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Are the Autobahn'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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Why Florida is the most dangerous state (by far) for pedestrians

Smart Growth America's Dangerous by Design report finds walking to be a particularly perilous activity in Orlando, Daytona Beach and Cape Coral, Florida.




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Costa Rica poised to become world's first fossil fuel-free country

While the Central American country of Costa Rica is the king of clean electricity, it has some serious work to do when it comes to transportation.




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Commuters turn to bicycles during transportation strike in Netherlands

A public transportation strike in the Netherlands leads thousands of commuters to ride their bicycles instead.




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Electric cars are quiet. Maybe too quiet.

Automakers are devising unique sounds to let the blind and other pedestrians know that EVs are approaching. Now the EU requires it on new vehicles.




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7 Essential Tips for Driving in the Rain

Use these guidelines to help you drive more safely on rainy days.




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When it comes to aging in place, self-driving cars won't save us

A new study finds that older people react a lot more slowly when they take back control of an autonomous vehicle.




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What's the best car for older drivers?

Just about everyone recommends a big gasoline-powered SUV for seniors. This will not end well.




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Walking while old is killing a lot more pedestrians than walking while distracted

There are all kinds of distracted and compromised people in our roads. Some of them cannot help it.




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Rising Gas Prices: How to Conserve Fuel Without Spending a Fortune

Fighting rising gas costs doesn’t require taking drastic action.




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The one big thing to know when buying an electric vehicle

Guest blogger Elliott Campbell explains why the best EV isn't necessarily what the online reviews say.




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Spring break road trip ideas for families on a budget

These hand-picked family spring break destinations will deliver fun all week without putting a dent in your finances.




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How to disinfect a car interior

During the global coronavirus pandemic, your vehicle can be a haven for germs. Here's how to clean it safely and effectively.




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Business strategy presentation materials have been posted.

Business strategy presentation materials have been posted.




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MHI Changes Business Structure to Drive Growth Strategies<br>-- New Structure Takes Effect April 1, 2020 --

・ "Growth Strategy Office" to be established under direct CEO supervision, enabling enhanced exploration and development of new businesses・ Existing businesses to be strengthened through reorganization into 3 domains and 4 segments, with flat organization to drive growth




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Denmark just got 140% of its electricity from wind. But what does that mean?

Unusually high winds and low demand lead to a significant excess in wind power. What happened to all that electricity?




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Why self-driving cars won&#39;t replace mass transit

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




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Can more intensive agriculture cut emissions?

When you grow more food per acre, it makes room for more forests. At least that's what one group of researchers is proposing.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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U.K. grocer embraces &#39;wonky&#39; veg to trim waste

Walmart's British cousin Asda gets serious about selling funny-looking vegetables.




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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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Sea levels are rising fast, and they&#39;ll stay that way for a long time

Sea levels are rising faster now than they have in over 2,800 years. And they'll keep on rising, even if we stop polluting tomorrow.



  • Climate & Weather

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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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IndyCar driver promotes solar for Africa

By funding solar lights in Africa, one IndyCar team hopes to offset its footprint and move the world forward.




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Prince: A secret warrior for clean energy and social justice

From solar in Oakland to training black kids to code, Prince supported a lot of good. He just didn't talk about it.



  • Arts & Culture

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Finland&#39;s mail carriers will soon be mowing lawns. But are they happy about it?

In a bid to diversify revenue, Posti, Finland's state-owned mail carrier, is offering new services, including lawn mowing on Tuesdays.



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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 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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Electric vehicle etiquette: When to charge and other conundrums

Electric vehicles are better for the planet, but they've thrown new kinks into our social norms and interactions.




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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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The huge carbon footprint of cement (and what we can do about it)

Cement manufacturing contributes 8 percent of global carbon emissions. But what if it could become part of the solution?



  • Research & Innovations

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Does Amazon Prime have to be so wasteful?

Is Amazon Prime eco-friendly or wasteful? Does the ease of free, one-click shipping outweigh the potential environmental costs?



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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How a small donation is bringing big changes to N.C. fire department

Ahoskie, a small town in North Carolina, can now buy new equipment and better training thanks to Enviva.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Meet Dr. Jennifer Jenkins: Nobel Prize-winning scientist and bioenergy champion

Jenkins is vice president and chief sustainability officer of Enviva, a leading global energy company specializing in sustainable wood bioenergy.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Ocean Cleanup mission takes aim at rivers

Boyan Slat's plastic cleanup system successfully collects plastic in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and has started picking up trash in rivers, too.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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7 ways Hurricane Sandy started a tidal wave of resilience

Guest blogger Darci Palmquist of U.S. Fish & Wildlife explains the power of nature-based solutions in the aftermath of a massive hurricane.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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They&#39;re growing what? Hatcheries expand their mission beyond fish

Mussels, birds, turtles: these creatures, and more, are living at national fish hatcheries across the nation, courtesy of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Why good Christmas trees might be hard to find

Want a real Christmas tree this season? Expect fewer options and higher prices.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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&#39;America&#39;s Forests&#39; speaks for the trees

'America's Forest' with host Chuck Leavell of The Rolling Stones explains how forests can help climate change, the economy and so much more.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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5 surprising facts about the famous Matterhorn

The well-known mountain straddling Switzerland and Italy has its fair share of intrigue.



  • 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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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.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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​Why Carolina bays are an enduring mystery

Tom Poland and Robert Clark traveled over 30,000 miles in three states documenting the phenomenon known as Carolina bays, the topic of their new book.



  • 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.



  • 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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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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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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Tour operators are using their down time to plant new corals in the Great Barrier Reef

Australian diving tour companies are working with scientists to restore the coral reefs.



  • 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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Canada creates two huge ocean sanctuaries in the Arctic

The new refuges aim to protect sea ice, wildlife and the economic stability of indigenous people.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Most Americans support the Endangered Species Act — but that might not matter

The Endangered Species Act is popular with voters, so why are politicians changing it?



  • Wilderness & Resources