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A Massachusetts farmer turns 100 tons of Whole Foods scraps and cow manure a day into power for 1,500 homesUS dairy farms are finding a new use for supermarket food waste; generating electricity. In Massachusetts, discarded food is mixed with cow...
Australian woman left job, closed bank account, deciding to become cash-free. 12 years later, she has no home or savings and is living rent-free with familyShe gave up her job in 2015, closed her bank account, and has since been living for more than a decade without cash. In several interviews,...
In 2012, Kevin McCloud built a tiny woodland home from salvaged materials; a year later, he moved and upgraded it on a Somerset cliff using waste-powered electricityBritish designer Kevin McCloud has crafted an off-grid cabin utilizing salvaged materials, long before the tiny home trend gained traction....
In 2002, South Australia scuttled ex-HMAS Hobart in 2 minutes and 17 seconds; 18 years later, a marine survey recorded more than 50 fish species around the destroyerThe HMAS Hobart, once a formidable navy destroyer, has transformed into a vibrant artificial reef after being submerged for eighteen years....
Orcas and dolphins were recorded hunting salmon together off British ColumbiaOff the shores of British Columbia, a remarkable display of teamwork unfolded as killer whales and dolphins joined forces to hunt. Utilizin...
Can you make tasty foods from peels, roots, stems and leaves? The Bengali connection behind zero-waste cooking trendBengalis have long practiced zero-waste cooking. Food scraps are transformed into flavorful dishes. This tradition stems from historical fa...
This city in Japan will fine you for leaving unfinished food on your plateOsaka is introducing strict zero-waste dining rules. Diners may face a ¥10,000 charge for leaving food unfinished. This move reflects a dee...
Amazon's fight with unions heads to its grocery aislesAt a sprawling Whole Foods Market in Philadelphia, a battle is brewing. The roughly 300 workers are set to vote Monday on whether to form t...
Bharat Bandh has underscored need for repeal of farm laws: Amarinder SinghSingh asked why the Centre could not heed the demands of the farmers, agitating across the country, to scrap these laws and hold fresh talk...
Demonetisation failed as not one rich man was hit: DigvijayaCalling the move one of the "most unwise, ill-prepared decision any government could take", Singh said the ruling party showed a total lack...
Over 100 houses gutted in fire in Dwarka slum clusterThe flames could be put out only about one and a half hours later, following which a cooling operation was launched, they said.
JSW Foundation chairperson Sangita Jindal is a patron of artsA lover of the arts, JSW Foundation chairperson Sangita Jindal is also a big supporter of events like the Tata Literature Festival and TEDx.
Subodh Gupta to showcase paintings in upcoming show in New YorkThe contemporary artist is coming up with a new solo exhibition that focuses on his first love, paintings.
Scrap Agriculture Produce Marketing Committees Act: AssochamAssocham said the APMC Act needs to be scrapped because it is creating hindrances for organised retail sector in some states.
MNREGA is in fragile state: Jean DrezeLeading economist-activist Jean Dreze has asked the government to bring "some accountability" in the "very fragile" programme.
- Economic Survey 2013 is lucid, bereft of brainwaves
The pre-Budget Economic Survey tells a story of self-inflicted economic pain, while being optimistic on growth reviving in the next fiscal.
- Pranab announces Rs 2,370-cr bonanza for MPs
The Minister, while winding up general discussions on the Budget in the Lok Sabha, also announced incentives for investment in education an...
- Purge purchase tax, octroi
Some states opine that purchase tax should not be subsumed into the GST.
- EU plans farming shake up to lift output
The European Commission will unveil on Tuesday a proposed shake-up of the EU's common agriculture policy to lift output in the face of a fo...
- 'SEZ policy should be scrapped'
The Manmohan Singh government should scrap its SEZ policy as many lacunas in it have been exposed.