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Canada removed toxic harbour sediment; fish returned after 30 years

Collingwood Harbour in Ontario, Canada, was once so degraded that it was named a Great Lakes area of concern in 1987. Heavy metals contaminated its sediment, nuisance algae spread through its water, and fish habitat was lost. Restoration followed as 7,300 cubic metres of contaminated sediment were cleaned up, sewage…

The Times of India · Oct 10

In 1951, a Texas town of 400 escaped a dam; 75 years later, a 90-year-old fights a border wall

In San Ygnacio, Texas, a border wall construction project poses a significant threat to local properties, sparking an intense legal battle among residents. Notably, a 90-year-old landowner is at the forefront, contesting the government's actions by referencing historical records. The community previously thwarted a federal dam project in 1951, enabling…

The Times of India · Oct 10

Beneath one Sussex wind turbine, 75,000 recycled cubes replace rock armour in the ocean

About 75,000 recycled concrete cubes have been installed around the foundation of a wind turbine at the Rampion Offshore Wind Farm, about 13 kilometres off the Sussex coast in the English Channel. The unusual installation is designed to do two jobs at once: protect the turbine foundation from seabed erosion,…

The Times of India · Oct 10

‘Eight Nobel prizes’: Trump slams Norway, says peace award has been ‘discredited’

US President Donald Trump on Friday criticised Norway for not awarding him the Nobel Peace Prize, claiming he deserved the honour eight times for the wars he said he had settled.

The Times of India · Oct 10

Trump turns to Putin for diesel after lecturing India on Russian energy

TOI Correspondent from Washington : In a head-spinning, jaw-dropping pivot that could come as a relief to New Delhi as much as a shock to Kyiv, America’s mercurial President Donald Trump announced Friday that the United States would buy diesel from Moscow after months of hectoring India to curb purchases…

The Times of India · Oct 10

Alaska spent $46 million to lower power bills for 81,000 people in 188 rural communities

Alaska Energy Authority has allocated around $46 million in Power Cost Equalization payments to enhance electricity affordability in rural areas. This initiative benefits over 81,000 individuals across 188 communities, primarily those dependent on diesel. These funds are essential for utilities, ensuring they remain operational while also decreasing customer expenses. A…

The Times of India · Oct 10

Texas businessman built King Ludwig II's dream castle in America

A castle inspired by the unrealised plans of Bavarian King Ludwig II is on the market in the Texas Hill Country. Falkenstein Castle in Burnet sits on 110 acres and contains a roughly 14,000-square-foot stone residence with seven bedrooms, six tiny homes and an additional apartment above a maintenance garage.…

The Times of India · Oct 10

9/11 attacks inspired Flydubai hijacker to become a pilot: UAE probe

The co-pilot and alleged hijacker of a flydubai flight and crash it into Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport was inspired by the September 11, 2001, terror attacks in the US, according to preliminary findings released by the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The Times of India · Oct 10

Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in Florida as Category 2 storm

Hurricane Isaias has made its presence felt near Destin, Florida, registering maximum sustained winds of 105 mph. Residents in coastal areas across Florida's Panhandle and Alabama are on high alert. In response, officials issued hurricane warnings, with some counties mandating evacuations. To bolster emergency measures, Florida's National Guard mobilized 5,000…

The Times of India · Oct 10

Switzerland reused old road concrete in 1990, and recycled mixes stayed durable for 20 years

In 1990, the A13 road in St Gallen was renovated and old concrete pavement was recycled for new construction. Recycled concrete aggregate made up to 100 percent of the test mixtures used in the project. After 20 years, all types of recycled concrete remained in good condition, showcasing their durability.…

The Times of India · Oct 10