la Applied targets 40% growth in the UK and Ireland By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 15:43:44 +0000 Senior VP of international operations, Jeff Purdy, says the software house's growth opportunity in the UK is "material" as Joe Sultana joins Andy Fairchild on its new European leadership team. Full Article
la FCA sounds alarm over Brexit, misconduct, and data usage By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 12:10:00 +0000 The regulator examined several areas of potential harm in its annual review of the general insurance sector. Full Article
la Coverly confirms growth plans amid redundancy threat at parent firm BFS By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 15:04:38 +0000 The SME-focused insurtech was launched by former Aviva and Brokerbility expert, Jodi Cartwright, in 2019. Full Article
la Covid-19: Software houses release continuity plans By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 10:43:34 +0000 Updated: No interruptions to services are expected, but some staff are expected to remain at their offices. Full Article
la The left lane is for passing, not for cruising By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Jun 2018 14:22:35 +0000 You slow-driving, left-lane hoggers know who you are. And you're b locking traffic from passing is shown to cause accidents. Full Article Transportation
la This French city is largest in Europe to offer free public transportation for all By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Oct 2018 12:20:04 +0000 Dunkirk, France, paves the way for even more ambitious fare-free transit schemes in even larger cities. Full Article Transportation
la In Istanbul, your recyclables can reduce your subway fare By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 03 Nov 2018 14:45:23 +0000 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. Full Article Transportation
la Scenic New Zealand train route to reopen 2 years after massive earthquake By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Nov 2018 13:22:32 +0000 The Coastal Pacific Train route closed following the Kaikoura earthquake in November 2016. The 61-mile route will reopen on Dec. 1, 2018. Full Article Transportation
la How to survive a long airplane flight By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Nov 2018 14:59:02 +0000 No one looks forward to spending hours and hours in a cramped airplane seat, but there are ways to make those lengthy flights more comfortable. Full Article Transportation
la Students in Finland offer a succinct lesson in commuting By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Feb 2019 19:31:13 +0000 Students in Finland are much more likely to bike or walk to school than to travel by car, says Pekka Tahkola, who took this photo. Full Article Transportation
la Tesla releases new 'dog mode' for pet owners By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Feb 2019 19:39:51 +0000 Clever new option from Tesla prevents your dogs from getting too hot and also informs curious passersby of your imminent return. Full Article Transportation
la Why you should always stand, not pass others, on the escalator By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 16 Mar 2019 20:45:38 +0000 It's way more efficient, not to mention more polite, for everyone. Full Article Transportation
la Commuters turn to bicycles during transportation strike in Netherlands By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 May 2019 19:15:37 +0000 A public transportation strike in the Netherlands leads thousands of commuters to ride their bicycles instead. Full Article Transportation
la 4 Lawn Mower Safety Tips You May Be Overlooking By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Jun 2019 15:58:41 +0000 Remember these simple lawn mower safety tips before you mow or perform repairs. Full Article Transportation
la When it comes to aging in place, self-driving cars won't save us By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2019 20:16:37 +0000 A new study finds that older people react a lot more slowly when they take back control of an autonomous vehicle. Full Article Transportation
la This bike lane is covered in solar panels. (It's also in the middle of a highway) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2019 12:21:05 +0000 Bicyclists have a 20-mile bike lane in South Korea conveniently covered by a solar roof. Full Article Transportation
la Elon Musk unveils Tesla's new Cybertruck By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Nov 2019 13:38:00 +0000 Elon Musk unveils Tesla's new Cybertruck, the first electric pickup. Full Article Transportation
la Mystery of the solar-powered ghost ship that washed ashore 3 years ago finally solved By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Dec 2019 05:34:52 +0000 Ship with no crew drifted over 2,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean. Full Article Transportation
la "Status of 2018 Medium-Term Business Plan" has been posted. By www.mhi.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Jun 2019 15:50:00 +0900 "Status of 2018 Medium-Term Business Plan" has been posted. Full Article
la MHI Group Announces Update to 2018 Medium-Term Business Plan (MTBP), <br> Outlines Strategic Path to Growth By www.mhi.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2019 11:00:00 +0900 ・ Midway through 2018 MTBP, MHI is executing as planned, strengthening financial foundations by embedding cash flow management processes ・ Management focused on balancing business growth and financial stability. Reflecting committed M&A deals and the current state of the medium-lot product market, FY2020 targets revised ・ Growth to be driven by combining MHI's core competencies in mechanical systems with innovative technologies in decarbonization, electrification and intelligence Full Article
la India gets world's first 100% solar-powered airport By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Aug 2015 17:56:22 +0000 Visitors who fly to Cochin, Kerala, will see a 12MW solar farm. What better place to send a message to the world? Full Article Energy
la Are bladeless turbines the future of wind energy? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Oct 2015 18:25:36 +0000 Proponents say bladeless turbines are safer and more economical. Skeptics aren't so sure. Full Article Research & Innovations
la Why self-driving cars won't replace mass transit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Oct 2015 15:19:34 +0000 Even if self-driving cars could replace mass transit, it would be a very bad thing. Full Article Transportation
la Back to the land no more?: The ecomodernists say we should decouple from nature By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Nov 2015 18:54:00 +0000 Big, efficient cities. High-tech mega farms. And a new generation of nuclear power. That's how to save nature, says a new manifesto. Full Article Politics
la Rwanda builds utility-scale solar farm in 1 year By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Nov 2015 20:46:31 +0000 Renewables aren't just clean; they can be incredibly fast to deploy, too. Full Article Energy
la Why does Norway want to give Finland a mountain? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Dec 2015 23:02:17 +0000 Scandinavians already have a reputation for being nice. Now Norway may give away territory without even being asked. Full Article Politics
la Is solar power contagious? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Jan 2016 16:50:26 +0000 Brewers in N.C. point to the power of peer pressure to change minds about renewables. Full Article Energy
la Why you should care about one church's fight over solar panels in N.C. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Jan 2016 17:07:23 +0000 This David vs. Goliath story could impact the future of renewable energy everywhere. Full Article Politics
la Why are solar companies fleeing Nevada? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Jan 2016 15:54:42 +0000 Months after opening a flagship training center near Las Vegas, SolarCity is exiting the state and slashing jobs. Full Article Politics
la In remotest Alaska, this weatherman still releases weather balloons By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 30 Jan 2016 18:26:46 +0000 It turns out, not everything about weather forecasting involves satellites and computer models. Full Article Climate & Weather
la Has a professional soccer player just revolutionized the energy industry? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Feb 2016 13:50:55 +0000 Mathieu Flamini has been keeping a secret: He's developing a viable alternative to oil. Full Article Research & Innovations
la No more work email at home? French law may protect workers' home life By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Feb 2016 15:29:13 +0000 The French really do know how to put work in its place... Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
la IndyCar driver promotes solar for Africa By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Mar 2016 13:59:29 +0000 By funding solar lights in Africa, one IndyCar team hopes to offset its footprint and move the world forward. Full Article Energy
la Finland's mail carriers will soon be mowing lawns. But are they happy about it? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 May 2016 12:50:22 +0000 In a bid to diversify revenue, Posti, Finland's state-owned mail carrier, is offering new services, including lawn mowing on Tuesdays. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
la Could a small Rhode Island wind farm revolutionize U.S. energy? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Aug 2016 14:24:50 +0000 Other countries have already installed thousands of offshore turbines. Will the U.S. be next? Full Article Energy
la How a grieving mother set out to reclaim death By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 04 Feb 2017 21:22:19 +0000 After losing her son to heroin, Tami Schwerin founded the Death Faire to explore new ways of dealing with loss. Full Article Responsible Living
la 3 solar innovations to watch By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 11 Feb 2017 18:59:31 +0000 Solar costs have already dropped precipitously. But what's next? Full Article Energy
la What if funeral urns helped plant trees? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Jul 2018 16:53:29 +0000 Life after death takes a botanical form with The Living Urn. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
la North Carolina’s Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention Project delivered strong results in 2019 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 16:07:30 +0000 Programs and partnerships help underserved communities excel in the forestry business. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
la Meet Lauren Killian, Enviva sustainability forester By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 21 Mar 2020 14:30:00 +0000 Take a walk in the woods with Killian, who promotes forest health and stewardship and helps private landowners manage their forests. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
la Young designer creates plastic alternative from fish waste and algae By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 19:13:49 +0000 Winner of international James Dyson Award invents marine bioplastic made of algae and fish parts. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
la A relative of one of the most famous trees of all time is hiding in plain sight By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Dec 2019 13:23:36 +0000 A descendant of the Newton Tree lives a private, unassuming life in California. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
la A huge swath of South Carolina land is now preserved for generations By www.fws.gov Published On :: Wed, 18 Dec 2019 13:28:39 +0000 Roughly 14,000 acres along the Savannah River will forever remain undeveloped, thanks to this conservation team work. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
la World's largest flower bloom found in remote Indonesian jungle By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 04 Jan 2020 06:29:50 +0000 The bloom will only last for about one week before wilting. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
la Florida to buy Everglades land to prevent family from drilling for oil By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 16:53:09 +0000 The Kanter family's plans to drill for oil in the Everglades raised concerns about environmental and health risks, so the state stepped in. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
la Clean Water Act changes put wetlands in the crosshairs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 21:11:23 +0000 The Trump administration is changing how the government defines water, and new rules will have significant effects on wildlife and water quality. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
la Oil companies are investing billions in new plastic plants to double output in next 20 years By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 17:09:57 +0000 Despite protests and bans across the globe, much more plastic is on the horizon because oil companies need a new reason for being. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
la Yosemite's 'firefall' has become too popular By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 20:01:54 +0000 The rare and stunningly beautiful phenomenon of Yosemite's firefall at Horsetail Falls only occurs during a two-week window in February. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
la 9 stunning photos capture beautiful landscapes around the globe By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Feb 2020 18:52:01 +0000 International Landscape Photographer of the Year contest highlights winning images of everything from ice to forests. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
la World's largest honey bee makes rare hallucinogenic honey By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Feb 2020 18:15:27 +0000 Harvesters scale tall cliffs to collect this rare honey from Himalayan giant honeybees. Full Article Wilderness & Resources