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In 2015, Portland put four turbines inside a 42-inch drinking-water pipe; they generated about 900 MWh a year while the city kept delivering water normallyIn Portland, Oregon, a groundbreaking initiative has been implemented where turbines are installed within drinking water pipes to harness e...
The moon has water, but can it support a city? Scientists warn lunar settlements could run dry despite billions of tonnes of iceLunar exploration is transforming with plans for permanent settlements and industries. Solar power offers a strong foundation for a lunar e...
Karachi water supply hit as Dhabeji power failure adds to string of disruptionsA power failure at Karachi's Dhabeji pumping station disrupted water supply on Sunday. Ten of twenty-one pumps were knocked out due to a ca...
After missteps, Thermax puts energy back on growth path: Ashish Bhandari, MD & CEOWe reorganised the company around industrial products, which are product-related businesses; industrial infra, which is project-related; gr...
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...
Seattle’s low-income efficiency programs served 376 households in 2021; ACEEE reported 1,996 MWh in energy savings across those customersSeattle has launched innovative green initiatives aimed specifically at improving energy efficiency for low-income households. In 2021, the...
Venus has a deadly heat blanket that Mercury never had. Why the planet farther from the Sun became the hottest world in our solar systemMercury is closer to the Sun, but Venus is the solar system's hottest planet. Venus possesses an extremely dense carbon dioxide atmosphere ...
In 2000, Pierce Brosnan bought two Malibu lots and demolished the existing house; about a decade later, his 13,000-sq-ft “Orchid House” had solar panels and its own water-recycling plantPierce Brosnan's stunning Malibu estate, known as Orchid House, is a model of eco-conscious design, featuring impressive systems for water ...
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...
Cambridge researchers made cellulose acetate films that absorbed less than 5% of sunlight; coated surfaces stayed about 5°C below the surrounding air without powerInnovative researchers have created a revolutionary cellulose acetate film that excels in passive cooling. By absorbing minimal sunlight wh...
In 1996, Alicia Silverstone paid $597,000 for a four-bedroom Hollywood Hills home, then added solar and graywater; 30 years later, it is worth over $2 millionHomes with green features are increasingly selling for more money across the United States. Actress Alicia Silverstone's Hollywood Hills ho...
Railways to upgrade older trains with 6,000-HP locomotivesIndian Railways will procure new energy-efficient locomotives for passenger trains. These powerful engines will operate in a push-pull form...
Akasa Air, BPCL successfully operate commercial flight using 1% Sustainable Aviation FuelAkasa Air and BPCL successfully operated a commercial flight using sustainable aviation fuel. This initiative builds on their July 2026 Mem...
The four questions India must ask before its AI data centre boom outpaces its gridData centers now face public scrutiny regarding their resource consumption. These facilities use less water than comparable commercial spac...
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 ...
VA Tech Wabag shares jump 3% after securing repeat order from RIL for ETP projectVA Tech Wabag shares rose nearly 3% after securing a medium-sized repeat order from Reliance Industries to design and commission an advance...
In 2018, California's Kaiser Permanente opened an 8,110-square-meter medical office with a 640-kilowatt solar array. 8 years later, it cuts energy use 40% while using no fossil fuelsSolar installation is another defining part of the project's sustainability strategy. WorldGBC reports a 640-kilowatt photovoltaic array in...
Energy efficiency: India's next strategic power resourceAs India's energy needs escalate due to growth and climate challenges, the focus on efficiency emerges as a key strategy for sustainable ab...
In 2011, NASA built a 50,000-square-foot California office that used 90% less drinking water and was designed to produce 20% more energy than it neededNASA’s Sustainability Base was designed as a 50,000-square-foot office that used just 12% of conventional electricity and 10% of potable wa...
Just Join the Paani Points: India’s data centre boom puts water use and local security under scrutinyData centres' rapid expansion raises concerns about water stress in Indian cities. Existing regulations struggle to manage the sector's sig...