The Canadian Dollar (CAD) slowed its pace of losses against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, but still remains firmly on the low side, testing 18-week intraday lows before battling back against the tide of Greenback pressure to cap off a week of sustained losses. Canadian Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rebounded in July, helping
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AUD/USD lifts from three-week lows amid US Dollar softness, RBA in focus
The Australian Dollar (AUD) gains ground on Friday as the US Dollar (USD) loses momentum after Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation figures came broadly in line with forecasts, while weaker consumer sentiment and renewed tariff worries dampened demand for the Greenback. At the time of writing, AUD/USD is trading around 0.6550, recovering modestly after a
Midlands housing association seeks buyer for offsite business
A Midlands-based housing association has put its offsite housing subsidiary up for sale, saying the “landscape has changed significantly”. GreenSquareAccord (GSA), which manages 25,000 homes, said it wants to offload its LoCaL Homes brand to focus on its core social landlord services. Mona Shah, chief finance and investment officer at GSA, said: “LoCaL Homes has
How the skills shortage threatens the UK’s green energy plans
John Wilkinson is chief operating officer at BAM UK & Ireland I recently had the pleasure of visiting our Eastern Green Link 2 project, the largest energy infrastructure scheme in the UK. As I stood alongside our team in Peterhead, I was reminded of a fundamental truth: our progress toward net zero will be powered
From City Lights to Moonlight: NASA Training Shows How Urban Parks Can Connect Communities with Space Science
When you think about national park and public land astronomy programs, you might picture remote locations far from city lights. But a recent NASA Earth to Sky training, funded by NASA’s Science Activation Program, challenges that assumption, demonstrating how urban parks, wildlife refuges, museums, and green spaces can be incredible venues for connecting communities with
NASA Awards Custodial, Landscaping Services Contract
Rob GarnerNews Chief Sep 26, 2025 CONTRACT RELEASEC25-002 (Goddard) Goddard Space Flight Center NASA has selected Melwood Horticultural Training Center Inc. of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, to provide custodial, janitorial, landscaping, and recycling services for the agency’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. The Facilities Custodial and Landscaping award is a firm-fixed-price hybrid completion and
Biochar’s secret power could change clean water forever
We’ve all heard the story: biochar cleans water by adsorbing pollutants — trapping them like a sponge. Or, in fancier setups, it acts as a catalyst to help oxidants like hydrogen peroxide break down toxins. But Dr. Gao’s team asked a bold question: What if biochar can degrade pollutants all by itself? Turns out —
This simple lawn routine finally made my yard go green
Jonathon Jachura is a mechanical engineer with over 12 years of HVAC industry experience who specializes in translating complex home systems into practical advice for everyday homeowners. His background spans technical sales and product management for major manufacturers, combined with hands-on experience as a two-time homeowner who has tackled everything from system installations to troubleshooting
The Hydrogen Stream: Japanese researchers develop green rust catalyst
Japanese researchers have developed a green rust–based catalyst for sodium borohydride, while South Korean scientists have created a framework to assess liquid hydrogen storage tanks for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV…
San Antonio’s Tower Life Building Reborn as Residences
Image courtesy of Alamo Architects San Antonio’s 31-story Tower Life Building, completed in 1929 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is being redeveloped into 242 luxury apartments while preserving its historic facade and architectural details. San Antonio’s skyline-defining Tower Life Building is being remade into a 242-unit luxury apartment community in a