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In 1995, New York turned discarded milk jugs and detergent bottles into a pier deck; 2 years later, the recycled plastic had held its key engineering properties- Florida sinks abandoned 227-foot ship to create artificial reef off Atlantic coast; How the Borocho ship helps rebuild marine life
- India is fastest-growing polymer compound market, expected to grow to USD 16 bn by 2031: Crisil
- Rethink the short term, but it is only about business in the long term: 5 mid-cap stocks with upside potential of up to 23%Be clear-eyed about the short term, because we are not done with market pessimism. There may well be more to come, and that could give you ...13 Oct, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
- In 2022, contractors began using 400,000 cubic yards of Mississippi River sand to build six islands at Minnesota’s Pigs Eye Lake; the project covers more than 40 acres and aims to protect surrounding wetlandsContractors began constructing new islands in Pigs Eye Lake in June 2022 using sand from the Mississippi River. This project aims to restor...10 Oct, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
- These mid-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of over 25%, according to analystsIn the short term, be ready for volatility, and do not mistake the passing of one big event for an all-clear. In the long term, give up try...07 Oct, 2026, 10.11 PM IST
- The new oil pipe: Canada wants to break free from the US grip and send more crude to AsiaCanada Prime Minister Mark Carney has fast-tracked the proposed 1-million-barrel-a-day Pacific Link oil pipeline, aiming to reduce Alberta’...02 Oct, 2026, 06.21 AM IST
- In 2021, New Jersey dropped about 400 donated gravestones and concrete rubble onto Barnegat Reef; 60 tons of monuments became new underwater habitatIn May 2021, New Jersey took a significant step by deploying around 400 gravestones to bolster its artificial reef initiative. Sourced from...29 Sep, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
- In 2016, New Jersey sank 5,000 tons of concrete from a demolished Brooklyn pier off Sandy Hook; the rubble was designed to become habitat for fish and musselsIn a 2016 initiative, rubble from a demolished pier in Brooklyn was repurposed to form a new reef, enhancing habitats for marine life. Whil...29 Sep, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
- In 2004, Virginia turned dredged fossil shells into 85 acres of oyster reef in one river; later monitoring counted 76.2 million live oysters on the restored reefsIn 2004, an 85-acre reef network was built in the Great Wicomico River using dredged fossil oyster shells. Monitoring revealed that this re...29 Sep, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
- In 2014, Texas dumped 126,000 cubic yards of mud dug from a ship channel onto a shrinking island; the unusual move rebuilt about 5 acres for nesting birdsSundown Island in Texas has encountered harsh shoreline erosion that has greatly impacted local bird populations. To counter this, a recent...28 Sep, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
- These large- and mid-cap stocks can give more than 20% return in 1 year, according to analystsThe next time you take some action in the stock market – whether it is buying or selling – ask yourself these questions: Why am I doing thi...25 Sep, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
- In 2003, Florida reused 6,000 tons of concrete rubble in Pensacola Bay: The material helped build a 7-acre oyster reef, and seagrass later spread to 2.5 acresDowntown Pensacola has witnessed an inspiring transformation through Project GreenShores, which repurposed recycled concrete rubble into a ...24 Sep, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
- Satellite images show China building new class of submarine, India’s submarine plans comparedFresh satellite imagery of a Chinese submarine under construction has highlighted developments in Beijing’s nuclear-powered attack submarin...22 Sep, 2026, 09.25 PM IST
- Stocks in news: ONGC, Lloyds Metals, Canara Bank, Rays of Belief and GRSEIndian stock markets closed higher on Monday, with the Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex gaining points. Several companies, including ONGC and Canara...22 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
- Astronomers have found a 'baby' planet and named it Elias 2-24 b. The Jupiter-size world is less than 1 million years oldAstronomers have made an exciting discovery with Elias 2-24 b, recognised as the youngest planet identified to date. This gas giant is stil...18 Sep, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
- Florida was throwing away damaged metal signposts. In 2026, they are being turned into underwater habitatsIn Florida counties, discarded road signposts are being creatively repurposed into underwater habitats. These metal structures are transfor...16 Sep, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
- Florida dumped 500,000 tonnes of used oyster shells into the sea. It has now developed new reefs, cleaner water and is recovering the coastal environmentOver the past 16 years, Florida has successfully returned over 500,000 tons of shells to the Gulf, providing vital surfaces for young oyste...14 Sep, 2026, 10.12 PM IST
- Since 2025, Belgium installed 23 concrete blocks weighing 22,000 tonnes each in the North Sea; together, they now form the walls of a new artificial energy islandBelgium is turning a huge offshore construction project into reality. Since 2025, workers have installed 23 massive concrete blocks in the ...14 Sep, 2026, 10.01 PM IST
- Billionaire Brewers owner Mark Attanasio ordered to give up $2million property after Malibu ‘stolen’ sand dispute. Here's what happenedMilwaukee Brewers owner Mark Attanasio is facing a major setback in his Malibu beach dispute after California officials approved a settleme...13 Sep, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
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