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In 2011, GSA’s Chicago Federal Center joined the green challenge with 6,700 workers. 1 year later, an HVAC overhaul cut natural gas use 25% and saved $140,000 that yearThe Chicago Federal Center found a practical way to reduce energy use. GSA upgraded its HVAC system across the large federal complex. The c...- In 2023, researchers crushed discarded coconut shells into aggregate substitutes, replacing 10% of coarse aggregate produced 34.8 N/mm² concrete strengthCoconut shells offer a sustainable alternative to gravel in concrete construction. Studies show replacing ten percent of coarse aggregate w...
- Madhavan’s comfort food that he eats without guilt is the secret to why French women don’t get fat. It can reduce 60% body fatOne of R. Madhavan’s favourite comfort foods – curd rice, which he savours without guilt or regret at any time of the day – can help heal y...
- In 2021, Berkeley Lab made a roof coating that switches at 67°C. Today, it beats existing coatings in 12 of 15 US climate zones, cutting household electricity use 10%Installing TARC could help the average U.S. household reduce electricity consumption by up to 10 percent annually. Another advantage of TAR...
- In 2021, NREL fermented food waste into volatile fatty acids and catalytically upgraded them to jet fuel; the SAF was estimated to cut net carbon emissions by up to 165% when landfill disposal was assumedA groundbreaking approach has been created by scientists to transform food waste into eco-friendly aviation fuel. This cutting-edge techniq...
- ONGC can withstand oil prices in $60-90 range, says chairmanONGC chairman Arun Kumar Singh stated the company is prepared for oil prices between $60-90 per barrel. The company's integrated operations...
- In 2023, Rice researchers flashed mixed waste plastic for about 4 seconds at 3,100 K; the process recovered up to 68% of its hydrogen at purities reaching 94% and produced grapheneA group of researchers has pioneered a groundbreaking technique that transforms landfill plastic into hydrogen gas, a valuable energy sourc...
- Ladakh cuts VAT on natural gas to 5% to boost clean energy adoptionLadakh has significantly reduced its value-added tax on natural gas. The tax on CNG and PNG has been lowered from 21 percent to just 5 perc...
- World’s biggest citrus waste-to-energy plant is being built in Brazil: 2.1-million-square-foot facility to turn orange juice waste into 1.77 million cubic feet of biogas every dayBrazil is building the world’s biggest citrus waste-to-energy plant, a 2.1-million-square-foot facility designed to transform orange juice ...
- ET Evoke: OECD nations should pay the Global South for climate damages they've caused - if the latter adopt carbon pricing, says Economics Professor Michael GreenstoneGreenstone, Milton Friedman Distinguished Service Professor in Economics at the University of Chicago, says air pollution is shortening liv...
- A vast ocean conveyor carries water from Greenland through the Atlantic for 350 years and shapes rainfall in Brazil; 15,400 years ago, it suddenly surged beyond today's strengthRecent sediment analyses indicate that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation has undergone surprising fluctuations in intensity. ...
- Business is one thing. Stock price is another. 4 small-caps from different sectors with upside potential of up to 33%The Nifty and the Sensex are correcting after a few days of gains. While it may seem like the whole market is turning down, remember that t...
- NALCO, Hindalco gain up to 8% as global aluminium prices hit 7-week high amid Mideast tensionsNALCO and Hindalco shares rallied sharply on Wednesday as global aluminium prices hit a seven-week high amid Middle East tensions and fresh...
- Ethanol, EVs must coexist in India's clean mobility transition; E20 mileage impact limited: IFGEIFGE said India needs a diversified energy strategy comprising ethanol, electric vehicles, hybrids, CNG and hydrogen, particularly as nearl...
- GOBARdhan Scheme can help reduce gas imports by $5 billion, says IBAThe GOBARdhan Scheme is expected to significantly reduce India's gas import bill. This initiative aims to convert organic waste into clean ...
- Inside Doug Burgum's Interior Department: Staff exodus and secrecy claims surfaceFormer officials criticize Interior Secretary Doug Burgum's leadership, citing increased secrecy and staff departures. The department has e...
- Amazon trees kept a rainfall diary in their rings; it shows wet seasons grew up to 22% wetter while dry seasons lost up to 13.5% of their rainResearchers have discovered that ancient Amazonian trees provide vital climate information through their annual rings. By examining oxygen ...
- 'Thanos was right'? Scientists say Earth's population may need to be halved to save the planetA new study suggests gradually reducing the global population to four billion by 2200. This aims to ease pressure on Earth's ecosystems and...
- DGCA likely to mandate carbon emissions reporting for international flights; India advances SAF blending roadmapIndia's aviation authority will soon require reporting of 90 percent of annual carbon emissions. This move supports global sustainability r...
- Petrol could cost Rs 125/litre without ethanol blending: GovernmentThe Ministry of Petroleum defended the Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme against criticisms. It stated petrol prices would have risen signif...
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