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Texas Prisons Ask for $298 Million to Cool 15,700 Beds as Heat Illness Risk Persists for Older Inmates

Texas prisons want $298 million to cool 15,700 more beds. Why indoor heat above 100 degrees endangers older and chronically ill inmates and staff.

Medical Daily · Sep 11

Colorado Motorcycle Instructor And Veteran Is Fighting To Stop Oil and Gas Leasing, And More Of Us Need To Do The Same

Mandatory oil and gas leasing could affect up to 400,000 acres of public land in Colorado, but motorcycle instructor and Desert Storm veteran Joel Mayne, is fighting to protect the places he and all of us love.

RideApart · Sep 11

Geothermal Road Experiment Endures: Oregon test kept US 97 snow-free; corrosion forced PEX rebuild

In 1948, Klamath Falls, Oregon, became a pioneer in geothermal pavement heating by harnessing underground warmth to manage snow on steep roads. Through a network of buried pipes, heat melted snow efficiently. However, corrosion resulted in leaks, prompting an upgrade with PEX piping. This innovative project highlighted geothermal energy's valuable…

The Times of India · Sep 11

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In 2018, Susan Sarandon bought 45 acres in Vermont for an off-grid solar-and-geothermal home; 5 years later, engineers and staff flagged 47 alleged construction problems

Actress Susan Sarandon's dream of an off-grid Vermont estate encountered significant construction problems and a lawsuit. Her company filed suit against the contractor, alleging misrepresentation and inflated invoices for the $2 million project. Engineers and staff identified forty-seven separate issues, including mold and buckled siding. While the lawsuit was dismissed,…

The Economic Times · Sep 11

Wisconsin’s Apostle Islands Could Become a National Park Under New Proposal

On the southern shore of Lake Superior, a scattered archipelago of 21 islands rises from the cold, clear water, crowned with pine forests, sandstone cliffs and historic lighthouses. Since 1970, these Apostle Islands have been protected as a national lakeshore, managed by the National Park Service to balance conservation, recreation…

The Times of India · Sep 10

Summer was the hottest ever in the US – here are the areas that saw the most drastic increases

Records were smashed from coast to coast – but some places felt the heat more than others

The Independent UK · Sep 10

Nearly Six in 10 U.S. Counties Have No Public Air Monitor as States Limit Community Pollution Data

Government air monitors fell by nearly half in 20 years, and three states limit community pollution data. Here is what it means for families with asthma.

Medical Daily · Sep 10

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The US built nearly 2,000 km of Mississippi River levees; helping erase 4,900 sq km of coastal land

The construction of levees along the Mississippi River has led to significant coastal land erosion in Louisiana by obstructing critical river sediment from reaching coastal estuaries. In an effort to combat this issue, environmental agencies are now reintroducing river mud into the affected bayous. This initiative is focused on rejuvenating…

The Times of India · Sep 10

The push to remove lead pipes is on. Thousands of water systems still don’t know where theirs are

Thousands of water systems nationwide still have not accounted for potentially dangerous lead pipes supplying homes and businesses with drinking water

The Independent UK · Sep 10

2026’s El Niño is shaping up to be a doozy – it’s already affecting global shipping, fish behavior and heat

El Niño is here, and forecasters warn that it’s likely to be bigger and stronger in 2026-27 than any El Niño event recorded in at least 150 years.

The Conversation · Sep 10

California officials allow plans for the country's biggest kelp farm to move forward

California has long been farm country, and its oceans soon could be, too

The Independent UK · Sep 10

China planted three forests on Loess Plateau; 18 years later, natural forests held 8% more soil

Natural forests on China's Loess Plateau retain more soil moisture. These forests exhibit better soil structure and water infiltration rates. Planted forests showed declining moisture trends over eighteen years. Natural secondary forests maintained higher soil water content consistently. This difference highlights natural regeneration's hydrological benefits.

The Times of India · Sep 10

Mangrove Restoration In Indonesia: Bamboo barriers help coasts recover; model for Asia

Indonesia once boasted lush mangrove forests that effectively safeguarded its coastlines. However, aquaculture-driven deforestation has resulted in critical coastal erosion and increased flooding inland. A novel strategy employing permeable barriers has been introduced to capture silt and promote mangrove regeneration. This 'Building with Nature' initiative has proven remarkably effective in…

The Times of India · Sep 10

Microsoft is funding a bet on mud: Inside the race to rewet 23 square miles of North Carolina peat before it dries out and burns

North Carolina's peatlands, vital carbon stores, are being restored by Pantheon Regeneration. These ancient ecosystems hold twice the carbon of all Earth's forests combined. Draining these lands releases significant greenhouse gases into the atmosphere annually. Pantheon plans to sell carbon credits to fund permanent peatland conservation efforts. This initiative aims…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

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Medical Daily · Sep 9

Late Season Extreme Heat Warnings Stretch from Arizona to Arkansas with Heat Index Above One Hundred Ten

Extreme Heat Warnings run into Sept. 11 across the Southwest and southern Plains. Here is who faces the highest risk and what to watch for.

The Economic Times · Sep 9

No trees, no completion certificate: NHAI mandates 80% plantation and 90% sapling survival along National Highways

National Highways Authority of India mandates 80 percent plantation coverage for project completion. A minimum ninety percent sapling survival rate is now required during maintenance. Financial withholdings will enforce plantation completion until targets are achieved. This ensures plantation obligations are not overlooked during project certification. The authority seeks expert assistance…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

In 2022, Texas homeowner installs a $48,000 solar system. Four years later, he ended up with a $7,000 negative electric balance

A Texas homeowner has amassed a significant negative electric account balance thanks to an expansive solar system paired with a unique free-nights electricity plan and referral bonuses. After investing $48,000, the homeowner's 23.2-kilowatt system paid for itself, showcasing the complexities of solar economics. It emphasizes that potential solar users should…

Evening Standard · Sep 8

Travel firm ads banned over misleading ‘eco’ hotel claims

Thomas Cook, loveholidays and DialAFlight ads all broke advertising rules by using terms such as ‘Eco Resort’, ‘Eco Hotel’ and ‘eco-conscious resort’.

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The Conversation · Sep 8

Picking up garbage less often could help Canadians recycle more

Canada produces an enormous amount of waste. In 2020, total solid waste across the country hit 36 million tonnes.

The Free Financial Advisor · Sep 8

IRS Raises Clean Electricity Production Tax Credit to 3.1 Cents Per Kilowatt-Hour for 2026

Clean electricity producers may qualify for a federal tax credit of up to 3.1 cents per kilowatt-hour in 2026 after the IRS published its annual inflation adjustment for the Clean Electricity Production Credit. The IRS announced the updated amounts in a Federal Register notice published September 4. The credit, established…

The Times of India · Sep 7

A California ranch was marked for a 403-acre quarry; after 10,000 objections, a land trust paid $23 million to stop development

A vast stretch of California ranchland once faced the prospect of becoming an industrial mining site, with a proposed 403-acre quarry threatening grasslands, oak woodland, waterways and a landscape held sacred by the ‘Amah Mutsun Tribal Band.’ The development plan triggered years of opposition, finally drawing more than 10,000 public…

The Times of India · Sep 7

Brazil planted vast eucalyptus forests for pulp; 45 years later scientists found groundwater had fallen by 4.5 metres

In Brazil, extensive eucalyptus plantations are triggering alarms regarding water supply. Groundwater levels in Minas Gerais have noticeably dropped over decades, prompting local populations to voice their struggles with diminishing stream flows and reduced water access. The prevalence of these monocultures disrupts local ecosystems and water retention. Brazil's situation underscores…

The Economic Times · Sep 8

In 2025, Nebraska put two million plastic bags into a 4,000-foot road; it became the state’s first recycled-plastic road

Nebraska put the equivalent of two million plastic bags into a 4,000-foot road in 2025, creating the state’s first recycled-plastic road. The project in South Sioux City blended recycled plastic with asphalt and reclaimed pavement. Researchers will track how the road handles traffic, cracking, moisture and Nebraska’s changing weather. The…

The Economic Times · Sep 8

In 1990, New York City began recycling waste glass into street pavement. 5 years later, the city had reused 250,000 tons of glass in resurfacing projects across the city

New York City pioneered waste glass use in road construction between 1990 and 1995. Research examined crushed glass as an asphalt aggregate substitute since the late 1960s. Properly sized glass enhances pavement stability and friction, offering benefits. However, particle size and percentage limits address potential issues like stripping and glare.

The Economic Times · Sep 8

A Berkeley Lab study compared two Fresno homes for a year; the reflective tile roof ran 13.8°C cooler on a summer day, cut cooling electricity by 26%, and peak demand by 37%

In Fresno, California, a comparative analysis of two houses revealed the advantages of reflective tile roofing. The home adorned with this roofing material utilized considerably less electricity for cooling and achieved a thirty-seven percent reduction in peak hour energy consumption. Annually, the reflective roof led to a savings of twenty…

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