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 ...
03 Sep, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
Tough task: Staying invested in businesses while ignoring noise called Gulf war; 6 mid-cap stocks with upside potential of up to 23%Trying to time the market turns volatility into something that beats an investor twice: Once on the way down, and once on the way up. So, i...
02 Sep, 2026, 09.57 PM IST
In 1997, NPS installed 3 solar hot-water systems at Oklahoma’s Chickasaw park. 2 years later, the largest system supplied 18,194 kWh annually, replacing electric heatingIn 1997, the National Park Service replaced electric heaters at Oklahoma’s Chickasaw National Recreation Area with three solar hot-water sy...
02 Sep, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
In 2011, GSA’s Chicago Federal Center joined the green challenge with 6,700 workers. 1 year later, an HVAC overhaul cut natural gas use 25% and saved $140,000 that yearThe Chicago Federal Center found a practical way to reduce energy use. GSA upgraded its HVAC system across the large federal complex. The c...
02 Sep, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
Dubai health regulator bans exaggerated medical claims on social media by doctors and influencersDubai's health authority has banned exaggerated medical claims on social media. Healthcare facilities are now responsible for influencer co...
02 Sep, 2026, 12.56 PM IST
Earlier in 2026, WSU researchers heated and pressurized sewage sludge with oxygen, producing 200% more renewable gas. Now the process cuts treatment costs from $494 to $253 per tonWSU researchers treated sewage sludge under high temperature and pressure while introducing oxygen. Under those conditions, the relatively ...
02 Sep, 2026, 02.01 AM IST
In 2021, NREL fermented food waste into volatile fatty acids and catalytically upgraded them to jet fuel; the SAF was estimated to cut net carbon emissions by up to 165% when landfill disposal was assumedA groundbreaking approach has been created by scientists to transform food waste into eco-friendly aviation fuel. This cutting-edge techniq...
01 Sep, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
In 1995, Florida researchers coated a Cocoa Beach school roof white; over the following year, chiller energy use fell 10%, saving 13,000 kWh, while peak demand fell 35%A study conducted in Florida revealed that white roofs can drastically lower cooling costs, marking a significant achievement in the realm ...
01 Sep, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
In 2006, Portland converted 45,000 streetlights to LEDs. 20 years later, its streetlights and signals use 66% less energy and save the city $1.5 million every yearTwo decades after 2006, Portland’s lighting story offers a useful lesson for cities considering their own energy transitions. The important...
01 Sep, 2026, 03.32 AM IST
In 2013, Farmers RECC secured a $1 million USDA loan to capture landfill methane in Glasgow, Kentucky. 7 years later, the plant reached full capacity, powering 547 homesGlasgow landfill project ultimately offers a compelling lesson in how communities can rethink waste, energy and environmental responsibilit...
01 Sep, 2026, 03.15 AM IST
Why rural healthcare needs India’s entrepreneurs to step inRural healthcare will not be transformed by building more of the same. The next phase will require private companies, entrepreneurs, and te...
31 Aug, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Russia prepares ‘massive’ strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructureRussia is reportedly gearing up for significant attacks targeting Ukraine's energy facilities. The country's defense ministry has announced...
30 Aug, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
Park Medi World to expand hospital network across north India, add 1,450 beds by FY28Park Medi World plans to add 1,450 beds by FY28, expanding its northern India network. The hospital chain focuses on Tier 1, 2, and 3 citie...
30 Aug, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
Since 2016, U.S. government spent $150 million for ocean wave energy testing facility off Oregon coast, first large carbon-free marine energy site in North America continent is now readyOregon State University developed the test facility. But the facility has yet to generate any electricity because no wave energy devices ha...
27 Aug, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
August Energy, Energeia form $100 million platform to finance energy-efficiency upgradesThe partnership, called August Energeia, will initially focus on cooling-as-a-service, allowing commercial and industrial customers to upgr...
27 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Americans are slightly less afraid of retirement as inflation cools, but the biggest fears about Social Security, healthcare and savings have barely moved, a new metric revealsThe latest data indicates a minor easing of retirement fears across the US in August, attributed mostly to fleeting worries over inflation ...
26 Aug, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
August Energy, Energeia partner to create $100 million energy-efficiency platform in IndiaAugust Energy and Energeia launch a $100 million platform for Indian businesses. This initiative focuses on decarbonisation without upfront...
26 Aug, 2026, 11.10 AM IST