to advance AI-led manufacturingTata Consultancy Services launched a new lab in Pune. This facility is India's first lights-out factory lab for AI. It will help manufactur...
09 Sep, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
IESA to govt: Accelerate battery incentives, smart grid infra, last-mile mobility for EV adoptionIndia's electric vehicle adoption is accelerating rapidly, with record sales achieved recently. Industry leaders are urging government to b...
09 Sep, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
Chicago planted a 20,300-square-foot green roof on City Hall; EPA says its surface can be about 100°F cooler than nearby conventional roofs and saves nearly $5,000 in energy each yearChicago's City Hall green roof demonstrates substantial cooling and energy savings. This innovative rooftop garden reduces surface temperat...
09 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
Manufacturing firms' factory leasing seen rising to 30-32 million sq ft annually by 2030: ReportFactory space leasing in India is projected to reach thirty to thirty-two million square feet annually by 2030. This growth is fueled by ca...
09 Sep, 2026, 08.18 AM IST
Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai hold 62% of total office space portfolio owned by listed REITsIndian cities are showing a strong trend in real estate investment, with four major locations accounting for sixty-two percent of all liste...
08 Sep, 2026, 07.44 PM IST
Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai hold 62pc of total office space portfolio owned by listed REITsIn India, four key cities dominate the REIT office landscape, accounting for sixty-two percent of total listed space. Bengaluru stands out ...
08 Sep, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
Before throwing away a 'dead' AA, AAA batteries, try this simple eraser trick; it can restore a better connectionThat little rubber eraser sitting on your desk may have an unexpected use: cleaning battery contacts and helping devices get the remaining ...
08 Sep, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
Why battery recycling is crucial for protecting local ecosystems and securing a sustainable clean energy futureImproper disposal of used batteries can lead to environmental hazards due to toxic metals contained within them. Recycling these batteries ...
07 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
In 1991, Berkeley transformed a landfill into Cesar Chavez Park. 35 years later, the former dump is a scenic waterfront park with an annual kite festival for localsAtlas Obscura identifies César Chávez Park as a former landfill that hosts an annual kite festival and notes that the Berkeley Kite Festiva...
06 Sep, 2026, 07.42 PM IST
Ola Electric approves Rs 1,500 crore fundraise; COO Hyun Shik Park quitsOla Electric plans to raise up to Rs 1,500 crore through various share issuance methods. This significant fundraise follows a recent Rs 780...
05 Sep, 2026, 08.49 PM IST
Central Park is changing to survive climate change — and what New York is doing could matter for cities around the worldCentral Park faces climate change challenges like increased rainfall and extreme heat. The park is now adapting by becoming climate infrast...
05 Sep, 2026, 08.33 PM IST
SPML Infra's proprietary 104.4 kWh BESS battery pack clears key global certification testsSPML Infra has successfully acquired important international safety certifications for its proprietary battery pack, marking a pivotal step...
04 Sep, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
TSMC plans Kaohsiung site expansion to boost semiconductor testing efficiencyTSMC Vice President of Advanced Packaging Technology and Service Jun He said the company is working with Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affa...
02 Sep, 2026, 02.08 PM IST
50,000 people lived here. Then a 1986 nuclear disaster turned the town into a ghost place overnight. The reason still haunts the worldPripyat was a modern Soviet city of nearly 50,000 people before the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in 1986 forced its residents to leave. About...
31 Aug, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
₹29K rent in Noida: Woman shows her semi-furnished flat with swimming pool, gym and other amenitiesIn Noida, a local resident listed her semi-furnished apartment for rent at ₹29,000 per month, igniting spirited discussions online about re...
29 Aug, 2026, 07.51 AM IST