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The bitter legal battle behind Georgia's sweet Vidalia onion

Everything you need to know about the Vidalia onion, one of Georgia's most popular exports.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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This innovative vertical greenhouse in Wyoming is empowering people with disabilities

Vertical Harvest is a hydroponic greenhouse in Wyoming that offers year-round produce and employs people with disabilities.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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​How biomass helps farmers make the most of 'waste wood'

The leftover wood that tree farms, orchards and other agriculture operations often end up with is now offering new value as a source of biomass energy.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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'Downsize' shows you how to think big when living small

The new book by Sheri Koones is full of beautiful homes and good ideas.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Opinion: Brokerbility's managing director Ian Stutz on technology and SMEs

Adapting to the future: Technology is changing the way SMEs buy insurance, but brokers have a vital role to play, says Ian Stutz




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Biba focuses on access to insurance in 2020 manifesto

Manifesto includes 37 commitments and 29 calls for action across nine key areas including regulation, broking challenges, Brexit, and transport.




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Biba takes action on FCA coronavirus warning

The trade body has pledged to support members as the regulator insists all firms must have contingency plans in place to deal with major issues such as Covid-19.




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Premium finance not affected by FCA relief measures, says Biba

Trade body said it lobbied the regulator to exclude premium finance arrangements as payment deferrals would have left many brokers at greater risk.




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Covid-19: Industry welcomes "firm and pragmatic" FCA message on BI claims

Sector responds to the regulator's Dear CEO letter calling on insurers to pay valid claims quickly.




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Webinar: The customer-centric schemes approach

Learn how to launch or further develop truly customer-focused schemes with our specialist webinar at 11am on 3rd October.




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Ex-Ardonagh deputy CEO Janice Deakin: "I need a break from big deals"

Former Ardonagh deputy CEO Janice Deakin has stepped back at the consolidator and vowed that she needs a ‘break’ from big deals having worked on the acquisition of Swinton, but added the idea of acting as a non-executive director at another firm presently has little appeal.




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How biofuels can help struggling airlines

Airlines are bracing for a fuel price increase and looking to biofuels as a short- and long-term solution to unpredictable oil markets.




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Boomers and e-bikes were made for each other

More aging boomers are getting on e-bikes, but they should make sure they buy the best cycles for older cyclists.




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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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This bike lane is covered in solar panels. (It's also in the middle of a highway)

Bicyclists have a 20-mile bike lane in South Korea conveniently covered by a solar roof.




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A bike is like 'a rolling walking stick'

Do older people need parking, or do they need a safe place to ride bikes and scooters?




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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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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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Better wind turbines could spell trouble for coal

From taller towers to turbines that operate at lower wind speeds, wind energy just keeps on getting better.




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Are bladeless turbines the future of wind energy?

Proponents say bladeless turbines are safer and more economical. Skeptics aren't so sure.



  • Research & Innovations

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How fake chimneys can help save birds

With hollow dead trees and masonry chimneys disappearing fast, chimney swifts need all the help they can get. These fake chimneys can help them.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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15 Facts About Bioenergy

It's a crucial tool in the fight against climate change, but that's not the only reason to get on board with biomass.



  • 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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How bioenergy creates opportunity

Learn more about how private working forests and modern bioenergy are making a positive impact today, and for the future, in this infographic.



  • 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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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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Gingko biloba trees guard a secret fountain of youth

The ginkgo biloba is unlikely to ever die of old age, researchers say.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Oil companies are investing billions in new plastic plants to double output in next 20 years

Despite protests and bans across the globe, much more plastic is on the horizon because oil companies need a new reason for being.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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This rare songbird is back from the brink, thanks to the Endangered Species Act

The Kirtland's warbler was nearly extinct in the 1970s, but now the bird has recovered and is coming off the endangered species list.




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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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These birds prove you don't need a big brain for a complex social life

Multilevel societies had only been found in big-brained mammals. Then researchers studied the vulturine guineafowl.




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Black-throated finch wins 2019 Australian bird of the year

The 'subtly stunning' songbird needs attention like this to save it from habitat loss, conservationists 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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How to help hummingbirds in winter

If you leave a hummingbird feeder out in winter, will it help the birds or tempt them not to migrate?




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Get ready for the Great Backyard Bird Count

The 2020 Great Backyard Bird Count is a 4-day event when "citizen scientists" can enjoy nature while keeping tabs on local bird populations.




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White House proposes no penalty for 'incidental' killing of migratory birds

The move would weaken the century-old Migratory Bird Treaty Act.




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Feeding bluebirds might help them in a surprising way

Extra food seems especially helpful early in the breeding season, according to a new study.




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Happy Tu Bishvat, the new year for trees

The ancient holiday has become like a 'Jewish Arbor Day' in modern times, bringing religious and secular observers together for ecological reflection.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Is polyester biodegradable?

Polyester fabric is not biodegradable. To understand why, it helps to know how it's made and why it sticks around so long.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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How to break your rotisserie chicken habit

Rotisserie chickens are convenient, but there are reasons you may want to save them for emergency chicken needs only.




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Are small particulates a big deal?

U.S. particulate pollution isn't the deadly threat it once was, but the dangerously tiny specks still often plague big cities as well as rural wilderness.



  • Translating Uncle Sam

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Big frack attack: Is hydraulic fracturing safe?

What is fracking and is fracking safe? The controversial natural gas drilling technique has some wondering if a U.S. natural gas boom is worth the risks.



  • Translating Uncle Sam

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Omron will be exhibiting in INTERNEPCON JAPAN held at Tokyo Big Sight from Jan.19 to Jan.21, 2011.

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

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Mobile Robots

Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), self-mapping, self-navigating.(LD Series)




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Four Biba board members step down

Andrew Gibbons, Ashley Rogoff, Tim Ryan and Paul Anscombe have completed their stints on the board, with the trade body set to announce their replacements in the near future.




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Opinion: Biba's Steve White on supporting customers and colleagues through coronavirus

Challenging times require lateral thinking: By collaborating the sector can help customers and each other through the pandemic, says Steve White




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Biba announces board changes

Board members serve a maximum term of six years.




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Covid-19: ABI highlights insurer motor and home commitments

The body outlined the insurer response to Financial Conduct Authority guidelines as providers waive renewals for key workers.




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CDL widens self-install telematics product availability

The software house is working with brokers to allow more customers to activate ‘pay how you drive’ insurance amid the Covid-19 lockdown.