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Florida to buy Everglades land to prevent family from drilling for oil

The Kanter family's plans to drill for oil in the Everglades raised concerns about environmental and health risks, so the state stepped in.



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Clean Water Act changes put wetlands in the crosshairs

The Trump administration is changing how the government defines water, and new rules will have significant effects on wildlife and water quality.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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9 stunning photos capture beautiful landscapes around the globe

International Landscape Photographer of the Year contest highlights winning images of everything from ice to forests.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Sand dunes may be 'communicating' with one another

Scientists watch closely and find evidence that sand dunes are coordinating their movements in ways we never knew before.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Once protected as national monuments, these Utah lands now face drilling and mining

The areas were part of national monuments in Utah that were dramatically shrunk in 2017.



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Why Iran's Lake Urmia disappeared — and may be coming back

Over 30 years, Iran's Lake Urmia has shrunk by 80% due to drought and water overuse, but there's hope the lake is starting to rise again.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Bees and wildflowers may bounce back as roadsides go untrimmed

Silent lawn mowers in the United Kingdom may spell a summer bonanza for bees.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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New Zealand calls for thousands of new 'green' jobs in bold comeback plan

New Zealand's Green Party unveils a billion-dollar plan for an environmentally friendly economy in the aftermath of COVID-19.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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A suburb in Costa Rica gives citizenship to plants, trees, and bees

Green spaces are incorporated into urban planning in Curridabat, a suburb to San Jose, Costa Rica.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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You and a ginkgo tree can help scientists study climate change

As 'living fossils,' gingko trees hold ancient secrets that may help us prepare for the future, researchers say.



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This critically endangered skink is getting its own tropical island

The blue-tailed skink of Christmas Island may be extinct in the wild, but scientists have a plan to bring it back.




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Solar panels pair surprisingly well with tomatoes, peppers and pollinators

In 'agrivoltaics,' crops and solar panels not only share land and sunlight, but also help each other function more efficiently.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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6 ways to protect bats and birds from wind turbines

Wind turbines can kill birds and bats, but they don't have to. Here are a few ways to help them coexist.




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When honeybees get stuck in water, they create their own waves and 'surf' to safety

The behavior has never been documented in other insects, researchers say.




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NASA image reveals 'cosmic candy cane' at the center of the Milky Way

Unlike most candy canes, however, this one is 190 light-years long and made of ionized gas.




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White Island volcano erupts in New Zealand

The eruption killed 17 people and severely burned many survivors.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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A new national park in Afghanistan offers hope for wildlife and people

Local communities played a key role in the creation of Bamyan Plateau Protected Area, a large new national park in Afghanistan.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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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 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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Cheap and green holiday gift guide

Eco-friendly, last-minute gifts that won't bust your budget.




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Texting and walking don't mix: Woman falls into fountain

Pennsylvania woman who fell into a mall fountain while texting — becoming an instant Internet sensation in the process — has hired an attorney.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Watch Bryde's whales feed off New Zealand

Drone footage captures rare Bryde’s whale mother and baby feeding. There are only about 200 of the creatures known to swim in those waters.




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Winning Nat Geo photos reveal nature and humanity at their finest

The 2019 National Geographic Travel Photo Contest focuses on nature, cities and people. Here are the stunning winners.




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Photographer beckons you to explore White Sands National Park

An award-winning photographer casts his lens on one of the most surreal natural landscapes in North America that just recently became a national park.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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What are ultra-processed foods, and are you eating too many of them?

There's processed food and then there's ultra-processed food. One of them adds a lot more sugar to our diets than we realize.




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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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Here's the most popular Halloween candy in every state

This interactive map reveals the top three Halloween treats in each state.




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Could you handle a no-buy year?

Not buying things can be difficult even when you're determined not to, so before you start, ask yourself the right questions.




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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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The rise and free fall of gas prices

Why gas is so cheap -- and why it won't stay that way.



  • Translating Uncle Sam

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How do El Niño and La Niña work?

La Niña's return and looming climate change put the tropical Pacific back in the spotlight.



  • Translating Uncle Sam

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The ups and downs of nuclear power

With renewed momentum but no plans to store its waste, American nuclear energy sits in limbo.



  • Translating Uncle Sam

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Which cars are best and worst for fuel efficiency?

Hybrid sales are down, but federal efficiency rules could fuel a comeback.



  • Translating Uncle Sam

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Will oil and hurricanes raise gas prices?

As oil pours into the Gulf of Mexico and a potentially wild hurricane season looms, many Americans are worried that gas prices might go into overdrive.



  • Translating Uncle Sam

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How floods happen, and how to be safe

Floods are the most common natural disaster in the United States. Here's a closer look at how they occur and how to stay safe.



  • Translating Uncle Sam

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We have introduced Photoelectric Sensors E3FA and E3RA.

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

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Omron introduces a new form Power Supply for Safety and Maintainability.

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Nine Built-in Counters/Timers to measure equipment operating cycles and times and forecast maintenance timing

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We have introduced Laser-type Bar Code Reader V500-R2 and Multi Code Reader V400-R2.

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Digital Temperature Controller (22.5 mm Wide, and DIN Track-mounting Type)

The E5DC Mounts to DIN Track and Is Ideal for Connections to HMIs and PLCs. It provides the Same Easy Operation and Advanced Performance as the Rest of the E5[]C Series. Models with Push-In Plus Terminal Blocks Added to Lineup.(E5DC / E5DC-B)




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Smart Measurement and Monitor Units

First in the Industry! Unit structure that enables Power and Earth Leakage Monitoring with just one Unit. Use just one Unit to implement multi-circuit measurements.(KE1)




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We have introduced Smart Measurement and Monitor Units KE1.

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Three-phase Asymmetry and Phase-sequence Phase-loss Relay

Ideal for 3-phase Voltage Asymmetry Monitoring for Industrial Facilities and Equipment. 22.5 mm (W). One SPDT output relays(K8AK-PA)




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Three-phase Voltage and Phase-sequence Phase-loss Relay

Ideal for Monitoring 3-phase Power Supplies for Industrial Facilities and Equipment. 17.5 mm (W). One SPDT output relays(K8DS-PM)




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Three-phase Undervoltage and Phase-sequence Phase-loss Relay

Ideal for Monitoring 3-phase Power Supplies for Industrial Facilities and Equipment. 17.5 mm (W). One SPDT output relays(K8DS-PU)




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Three-phase Asymmetry and Phase-sequence Phase-loss Relay

Ideal for 3-phase Voltage Asymmetry Monitoring for Industrial Facilities and Equipment. 17.5 mm (W). One SPDT output relays(K8DS-PA)




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Three-phase Voltage, Asymmetry, and Phase-sequence Phase-loss Relay

Ideal for Monitoring 3-phase Power Supplies for Industrial Facilities and Equipment. 17.5 mm (W). One SPDT output relays(K8DS-PZ)




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Three-phase Voltage and Phase-sequence Phase-loss Relay

Ideal for Monitoring 3-phase Power Supplies for Industrial Facilities and Equipment. 22.5 mm (W). Two SPDT output relays(K8AK-PM)