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In 2001, 125 wind turbines went up on Texas land used for sheep grazing and hunting; those uses continued, while the project paid about $930,000 in school taxes- Advent International seeks CCI green channel clearances for Yatharth Hospital stake buy
- Those tall fences beside snowy highways are not property fences; they catch blowing snow before it reaches the road, while plowing can cost 100 times more
- No more meat ads? PETA India urges Centre to impose nationwide ban from October 2PETA India has requested the Indian government to ban meat advertisements starting October 2 to honor Gandhi's legacy. The organization cit...28 Sep, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
- Aussies are transforming 40-metre wind turbine blades into surfboard fins. Recycles nearly 90% of used blades instead ending up in landfillsIn a move for sustainability, Sydney surfer Banjo Hunt has begun turning retired wind turbine blades into surfboard fins. This innovative c...27 Sep, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
- Almost every tree he planted in Niger died until he looked more closely at bushes. His discovery helped regenerate 5 million hectaresDiscovering the untapped potential of old tree stumps, Tony Rinaudo introduced a revolutionary land restoration method that fosters regrowt...26 Sep, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
- Siemens Gamesa produced 6 recyclable wind turbine blades in Aalborg in 2021. 5 years later, the technology helped advance circular design for offshore wind power worldwideSiemens Gamesa built six 81-meter recyclable wind turbine blades in Aalborg in 2021. They looked like ordinary blades, but the material ins...24 Sep, 2026, 08.53 PM IST
- Delhi winter pollution could be worse this year: 47 farm fires already recorded, Super El Nino, late Diwali and delayed harvesting likely to complicate thingsDelhi’s winter air pollution could face added pressure this year as stubble-burning season begins, with 47 farm fires already recorded acro...24 Sep, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
- In 2013, Maryland used dredged river sediment to rebuild Battery Island to about 11 acres; crews planted about 60,000 native plants as the island was restoredIn 2013, Maryland utilized dredged river sediment to restore Battery Island to provide new habitat for wildlife. The U.S. Army Corps of Eng...24 Sep, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
- Ohio solar farm is now home to more than 3 million honey bees. Veteran beekeepers turn land around panels into pollinator habitatIn Ohio, Big Plain Solar is pioneering a unique blend of renewable energy and agriculture by integrating over 50 hives of honey bees into i...23 Sep, 2026, 10.20 PM IST
- Isabella Tree used free-roaming animals instead of intensive farming to revive soils; the result transformed 3,500 acres into a wildlife haven with 13 bat speciesOnce a struggling farm, the Knepp Estate is now a vibrant wildlife sanctuary thanks to the move away from intensive agriculture. Stretching...22 Sep, 2026, 07.54 PM IST
- In 2020, Willie Nelson turned his 500-acre Texas Luck Ranch into a regenerative farm using managed grazing. 6 years later, it continues alongside rescued horses and native-grass workWillie and Annie Nelson tasked farmers with transforming their Luck Ranch. The Weldons introduced pigs and native seeds to begin soil regen...22 Sep, 2026, 02.30 AM IST
- French researchers tested zebra stripes and checkerboards on wind turbines. The surprising result may change how blades are painted to protect birdsIn an effort to reduce bird collisions with wind turbines, researchers are investigating how to enhance the visibility of turbine blades. V...20 Sep, 2026, 09.50 PM IST
- In 2026, researchers modelled recycling centres for Australia’s future wind blade waste. Years later, circular solutions are being explored across the global wind industryIn 2026, researchers modelled recycling centres for Australia’s future wind blade waste. Years later, circular solutions are being explored...20 Sep, 2026, 09.22 PM IST
- In 2026, Australian surfer Banjo Hunt transformed a retired wind turbine blade into surfboard fins. Years later, the experiment shows how old composites can find new usesBanjo Hunt’s turbine-blade surfboard fins tell a larger story about the next stage of the renewable-energy transition. Wind power can reduc...19 Sep, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
- In 1993, a few bison were introduced to America's dying grasslands. Now, thousands of those beasts, once hunted to near extinction, are helping bring the prairie ecosystem back to lifeOklahoma's Tallgrass Prairie Preserve is restoring bison populations and their habitat. Bison grazing and wallowing create favorable condit...18 Sep, 2026, 09.31 PM IST
- At Texas’ Panther Creek III, blades from 133 turbines were repurposed in cement kilns as the wind farm’s capacity rose from 199.5 MW to 215 MWWind turbine blades, made of non-recyclable fiberglass, pose a significant waste challenge. A West Texas wind farm utilized cement kilns fo...16 Sep, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
- Xcel recycled 603 Minnesota wind-turbine blades weighing 4,188 tons into cement-kiln fuel; its repowered wind farms were expected to save customers $160 millionOld wind turbine blades are undergoing recycling by being shredded and repurposed as alternative fuel. This innovative process is now repla...16 Sep, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- In 1995, John D. Liu filmed 1 Loess Plateau project in China where slopes were terraced, vegetation restored and water managed. 25 years later, 35,000 sq km had recoveredChina's Loess Plateau, once severely eroded, underwent significant ecological recovery. Communities actively participated in restoration ef...15 Sep, 2026, 09.14 PM IST
- In 1903, America’s first Black national park superintendent took charge at Sequoia; his troops completed more improvements that summer than the previous three years combinedCaptain Charles Young became the first Black acting superintendent of national parks in 1903. He oversaw significant road and trail improve...15 Sep, 2026, 04.13 AM IST
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