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Lost Apple Project hunts for vintage varieties

Amateur botanists with the Lost Apple Project seek to bring back heritage fruits in the Northwest U.S.



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CMA urges regulators to put "strong remedies" in place to end loyalty penalty

Government body welcomes the FCA's proposition to ban dual pricing as it publishes update a year on from the Citizens Advice super-complaint.




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Aviva denies privacy failure after mailing error

The insurer contacted thousands of customers mistakenly calling them ‘Michael’ - reports.




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NED salaries in the insurance sector revealed

Research shows brokers pay their non-executive directors 18% less than insurers do.




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Lloyd's outlines priorities for 2020

CEO John Neal says the corporation has raised £300m in debt to fund Future at Lloyd's programme as he admits Lloyd’s is “bound to go down some blind alleys” as it seeks to transform.




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Why aging boomers need walkable cities more than convenient parking

If people from any age group can't move to a walkable city, then they're going to have to fix what they've got.




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Spring break road trip ideas for families on a budget

These hand-picked family spring break destinations will deliver fun all week without putting a dent in your finances.




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MHI Changes Business Structure to Drive Growth Strategies<br>-- New Structure Takes Effect April 1, 2020 --

・ "Growth Strategy Office" to be established under direct CEO supervision, enabling enhanced exploration and development of new businesses・ Existing businesses to be strengthened through reorganization into 3 domains and 4 segments, with flat organization to drive growth




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Why are solar companies fleeing Nevada?

Months after opening a flagship training center near Las Vegas, SolarCity is exiting the state and slashing jobs.




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In oil-producing countries, low oil prices can be a boost to renewable energy

Do the math: If you're making less money on exports, you need to export more and use less oil close to home.




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They&#39;re growing what? Hatcheries expand their mission beyond fish

Mussels, birds, turtles: these creatures, and more, are living at national fish hatcheries across the nation, courtesy of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.



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What lies beneath the Antarctic ice sheet?

Researchers unveil the most detailed map of what's underneath the Antarctic ice sheet, and it will help them predict climate change vulnerability there.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Oil companies are investing billions in new plastic plants to double output in next 20 years

Despite protests and bans across the globe, much more plastic is on the horizon because oil companies need a new reason for being.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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As cities grow, so does the need for urban trees

A U.S. Forest Service study stresses the economic importance of urban canopies, which already provide a big health value.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Climate change outruns evolution, studies find

Most vertebrates would need to evolve 10,000 times faster than their normal rates to survive climate change over the next century.



  • Climate & Weather

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Earth&#39;s tiniest porpoise approaches extinction

Fewer than 10 vaquitas may be left on Earth, down from 100 in 2014 and 30 in 2017.




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This dolphin mom adopted a baby from a different species

The bottlenose dolphin decided to raise a melon-headed whale calf in addition to her own daughter.




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Canada creates two huge ocean sanctuaries in the Arctic

The new refuges aim to protect sea ice, wildlife and the economic stability of indigenous people.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Most Americans support the Endangered Species Act — but that might not matter

The Endangered Species Act is popular with voters, so why are politicians changing it?



  • Wilderness & Resources

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This rare songbird is back from the brink, thanks to the Endangered Species Act

The Kirtland's warbler was nearly extinct in the 1970s, but now the bird has recovered and is coming off the endangered species list.




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How other species handle social distancing when someone is sick

Isolating ourselves during the coronavirus pandemic isn't as unnatural as it feels.




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Top 10 eco-disaster movies

The cinematic destruction of planet earth, or part of it, has been a favorite Hollywood movie theme for decades.



  • Climate & Weather

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Destructive spotted lanternflies are making their way across the East Coast

Spotted lanternflies are hitching a ride on everything from camping gear to Christmas trees.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Fruits and veggies may keep the blues away

If you're looking to improve your outlook, the produce bin is a good place to start.




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9 clever Little Free Pantries

Inspired by the Little Free Library project, these "take what you need, leave what you can" boxes are filled with food instead of books.




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Which countries produce the most CO2?

The U.S. and China are forming an uneasy alliance as the world warms and a U.N. climate conference looms.



  • Translating Uncle Sam

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Which U.S. cities are most energy-efficient?

Cities are already more energy-efficient than rural areas, but they'll still need to improve as their populations swell.



  • Translating Uncle Sam

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Endangered species: Where are they now?

The U.S. endangered species list isn't all gloom and doom: Just ask a bald eagle. Nonetheless, 93 species have joined the list for every one it's saved.



  • Translating Uncle Sam

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We have introduced Fiber Unit Build-in Lens Series E32-LT11(R).

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We have introduced CJ/CS Series ID Sensor Unit C[]1W-V680C1[].

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We have introduced Programmable Terminals NB Series.

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We have introduced Vision Sensor FZ4 Series.

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NJ-Series NJ501 CPU Units

Controller that covers functions and high-speed processing required for machine control and safety, reliability and maintainability that are the features of industrial controllers. Ideal for large-scale, fast, and high-accurate control with up to 64 axes.(NJ501-[][][][])




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Fiber Unit Build-in Lens Series

High-power, Stable Detection. Is the Standard for the Future!(E32-LT / LD)




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OMRON introduces a new product, ultra-small multi code reader V400-R series. For Paper/Label. Both 2D & 1D code compatible.

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CJ-series DeviceNet Unit

Smallest in the Industry! A DeviceNet Unit for the CJ Series that Boasts Industry-leading Performance and Functions(CJ1W-DRM21)




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CS-series DeviceNet Unit

A DeviceNet Unit for the CS Series That Boasts Industry-leading Performance and Functions(CS1W-DRM21-V1)




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G5 Series Linear Motor/Servo Drives with built-in EtherCAT Communications Linear Motor Type

Linear Motor for Higher-speed and Higher-precision(R88L-EC, R88D-KN[]-ECT-L)




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We have introduced EtherCAT Slave Terminals NX-Series.

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NX-series System Unit

Power Supply Unit, Power Connection Unit, and FG Terminal Expansion Unit for NX-Series(NX-PD / PF / PC / TBX)




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NJ-series Database Connection CPU Units

The NJ-series Machine Automation Controller supports the Database Connection function. Machine data can be quickly stored in a database by connecting the Controller directly to the database.(NJ501-1[]20 / NJ101-[][]20)




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NX-series Digital I/O Unit

A wide range of digital I/O units from general purpose use to high-speed synchronous control(NX-ID / IA / OD / OC / MD)




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OMRON's Global Service Center will suspend business activities from April 27 to May 6.

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NX-series EtherCAT Coupler Unit

Flexible System Can Be Achieved with Highspeed, High-precision Remote I/O for EtherCAT(NX-ECC)




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NX-series Temperature Input Unit

Standard and high-speed, high-precision temperature measurement and control(NX-TS)




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NX-series Pulse Output Unit

Positioning control with pulse outputs to command stepper motor drives and other pulse input motor drives(NX-PG0[][][])




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NX-series SSI Input Unit

Synchronous Serial Interface (SSI) to connect external axes to the Sysmac system(NX-ECS[][][])




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NX-series Incremental Encoder Input Unit

More precise timing control by synchronizing the position data with the EtherCAT® Distributed Clock(NX-EC0[][][])




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NX-series Analog I/O Unit

Analog inputs and outputs to meet all machine control needs, from general purpose to high-speed synchronous control(NX-AD / DA)




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We have introduced RFID System V680S Series.

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