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New York's Queens transform rooftops into a solar power plant. The unusual design helps rain and sunlight grow plants beneath- No cement, only stone and brick: Inside Imran Khan’s self-designed farmhouse surrounded by cliffs, sunset views and seasonal streams
- Ohio solar farm is now home to more than 3 million honey bees. Veteran beekeepers turn land around panels into pollinator habitat
- Bengaluru entrepreneur shares 5 things to check before buying your first property. ‘These can be dealbreakers if missed’Navigating first-time property acquisition demands rigorous due diligence to mitigate high-stakes real estate risks. Before finalizing a la...21 Sep, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
- India’s cab game has a new green player: A Vietnamese behemoth aiming to win fastGreen SM enters India with a controlled electric vehicle fleet, challenging the aggregator model. This Vietnamese company aims for a premiu...21 Sep, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
- In 2023, researchers tested a Vancouver rain garden against a tire-derived toxin; it kept more than 90% from passing through into drainageA Vancouver bioretention cell showed a 95% reduction in 6PPD-quinone mass. Researchers found bioretention cells offer a 10-fold reduction i...17 Sep, 2026, 03.51 AM IST
- EnergyFIT Philly upgraded 70+ low-income homes with white heat-reflecting roofs and other repairs; the case study reported household energy savings of $500-$3,500 a yearThe EnergyFIT program in Philadelphia has transformed over seventy low-income residences, providing homeowners with savings of up to three ...16 Sep, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
- In a 2013 study, researchers found a healthy green roof cooled air by 1.58°C at night, while drought damage cut that measured benefit to 0.78°CWhile green roofs can significantly reduce urban heat, they demand regular maintenance to sustain their efficacy. Recent findings indicate ...14 Sep, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
- 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 ...12 Sep, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
- 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...11 Sep, 2026, 07.14 PM IST
- 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...11 Sep, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- In 2012, New Jersey flagged the Lower Passaic River for oxygen as Newark built 14 stormwater systems. 10 years later, those projects captured 265,845 gallons of runoff yearlyThrough a combination of education and innovative green infrastructure projects, water quality in the Passaic River has seen remarkable imp...10 Sep, 2026, 10.00 PM IST
- 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 ...10 Sep, 2026, 01.48 AM IST
- 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 ...09 Sep, 2026, 08.53 PM IST
- In 2004, Iowa listed Easter Lake for murky water. 20 years later, restoration helped it meet water standards and park visits climbed from 500,000 to 1.3 million visitorsEaster Lake in Des Moines was listed as impaired in 2004 because sediment and cloudy water were damaging its quality. Two decades of restor...09 Sep, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
- 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...09 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
- In 2001, Kentucky flagged 6.5 miles of Triplett Creek for silt and nutrient pollution. 21 years later, monitoring found it met standards and cleared 2 pollution listingsTriplett Creek water quality: Triplett Creek's water quality improved significantly after extensive restoration work. Years of planning and...07 Sep, 2026, 07.16 PM IST
- In 2018, a University of Hawaii study compared green and white roofs in Honolulu; the green roof was reported to have lower peak temperatures at the surface and nearby airA University of Hawaii graduate student tested green roofs against white ones. The green roof proved significantly cooler than the adjacent...04 Sep, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
- In 2006, Arkansas DEQ listed Clear Creek for E. coli. 12 years later, the creek attained the recreation standard in 2018, restoring contact recreation after BMP projectsClear Creek in Arkansas has seen remarkable recovery since battling E. coli contamination back in 2006. Persistent water quality checks and...31 Aug, 2026, 09.28 PM IST
- In 2022, Washington DC installed 2 bioretention systems across 2.6 acres to manage runoff. 1 year later, they could retain 2,627 cubic feet of stormwater per stormWashington DC bioretention systems are quietly changing what happens when heavy rain hits city streets. Two systems on Hamlin Street NE can...28 Aug, 2026, 10.30 PM IST
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