Las Vegas Valley converted 250 million sq ft of lawn to save water, saving 203 billion gallons; researchers found turf removal can raise summer land-surface temperatures about 20°C

A major effort to remove grass lawns across the Las Vegas Valley has saved 203 billion gallons of water, but environmental research shows that the large-scale change has also brought a serious rise in local surface temperatures. According to data from the Southern Nevada Water Authority’s Water Smart Landscapes Rebate programme, property owners across the…

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Nashville airport to be renamed after Dolly Parton, Tennessee’s governor announces days after singer’s demise |

A push by fans to rename Nashville’s airport for Dolly Parton appears to be taking flight just days after the country music icon’s death.Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and the CEO of the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority both came out in favor of the name change Friday. It’s expected to come up at the authority’s meeting…

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Libra Horoscope Today, August 29, 2026: Engaging day ahead; meaningful conversations open doors to love and success

The air feels lighter for you today, Libra. Your mind is more interested, more alert, and less willing to drift. Venus gives charm, but it’s Jupiter’s supportive angle that brings luck through learning, love, and sharp decisions. You may notice that things start moving once you stop hesitating.This is not a lazy day. It’s an…

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PWD begins feasibility study for road corridor along Najafgarh drain | Delhi News

New Delhi: Public Works Department (PWD) has initiated the process of examining the feasibility of a major road corridor along Najafgarh drain, inviting consultants to study the possibility of developing elevated and at-grade—built at ground level—road infrastructure between Dhansa Border and Wazirabad.The proposed study will assess traffic movement, road geometry, land and utility requirements, and…

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Autonomous colleges, private universities in Maharashtra may come under Fee Regulatory Authority’s purview | Mumbai News

FRA has been told to submit a report on expanding the ‘scope of its work’ Mumbai: The state govt is considering bringing autonomous colleges and private universities under the purview of Fee Regulatory Authority (FRA) following long-pending demands from students and parents. The higher and technical education department has directed FRA to examine the issue…

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