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In 2019, 2 beavers were released in Yorkshire’s Cropton Forest. 5 years later, 6 dams are slowing floodwaters and reviving wildlife- Rs 15,000 cr investment inflow into Karnataka to create over 2,000 jobs: Minister M B Patil
- An invasive fungus wiped out 4 billion American trees in 1904. Can scientists bring them back in 2026? Find out here
- Maruti Suzuki launches Auto Green Mission with automatic S-CNG Swift, Dzire and BalenoMaruti Suzuki introduced automatic S-CNG versions of Swift, Dzire, and Baleno. These new models offer automatic driving convenience and sup...18 Sep, 2026, 09.33 PM IST
- In 2021, Tyler and Wendy Chambers bought 66 acres for their dream home in Washington; 5 years later, they still haven’t built it after nearly $300,000 in costs and a 44-acre disputeA Washington man's plan for a family home on sixty-six acres became a costly dispute. Excavation and environmental studies led to significa...18 Sep, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
- In 2024, Arizona put 100% recycled glass beneath a 23-mile interstate expansion; the unusual material helped protect 19 sets of existing highway culvertsWhen Arizona widened Interstate 17, engineers faced a problem that drivers would never notice. Beneath the planned expansion were 19 sets o...18 Sep, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
- In 2018, Buffalo moved 56,000 cubic yards of mud dug from its waterways to Unity Island; habitat quality rose 128.8%, and fish species doubledOnce thought to be lifeless, the Buffalo River is undergoing a remarkable transformation, showcasing the power of ecological restoration. E...18 Sep, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
- China built a 134-km long canal digging through mountains for four years; it now cuts 560 kms to reach the seaChina has opened the Pinglu canal, a 134.2 km waterway built over four years at a cost of USD 10.75 billion, linking Nanning in Guangxi to ...18 Sep, 2026, 09.49 AM IST
- Axiom Gas Engineering IPO opens today: Check GMP and other key detailsSubscription opens on September 18, 2026, and closes on September 22, 2026, with allotment expected on September 23 and listing on the NSE ...18 Sep, 2026, 08.22 AM IST
- China used a 480m fish bypass channel to solve migratory habitat blockage on a 134km canal; the result transformed fragmented waterways into thriving aquatic corridorsChina’s 480-meter fish bypass is turning an engineering barrier into a route for wildlife. Built alongside a 134-kilometer canal, the passa...17 Sep, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
- In 2014, Massachusetts' JRWA began work to remove a dam sitting 10 feet below the Elm Street Bridge. 5 years later, the Jones River was freed for alewife, eels and trout once againElm Street project was also part of a broader sequence of restoration work on the Jones River. A previous obstacle, the Wapping Road Dam, h...17 Sep, 2026, 11.26 PM IST
- In 2018, Tasmania built a road using 530,000 plastic bags, 168,000 glass bottles and 12,500 printer cartridges; engineers expected it to last 15% longerWhat if the road beneath your feet was made partly from the rubbish you threw away? In Tasmania, that idea became real in 2018. Engineers b...17 Sep, 2026, 11.01 PM IST
- Washington couple spends nearly $300,000 trying to build a home on their 66-acre family land, but now claims they are being asked to surrender 44.2 acresIn Washington, a determined couple grapples with a myriad of regulatory hurdles and hefty expenses while trying to build their dream home. ...17 Sep, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
- One AI issue unites Republicans and Democrats: Data centre limitsAmericans increasingly worry about artificial intelligence's environmental effects. Many citizens are concerned about data centers' local e...17 Sep, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
- In the 1990s, a highway project in Oregon triggered a landslide. Engineers removed soil and buried 580,000 shredded tires to fix itOregon's engineering team has pioneered a remarkable solution by integrating nearly 580,000 shredded tires into highway repairs. This cleve...16 Sep, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
- In 2018, the Netherlands turned 1,000 kg of household plastic into a 30-metre cycle path; the road contained the equivalent of 218,000 plastic cupsA Dutch cycle path turned plastic waste into something useful. In 2018, Zwolle opened a 30-metre path made with about 1,000 kilograms of re...15 Sep, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
- New Jersey high school students turn waste plastic bottles into 3D-printer filament. Later use it to make tools for cleanupsUS high school students are transforming plastic bottles into 3D-printer filament. This recycled material is then used to create essential ...15 Sep, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
- Wind-turbine blades were too difficult to recycle, so engineers gave them a second job; in Northern Ireland, retired blades now form a pedestrian bridgeWind-turbine blades can be difficult and costly to recycle. Instead of sending retired blades to waste, engineers in Northern Ireland found...14 Sep, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
- In 1945, U-864 Nazi submarine carrying 67 tonnes of mercury sank near an Scandinavian island, 81 years later it's still threatning NorwayA German U-boat sunk off Norway in 1945 is still posing an environmental challenge because it may contain up to 67 tonnes of mercury. The w...14 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- In 2025, Nebraska put two million plastic bags into a 4,000-foot road; it became the state’s first recycled-plastic roadNebraska put the equivalent of two million plastic bags into a 4,000-foot road in 2025, creating the state’s first recycled-plastic road. T...08 Sep, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
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