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FCA admits "mistake" after it accidentally shared private complainant data

The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of certain FCA complainants were publicly available between November 2019 and February 2020.




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Eldon signals fresh appeal after ICO fine tribunal throws out case

The broker, now called Somerset Bridge, is set to launch another appeal against the £60,000 data fine.




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Better business: A hand up the ladder

Peninsula founder and group managing director Peter Done explains what small business owners must do to develop and inspire their staff




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Better business: Turn the office green

How can employers be more environmentally friendly in the workplace? Peter Done explains




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In Person: Simon Cooter and Carolyn Callan, Covéa

On the 1st May Simon Cooter effectively handed over the commercial and high net worth director baton at Covéa to Carolyn Callan and became in his words ‘minister without portfolio’. At last week’s British Insurance Brokers’ Association Conference Jonathan Swift sat down with both to discuss the insurer’s journey from an also-ran to profitable and growing presence in the mid-corporate and SME market.




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Guy Carpenter boss fired over sexually suggestive email - reports

As well as this employment change two of the VP’s colleagues have faced severe internal penalties.




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CII commits to mental health agenda with Inside Out Leadership Charter

Organisation has committed to specific principles involving mental health such as talking about mental health and wellbeing at board meetings at least twice per annum.




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Editor's letter - February 2020

Moving forward: After Brexit hysteria has waned, the industry has other pressing issues to tackle




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Ex-Covéa boss Cooter joins InsurTech Quotall

Cooter, who left Covéa in April 2019, said the appointment would allow him to “try something different”.




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Covid-19: App-based broker Lenny closes down after backers exit

Short-term car insurance broker says the Coronavirus outbreak made it a "frustratingly unfavourable landscape" to find a new backer.




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Scenic New Zealand train route to reopen 2 years after massive earthquake

The Coastal Pacific Train route closed following the Kaikoura earthquake in November 2016. The 61-mile route will reopen on Dec. 1, 2018.




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Philly puts the brakes on electric scooter rollout

A delight to some and a nuisance to others, trendy e-scooters face a legal roadblock in the City of Brotherly Love.




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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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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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Which is better: Car wash or DIY?

Commercial car washes have advantages over doing it in your driveway.




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Mystery of the solar-powered ghost ship that washed ashore 3 years ago finally solved

Ship with no crew drifted over 2,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean.




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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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"Status of 2018 Medium-Term Business Plan" has been posted.

"Status of 2018 Medium-Term Business Plan" has been posted.




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Business strategy presentation materials have been posted.

Business strategy presentation materials have been posted.




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MHI Group Announces Update to 2018 Medium-Term Business Plan (MTBP), <br> Outlines Strategic Path to Growth

・ 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




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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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After fossil fuels, what happens to the workers?

Coal mines are closing. Oil giants are announcing layoffs. What happens to workers when the low-carbon economy arrives in earnest?




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This theater is heated with sewage (and no, it doesn&#39;t smell)

It doesn't sound too pleasant, but sewage can be a great source of heating and cooling for municipal buildings.




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5 awesome, unusual ways to harvest rainwater

From useful art to underground railway tunnels, the plastic rain barrel isn't the only way to harvest rainwater.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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How a litter picking movement went viral

Martin Dorey started picking up litter every time he surfed. Soon, his habit spread across a nation and #2MinuteBeachClean was born.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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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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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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Why buying local firewood matters

Invasive insects and diseases can hitch a ride on firewood — with devastating effects on local ecosystems.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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To protect endangered rhinos, U.S. Army veterans answer a new call to arms

Ex-soldiers are joining the fight to save rhinos against poachers in S. Africa and beating back their own personal demons at the same time.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Young designer creates plastic alternative from fish waste and algae

Winner of international James Dyson Award invents marine bioplastic made of algae and fish parts.



  • 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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Firefighters save grove of trees in Australia that predate the dinosaurs

Rescuers scrambled to save 90-million-year-old Wollemi pines from encroaching fire in Australia.



  • 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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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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Swirling seals win top underwater photography honors

Underwater Photographer of the Year winners include a smiling dolphin and octopus with a soccer ball.



  • 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

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7 interesting facts about Lucy the ancient ape

Lucy's 3 million-year-old bones were found in 1974, but they're still yielding new clues about human evolution.




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Why house cats pose a threat to endangered sea otters

Sea otters are dying from a parasite spread by outdoor cats, according to a new study.




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Living near a coast is linked with better mental health, study suggests

The benefits of 'blue space' may be especially important for lower-income communities, researchers say.




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Sunlight exposure can affect your gut bacteria

A new study proposes 'the existence of a novel skin-gut axis' that helps our gut bacteria reap the benefits of sunlight.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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When honeybees get stuck in water, they create their own waves and &#39;surf&#39; to safety

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




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Meteorological winter arrives with a roar in North America

Early December snowstorms wreak havoc weeks ahead of the winter solstice.



  • Climate & Weather

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NASA image reveals &#39;cosmic candy cane&#39; 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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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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9 interesting facts about the Nile River

Even after nurturing and enchanting humans for thousands of years, this iconic river is still full of surprises.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Top 10 eco-disaster movies

The cinematic destruction of planet earth, or part of it, has been a favorite Hollywood movie theme for decades.



  • Climate & Weather

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Toomer&#39;s Corner oak set on fire after game

One of Auburn's new Toomer's Corner oaks is set on fire after Auburn beats LSU. A 29-year-old man has been taken into custody.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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​How to help in the aftermath of a mass shooting

El Paso and Dayton are in the news this week for all the wrong reasons. If you're wondering what you can do as individual, here are steps you can take.




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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