In 1998, Leonardo DiCaprio started an environmental foundation at 24; it later backed more than 200 projects across 50 countriesIn 1998, Leonardo DiCaprio started an environmental foundation at 24; it later backed more than 200 projects across 50 countries. The Leona...
16 Sep, 2026, 09.21 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
How the great gas crisis of 2030 will play outA speculative scenario set in October 2030 imagines a third global natural gas crisis in eight years, as faltering US shale output, extreme...
16 Sep, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
Need practical, tech-neutral approach to global energy transition: India at G20 Energy MinisterialIndia's Power Minister Manohar Lal stressed on the need for diverse energy paths at the G20 meeting. He highlighted India's success in bala...
16 Sep, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
In 2010, New York spread 2 million tons of clean soil over a former landfill. 7 years later, the site reopened as a 258-acre park with wetlands, woodlands, ponds and trailsNew York City transformed a former landfill into Brookfield Park. This extensive project involved capping and remediating the site for publ...
15 Sep, 2026, 04.08 AM IST
In 1993, Doris Duke left behind a 2,700-acre New Jersey estate; 30 years later, the property is being transformed into a laboratory for restoring wetlands, forests and wildlifeDuke Farms in New Jersey is a 2,700-acre living laboratory for conservation. The estate is testing nature restoration and clean energy stra...
14 Sep, 2026, 10.56 PM IST
Since 2014, NASA has recycled over 75,000 tons of clean steel and asphalt from Santa Susana demolition. The cleanup has restored more than 22 acres to natural habitatThe Santa Susana Field Laboratory presents a multifaceted narrative of space exploration and nuclear events. Years of intensive rocket engi...
14 Sep, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Minister Manohar Lal arrives in Houston for G20 Summit; lauds diaspora, Hindi heritageUnion Minister Manohar Lal arrived in Houston for the G20 Energy Ministers' meeting. He addressed the Indian diaspora at India House, highl...
14 Sep, 2026, 01.12 PM IST
Ganesh Chaturthi Rashifal Today, September 14, 2026: 4 Zodiac Signs May Find New Opportunities and Financial GrowthGanesh Chaturthi Rashifal 2026:Discover what Lord Ganesha’s blessings may bring for all 12 zodiac signs this festive season. According to V...
14 Sep, 2026, 08.01 AM IST
In 2006, Hawai‘i listed Waipā Stream, after dense hau bush trapped sediment and blocked fish. Today, restoration cut average turbidity by 62% and restored native fish passageWaipā Stream restoration efforts significantly improved water quality and aquatic habitats. Invasive hau bush removal and feral pig control...
12 Sep, 2026, 12.11 AM 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 2019, SYMA created 120 jobs through Colombia's El Paraíso. 7 years later, 67% became homeowners, 91% bought their first homes, 99% of waste was diverted, water use fell 25%, earning 5 starsEl Paraiso, a Colombian social housing project, achieved exceptional sustainability certification. It significantly addressed the local hou...
11 Sep, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
In 2020, Brazilian musician Alok launched Instituto Alok to back Amazon conservation with 400,000 seedlings. Today, its projects have helped restore 3 million m² of native forestBrazilian musician Alok is taking his environmental work beyond the stage through Instituto Alok, founded in 2020. The initiative supports ...
11 Sep, 2026, 10.11 PM IST
- Global cleantech investment fell in first half on slowing China momentum
Global investment in clean technologies fell 17% to $770 billion in the first half of 2026, as a slowdown in China outweighed growth in som...
10 Sep, 2026, 06.16 PM IST
In 2020, Jason Momoa made one Aloha J collection a beneficiary of Sustainable Coastlines Hawaiʻi. 6 years later, the group had cleared 670,875 pounds of debris in HawaiiJason Momoa’s Aloha J collection from Da Hui was created with a purpose beyond clothing, supporting efforts to protect Hawaii’s oceans and ...
09 Sep, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
Nepal’s farmers carved farms into the Himalayas, but now this growing problem is destroying their harvests and triggering a wildlife crisisNepal’s farmers are increasingly struggling with crop damage caused by rhesus macaques and other wildlife. Rural migration has left fewer p...
09 Sep, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
Seventy years ago, Spanish anglers welcomed an American predator into their waters for sport; today, the largemouth bass is spreading through ecosystems and threatening native wildlifeBrought to Spain in 1955 for recreational fishing, the largemouth bass has transformed into an invasive species wreaking havoc on local eco...
05 Sep, 2026, 09.27 PM IST