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Leonardo DiCaprio bought 104-acre island for $1.75 million to create an ecological paradise; Why his Belize project remained uncertain- In 1969, Chicago mother of seven lost her husband to lung cancer and saw her kids suffer from respiratory issues. She used family's heath crisis to expose toxic neighbourhood, became the mother of environmental justice movement
- In 2019, a Texas fisherwoman won the largest ever settlement of $50 million in a citizen suit in the history of US Clean Water Act in fight against a plastic giant
- Big Tech wants to build more AI data centres across America. Why local communities are pushing back against the costs of the AI revolutionCities across America are imposing temporary moratoriums on data centre approvals to address infrastructural concerns. Local governments ar...15 Oct, 2026, 10.41 PM IST
- US midterms 2026: Why AI data centres, power bills and water use are becoming local election issuesThe 2026 US midterm elections are on the horizon and data centers for artificial intelligence are becoming a big issue Voters are worried a...15 Oct, 2026, 09.48 PM IST
- "All political parties and every citizen must cooperate with govt": CM Revanth Reddy calls for united fight against El Nino impactTelangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has called for political parties, citizens, and media cooperation to address El Nino's expected impa...15 Oct, 2026, 09.47 PM IST
- Why is the haze so bad in Southeast Asia this year?Indonesia's prolonged wildfires have blanketed Southeast Asia in hazardous haze, driving respiratory illness cases higher, disrupting fligh...15 Oct, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
- West Bengal to become top investment destination: CM Suvendu Adhikari as new HPL plant opens in HaldiaWest Bengal's Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced plans to make the state an investment hub within the next year. New industrial and ...14 Oct, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
- In 1848, California nursery operators brought pampas grass to Santa Barbara; it spread across the state, and one stand can release millions of seeds each yearPampas grass made its debut in California in 1848, admired for its striking appearance as an ornamental plant. However, its vigorous reprod...14 Oct, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- In 1921, America introduced cogongrass as a forage crop; later used for soil control, the invasive grass now covers more than 1 million acres in FloridaCogongrass was brought to the United States in the early 20th century with the noble goal of supporting agriculture and curbing erosion. Ho...13 Oct, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
- High crude vs festive demand: Can consumption stocks withstand the oil shock?As the festive season approaches in India, high crude oil prices stir worries over profit margins for companies across sectors like FMCG an...13 Oct, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
- Sustainable Product of the Year 2026: How the ET Product of the Year Awards Recognise Measurable Environmental ImpactSustainability has become a powerful part of the product story. But as environmental claims become increasingly common, the bigger question...12 Oct, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
- Adani's Kutch Copper plans 115 MW renewable energy push at Mundra refineryKutch Copper Ltd, a part of Adani Enterprises, plans to integrate 115 megawatts of renewable energy into operations. The copper refinery in...11 Oct, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
- Google faces backlash against India data centreHandcuffs encircle Google's logo on one campaign poster, while another warns that people "cannot drink data", as opposition mounts to the t...11 Oct, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
- GAIL launches Season 2 of ‘Wah Kya Energy Hai’ campaign with new anthemGAIL (India) has launched the second season of its consumer awareness campaign called Wah Kya Energy Hai. The campaign includes four short ...10 Oct, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
- US has India as an ally and a target of investigation in the same manufacturing fightIndia has aligned itself with a US-led initiative aimed at mitigating global manufacturing overcapacity, joining 15 nations in this coopera...09 Oct, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
- ET Evoke: ‘Shipping, moving 80% world trade, is far more volatile than stocks,’ says Harvard University's Myrto KalouptsidiMyrto Kalouptsidi, Harvard professor of international economics, explains how shipping disruptions at chokepoints such as Hormuz, Suez and ...08 Oct, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
- AI for Sustainability: How businesses can turn environmental goals into measurable resultsAI can help businesses analyse resource use, identify inefficiencies and make better-informed environmental decisions. Yet technical capabi...08 Oct, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
- Haldia to revamp feedstock mix after Mideast war hit supplies, executive saysIn response to disruptions from the Middle East conflict, Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd is set to broaden its feedstock sourcing strategies. Cu...05 Oct, 2026, 08.50 PM IST
- Finnish town braces for change from Google data centresIn the northern Finnish town of Muhos, 36-year-old farmer Joni Pitkanen is preparing for life with a new neighbour -- just kilometers away,...05 Oct, 2026, 08.11 AM IST
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