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10 low-income Rosebud Sioux families got solar panels on their homes; the systems cut their tribal housing authority's electric bill by $8,122 in one yearTen families on the Rosebud Sioux Reservation received cheaper electricity bills from solar panels. The tribal housing authority saved over...- Brookfield to invest up to $600 million in ACME’s green molecules businessBrookfield will invest up to $600 million in ACME Cleantech Ventures. This investment supports green molecules projects in India and the Mi...
- What America’s $100 billion Venezuela oil investment could mean for climate change, oil spills and vulnerable communitiesA significant United States investment in Venezuela's oil sector raises environmental concerns. Increased oil production could worsen exist...
- Jarange Patil advances Mumbai march, dares government to stop himManoj Jarange Patil plans to arrive in Mumbai ahead of his protest for OBC reservation, challenging the government to intervene. He has iss...
- 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...
- In 2019, the Netherlands tested a 1,312-foot highway noise barrier with two-sided solar panels; it generated 325.5 MWh over 18 monthsDutch engineers transformed highway sound walls into solar power generators. These innovative walls produced significant electricity during...
- Solar Industries’ defence share may fall to 22-25% by FY30 after Omnia deal: JefferiesSolar Industries’ Omnia acquisition could reduce the defence segment’s revenue contribution to 22-25% by FY30, Jefferies said, while agricu...
- In hydropowered Bhutan, solar starts to riseBhutan is expanding solar power capacity to meet rising electricity demand. Hydropower faces challenges from low winter river flows and cli...
- HSBC raises ACME Solar target price by 15%; stock jumps 5%. Why is the brokerage bullish?ACME Solar shares rose sharply after HSBC raised its target price by 15% to Rs 450 and retained its Buy rating. The brokerage sees signs of...
- Maratha quota Activist Manoj Jarange Patil leaves Jalna for Mumbai to begin indefinite fast over reservation demandsMaratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil is marching towards Mumbai for an indefinite hunger strike. He issued an ultimatum to the Mahara...
- 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...
- This couple left city life and spent $85,000 on an off-grid home in the Philippines. Now they grow their own foodMatthew Straight and April Pasilang moved from Cebu City to Bohol. They invested eighty-five thousand dollars in an off-grid property. Thei...
- 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...
- 17-year-old British carpentry apprentice began building a small 12.5-sq-m trailer home from reclaimed materials; within three years, he owned it debt-free after spending just £6,000A Bristol carpentry apprentice built a 12.5 square metre tiny home on a donated trailer using reclaimed materials, achieving full debt free...
- 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 ...
- 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 spaceThe Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson Community Garden in Queens underwent a major transformation beginning in 2007, when the former Baisley Park Co...
- In 2016, Sarah Richardson broke ground on an off-grid Ontario country house powered by solar; 9 months later, her family moved into the Starlight FarmSarah Richardson's creation, Starlight Farm, stands as a testament to self-sufficiency. Featuring an innovative off-grid design and solar p...
- Govt offers 50% funding capped at Rs 2 crore to replace fossil fuels with solar heat in industryThe Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is inviting proposals for solar thermal technology. Financial support up to fifty percent is avail...
- Torrent Green Energy commissions 322 MWp decentralised solar projectsTorrent Green Energy commissioned 322 MWp solar projects in Nashik district. These projects support Maharashtra's Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi ...
- In 2016, Portland approved a 660-kilowatt solar array atop its old landfill. 10 years later, the former dump is a clean-energy site poised to power city operations todayPortland Maine Solar Project gave an old city landfill a surprising second life. Behind Ocean Avenue, the closed site now supports solar en...
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