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Chicago installed tree tubs and permeable pavement at Navy Pier; it helps capture stormwater while reducing annual pollution by 3 lb of phosphorus, 47 lb of nitrogen and 2 tons of sediment- In St. Paul, Penfield added a vegetated roof over a conventional membrane; monitoring found the green-roof membrane peaked about 51°F cooler than the conventional roof
- 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 year
- Michael Jordan's $50 million Chicago mansion was sold for just 20% of its value after 12 years. Why buyers stayed away from the 56,000 sq ft, 9-bedroom propertyBasketball icon Michael Jordan sold his magnificent $50 million mansion (located in Chicago suburbs) in 2024, more than a decade after it w...09 Sep, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
- In 2011, Lovell FHCC joined a green federal challenge with 3 focus areas. 3 years later, LED retrofits cut electricity 15%, saving $500,000 and 7.4 million pounds of CO2Lovell FHCC lighting project remains a useful example of how sustainability goals can produce measurable results when they are connected to...03 Sep, 2026, 04.13 AM IST
- In 2014, Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago cold-composted 320 tons of grass clippings across 120 acres, lifting waste diversion from 18% to 39% overallThe scale of Lovell’s campus made the strategy particularly significant. The facility occupied approximately 120 acres and included a full ...03 Sep, 2026, 03.33 AM IST
- In 2011, Illinois' Algonquin secured $1 million for a Woods Creek watershed plan. 10 years later, 27 projects costing $4.8 million had reduced pollution and improved the watershed for residentsThe Woods Creek watershed in Illinois became the focus of a long-term restoration effort after the Village of Algonquin received more than ...02 Sep, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
- In 2012, Chicago’s Railroad Retirement Board found new life for 3,200 pounds of electronics through reuse and recycling; the effort lifted waste diversion nearly 10%The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board successfully recycled over 3,200 pounds of electronic waste. This achievement was driven by federal prog...01 Sep, 2026, 10.30 PM IST
- Researchers replaced a bare roof with plants; green roof surfaces stayed 30 to 40°F cooler in summerGreen roofs cool surfaces by up to forty degrees Fahrenheit, reducing urban heat island effects. Evapotranspiration from plants cools build...05 Aug, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
- Walgreens to close more stores in 2026 - Check list of pharmacy giant's locations shutting down across the USWalgreens is closing stores across many states as part of its 2026 operational streamlining plan. The company aims to improve profitability...04 Aug, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
- Since 2016, China has turned phone users' daily purchases into 122 million real trees; the digital forest now covers 112,000 hectares of drylandAn innovative Chinese app called Ant Forest encourages users to adopt greener habits. Everyday low-carbon actions earn users virtual points...25 Jul, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
- Riot Fest 2025: Green Day, Blink-182 and others to headline 20th anniversary edition of Chicago music festRiot Fest is back at Chicago's Douglass Park from September 19 to 21, with a headlining lineup that includes Blink-182, Green Day, and Weez...23 Apr, 2025, 11.36 PM IST
- India advanced from 10th place in 2014 to become 5th largest economy in 2019: PuriExpressing his thoughts about deepening US-India collaboration in the clean energy sector, Puri praised India's refining capacity and initi...19 Sep, 2024, 01.23 PM IST
- New Noida Master Plan 2041 approved: New city to be developed like Chicago, Europe. Here are detailsNoida authorities greenlighted the transformative Master Plan-2041 for the city's expansion. Spanning 20,000 hectares, the plan mirrors cit...28 Dec, 2023, 11.54 AM IST
- 'Citizen Kane' loses its perfect score after Rotten Tomatoes adds negative review from 1941The 1941 negative review by the Chicago Tribute was the film's 116th review.29 Apr, 2021, 11.04 AM IST
- The pandemic made loneliness more rampant than before. A simple call, or hug, may be a cureThe true impact from the pandemic is yet to be seen.15 Apr, 2021, 06.02 PM IST
- What the government should do to tackle the Delhi smogGiven that the smog conditions were expected, why weren’t emergency measures in place and advisories released in advance?06 Nov, 2016, 10.22 PM IST
- Indian-Americans asked to join in development plans by IndiaA top Indian official in Chicago has asked the Indian-American community to participate in the development-centric initiatives.28 Jan, 2016, 09.52 AM IST
- ICI forays into Indian market with Chicago's UCXICI today announced its foray into the Indian market in partnership with Chicago-based Universal Compute Exchange (UCX).17 Jul, 2015, 08.15 PM IST
- Dutch bank ABN Amro completes sale of LaSalle for $21 bnABN Amro is at the centre of the biggest takeover battle in the banking industry after a three-bank consortium led by Royal Bank of Scotlan...01 Oct, 2007, 10.21 PM IST
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