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Covid-19: Software houses release continuity plans

Updated: No interruptions to services are expected, but some staff are expected to remain at their offices.




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What would your city be like without cars? This city tried it

The Spanish city of Pontevedra takes car-free to the next level by converting 75 acres into a pedestrian-only zone.




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This French city is largest in Europe to offer free public transportation for all

Dunkirk, France, paves the way for even more ambitious fare-free transit schemes in even larger cities.




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Why Oslo is saying no to cars in its city center

Pedestrians and cyclists will soon rule the streets in the Norwegian capital's downtown core.




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Air in the London Underground is far more polluted than beside busy city roads

A new report commissioned by Transport for London brings bad news to those who thought they were avoiding air pollution by taking the Tube.




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London gets its first 3D crosswalk and it's a traffic-slowing beauty

Located in northwest London, it's the first optical illusion-y pedestrian crossing in the U.K.




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4 Lawn Mower Safety Tips You May Be Overlooking

Remember these simple lawn mower safety tips before you mow or perform repairs.




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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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Rwanda builds utility-scale solar farm in 1 year

Renewables aren't just clean; they can be incredibly fast to deploy, too.




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Which lifestyle changes really make a dent in your environmental impact?

In a world where almost everything we do has an impact, it's hard to know where to even start.




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Why net neutrality matters

The FCC ended net neutrality protections last year, but it may be restored after protests from companies and internet users.




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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.



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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.



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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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Rural community that lost two coal mines is now teaching kids to install solar panels

A program in Colorado's Delta County aims to ensure a brighter future for the next generation.




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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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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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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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5 healthy dips for your Super Bowl party

Opt for dips with beans or nuts as the base and you'll instantly up the nutrition factor of your Super Bowl spread.




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Overfishing: Are there really plenty of fish in the sea?

Overfishing sent many U.S. fisheries into free fall last century. Can a new focus on sustainability save fish and fishermen from going extinct?



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What are the different types of lightning?

From ball lightning and blue jets to elves and sprites, thunderstorms have a lot of tricks up their sleeves.



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We have introduced Guard Lock Safety-door Switch D4SL-N.

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We have introduced Fan Ionizer (Area fan type) ZJ-FW.

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We have introduced Maximum quality at maximum efficiency VT-S720.

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

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Guard Lock Safety-door Switch/D4SL-N-mounting Slide Key

World's smallest Class 6-contact Guard Lock Safety-door Switch(D4SL-N, D4SL-NSK10-LK[])




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Fan Ionizer (Area fan type)

3 slim, lightweight types to choose from. Easy installation.(ZJ-FW)




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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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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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G5 Series Linear Motor/Servo Drives with built-in EtherCAT Communications Linear Motor Type

Linear Motor for Higher-speed and Higher-precision(R88L-EC, R88D-KN[]-ECT-L)




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Smart Sensors 2D CMOS Laser Type

High-precision Displacement Measurement Sensors Bringing Smart Sensors into New Fields.(ZS Series)




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

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We have introduced Contact-Type Smart Sensor (Detection Type) E9NC-T.

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Laser-type Bar Code Reader

The World’s Smallest Bar Code Reader That Fits Essentially Anywhere. *According to OMRON investigation in January 2013.(V500-R2)




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Contact-Type Smart Sensor

Tough Contact Sensor(E9NC-T)




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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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Safety I/O Unit

4 or 8 points per Safety Input Unit,2 or 4 points per Safety Output Unit.(NX-SI / SO)




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Safety CPU Unit

The Safety CPU Unit controls up to 32 Safety I/O Units.(NX-SL)




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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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Lighted Pushbutton Switch (Square) Ultra Bright LED Type

Large Square-bodied Lighted Pushbutton Switches New models added with Ultra LEDs.(A3P (Super Luminosity Type))




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Indicator (Square) Ultra Bright LED Type

Large Square-bodied Indicators. New models added with Ultra LEDs.(M2P (Super Luminosity Type))




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Lighted Pushbutton Switch (Square) Ultra Bright LED Type

Pushbutton Switch Series with Square 40-mm Body. New models added with Ultra LEDs.(A3S (Super Luminosity Type))




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Indicator (Square) Ultra Bright LED Type

Indicator Series with Square 40-mm Body. New models added with Ultra LEDs.(M2S (Super Luminosity Type))




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We have introduced Lighted Pushbutton Switch (Square) Ultra Bright LED Type A3[].

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We have introduced Indicator (Square) Ultra Bright LED Type M2[].

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Guard Lock Safety Key Selector Switch

The guard lock prevents accidental mode changes.(A22LK)