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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF TIRES
In 2004, San Jose used 1,000 tons of shredded waste tires beneath 2,000 feet of light-rail track; the unusual layer reportedly reduced vibration and saved over $1 millionThe use of shredded tires as a base for light rail tracks offers a cost-effective solution for reducing noise. Many transit authorities hav...- In 2018, Delaware dug about 1 million tons of rock from a shipping channel and put it underwater instead of discarding it; The new reefs became rich blue-mussel habitatDelaware has successfully transformed dredged rock from a shipping channel into underwater habitats for marine species. This innovative app...
- California prepares to add microplastics to Candidate Chemicals List on Oct. 1California is getting ready to add microplastics to its Candidate Chemicals List, marking another step in the state’s decade-long attempt t...
- In 1995, Bette Midler launched NYRP to restore neglected spaces in New York. 30 years later, it has planted 200,000+ trees and restored 350+ green spaces for New YorkersThirty years after Bette Midler began picking up trash in a New York park, the New York Restoration Project has developed into an organizat...
- Morocco swapped scorching black asphalt for porous “sponge” pavement; the experimental surface ran up to 16°F cooler, offering cities a surprising new way to beat urban heatMorocco is testing permeable “sponge” pavement in selected urban areas of Marrakech and Agadir as cities look for ways to manage extreme he...
- In 1970, US dumped 2 million tires into the ocean; a plan to save marine life turned into one of the biggest environmental blundersIn 1972, more than 2 million old tires were dumped into the Atlantic Ocean off Florida. The goal was simple. Create an artificial reef and ...
- Dull skin, pigmentation, ageing? Delhi nutritionist shares 6 simple foods for healthy and glowing skinNutritionist Loveneet Batra reveals six powerhouse foods to combat dullness, pigmentation, and ageing. Discover how figs with milk, homemad...
- How Do Some Beetles Survive Being Run Over by Cars? The Strange Physics Behind Their ResilienceInsects on roads face immense pressure from vehicles. Yet, some beetles surprisingly survive these encounters. Their survival is attributed...
- Illnesses, income woes: Delhi's outdoor workers reel under heatwaveWith temperatures soaring above the seasonal average and AQI remaining poor, Delhi's outdoor workers are facing severe health challenges. E...
- Trump's EPA nominee stays vague on plans as senators press him on climate views
- Russian petrochemicals major Sibur plans to increase exports to India from Far EastSibur, a major Russian petrochemical company with a strong foothold in India, plans to boost exports to India from their forthcoming Amur G...
- Lake Belton water quality concerns spike among residents after discovery of 300 tires; Know what happenedAs the tires appeared in Lake Belton, questions about their origin naturally followed. Various theories and speculations have arisen within...
- Actor Suniel Shetty invests in re-engineered tyre startup RegripBollywood actor Suniel Shetty on Saturday announced his investment in re-engineered tyre startup brand Regrip.
- Green technology and the future of the automotive industryThe global automotive industry is witnessing a significant shift towards green and sustainable solutions as regulations are being enforced ...
- Microplastics : What are they, its harmful impact and solutionMicroplastic pollution has become a major environmental and health concern due to their proliferation in oceans and their presence in every...
- Companies tout environmental tech innovations at CES 2023As countries grapple with how to limit global warming and protect natural resources and biodiversity, more companies are growing their own ...
- Auto sector shifts gear towards recycling parts, batteries"As demand for these materials increase, the pressures on these (economically marginalised) regions are likely to be amplified, risking the...
- The fear of flying: Business travel will change post-pandemic, thanks to costs and green concernsMeeting clients is seen as the top reason though to resume travel.
- In China, a valuable lesson for India’s small businesses?For China’s leadership -- gathering this week at the 19th Communist Party Congress -- cleaning the noxious skies and filthy rivers has beco...
- Goodyear uses rice husk to manufacture tyresGoodyear today announced it will utilize ash left over from the burning of rice husks to produce electricity as an environmentally friendly...
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