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Meet Peg Davis, a Virginia schoolteacher handed just 4 tomato seeds by a ninth-grader; nearly 50 years later, the heirloom tomato she saved lives on- Washington upgraded 7,474 low-income homes with insulation and repairs that stopped heat from escaping; households saved about $189 a year
- In 2017, Iowa upgraded 1,200 low-income homes; 80% got attic insulation, 64% got new heating equipment, and families saved $290 a year
- In New Mexico, 10,388 homes received free weatherization upgrades; the program reports 27% lower energy use and $210-$250 in annual utility savingsNew Mexico's Energy$mart program provides complimentary home weatherization services, enabling residents to cut their utility bills by more...18 Sep, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
- The Iowa Senate race testing the limits of Trump’s rural strengthIowa’s Senate race is an open-seat contest after Republican Sen. Joni Ernst retired. Republican Ashley Hinson is facing Democrat Josh Turek...18 Sep, 2026, 12.39 PM IST
- In 1900, 3 lighthouse keepers vanished from Scotland's distant Flannan Isles. 126 years later, no definitive account explains exactly what happened to the menIn December 1900, lighthouse keepers James Ducat, Thomas Marshall and Donald McArthur disappeared from the Flannan Isles Lighthouse on Eile...17 Sep, 2026, 11.21 PM IST
- Use rubbing alcohol for routine pruning; reserve a 1:9 bleach solution for tools exposed to fire blightRecent millennial gardening trends highlight a crucial oversight regarding tool sanitation, which can contribute to the spread of plant dis...17 Sep, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- A New York program weatherized 40 homes for low-income families; SCCAP reported $38,148 in energy savings and 8,348 gallons of fuel savedOlder housing infrastructure continues to put a strain on low-income families, leading to substantial energy costs. In response, a program ...16 Sep, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
- EnergyFIT Philly upgraded 70+ low-income homes with white heat-reflecting roofs and other repairs; the case study reported household energy savings of $500-$3,500 a yearThe EnergyFIT program in Philadelphia has transformed over seventy low-income residences, providing homeowners with savings of up to three ...16 Sep, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
- US midterm elections 2026: Record diesel prices hit at worst time in key battleground states16 Sep, 2026, 04.50 PM IST
- US latest news September 15, 2026: stock market, technology news, sports, weather today, who won Monday Night Football, Starbucks fall collab and moreDevelopments in artificial intelligence and student data privacy are pivotal topics shaping technology news across the United States. Sever...15 Sep, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
- Weather Tomorrow September 15: IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms and heavy showers across several states; check forecast for Delhi, Odisha, Himachal Pradesh and moreWeather Tomorrow: On Tuesday, September 15, anticipate significant rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms in many areas. Specifically, Delhi...14 Sep, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
- India assures 'full support and assistance' to its nationals injured in recent incidents in Saudi ArabiaThe Indian Consulate in Jeddah offered full support to nationals injured in recent Jazan incidents. Consul General Fahad Suri visited the a...14 Sep, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
- Seattle’s low-income efficiency programs served 376 households in 2021; ACEEE reported 1,996 MWh in energy savings across those customersSeattle has launched innovative green initiatives aimed specifically at improving energy efficiency for low-income households. In 2021, the...13 Sep, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
- Austin weatherized 625 homes for low-income customers in 2021; Austin Energy estimated 687.5 MWh of annual savings after insulation, sealing and AC workAustin Energy's weatherization initiative has made a notable impact on energy efficiency within low-income households. By providing no-cost...13 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- In North Carolina, a retired wind turbine blade now serves as public bench at bus stops. This 2,500-pound bench has an unusual pastNorth Carolina has embraced sustainability by turning a retired wind turbine blade into an impressive public art bench known as 'Winds of W...11 Sep, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
- In 2004, Iowa listed Easter Lake for murky water. 20 years later, restoration helped it meet water standards and park visits climbed from 500,000 to 1.3 million visitorsEaster Lake in Des Moines was listed as impaired in 2004 because sediment and cloudy water were damaging its quality. Two decades of restor...09 Sep, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
- Iowa conservationists restored more than 200 forgotten river bends. Now this endangered fish is returningIn Iowa, conservationists are bringing back the forgotten oxbow wetlands, shaped like U's, to protect the endangered Topeka shiner fish, wh...09 Sep, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
- Three retired wind turbine blades were ground into concrete in Iowa. Today, it stands as a retaining wall in Downtown Des MoinesRenewablade, an Iowa-based company, is ingeniously reusing retired wind turbine blades by converting them into concrete materials. This eco...06 Sep, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
- Iowa man sued Nintendo to become a certified ‘Professor of Pokémon’ and sought $341,000; judge calls case ‘completely frivolous’A federal judge has thrown out Kyle Owens' lawsuit against Nintendo and Pokémon Company International. Owens aimed to achieve the status of...04 Sep, 2026, 06.04 PM IST
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