In 2006, Portland converted 45,000 streetlights to LEDs. 20 years later, its streetlights and signals use 66% less energy and save the city $1.5 million every yearTwo decades after 2006, Portland’s lighting story offers a useful lesson for cities considering their own energy transitions. The important...
01 Sep, 2026, 03.32 AM IST
Supreme Court dismisses PIL seeking ethanol content disclosure at petrol pumpsThe Supreme Court took action on Monday by dismissing a public interest litigation that sought mandatory transparency regarding ethanol per...
01 Sep, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
32,600 used tires did not go to a landfill. Instead, Michigan turned them into a 1.15-mile road in Clare County that can also reduce traffic noise. The next target is Detroit roadsMichigan is turning discarded tires into road-building material, with 32,600 passenger tire equivalents reused on a 1.15-mile stretch of Ha...
31 Aug, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
Supreme Court dismisses PIL seeking disclosure of ethanol content in petrol at fuel pumpsThe Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a public interest litigation seeking mandatory disclosure of the exact ethanol content in ...
31 Aug, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
In 2026, scientists tracked 4,581 animals across 37 species; more than 65% changed their behaviour simply when humans were nearbyResearchers tracking 4,581 animals across 37 species in the US found that more than 65% changed how they used space when humans were nearby...
31 Aug, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
Supreme Court to hear plea on ethanol labelling at petrol pumps on August 31The Supreme Court will hear a petition on August 31 regarding ethanol labelling. The plea seeks mandatory disclosure of ethanol percentages...
29 Aug, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
CJI Surya Kant flags 'climate injustice', says developing nations cannot bear brunt of green transitionAddressing the High-Level Commonwealth Policy Dialogue on Climate Justice at Marlborough House in London, CJI Kant on Friday said the globa...
29 Aug, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
Google’s India-first AI models for agriculture are finding applications beyond IndiaGoogle's agricultural AI models, developed in India, have expanded their reach to eleven countries, facilitating advancements in farming an...
28 Aug, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
Scientists tested reflective pavement through an Australian summer, and the road surface stayed cooler, but midday radiant heat increased above itA western Sydney trial revealed reflective roads cool surfaces but raise pedestrian temperatures. This study tracked the trade-off over a y...
27 Aug, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
Delhi's Reclaimed Water Policy: Farmhouses to pay ₹10,000/acre monthly for treated water useDelhi plans to charge farmhouses ₹10,000 monthly for treated water use. Construction sites over 500 sqm must use reclaimed water for dust s...
26 Aug, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
Why is scrapping ships in Bangladesh so deadly?Ship scrapping in Bangladesh is labor-intensive and hazardous work for thousands. International safety rules exist, but weak enforcement ca...
26 Aug, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
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...
25 Aug, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
Before the first server hums: India needs an impact test for the AI ageBefore advancing with AI infrastructure in India, it is crucial to conduct thorough impact assessments. Large data centres have high demand...
25 Aug, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
Tamil Nadu plans new international airport near Chennai after dropping Parandur projectTamil Nadu plans to establish a new international airport near Chennai to meet growing passenger and cargo demand, with alternative sites t...
25 Aug, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
Congress demands review of E20 move, says 'anti-people' fuel policy unacceptable to countryCongress criticizes the Modi government's E20 fuel policy for increasing inflation. The policy allegedly causes higher prices for essential...
21 Aug, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
Quote of the Day by David Attenborough: “No one will protect the natural world we don’t care about...” — a powerful life lesson on nature, curiosity, responsibility, conservation and why we rarely protect what we have never learned to truly see, from the legendary broadcaster known for bringing the hidden world of wildlife into millions of homesQuote of the Day by David Attenborough: “No one will protect the natural world we don’t care about...” highlights a fundamental truth about...
21 Aug, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
Between 2001 and 2019, satellites watched 250,000 farming areas across the world, revealing how government payments, crop rules and conservation measures can slowly restore degraded cropland and strengthen food securityResearch conducted by the University of Bonn reveals that agri-environmental policies worldwide are beneficial for cropland quality. Analyz...
18 Aug, 2026, 09.41 PM IST