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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF DEMOLITION
In 1997, Salem cleared seven buildings to make way for a new courthouse square; Marion County diverted 13,726 tons of demolition debris and separately salvaged 661 tons of bricks for local reuseIn 1997, Marion County showcased a remarkable effort in diverting demolition waste. The initiative recycled over eighty percent of construc...- In 2016, NYSDEC and partners removed Shapp Pond Dam after 50 years of blocking migratory fish. 4 years later, restored habitat showed significant gains in stream health and wildlifeThe removal of the Shapp Pond Dam in Dutchess County, New York, helped restore aquatic connectivity and improve stream habitat along the Ea...
- Americans discard about 15 million tons of asphalt roof shingles a year, but old roofs can be ground up and put straight back into the roads people drive onMillions of tons of asphalt shingles are disposed of annually in the United States. These old roofing materials can be processed into recyc...
- I squared-Veolia consortium leads race to acquire KKR backed Re SustainabilityPE firm initiates parallel talks with local strategics after low $1.1 bn offer on table falls below expectations. KKR expected $1.6 billion...
- In 2017, Virginia sank up to 20,000 tons of a demolished bridge, creating a concrete haven for fish beneath Chesapeake BayIn Virginia's Chesapeake Bay, old bridge concrete finds a new purpose as it transforms into artificial reefs, creating vibrant habitats for...
- Delhi's ₹8,300 crore clean air project to include AI monitoring, EV roadmap under World Bank frameworkDelhi's ₹8,300-crore clean air program will launch in September 2026. This initiative will use AI for construction site monitoring and deve...
- DPCC rolls out Dust Portal 2.0 to tighten monitoring of construction-related pollutionNew Delhi construction projects must now submit compliance reports and install air quality sensors. The upgraded Dust Portal 2.0 requires l...
- SC recall verdict saves AIIMS, airport and Rs 20,000 cr projects from demolition; Here’s what happenedThe Supreme Court has recalled its May 16 judgement. This decision prevents the demolition of public infrastructure worth Rs 20,000 crore. ...
- How sustainability will shape India's construction industryAs awareness grows about the environmental impact of construction activities, Indian builders and developers are embracing sustainable prac...
- US regulators approve largest dam demolition plan in history for Klamath RiverThe Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) voted Thursday to approve the largest dam demolition plan in history. It would restore hund...
- US regulators to vote on largest dam demolition, Klamath Basin in historyThe Klamath Basin watershed covers more than 14,500 square miles (37,500 square kilometres) and the Klamath itself was once the third-large...
- Dust cloud, debris to be a health hazard after Noida Supertech’s twin towers demolitionEdifice Engineering, the company responsible for demolishing the 40-storey towers, has said they will create a controlled explosion. The ar...
- Central Vista Redevelopment: Initial green nod given; CPWD can draw reports & submit for approvalThe environment ministry’s expert appraisal committee (EAC) has given initial clearance for the Central Vista redevelopment, even though th...
- Stubble burning, construction waste still major concerns: SurveyAbout 178 million tonnes of surplus crop residues are available in the country. Burning of these residues leads to rise in pollutant levels...
- Smart City-related evictions in India brutal: Medha PatkarPatkar said now no one is going to take up any issue, it is the final settlement to be the final order of the Supreme Court as in the case ...
- Ten city projects denied green nodSEIAA's list of projects on hold are Oracle India, Brigade Enterprises, Sterling Developers, Nitesh Estates, Farah Builders. TGR Projects, ...
- CSE welcomes Delhi govt move to use recycled C&D wasteA green body today welcomed the Delhi government's decision to mandate recycled products from construction and demolition (C&D) waste for i...
- CSE welcomes Delhi government move to use recycled C&D wasteA green body today welcomed Delhi government's decision to mandate recycled products from construction and demolition (C&D) waste for its b...
- Rules for disposal of construction waste finalised: Prakash JavadekarPrakash Javadekar said that construction and demolition works generate pollutants including dust particles which can degrade quality of wat...
- Illegal Sand Mining: Two FIRs registered against sand mafiasTwo FIRs have been registered against unknown persons for illegally quarrying sand here, police said on saturday.
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