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GFF 2026: Nitin Gadkari targets barrier-free tolling by February as FASTag cuts wait times by up to 90%India is progressing towards fully digital and barrier-free tolling systems. A multi-lane free flow system will be operational by February....- Machinist Edwin Budding patented a lawnmower in 1830; rotating blades used to finish woolen cloth gave him the mechanism for cutting grass evenlyIn 1830, Edwin Budding revolutionized lawn care by inventing the lawn mower, a clever adaptation of a machine designed for trimming cloth. ...
- In 1990, U.S. conservationists repurposed thousands of discarded Christmas trees to slow coastal erosion. Thirty-six years later, the unusual experiment produced thriving wetlands, healthier wildlife habitats, and stronger natural defenses against stormsHow Recycled Christmas Trees Are Saving Louisiana’s Coastline: Louisiana has lost over 2,000 square miles of coastline since the 1930s. But...
- Toll Brothers sued: Michigan woman claims luxury housing project could block access to her land, harm environmentA Michigan woman is suing Toll Brothers over a luxury housing development. She claims the project will block her property access and harm t...
- Meta to build C$13 billion Alberta data center, its first in CanadaMeta has doubled down on AI, pledging hundreds of billions of dollars to build large AI data centers in the U.S. The Alberta announcement r...
- SpaceX shares extend slide with another 3% fall; over $600 billion in market value wiped out in 3 sessionsSpaceX shares fell another 3%, extending a three-day selloff that has wiped out over $600 billion in market value and pushed the stock belo...
- Extreme weather to drive $20 trillion in global spendingAnalysts note that companies involved in environmental adaptation and mitigation have already outperformed the broader market significantly.
- Transport association urges government to cut fuel prices as crude falls to $90/barrelThe All India Motor & Goods Transport Association is calling on the Central Government to lower petrol and diesel prices. They point to a s...
- The LPG crunch and the importance of diversifying fuel sourcesThe article explores the origins of spaghetti alla carbonara, questioning its traditional link to charcoal makers and suggesting a more rec...
- Dial down on emissions in the AI sectorAI's increasing integration brings immense potential, but its environmental cost, including carbon emissions and water consumption, is ofte...
- We aim to cut cost of logistics to 9% of GDP: Nitin GadkariNitin Gadkari says logistics costs in India are decreasing. The cost is now 10% of GDP. The target is to reach 9% by year-end. Reduced turn...
- Nervous investors tear up ESG playbooks in election supercycleIn 2024, global elections spark an anti-green trend affecting ESG investments. Marine Le Pen and Trump's influence reshape the environmenta...
- Cancer care is expensive; health insurance that covers cancer is not. Here’s how you can choose the right health insurance plan to protect yourself and your loved ones.Cancer looms as a major public health burden in India, with the number of cancer cases only projected to rise. So, are you protected? Have ...
- CDPQ-backed Maple Highways completes Rs 6,267 crore acquisition of Eastern Peripheral ExpresswayValued at Rs. 6,267 crore, the purchase of the toll operate transfer (TOT) project from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is ...
- Hidden costs of Chinese projects in key African state of KenyaAlthough Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta has defended the country’s strategy, many Kenyans have alleged that the China-funded projects are...
- Joe Biden names key members of his climate team including Pakistani-American Ali ZaidiBiden on Thursday also announced the appointment of Gina McCarthy as his National Climate Advisor and Ali Zaidi as his Deputy National Clim...
- Polluted environment kills 1.7 million children each year: WHOEvery year 570,000 children under five years die from respiratory infections, such as pneumonia, attributable to indoor and outdoor air pol...
- By 2030, climate shift may kill 250k more per yearClimate change is likely to kill 250,000 more people each year by 2030, latest assessment by the World Health Organisation (WHO) shows. Mos...
- Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parikkar asked to fast-track resumption of iron ore miningMSAA has written to Goa CM that the mining ban has impacted overall business in the shipping industry, due to which there have been major j...
- Planning Commission, NHAI lock horns over Rs 6000-cr highway projectPlanning Commission and NHAI have locked horns over country’s biggest highway project worth Rs 6,000 crore awarded to GMR Infra in 2011.
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