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Why David Beckham will have my vote for the US Soccer Hall of Fame

The Englishman has gotten no shortage of recognition, but his contributions to the American game deserve an official title

The Guardian - US · 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

In 2021, UMass Chan dismantled part of its First Road garage for a new research building; 8,445 tons of steel and concrete were reclaimed, 99% by weight

UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester has set a remarkable precedent by achieving a 99 percent material reclamation rate during their latest demolition project. This success starkly contrasts with the national trend of discarding construction waste in landfills. With buildings contributing over 600 million tons of waste each year, the…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

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 year

Chicago's City Hall green roof demonstrates substantial cooling and energy savings. This innovative rooftop garden reduces surface temperatures by about 100 degrees Fahrenheit. It also provides annual energy cost reductions of nearly $5,000. Green roofs absorb sunlight, which helps lower building energy bills effectively. These structures offer climate adaptation and…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

170,000 Pages of 9/11 Records Show Officials Flagged Toxic Air Risks as Public Was Reassured

New York City has launched a 9/11 records portal, releasing 170,000 pages of documents detailing hazardous conditions and official responses around Ground Zero, aiding survivors and researchers in understanding health risks

International Business Times UK · Sep 9

Trump's Executive Order on Mail-in Ballots is an Assault on Federalism and Separation of Powers

It seeks to usurp state and congressional power over election administration.

Reason · Sep 8

Asbestos dust and toxic smoke-filled air were no match for officials seeking to reopen NYC after 9/11, documents reveal

Some 170,000 pages of documents released by Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration show city and federal officials were aware of health risks from reopening lower Manhattan after 9/11 and also feared extensive lawsuits

The Independent UK · Sep 8

In 1990, Waupaca Foundry supplied 20,000 tons of used sand for a Wisconsin highway pilot project. 12 years later, its next contract called for 80,000 tons for Highway 10

A highway in Wisconsin became an unexpected test ground for recycled industrial sand. In 1990, Waupaca Foundry supplied about 20,000 tons of used foundry sand for a pilot road project. Twelve years later, the company was contracted to provide 80,000 tons for Highway 10 near Waupaca. The shift showed how…

The Economic Times · Sep 8

In 2020, NTU used orange peel to recycle spent lithium-ion batteries; the process recovered about 90% of cobalt, lithium, nickel, and manganese from old cells

Researchers have found orange peels can recover metals from dead batteries. This method extracts valuable cobalt, lithium, nickel, and manganese efficiently. The process offers a sustainable alternative to traditional industrial chemicals. It connects fruit waste with the critical battery supply chain. This research presents a greener option for battery recycling…

The Economic Times · Sep 8

New York is building a $21.2 million bridge with recycled glass, 106 tons of waste will become part of the concrete

A bridge project in New York is pioneering the use of recycled glass in its concrete mix. This groundbreaking technique not only keeps waste out of landfills but also leads to a noteworthy reduction in carbon emissions. KLAW Industries has created this technology, converting unused glass into a sustainable cement…

The Economic Times · Sep 8