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70 per cent of change in winter pollution in north India explained by western disturbances: Study- Nitin Gadkari says driving licence, vehicle RC may be suspended for repeated traffic violations under negative points system
- BRICS Climate Agenda: Focus on Global South as India pushes for sustainable future
- In 2021, Victoria used 2,100 tons of recycled road base to rebuild the Hume Freeway. 5 years later, its 850-metre stretch had turned waste into a longer-lasting road tooPlastic bags and glass bottles usually end up in the trash. In Australia, some became part of a highway instead. Engineers rebuilt an 850-m...09 Sep, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
- Indore loses clean-air crown in 2026, winner from Uttar Pradesh takes top spotIndore has dropped to second place in the 2026 Clean Air Survey after scoring 197 out of 200, one point behind Lucknow. The city administra...09 Sep, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
- In 2024, University of Chicago researchers turned discarded bio-oil char into graphite; 8 hours of cooling made crystals 5 times thicker and over 15 times widerUS researchers have developed a method to convert plant waste into high-quality graphite. This breakthrough offers a potential domestic sou...09 Sep, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
- New York is building a $21.2 million bridge with recycled glass, 106 tons of waste will become part of the concreteA bridge project in New York is pioneering the use of recycled glass in its concrete mix. This groundbreaking technique not only keeps wast...08 Sep, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
- What if cleaning the air could make the world richer? UN-backed report reveals a $15 return for every $1 spent on pollution and climate actionA UN report highlights that addressing air pollution and climate change together offers economic gains. Coordinated actions could prevent m...07 Sep, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
- India's clean air rankings are out: Lucknow, Rourkela & Kalinga Nagar emerge at the top; see which cities made the list & which landed at the bottomLucknow, Rourkela, and Kalinga Nagar received awards for their clean air initiatives. These cities were honored for their performance under...07 Sep, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
- In 2018, California's Kaiser Permanente opened an 8,110-square-meter medical office with a 640-kilowatt solar array. 8 years later, it cuts energy use 40% while using no fossil fuelsSolar installation is another defining part of the project's sustainability strategy. WorldGBC reports a 640-kilowatt photovoltaic array in...06 Sep, 2026, 06.55 PM IST
- Kia enters India’s hybrid passenger vehicle market with 3-row SUV SorentoKia India has launched its new Sorento SUV, marking its entry into the hybrid vehicle market. The premium three-row sport-utility vehicle i...05 Sep, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
- Colorado rebuilt part of US 24 by reconditioning its old asphalt in place; the $5.7 million project avoided hauling in more than 40,000 tons of new baseColorado has made strides in sustainable road maintenance with the successful recycling of old asphalt on US Highway 24. By saving over 40,...05 Sep, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
- Nitin Gadkari says old vehicle owners allowed to fit a Rs 5,000 device from IIT Delhi that can make BS-III, BS-IV diesel trucks, buses meet BS-VI emission levelsUnion Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has announced that owners of old diesel trucks and buses will be allowed to retrofit their vehi...05 Sep, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
- Bharat NCAP 2.0 to be rolled out from October 2027, says GadkariIndia will launch an updated Bharat NCAP safety program in October 2027. This initiative will assess the complete vehicle safety framework ...03 Sep, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
- US judge bars EPA effort to send California vehicle emissions rules to CongressA judge blocked the Environmental Protection Agency from sending California's vehicle emissions rules to Congress. The agency had sought to...03 Sep, 2026, 07.28 AM IST
- Delhi mandates strict bus safety overhaul following alleged sleeper bus gang-rapeDelhi's transport department mandates stricter bus safety measures following a serious incident. Panic buttons and tracking devices must re...02 Sep, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
- In 2013, Farmers RECC secured a $1 million USDA loan to capture landfill methane in Glasgow, Kentucky. 7 years later, the plant reached full capacity, powering 547 homesGlasgow landfill project ultimately offers a compelling lesson in how communities can rethink waste, energy and environmental responsibilit...01 Sep, 2026, 03.15 AM IST
- Supreme Court dismisses PIL seeking disclosure of ethanol content in petrol at fuel pumpsThe Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a public interest litigation seeking mandatory disclosure of the exact ethanol content in ...31 Aug, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
- Supreme Court to hear plea on ethanol labelling at petrol pumps on August 31The Supreme Court will hear a petition on August 31 regarding ethanol labelling. The plea seeks mandatory disclosure of ethanol percentages...29 Aug, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
- Govt expects 25,000 registrations under Parivartan scheme to replace old trucks, buses in Delhi-NCRThe Parivartan scheme aims to phase out polluting commercial vehicles in Delhi-NCR. Over 25,000 registrations are expected by October under...29 Aug, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
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