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Roundtable: The future of disruption

Our expert panel discusses the landscape of tech disruption in insurance, as well as what brokers can expect from technology in the future




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Blog: How tech kept the world ticking over

Qlaims Insurance's Mike Keating on how technology will help brokers, insurers and customers stay connected during the coronavirus outbreak.




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10 of the strangest public transit systems

From an underground funicular to ice buses, there are unique ways around the world to get from one end of a city to another.




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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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This French city is largest in Europe to offer free public transportation for all

Dunkirk, France, paves the way for even more ambitious fare-free transit schemes in even larger cities.




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In Istanbul, your recyclables can reduce your subway fare

Istanbul, Turkey, is the latest city to adopt a novel recycling idea that allows public transit riders to pay part of their fare through recycling bottles.




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Luxembourg is making public transit free to all

The Rhode Island-sized nation of Luxembourg is the first country to completely nix transit fares in an effort to combat traffic congestion.




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MHI Publishes Integrated Report "MHI Report 2018"<br>-- Presentation of MHI Group's Vision and Course for Future Growth --

Tokyo, October 30, 2018 - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has published "MHI Report 2018," an integrated report that presents its vision for improving the everyday lives of people by solving the social issues of today as well as tomorrow, in order to remain a company valued by society. In the report MHI outlines the strategies to achieve this vision, and strives to depict how internal corporate resources function.




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MHI Publishes Integrated Report "MHI Report 2019"

・ Presents MHI Group's growth strategies and initiatives to address social challenges




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Better wind turbines could spell trouble for coal

From taller towers to turbines that operate at lower wind speeds, wind energy just keeps on getting better.




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Are bladeless turbines the future of wind energy?

Proponents say bladeless turbines are safer and more economical. Skeptics aren't so sure.



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Even BP admits it: Some existing oil reserves are unburnable

As the world moves away from fossil fuels, oil companies are trying to reposition themselves.




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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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Is renewable energy about to go subsidy-free?

Clean tech's reliance on subsidies has been a talking point for naysayers for decades. That may be about to change.




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When is public transport free in Paris? When pollution gets out of hand

Facing health alerts over smog and pollution, Paris tries to get its citizens out of their cars.




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How much do you know about renewable energy and forests?

From biomass to wind energy, we’re testing your knowledge of the past, present and future of forest products.



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5 Reasons Scientists are Making the Case for Renewable Wood Energy and Forest Products

Could using more trees be part of the solution to climate change? Here’s what the United Nations and an increasing number of scientists are saying.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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North Carolina’s Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention Project delivered strong results in 2019

Programs and partnerships help underserved communities excel in the forestry business.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Everything you ever wanted to know about tumbleweeds

Part cultural icon and part invasive nuisance, tumbleweeds have an intriguing and tangled history.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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World&#39;s largest flower bloom found in remote Indonesian jungle

The bloom will only last for about one week before wilting.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Mysterious blind &#39;ghost fish&#39; reveals Congo to be the deepest river in the world

It's so deep there could be species lurking in its depths that we've never seen before.



  • 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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1,000-year-old cherry tree blooms in Japan

A gorgeous 1,000-year-old cherry tree blooms in Japan without any adoring fans to see it.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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We could learn a lot from the humble flower

Flowers bounce back quickly from just about any kind of injury. Perhaps we can learn from them.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Black-throated finch wins 2019 Australian bird of the year

The 'subtly stunning' songbird needs attention like this to save it from habitat loss, conservationists say.




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A blue whale&#39;s heart may only beat twice per minute when diving for food

This is the first time scientists have recorded the heart rate of a blue whale, the largest animal on Earth.




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Endangered black rhino baby born on Christmas Eve at Michigan zoo

The black rhino calf appears healthy and is nursing regularly, according to zoo officials.




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Feeding bluebirds might help them in a surprising way

Extra food seems especially helpful early in the breeding season, according to a new study.




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12 incredible facts about lemurs

From synchronized singing to 'stink fights,' these peculiar primates are full of surprises. They're also disappearing.




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Don&#39;t blame bats for their zoonotic viruses

Bats don't pose an unusual risk among mammals, research suggests, and bat viruses we do get often rely far more on us than bats.




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Is polyester biodegradable?

Polyester fabric is not biodegradable. To understand why, it helps to know how it's made and why it sticks around so long.



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Rioja region earns UNESCO tourism blessing

Wine from Rioja Alavesa, the Basque subregion of Rioja, has been named a UNESCO Biosphere Responsible Tourism region.




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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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How much renewable energy do we use?

As Uncle Sam scrambles to revitalize the economy, many are wondering: Is renewable doable?



  • Translating Uncle Sam

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Is corn ethanol worth the trouble?

It can be better for the climate than gasoline, but this colorless liquid isn't always as green as it seems.



  • Translating Uncle Sam

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We have introduced Programmable Terminals NB Series.

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Programmable Terminals

Quality color display with LED backlighting. Complete HMI family. Comprehensive features.(NB Series)




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We have introduced 14 new application cases for the programmable relay, ZEN.

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Safety Light Curtains with Durable, Impact-resistant Body and Long, 20-m Sensing Distance.

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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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We have introduced Connector-Terminal Block Conversion Units XW2R.

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Connector-Terminal Block Conversion Units for General-purpose Devices

Many Variations in Connectors and Number of Poles(XW2R (General-purpose devices))




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Connector-Terminal Block Conversion Units for PLCs

Connector-Terminal Block Conversion Units Designed Specifically to Connect PLCs(XW2R (PLCs))




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Connecting Cables for Connector-Terminal Block Conversion Units (Shielded)

Connect Connector-Terminal Block Conversion Units (XW2[]) to I/O Units for Programmable Controllers with one touch.(XW2Z (Standard-type))




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We have introduced Connector-Terminal Block Conversion Unit with 8-input e-CON Terminal Block with Common XW2R.

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Programmable Temperature Controller (Digital Controller) (96 × 96 mm)

96 × 96 mm. Programmable Controllers Join the E5[]C Series! Program up to 256 segments can handle a wide variety of applications.(E5AC-T)




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Programmable Temperature Controller (Digital Controller) (48 × 48 mm)

48 × 48 mm. Programmable Controllers Join the E5[]C Series! Program up to 256 segments can handle a wide variety of applications.(E5CC-T)




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We have introduced Programmable Temperature Controller (Digital Controller) E5[]C-T.

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Programmable Temperature Controller (Digital Controller) (48 × 96 mm)

48 × 96 mm. Programmable Controllers Join the E5[]C Series! Program up to 256 segments can handle a wide variety of applications.(E5EC-T)




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Programmable Digital Controller

A new High-speed, High-precision Digital Controller that is Programmable!(E5AR-T)