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In 1972, Chicago began digging 110 miles of sewer tunnel up to 300 feet down; 50 years on, the Deep Tunnel has captured more than a trillion gallons of combined sewage- Earlier this year, New York City committed $95 million to turn Brooklyn parks and courts into stormwater storage. Today, the project can manage nearly 30 million gallons of rainwater a year, easing pressure on sewers and streets
- Morocco swapped scorching black asphalt for porous “sponge” pavement; the experimental surface ran up to 16°F cooler, offering cities a surprising new way to beat urban heat
- Named a 'smart village' in 2015, but still lacks basic facilities: Greater Noida's Sadullapur has no proper roads or drainage after 11 years; nearest hospital takes an hour to reachSadullapur, one of 14 villages earmarked as smart villages near Greater Noida in 2015, still has no paved roads, no functional drainage, an...10 Aug, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
- Promised 'smart village' tag in 2015, still waiting for basic roads & drainage in 2026: Greater Noida villagers now want to erase village’s old identity with a new nameEleven years since being designated for a smart village program, residents of Sadullapur are still deprived of basic services. The inadequa...09 Aug, 2026, 10.29 AM 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
- They say cockroaches survived the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki; Can the small insect survive a nuclear blast? The truth behind one of science's biggest mythsCockroaches are not indestructible and cannot survive nuclear explosions. Their cells divide less frequently, making them more radiation re...26 Jul, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
- Delhi government approves Rs 1,000 crore projects for Yamuna rejuvenationThe government led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, is working in mission mode for the rejuvenation of the Yamuna and the cleaning of the Naj...24 May, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
- ADB commits $200 million loan to expand urban services in KolkataThe ADB has sanctioned a USD 200 million loan for developing climate-resilient sewerage and drainage infrastructure in Kolkata. The project...27 Feb, 2025, 04.53 PM IST
- PM Modi to launch several projects during his Varanasi visitPrime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate multiple development initiatives worth over Rs 6,100 crore including airport projects in Varan...21 Oct, 2024, 11.25 AM IST
- PM Modi to launch numerous development projects from VaranasiPrime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Varanasi to launch development projects worth over Rs 6,100 crore. This includes airport projects, ...19 Oct, 2024, 07.07 PM IST
- Delhi govt to upgrade geospatial database on land records with high-resolution drone surveysThe original database operational since over a decade includes comprehensive spatial datasets covering drains, sewers, water pipes, power l...02 Aug, 2024, 12.00 PM IST
- From DC's 'forgotten' river to the Seine, pollution cancels swim eventsOnce known for half-submerged tires, floating detritus and tumor-laden catfish, the Anacostia, sometimes called the US capital's "forgotten...31 Jul, 2024, 11.32 AM IST
- Toronto is planning to tax homeowners and businesses for rainUnder the proposed system, charges would be calculated based on the extent of hard surfaces on a property, such as roofs, driveways, or con...02 Apr, 2024, 08.34 AM IST
- 'It stinks!': Bill Gates goes down a sewer in Brussels on World Toilet Day, shares video on InstagramThe American billionaire shared a short video in which he is shown going down a sewer in Brussels.21 Nov, 2023, 10.29 AM IST
- No sewage to flow into Bellandur lake by 2020?Thippeswamy gave the example of the recently inaugurated 60 MLD treatment plant in the K&C valley which, he said, does not receive even 10 ...31 Aug, 2017, 10.28 AM IST
- JICA signs deal with Centre to provide Rs 1,000 croreJapan International Cooperation Agency said it has signed an agreement with the union government to provide approximately Rs 1,000 crore.13 Jan, 2016, 09.12 PM IST
- JICA extends loan of Rs 1,000 crore for development of sewerage system in PuneThe agreement was signed in the presence of Prakash Javadekar, Minister of State for Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of In...13 Jan, 2016, 01.09 PM IST
- Wal-Mart agrees to pay over $110 million for environmental crimesWal-Mart has pleaded guilty to charges of environmental crimes and agreed to pay a total of $110 million to settle the cases.29 May, 2013, 11.07 AM IST
- Wal-Mart agrees to pay over $110 million for environmental crimesUS retail giant Wal-Mart has pleaded guilty to charges of environmental crimes, including mishandling of hazardous waste and pesticides, an...29 May, 2013, 10.16 AM IST
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