This man left vice president and executive producer position at Warner Bros., Then left corporate life to become a carpenter and welderSteven Greene made a bold leap from a top Hollywood executive position to embrace the hands-on world of carpentry and welding. This shift i...
In Sydney, UTS researchers tested a biosolar green roof that cut panel temperatures by up to 9.63°C and increased maximum solar output by up to 107%, depending on the monthA biosolar roof system serves to cool solar panels, thereby boosting their electricity generation potential. By nurturing vegetation below ...
PMS Tracker: East Green, Atlas Integrated Finance, Hem Securities, 7 others deliver up to 14.7% returns in AugustEquity PMS strategies posted strong gains during the month, led by East Green Advisors' Quant Strategy, which emerged as the best performer...
Chicago installed tree tubs and permeable pavement at Navy Pier; it helps capture stormwater while reducing annual pollution by 3 lb of phosphorus, 47 lb of nitrogen and 2 tons of sedimentChicago's Navy Pier showcases an impressive green infrastructure designed for efficient stormwater management. Featuring seventy-seven tree...
Penn State measured a green roof during a June 2002 heat spell; its membrane peaked near 30°C, while the uncovered roof surface climbed to nearly 70°CGreen roofs present a remarkable solution for enhancing temperature control in urban environments, effectively lowering surface temperature...
In 1995, Bette Midler founded 1 nonprofit, NYRP to restore neglected parks across New York. 30 years later, it had planted 200,000+ trees and renovated 300+ green spacesBette Midler founded the New York Restoration Project in 1995. The organization has since planted over 200,000 trees across the city. NYRP ...
In 2019, Ontario's Trent University created green parking from 35,640 pounds of recycled plastic. 7 years later, the system can hold 64,627 gallons of stormwater on campusTrent University implemented permeable grid paving for parking needs. This innovative system uses recycled plastic and improves stormwater ...
In St. Paul, Penfield added a vegetated roof over a conventional membrane; monitoring found the green-roof membrane peaked about 51°F cooler than the conventional roofResearch reveals that green roofs maintain lower temperatures compared to conventional roofs, leading to significant reductions in cooling ...
Chicago planted a 20,300-square-foot green roof on City Hall; EPA says its surface can be about 100°F cooler than nearby conventional roofs and saves nearly $5,000 in energy each yearChicago's City Hall green roof demonstrates substantial cooling and energy savings. This innovative rooftop garden reduces surface temperat...
Cognizant’s US immigration troubles: From visa lawsuits to latest green-card filing suspensionCognizant’s US immigration practices are back under scrutiny after authorities suspended its employment-based green-card filings amid a fed...
Cognizant’s US green-card filings suspended amid fraud probe: What it means for employeesCognizant’s US green-card labour certification filings have been suspended amid a federal fraud investigation, according to Labor Departmen...
US suspends Cognizant green card filingsThe action came a day after Cognizant announced plans to expand its American workforce. The company said it planned to hire 1,500 US colleg...
Torrent Green Energy commissions 322 MWp decentralised solar projectsTorrent Green Energy commissioned 322 MWp solar projects in Nashik district. These projects support Maharashtra's Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi ...
Assam cabinet approves Green Cess policy, free bicycles for Class IX studentsAssam's cabinet approved a Green Cess Policy for sustainable development and resource regulation. The state will also conduct Khel Maharan ...
Spain mandates new 20-year green bond syndication, seeks to raise €4 billionSpain has announced a new initiative requiring banks to participate in a syndicated 20-year green government bond, aimed at generating abou...
Weak green hydrogen demand puts L&T's 1 GW plan on iceLarsen & Toubro has postponed its electrolyser manufacturing expansion plans. Weak green hydrogen demand is impacting investment decisions ...
In 2007, the Great Green Wall aimed to restore 100 million hectares across Africa's Sahel. 19 years later, Ethiopia, Senegal and Nigeria have restored millions of hectares of landGreat Green Wall land restoration Africa: The Great Green Wall initiative in Africa is making significant strides in rehabilitating degrade...