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Psychology says people who work even when they are ill and don’t take a leave may be trapped in a cycle of pressurePeople who continue working despite being ill may be driven by a strong sense of responsibility, financial concerns, fear of falling behind...- Philadelphia installed white roofs on about 340 low-income seniors’ homes from 2001–2003; ceiling temperatures fell 4–5°F, and air-conditioning electricity use fell by 560 kWh per yearIn Philadelphia, the initiative to paint roofs white resulted in a remarkable decrease in home temperatures and energy consumption. This co...
- RBI has enough tools to absorb liquidity surge, 'nothing off table': Governor MalhotraThe Reserve Bank of India possesses tools to manage banking liquidity from deposit inflows. Governor Sanjay Malhotra indicated a readiness ...
- Mining sector could contribute USD 500 billion to Indian economy in next 20 years: Maharashtra CM FadnavisIndia's mining sector is projected to contribute half a trillion dollars over twenty years. This vital industry is expected to create three...
- Meet Janak Palta McGilligan: Padma Shri awardee who built a home with no electricity bill, solar cooking and organic farmingJanak Palta McGilligan has adeptly turned her residence into a beacon of sustainability, creating a self-sufficient environment that harnes...
- World's first energy island: How Belgium built a switchboard in the North SeaPrincess Elisabeth Island's foundation works are now complete with the final caisson installed. The European Investment Bank provided a sub...
- Akasa Air, BPCL successfully operate commercial flight using 1% Sustainable Aviation FuelAkasa Air and BPCL successfully operated a commercial flight using sustainable aviation fuel. This initiative builds on their July 2026 Mem...
- Quote of the Day by Walt Whitman: ‘I accept reality and dare not…’ - American poet’s sharp take on radical acceptance and objective truthEmbracing reality as it exists promotes tranquility within oneself and enables sound decision-making. This mindset allows people to face ch...
- Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces Horoscope Today, September 9, 2026: Patience Pays Off at Work, a Financial Decision Needs Thought & Emotions Settle DownAs the Moon transits Leo in the afternoon to align with the Sun and Ketu, the day's second half introduces emotional intensity and sudden s...
- In 2025, Washington State researchers recycled wind-turbine blade waste into plastic; up to 70% of recovered GFRP was reused, while 83.5% of the resin matrix was degradedInnovative researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking chemical technique to recycle decommissioned wind turbine blades. This process effect...
- This 12-year-old Massachusetts student asked why energy from walking goes to waste; he built a system to turn movement into electricityDriven by a young mind's fascinating inquiry into wasted bodily energy, VERDA was born. This groundbreaking technology harnesses mechanical...
- In 2018, California's Kaiser Permanente opened an 8,110-square-meter medical office with a 640-kilowatt solar array. 8 years later, it cuts energy use 40% while using no fossil fuelsSolar installation is another defining part of the project's sustainability strategy. WorldGBC reports a 640-kilowatt photovoltaic array in...
- Energy efficiency: India's next strategic power resourceAs India's energy needs escalate due to growth and climate challenges, the focus on efficiency emerges as a key strategy for sustainable ab...
- In 2011, NASA built a 50,000-square-foot California office that used 90% less drinking water and was designed to produce 20% more energy than it neededNASA’s Sustainability Base was designed as a 50,000-square-foot office that used just 12% of conventional electricity and 10% of potable wa...
- Camp Wilkes replaced a failed 150-foot wooden bulkhead with a living shoreline; a 60-year analysis found the switch would save the Biloxi camp about $73,000Camp Wilkes replaced a failed wooden bulkhead with a living shoreline. This ecologically friendly solution is projected to save the camp se...
- India, Germany can work together on climate resilience, clean energy, circular economy: German ministerGermany and India are deepening their environmental cooperation and strategic partnership. Both nations are committed to climate adaptation...
- In 2003, Fort Lewis trained 25 public works staff to improve building energy use. 2 years later, the base had achieved 20-30% greater efficiency than the ASHRAE standardFort Lewis Army Base used staff training, equipment upgrades, renovation projects, and improved operating practices to strengthen building ...
- India's 7.8% growth, yet no foreign trips, no gold: Sridhar Vembu explains Modi’s messageWith India's robust economic expansion comes a pressing need to manage foreign exchange effectively. Zoho's Sridhar Vembu emphasizes that a...
- In 1960, Marlon Brando discovered Tetiaroa while filming 'Mutiny on the Bounty'. 66 years later, his 35-villa refuge now combines luxury with conservation and clean energyMore than 66 years after Marlon Brando first discovered Tetiaroa, the island's most enduring legacy may be the idea that paradise is someth...
- In 2021, Berkeley Lab made a roof coating that switches at 67°C. Today, it beats existing coatings in 12 of 15 US climate zones, cutting household electricity use 10%Installing TARC could help the average U.S. household reduce electricity consumption by up to 10 percent annually. Another advantage of TAR...
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