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In 2016, Portland approved a 660-kilowatt solar array atop its old landfill. 10 years later, the former dump is a clean-energy site poised to power city operations today- In 2022, researchers studied sugarcane bagasse ash as a partial cement substitute; lower replacement levels showed better mechanical performance in concrete
- In 2006, Portland converted 45,000 streetlights to LEDs. 20 years later, its streetlights and signals use 66% less energy and save the city $1.5 million every year
- In Maine, engineers turn about 1 million scrap tires a year into lightweight highway fill; the shredded rubber stabilizes embankments built on weak marine clayInnovatively transforming shredded tyres into construction materials for highway embankments, Maine tackled substantial waste tyre pileup w...31 Aug, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
- UAE has turned desert sand into construction bricks using a new eco-friendly method developed by scientists that doesn't need additional heat to harden and could reduce cement importsResearchers in the UAE have developed construction bricks using abundant desert sand and alkali-activated binders instead of conventional P...28 Aug, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
- In an Australian study, waste glass replaced up to 60% of river sand in concrete; the recycled mix gained strength and resisted chloride penetrationEngineers in Australia have found that substituting sand with waste glass in concrete mixes can be beneficial. By using up to sixty percent...28 Aug, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
- Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 23%There are currently too many variables that can move the markets in either direction. Oil prices may have settled into a range for now, but...17 Aug, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
- These large- and mid-cap stocks can give more than 25% return in 1 year, according to analystsLooking at what happens in the short term is important, as it does have an impact on stock prices. But also always keep an eye on the macro...14 Aug, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
- These large and mid-cap stocks can give more than 20% return in 1 year, according to analystsWhenever there is a correction or volatility, just ask one question: Is it an opportunity, or should one be wary? We are raising this issue...06 Aug, 2026, 09.50 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Kurt Russell: "When you think you're good, you will play at that level. If you doubt..." — Inspiring life lessons on self-confidence, mental toughness, resilience, self-belief, personal growth, and why your mindset often determines your results by the American actor known for Escape from New York, Tombstone, and The ThingQuote of the day by Kurt Russell: Hollywood icon Kurt Russell’s famous quote highlights the direct connection between self-perception and r...03 Aug, 2026, 06.50 AM IST
- Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 20%Sentiment is a fickle thing and can change before you know it. And by the time you figure out why, the market would have moved on. So, whil...13 Jul, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
- All eyes on China: From the deck of USS Portland, a new spy drone takes America’s maritime surveillance further into the South China SeaUS Marines have successfully launched a V-BAT drone from the USS Portland in the South China Sea, showcasing enhanced long-range intelligen...23 Jun, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
- Carbon-free, calcium-rich basalt may help reduce emissions from cement industry by 80 pc: StudyA groundbreaking study suggests a revolutionary shift in cement production could slash carbon emissions by over 80%. Researchers propose us...15 May, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
- Cyclically negative, structurally positive: Will cement be a surprise winner? 9 cement stocks with an upside potential of up to 27%In some sectors, it is better to own a basket of shares rather than have exposure to a single stock. Reason: When a sector goes through a p...03 Sep, 2025, 02.03 PM IST
- Will cement stocks be surprise outperformers in the next bull run? 6 stocks with an upside potential of up to 57%What makes a sector a surprise winner? When fundamentals are changing, but skepticism is still high. Cement is a sector that has seen many ...05 Jun, 2025, 03.23 PM IST
- Time to get back to basics? 5 cement stocks with an upside potential of up to 28%Cement is one of the sectors where demand has a strong correlation with government spending. That is the reason why the sector has seen a s...02 Dec, 2024, 03.11 PM IST
- Will the cement sector be the surprise winner in the coming years? 6 cement stocks with upside potential of up to 37%What are the typical characteristics of the sector which turns out to be a surprise winner? A couple of them, it should be facing headwinds...12 Sep, 2024, 02.17 PM IST
- Monsoon is a headwind, but continued infra push is a bigger tailwind: 5 southern India focussed cement stocks with upside potential of upto 44%With the monsoon coming, there is always a cyclical pressure on cement stocks, with the narrative being that in monsoon construction activi...10 Jun, 2024, 04.34 PM IST
- Navrattan Group plans to launch green cement in Indianlike conventional cement manufacturing processes, which are energy-intensive and release large amounts of carbon dioxide, green cement uti...08 Apr, 2024, 05.32 PM IST
- A play on sustained GDP growth: 4 mid & smallcap cement stocks with upside potential of up to 27%Cement has been a sector where most of the analysts have been caught off guards. The stocks have done well and a large number of analysts h...04 Feb, 2024, 03.32 PM IST
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