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In 1995, Bette Midler founded 1 nonprofit, NYRP to restore neglected parks across New York. 30 years later, it had planted 200,000+ trees and renovated 300+ green spaces- In 2008, 50 Cent helped revive 1 neglected Queens garden with rainwater harvesting. 18 years later, it remains the Curtis Jackson Community Garden and public green space
- In 2012, New Jersey flagged the Lower Passaic River for oxygen as Newark built 14 stormwater systems. 10 years later, those projects captured 265,845 gallons of runoff yearly
- In 2016, Gwyneth Paltrow bought 2.4 acres in Montecito for $4.9 million and rebuilt from scratch; 6 years later, her 14,000-square-foot solar-powered home used graywater systemGwyneth Paltrow built a large estate in Montecito during a severe California drought. Her new home incorporated solar panels and a graywate...10 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- 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...10 Sep, 2026, 12.27 AM 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
- Kentucky mother, 82, rejects $26 million for family farm as AI data center plans advance: ‘Everything coming out of the data center is going to be poison and destructive’Kentucky woman rejected $26 million offer to turn her farm into a data center in a bid to preserve it. Ida Huddleston and her family declin...08 Sep, 2026, 08.31 PM IST
- Three California students pushed their school district to go greener. Their campaign of 600 students led to electric bus grants, recycling bins and food donationsThree California students founded Go Greenish, a youth-led movement for school climate policies. Their advocacy led to electric school bus ...08 Sep, 2026, 07.46 PM IST
- In 2021, 1,000 Swiss volunteers buried 2,000 pairs of cotton underpants to test soil life. 5 years later, results from 12,000 teabags showed which soils were most activeIn 2021, around 1,000 Swiss volunteers buried more than 2,000 pairs of cotton underwear and 12,000 tea bags in different soils. The experim...07 Sep, 2026, 09.03 PM IST
- Texas woman, 70, spent $150,000 of her retirement savings to build an all-women tiny-home community; 500 women are now waiting to move inA 70-year-old Texas woman invested $150,000 of her retirement savings to create an all-women tiny-home community where residents pay just $...07 Sep, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
- 89-year-old woman in London gave 25 years to groom a street garden, now local council wants it removedAn 89-year-old woman in London has been asked by Westminster City Council to remove a street garden she has maintained for more than 25 yea...04 Sep, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
- Dengue season: Mosquitoes taking over your house? These 7 common plants can act as a natural shieldUrban residents are using plants on balconies to repel mosquitoes. Fragrant herbs and flowers are being adopted for their natural repellent...03 Sep, 2026, 09.04 PM IST
- In 2012, Indiana farmers adopted cover crops that helped stop 5,695 tons of soil from reaching waterways each year. 9 years later, Prairie Creek scored 50 and was removedPrairie Creek in Indiana was once impaired for aquatic communities. A watershed management plan implemented in 2012 led to significant impr...03 Sep, 2026, 02.01 AM IST
- In 2011, Arkansas prioritized Lake Conway-Point Remove to tackle pollution. 13 years later, Conway cut nitrogen 41% and phosphorus 44% with green infrastructure annuallyLake Conway-Point Remove story ultimately shows why the future of water-quality protection may depend on combining engineering with ecology...02 Sep, 2026, 01.47 AM IST
- From ‘embarrassment’ to acceptance: Zoho's Sridhar Vembu says Mohan Bhagwat’s US visit is a turning point for Hindus in AmericaZoho founder Sridhar Vembu said RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s visit to the US marks the “coming of age” of Hindus in America. Reflecting on his...01 Sep, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
- In 2014, Great Smoky Mountains National Park funded Ravensford wetland restoration. 10 years later, volunteers had planted 500 native seedlings and removed 157,000 invasivesA decade of restoration work has helped transform the 10-acre Ravensford wetland in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. After invasive pla...31 Aug, 2026, 11.26 PM IST
- In 2006, Arkansas DEQ listed Clear Creek for E. coli. 12 years later, the creek attained the recreation standard in 2018, restoring contact recreation after BMP projectsClear Creek in Arkansas has seen remarkable recovery since battling E. coli contamination back in 2006. Persistent water quality checks and...31 Aug, 2026, 09.28 PM IST
- Don't abuse our nation, will cost you dearly: Kiren Rijiju warns NY protesters 'desecrating' Indian flagUnion minister Kiren Rijiju condemned alleged desecration of the Indian flag during a protest outside Madison Square Garden in New York, wh...31 Aug, 2026, 07.49 AM IST
- No gym, no heavy exercises. Pamela Anderson shares how gardening helps her stay fit at 59. Can it really replace the gym?Pamela Anderson has found joy and fitness in gardening, making it her go-to activity. This wholesome endeavor not only enhances energy expe...30 Aug, 2026, 08.19 AM IST
- In 2023, Arizona State University began planning a 1-2-acre pollinator garden by Phoenix’s Salt River. Today, the project aims to restore habitat and support pollinatorsA pollinator demonstration garden is planned for South Central Phoenix. This project aims to create vital habitat for declining pollinator ...30 Aug, 2026, 02.07 AM IST
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