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Mitsubishi i-MIEV is the greenest car of 2012

This year marks the first year that an electric vehicle tops the ACEEE's greenest car list.




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Book sheds new light on the hermit who shunned humanity for 27 years

In Stranger in the Woods, author Mike Finkel explores the famous Maine recluse Christopher Knight and why he stayed alone for 27 years.



  • Arts & Culture

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When it comes to speed limits, how fast is too fast?

Citing driver freedom, many states are hitting 80 and even 85 mph these days. There's plenty of evidence to suggest that's a bad idea.




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Your unlimited caffeine consumption might be in jeopardy

The FDA is investigating potentially regulating added caffeine.




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FDA sets limits for arsenic in apple juice

Apple juice will now have the same standards as water when it comes to the amount of arsenic allowed, but how much praise does the FDA deserve?




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Limitless clean energy from wastewater? Nah, let's stick with clean coal

A Penn State lab has found a way to make hydrogen fuel from wastewater and seawater with no emissions. So why aren't we doing this?



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Commit to spending $10 at your farmers market

American Farmland Trust morphs the America’s Favorite Farmers Market contest into the I Love My Farmers Market Celebration..




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Sustainable foodies, know your limitations

You can still be a proud sustainable foodie if you don’t grow your vegetables, raise your chickens or do it all yourself.




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Age of limits: 21st century water management

Video: Alexandra Cousteau investigates The Hoover Dam and the draining of Lake Mead.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Walmart Announces New Commitment to a Sustainable Food System

Company will focus on four pillars to advance the sustainability of its biggest product category, food




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Our Corporate Responsibility Commitment

Our Corporate Responsibility Commitment



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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13 places on the planet off-limits to visitors

From virgin lands that scientists want to study without human interference to super-secret military bases, you'll never go to any of these amazing places.




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GE Ecomagination Series: Mitch Tyson, CEO of Advanced Electron Beams

Welcome to the GE Ecomagination CEO Series, where each month we share the inside story of how GE is helping find, fund, and develop innovative technologies that



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Al Gore weathers confrontation at ECO:nomics summit

Gore kept his cool despite the bravado of the 'Skeptical Environmentalist'.



  • Research & Innovations

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Al Gore's Copenhagen climate summit speech

Video: Former vice president and environmental icon rallies the troops and turns up the pressure on Obama to pass climate change law.



  • Climate & Weather

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Al Gore praises Mitt Romney's climate change stance

The former vice president praised Romney for not being consumed by the 'anti science wing' of the Republican party.




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MIT's Mini Cheetah robots just want to have fun

MIT's Biomimetics department releases video of Mini Cheetah robots frolicking in the leaves.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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[Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd.]<br />MHPS to Introduce MHPS-TOMONI&reg; Digital Solutions for Geothermal Power Plant in Mexico -- Real-time Plant Monitoring and Diagnostics to Improve Efficiency, Enhance Operational Performance and Redu

・ First introduction for a geothermal power plant ・ Enhancing the operation and performance of power generating facilities in close cooperation with customers




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[Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd.]<br />MHPS Announces Changes in Group Company Personnel

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN (March 26, 2020) - Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd. (MHPS) announced the following group company personnel changes effective March 31 and April 1, 2020.




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[Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd.]<br />MHPS Announces Changes in Executive-level Personnel

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN (March 26, 2020) - Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd. (MHPS) announced the following executive-level personnel changes effective June 19, 2020.  




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[Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd.]<br />Second Commercial-use MEGAMIE System Begins Operations at HAZAMA ANDO Technical Research Institute -- Supplying Clean Power with Low CO2 Emissions --

・ Supporting an energy management system with low-CO2 distributed power generation and self-consignment ・ Switch to CO2-free hydrogen fuel planned for the future




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[Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd.]<br />MHPS Receives Order from China's Baotou Steel for Two Blast Furnace Gas-fired Gas Turbine Combined Cycle (GTCC) Power Generating Units

・ High-efficiency power generating units built on M701S (DA) X series gas turbines effectively utilize steelworks gas emissions ・ Third order from Baotou Steel Group, reflecting strong confidence of MHPS' technology




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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 Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd.]<br />MHPS the Global Market Share Leader in 2019 for Flue Gas Desulfurization Systems -- Market Research from the McCoy Power Report --

・ Top share with 37.2% of the global market, fifth time since 2014 ・ Contributing to a significant reduction in air pollutants, and improvement in the global environment




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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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Mount Mitchell State Park: A user&#39;s guide

Mount Mitchell State Park, about 35 miles northeast of Asheville, North Carolina, is a place of superlatives. The namesake peak is the tallest east of the Missi



  • Wilderness & Resources

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What does proximity to fast food have to do with longevity?

A new study looks at the community factors behind the dip in American life expectancy.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Teen committed to helping local stray cats

13-year-old Sarah Jones is helping the stray cats of her local Utah community by constructing shelters and getting them spayed or neutered.




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Hermit crabs are dying by the millions after swapping their shells for plastic

Researchers counted nearly 600,000 dead hermit crabs on one island chain alone.




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Smithsonian museum captures all sides of the African-American story

One of the most highly anticipated museums of the past decade, the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture is finally opening.



  • Arts & Culture

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Art festival blankets Fort Smith in rainbow paint and recycled junk

A two-week public arts event inundates a small city in Arkansas with an array of vibrant murals and installations.



  • Arts & Culture

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FCA admits "mistake" after it accidentally shared private complainant data

The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of certain FCA complainants were publicly available between November 2019 and February 2020.




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CII commits to mental health agenda with Inside Out Leadership Charter

Organisation has committed to specific principles involving mental health such as talking about mental health and wellbeing at board meetings at least twice per annum.




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Are the Autobahn&#39;s speed limit-free days nearing an end?

Although a proposed universal speed limit on Germany's national highway system could curb emissions, many politicians are quick to dismiss the idea.




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MHI Increases Capital in Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation

Tokyo, October 31, 2018 - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has decided to increase the capitalization of Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation (Mitsubishi Aircraft), a wholly owned MHI Group company, as it nears the first delivery of the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ), the industry's only clean sheet regional aircraft.




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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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The sky&#39;s the limit for these 120 girls on an all-female flight to NASA

Delta all-female team flies female students to NASA in hopes of inspiring them to pursue STEM careers.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Yosemite&#39;s &#39;firefall&#39; has become too popular

The rare and stunningly beautiful phenomenon of Yosemite's firefall at Horsetail Falls only occurs during a two-week window in February.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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We have introduced Proximity Sensor with All-stainless Housing E2EF.

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Proximity Sensor with All-stainless Housing

Metal Head for long-distance Detection that Withstands Harsh Environments Where the Workpiece Can Rub against the Sensor(E2EF)




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Cylindrical Proximity Sensor

Perfect fit for standard environments(E2B)




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We have introduced Cylindrical Proximity Sensor E2B.

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We have introduced Small-diameter Proximity Sensor E2E.

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Small-diameter Proximity Sensor

Ultra small size, but surprisingly easy installation!(E2E (Small-diameter))




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We have introduced Two-circuit Limit Switch WL-N.

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Two-circuit Limit Switch

Two-circuit limit switches that can be selected to match the operating environment and application(WL-N / WL)




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Rectangular Proximity Sensor

Freely Change the Sensing Direction(E2Q6)




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IO-Link Proximity Sensor (Spatter-resistant Models)

IO-Link Makes Sensor Level Information Visible and Solves the Three Major Issues at Manufacturing Sites! A Proximity Sensor That Can Be Used in a Spatter Environment.(E2EQ-[]-IL[])




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IO-Link Proximity Sensor (Standard Models)

IO-Link Makes Sensor Level Information Visible and Solves the Three Major Issues at Manufacturing Sites! Standard Proximity Sensor.(E2E-[]-IL[])




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Smart Proximity Sensor

Smart Proximity Sensor with Separate Amplifier Enables Easily Making Highprecision Sensitivity Settings.(E2NC)