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SC asks CJ of Gujarat HC to register case to identify victims of 2022 industrial accident at pesticide plant- US touts its power, avoids Iran war at G20 Energy meeting
- Bill Gates’ $132 million Xanadu 2.0 was meant to use rare old-growth timber, but a tiny owl changed his mansion plans and led him to use reclaimed wood instead
- Muttahida Majlis Ulema passes resolutions focussing on drugs abuse, alcoholism, suicides, depression and environmental degradation in Jammu & KashmirMuttahida Majlis-e-Ulema adopted resolutions on drug abuse and the challenges posed by social media. The conference also focused on promoti...15 Sep, 2026, 08.53 PM IST
- Leonardo DiCaprio invested in Beyond Meat in 2017 before its IPO; 2 years later, the plant-based company briefly soared to a $10 billion valuationHollywood superstar and Oscars winner Leonardo DiCaprio's 2017 investment in Beyond Meat stands as a memorable chapter in the rise of susta...15 Sep, 2026, 06.58 PM IST
- In 2017, Hong Kong's 30,643-square-meter King Wah Road building used special paint to improve air quality; 9 years later, its WELL certification supports healthier indoor spacesHong Kong's 18 King Wah Road demonstrates that the future of green buildings is not only about consuming less energy—it is also about creat...15 Sep, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
- In 1917, German submarine UC-30 sank during World War I - it’s still leaking toxic chemicals more than a century laterThe UC-30, a World War I German submarine, remains a significant source of TNT pollution in the North Sea, a century after its sinking. Sci...15 Sep, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
- India has 62 MMT annual compressed biogas potential; animal waste could become the biggest contributor: ReportIndia can produce sixty-two million metric tonnes of compressed biogas annually. Animal waste alone offers substantial potential for biogas...13 Sep, 2026, 09.45 AM IST
- Psychology says celebrities who care about ecological restoration may be seeking more than just environmental changePsychology suggests that when celebrities care about ecological restoration, the story may not be only about trees, oceans or endangered sp...11 Sep, 2026, 10.58 PM IST
- EU dropped aluminium scrap duty plan over India concerns, sources sayThe European Union has dropped a proposed export duty on aluminum scrap. This decision was made to avoid complicating a free trade agreemen...11 Sep, 2026, 09.50 PM IST
- Meet Jack Johnson, the Hawaii-born musician who turned his success into environmental action, co-founding a foundation that supports school gardens, recycling, sustainable food systems and environmental education across HawaiiJack Johnson is known around the world for his music, but his connection to Hawaii has always run deeper than his songs. He and his wife, K...11 Sep, 2026, 08.23 PM IST
- Ancient DNA reveals how farming, wildlife and human activity transformed a Canadian lake's ecosystem over 1,000 yearsAncient DNA from Crawford Lake sediment reveals a millennium of ecological history. Scientists tracked changes in plants, animals, and huma...11 Sep, 2026, 08.17 PM IST
- 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...11 Sep, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
- Yotta pushes back on fears data centres could strain India’s power, waterLarge data centre operators can build dedicated power networks and closed-loop cooling systems. These systems limit dependence on local urb...11 Sep, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
- Mark Ruffalo was playing the Hulk while fighting another battle in New York. His farm became part of his clean-energy campaignActor Mark Ruffalo transformed into a passionate environmentalist after observing the destructive effects of fracking close to his home. Hi...10 Sep, 2026, 03.52 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
- Why are Europe’s water protection laws being rewritten? Environmental groups challenge EU’s fast-moving deregulation driveEnvironmental groups have challenged European Union water protection rule revisions. They argue the European Commission moved too quickly w...08 Sep, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
- In 1969, California witnessed catastrophic oil spill between 3.5 million and 4.2 million gallons of crude into Santa Barbara Channel, leading to rise of modern environmental movement, nearly 6 decades later Donald Trump administration is causing concerns among residents. Here's whyTrump administration, citing a need for energy security and job creation, has already announced plans for new offshore oil leases in Califo...07 Sep, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
- In 1999, Woody Harrelson started building an 8.5-acre Maui sanctuary around sustainable living. 26 years later, the estate runs on solar power and grows all its own foodIn 1999, Woody Harrelson began creating a sustainable sanctuary on Maui, turning his home into an experiment in simpler living. By 2005, he...07 Sep, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
- In 1991, Berkeley transformed a landfill into Cesar Chavez Park. 35 years later, the former dump is a scenic waterfront park with an annual kite festival for localsAtlas Obscura identifies César Chávez Park as a former landfill that hosts an annual kite festival and notes that the Berkeley Kite Festiva...06 Sep, 2026, 07.42 PM IST
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