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GE Ecomagination CEO Series: Guy Sella, CEO of SolarEdge Technologies

This month's video features Guy Sella, CEO of SolarEdge Technologies, a leading solar technology company that has created the next generation of solar power har



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GE Ecomagination CEO Series: Jose Benjumea, CEO of Fotowatio Renewable Ventures

GE Ecomagination CEO Series: A conversation with Jose Benjumea, CEO of Fotowatio Renewable Ventures, a global leader in the development of solar energy projects



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GE Ecomagination CEO Series: Energy Technology Ventures

Find out how a joint venture among GE, ConocoPhillips and NRG Energy is investing in and helping scale up the most promising energy technologies.



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Al Gore flies commercial

In an interview with the Daily Beast's Lloyd Grove, Gore unloads on the fear and doubt mongers trying to delay taking action on global warming.



  • Climate & Weather

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Infographic: Celebrities' fans, fees and followers

Our data crunchers take a look at how the eco-stars stack up.



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New clever species of praying mantis named after Al Gore

'Liturgusa algorei' one of 19 new species identified in the tropical forests of Central and South America.




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Navigating the legalities of flying a drone

Whether you want to fly a drone for fun or business, you need to know the rules.



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Move over lithium-ion batteries, sodium-ion is the new hotness

Sodium ion batteries are cheaper and charge faster, but there are a few hurdles to their rise.



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What's wrong with batteries?

This basic household item is full of hidden costs — from the environmental impact of mining to figuring out the safest way to dispose of them.



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​How the smartphone changed our cities and our lives in the last decade

The way we use our cities has changed, the forces that drive them, all driven by the phone. It's also likely that we ain't seen nuthin' yet.



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What is the world's deadliest animal?

Sharks? Snakes? The animal that's deadliest to humans probably isn't what you think it is.



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Diego the giant tortoise has dedicated himself to the survival of his species

This giant Galapagos tortoise will "retire" from a successful mating program that helped the species rebound from very small numbers.




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[Primetals Technologies, Ltd.]<br />Primetals Technologies equips Baosteel CC3 continuous caster with new Integrated Control Center

New Integrated Control Center (ICC) for controlling and monitoring the entire continuous casting plant




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[Primetals Technologies, Ltd.]<br />Primetals Technologies wins order from Shougang Qian’an to supply 6-stand Hyper UC-mill for electrical steel

・ The world’s first 6-stand tandem cold mill with Hyper UC-mills in all stands ・ Equipped with work roll shift function to enable precise edge profile control of electrical steels ・ Enables Shougang Qian’an to meet the growing demand for electrical steels




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[Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd.]<br />MHPS Receives Order from Taiwan Power Company for Steam Turbine Facilities for the Datan Power Plant -- Equipment to Convert the Unit 7 Natural Gas-fired Simple Cycle Generator to a GTCC System --

・ Combined cycle operations scheduled to begin in November 2023 ・ Total plant output to increase 50%, from the current 600 MW to 900 MW




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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. and Bombardier Inc. have agreed on a June 1, 2020 closing date for the transaction pertaining to the acquisition of Canadair Regional Jet Program.<br />-- Program to be operated under new name of MHI RJ Aviation Grou

Tokyo, May 7 (Montreal, May 6), 2020 – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) (TOKYO:7011) and Bombardier Inc. (Bombardier) (TSX: BBD.B) of Canada have agreed that all closing conditions have been met and the transaction pertaining to the acquisition of Canadair Regional Jet (CRJ) Program will close on June 1, 2020. The Program will be operated under the newly created group entities of MHI RJ Aviation Group (MHIRJ) and will commence upon closing.




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Llama antibodies could help treat COVID-19

A llama antibody that fights infections could help humans in the fight against the coronavirus.



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America&#39;s most sustainable communities

Three communities recognized as setting the "gold standard" for local-level sustainability planning named winners of the 2011 Siemens Sustainable Community Awar



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Sustainable cities poll

We'd like to know your thoughts on sustainability initiatives and what's needed in your community. Participate in this quick sustainable cities poll.



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Pesticide alters personalities of helpful spiders

Pest-killing spiders behave differently after exposure to a common insecticide, a new study finds.




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Would you buy fresh veggies grown in a Target store?

The retailer will give vertical farming a go at several locations.



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Ant colonies discovered farming their own fruit crops

The insects may have started farming millions of years before humans developed agriculture.




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&#39;Gruesome Grannies&#39; and 10-year-olds shut down London for the Extinction Rebellion

This revolution isn't being led by baby boomers, but they are a big part of it.




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The &#39;most famous bike trail in the world&#39; may be leased to oil companies

The federal government is proposing opening up Utah's Sand Flats to drilling.




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The power is coming back on in Australian communities thanks to solar-powered minigrids

These small-scale solar systems can bring communities impacted by the bushfires and flooding back online in as little as a day.




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Weather Channel series explains &#39;Why Planes Crash&#39;

When it comes to aviation accidents, bad weather and human error are often to blame.



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This turkey makes the skies more friendly

Special companion animal gets Delta's blessing to fly in the cabin to keep passenger calm.




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Tiny dragonfly species crushes long-distance migration record by riding high-altitude winds

Genetic tests are showing that individuals from Texas might breed with individuals from Japan or South America.




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Something mysterious is syncing the movements of galaxies across the universe

A vast unseen force, more expansive than gravity, seems to connect galaxies separated by vast distances.




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Grow your own Groceries: Live Google+ Event

Grow your own groceries with a food garden




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Cheetah cubs born through IVF offer hope for their species

Cheetah cubs born through in vitro fertilization are considered a 'groundbreaking scientific breakthrough.'




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Red pandas are actually 2 separate species

Genetic study finds endangered red pandas are actually 2 distinct species.




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Even 400,000 years ago, the loss of animal species took a toll on humans

Prehistoric humans missed animals when they disappeared and even wondered how to get them back.




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Big fashion companies finally join consumers to stop the massive clothing waste problem

There are smart, innovative alternatives to incinerating and landfilling apparel.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Why are fireflies disappearing?

Fireflies are disappearing, likely due to three factors: Habitat loss, toxic chemicals and light pollution. Here’s how you can help them bounce back.




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Flamingos&#39; complex social lives include friends, enemies and maybe even frenemies

Flamingos live for decades and like to spend time hanging out with their friends.




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Are male dogs causing your allergies?

A specific protein found only in male dogs may trigger pet allergy symptoms in some people.




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Pets are good for your health, and we have the studies to prove it

These scientifically proven ways show how pets make you healthier and happier.




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10 surprising home remedies for acid reflux

Got heartburn? Before you reach for prescription-strength drugs, give these home remedies for acid reflux a try if you have a mild case.



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Why cemeteries are a great place to track acid rain

To a geologist, a gravestone can offer information other rocks can't. One project is using gravestones to better understand how the elements, particularly acid



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Why the biggest dinosaurs had the flashiest head gear

Theropods like the T. Rex have their bony cranial ornamentation to thank for their enormous size.




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What is an injurious species?

You're likely aware of endangered species and invasive species, but have you heard of injurious species?




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Comical rescue kitties defy gravity in &#39;Pounce&#39;

Photographer Seth Casteel casts his lens on the priceless expressions of rescue cats and kittens bounding and jumping through the air.




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6 ingenious traps set by the world&#39;s hungriest carnivorous plants

From Venus flytraps to pitcher plants and bladderworts, explore the wonderfully weird world of carnivorous plants.



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Bumblebee gets a helping hand from Endangered Species Act

The beleaguered rusty patched bumblebee is the first bee species in the Lower 48 states to be listed as endangered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.




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Rice paddies: Glassy landscapes with a complex history

Learn more about the ancient agricultural legacy of rice paddy farming.



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Quokka selfies take the internet by storm (but not everyone thinks that&#39;s a good thing)

Due to their seemingly ever-smiling demeanor, these small marsupials are the perfect selfie buddies.




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Synchronized fireflies gather for a &#39;rave&#39; in the Great Smoky Mountains

Every June, the Elkmont Ghost Town in Great Smoky Mountains National Park lights up with the world's largest gathering of synchronous fireflies.




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This innovative vertical greenhouse in Wyoming is empowering people with disabilities

Vertical Harvest is a hydroponic greenhouse in Wyoming that offers year-round produce and employs people with disabilities.



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How to get rid of spotted lanternflies

Polka-dotted, pesky planthoppers are wreaking havoc in the eastern U.S. Here's how to get rid of spotted lanternflies and stop them from spreading.



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