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In 2017, Hong Kong's 30,643-square-meter King Wah Road building used special paint to improve air quality; 9 years later, its WELL certification supports healthier indoor spacesHong Kong's 18 King Wah Road demonstrates that the future of green buildings is not only about consuming less energy—it is also about creat...- Traffic, air quality top infrastructure concerns for office occupiers, CBRE survey findsTraffic congestion and commute time are top infrastructure challenges for office leasing. Poor air quality and water concerns also threaten...
- In 2018, Deloitte redesigned London's New Street Square with around 6,300 plants and 600 sit-stand desks. 8 years later, 365 bike spaces and a 1,100m² gym have reshaped office lifeDeloitte's London campus achieved WELL Building Standard certification in 2018. The project integrated environmental design and a wellbeing...
- 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...
- Dish TV hopes for a turnaround aided by smart TV VZY, e-Com solutions and content hubDish TV is launching new initiatives like VZY smart TV and ShopZop e-commerce to address subscription losses. The company's Watcho content ...
- In 2008, Leonardo DiCaprio bought into a Manhattan building with solar power and filtered air; 6 years later, he bought the neighboring apartment for $8 millionActor Leonardo DiCaprio has made a notable investment in sustainable living by purchasing apartments in the eco-friendly Riverhouse buildin...
- ‘Not all calories are equal’: Delhi nutritionist shares 5 food swaps that will keep you fuller for longer.Meal satisfaction depends on the balance of food volume and nutrient density. As per Delhi nutritionist Lovneet Batra, whole fruits are mor...
- 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 sedimentChicago's Navy Pier showcases an impressive green infrastructure designed for efficient stormwater management. Featuring seventy-seven tree...
- 70 per cent of change in winter pollution in north India explained by western disturbances: StudyWestern disturbances may explain seventy percent of winter air pollution variations. More frequent storms typically bring cleaner air to no...
- Indore loses clean-air crown in 2026, winner from Uttar Pradesh takes top spotIndore has dropped to second place in the 2026 Clean Air Survey after scoring 197 out of 200, one point behind Lucknow. The city administra...
- The 9/11 dust is still making people ill: Ground Zero cancer cases up 75% in three years, more than 57,000 diagnosedCancer diagnoses among Ground Zero exposed individuals have risen sharply. Northwell Health reported a seventy-five percent increase in cer...
- Star Alliance signs MoU for dedicated lounge at Korea's Incheon airport; Air India flyers to benefitStar Alliance will open a dedicated lounge at Incheon Airport in late 2026. This new facility will replace the existing Asiana Airlines Bus...
- That satisfying post-cleaning fragrance comes with a hidden twist: researchers found scented household products can rapidly generate vast numbers of ultrafine particles inside homesPleasant cleaning product scents can create invisible airborne pollution indoors. These chemicals react with ozone, forming tiny particles ...
- Lucknow tops clean-air rankings; Delhi betters Mumbai and BengaluruLucknow secured the top position in the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026 rankings. Madhya Pradesh cities like Indore, Jabalpur, and Bhopal also ...
- India's clean air rankings are out: Lucknow, Rourkela & Kalinga Nagar emerge at the top; see which cities made the list & which landed at the bottomLucknow, Rourkela, and Kalinga Nagar received awards for their clean air initiatives. These cities were honored for their performance under...
- In 2001, researchers tested a white roof on a large Austin retail store; the study reported lower roof temperatures and an 11% reduction in cooling energy useA 2001 study in Austin demonstrated that white roofs lowered building temperatures significantly. This change reduced air conditioning ener...
- Delhi weather: IMD issues Yellow Alert, rain likely on Friday and SaturdayDelhi is set to experience a yellow alert as rain is forecasted for Friday and Saturday. This much-needed precipitation will offer a reprie...
- 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 ...
- Clean-air solution startup Yoga Clean Air raises Rs 20 crore from Info Edge Ventures, othersFounded by Sachin Panwar in 2010 with Deepak Raina and Gaurav Nagar, the company develops indoor air quality systems for homes, schools, ho...
- NASA-recommended plants for indoor air quality: From Green Spider Plant to Peace Lily; here is the list of houseplants studied for their air-purifying potentialA recent study by NASA delved into how indoor plants can absorb volatile organic compounds. Notable plants, such as spider plants and peace...
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