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Will environmentalists embrace super PACs?

Many green activists have railed against money in politics. But in order to win, they may need to play the game.




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Why self-driving cars won't replace mass transit

Even if self-driving cars could replace mass transit, it would be a very bad thing.




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Cycling triples, driving down 50% in London

The culture of transportation in our cities is changing. Will our cities change with it?




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25% of all deaths linked to pollution and environmental degradation

1 in 4 global deaths can be attributed to an unhealthy environment. Who says environmentalism is for the birds?



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Which lifestyle changes really make a dent in your environmental impact?

In a world where almost everything we do has an impact, it's hard to know where to even start.




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How a grieving mother set out to reclaim death

After losing her son to heroin, Tami Schwerin founded the Death Faire to explore new ways of dealing with loss.




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Will self-driving cars mean the end of car ownership?

Autonomous vehicles may save consumers money in the future, but our cars mean more to us than simple economics.




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Norovirus in kids: How to prevent it, and how to cope when that fails

If you have young children, consider this required (albeit loathsome) reading.



  • Protection & Safety

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How a litter picking movement went viral

Martin Dorey started picking up litter every time he surfed. Soon, his habit spread across a nation and #2MinuteBeachClean was born.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Could your child survive alone in the woods?

There's a hierarchy of survival skills that are appropriate for children.



  • Protection & Safety

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Enviva provides special donation toward forest conservation in North Carolina

The donation to the N.C. Tree Farm Program was made in honor of the renewable energy company's 15th anniversary.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Meet Lauren Killian, Enviva sustainability forester

Take a walk in the woods with Killian, who promotes forest health and stewardship and helps private landowners manage their forests.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Coral reef fish are now moving into temperate kelp forests, with dire consequences

Climate change is forcing tropical fish to migrate, and they threaten to mow down their new terrain.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Driving transformation with laser-guided autonomous vehicles

See how the machines are making work safer at one Georgia-Pacific plant in Crossett, Ark.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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This scientific breakthrough could jumpstart the revival of the Great American Barrier Reef

The Florida Aquarium has discovered how ridged coral reproduce, which had previously been a mystery.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Living near a coast is linked with better mental health, study suggests

The benefits of 'blue space' may be especially important for lower-income communities, researchers say.




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Free bird: Thanksgiving turkey pardons

U.S. presidents haven't always pardoned their Thanksgiving turkeys, but in recent years the surreal ceremony has become an American tradition.




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A blue whale'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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How did animals survive 'Snowball Earth'?

A new study examines how early animals might have endured the worst ice age in Earth's history.



  • Climate & Weather

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Coronavirus pandemic creates an opportunity for penguins at zoos and aquariums

Penguins are getting a chance to explore facilities that are closed to human visitors due to COVID-19.




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How to explore national parks with virtual tours

Virtual tours of national parks are providing a valuable service as people shelter at home from the coronavirus pandemic.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Don'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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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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Giant, hot-pink slugs survive Australian fires

The bizarre 8-inch creatures exist only in the alpine forest of Mount Kaputar in New South Wales, and they miraculously survived the wildfires.




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'Alice's Restaurant': It's a Thanksgiving music tradition

There's not a lot of Thanksgiving music out there, but there's one song that's a can't miss while cooking Thanksgiving dinner.




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Chef Jose Andres responds to coronavirus with hope and action

Chef José Andrés provides the most basic human need — food — to those affected by disaster, and now he's responding to the coronavirus.




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Are fireworks bad for the environment?

Fireworks can unleash a shower of toxins into soil and water, and scientists are only beginning to figure out what that means for human health.



  • Translating Uncle Sam

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We have introduced Energy Savings Analysis Software EWS-DE10.

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OMRON's Global Service Center will suspend operations from August 11 to 19.

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We have introduced Vision Sensor FZ4 Series.

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OMRON introduces an Overview for DeviceNet. Look for more detail information concerning DeviceNet, including Mastes and Slaves, to be added in the future.

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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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DeviceNet Board (PCI Board)

PCI Bus DeviceNet Board with Performance and Functionality at the Top Class in the Industry(3G8F7-DRM21-E)




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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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OMRON's Global Service Center will suspend operations from December 29 to January 6.

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

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We have introduced Vision System FH Series.

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Vision System

High-speed, high-accuracy inspection and measurement - like or even more than the human eye(FH Series)




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OMRON's Global Service Center will suspend business activities from August 10 to 18.

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OMRON's Global Service Center will suspend business activities from December 28 to January 5.

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OMRON's Global Service Center will suspend business activities from April 29 to May 6.

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OMRON's Global Service Center will suspend operations from August 9 to 17.

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OMRON's Global Service Center will suspend operations from December 28 to January 4.

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Vision System

A range of processing items for positioning and inspection(FZ5 Series)




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NX7 Overview

Motion, Logic and Vision in one(NX7)




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Vision System

Dependable vision system optimized for robot applications(SmartVision MX)




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Motor Condition Monitoring Device

Quantifying the status of a three-phase induction motor.(K6CM)




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High-resolution, Vibrations and Shocks Resistant Lens for C-mount Cameras

A lock ring locking the surface and the improved design of internal structure increase resistance to vibration(3Z4S-LE VS-MCH Series)




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Vibrations and Shocks Resistant Lens for M42-mount Cameras

A lock ring locking the surface and the improved design of internal structure increase resistance to vibration(3Z4S-LE VS-MCL / M42-10 Series)