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Al Gore breaks his silence on the oil spill

Invited to speak at the Panetta Lecture, the former vice president reveals his fury at BP and talks of a 'cover-up'.




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Documentary offers alternative to Gore's 'An Inconvenient Truth'

Danish environmentalist Bjorn Lomborg discusses his new book "Smart Solutions to Climate Change: Comparing Costs and Benefits'" as well as the film "Cool It," w



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Despite scientific evidence, Upton presses on

The decisions of Fred Upton, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, may not make sense, but the man has the power to make big decisions.




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Al Gore praises Mitt Romney's climate change stance

The former vice president praised Romney for not being consumed by the 'anti science wing' of the Republican party.




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Al Gore announces 24 Hours of Reality to counter misinformation

The former vice president has a new video project that he hopes can be a response to attacks from the fossil fuel industry.



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Critics weigh in on Al Gore's 'An Inconvenient Sequel'

Debuting at Sundance, the follow-up to the 2007 documentary continues the former vice president's efforts to educate on the climate crisis.



  • Climate & Weather

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Drones converge on Mount Fuji for a mesmerizing dance party

Behold, an aerial ballet performed by LED-equipped flying robots.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Teen creates app to help kids avoid lunchroom rejection

Sit With Us app helps kids navigate the lunchroom without opening themselves up to bullying or rejection.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Disney World to debut LED-lit dancing drones

Not to worry, nightly fireworks shows at Disney World aren't going anywhere ... yet.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Should I unplug my appliances and, if so, will I save money on my electric bill?

Appliances -- also known as energy vampires -- keep drawing power even when they're off.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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10 virtual tours to enjoy while social distancing

From Versailles to Mars, these digital experiences are about as close as we'll get to discovering new wonders from the comfort of home.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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[Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd.]<br />MHPS to Introduce MHPS-TOMONI&reg; Digital Solutions for Geothermal Power Plant in Mexico -- Real-time Plant Monitoring and Diagnostics to Improve Efficiency, Enhance Operational Performance and Redu

・ First introduction for a geothermal power plant ・ Enhancing the operation and performance of power generating facilities in close cooperation with customers




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[Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd.]<br />MHPS Announces Changes in Group Company Personnel

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN (March 26, 2020) - Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd. (MHPS) announced the following group company personnel changes effective March 31 and April 1, 2020.




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[Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd.]<br />MHPS Announces Changes in Executive-level Personnel

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN (March 26, 2020) - Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd. (MHPS) announced the following executive-level personnel changes effective June 19, 2020.  




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MHI Announces Nominations for Outside Directors

Tokyo, March 31, 2020 - At its Board of Directors meeting held today, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) decided to nominate three Outside Directors (excluding membership on the Audit and Supervisory Committee) for approval at its 95th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for June 26, 2020.




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President and CEO Izumisawa Offers New Employees Words of Welcome and Encouragement as New Members of MHI Group

Tokyo, April 1, 2020 - This morning Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) Group President and CEO Seiji Izumisawa released a video message of welcome and encouragement to the company's newly joining employees. The video format was chosen after the traditional welcoming ceremony was canceled this year to prevent spread of the novel coronavirus. Mr. Izumisawa called on the new employees to prepare themselves fully as members of MHI Group, and he expressed robust hopes and expectations for their active participation and contributions.




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MHI Thermal Systems Launches New Air Conditioner Ads on Concept of "Comforting the World with Heat," Featuring Popular Actress Keiko Kitagawa <br>-- First New Ad for Residential-use Lineup in 20 Years --

・ Broadcasts to get underway from April 10 to mark 50th anniversary of launch of "BEAVER" brand ・ Residential-use ad to focus on outstanding comfort from diverse advanced features; commercial-use ad to highlight IoT-based operating control and energy efficiency




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MHI Launches Full-scale Operations at New Subsidiary in Jakarta, Indonesia<br>-- New Subsidiary Will Ramp Up Sales and Services for Social Infrastructure Projects in Indonesia --

・ PT. MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES INDONESIA will strengthen functions of previous Jakarta liaison office ・ Enhanced status will boost MHI's presence in Indonesia




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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. and Bombardier Inc. have agreed on a June 1, 2020 closing date for the transaction pertaining to the acquisition of Canadair Regional Jet Program.<br />-- Program to be operated under new name of MHI RJ Aviation Grou

Tokyo, May 7 (Montreal, May 6), 2020 – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) (TOKYO:7011) and Bombardier Inc. (Bombardier) (TSX: BBD.B) of Canada have agreed that all closing conditions have been met and the transaction pertaining to the acquisition of Canadair Regional Jet (CRJ) Program will close on June 1, 2020. The Program will be operated under the newly created group entities of MHI RJ Aviation Group (MHIRJ) and will commence upon closing.




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Franconia Notch State Park: A user&#39;s guide

This New Hampshire gem is a four-season recreational hub with hiking in the summer and snow skiing in the winter. (Bonus: It's easy to get to, thanks to access



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Point Reyes: A seashore sanctuary

Point Reyes offers visitors much to explore and enjoy.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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4 things you can do for science from home

Whether you're counting penguins or stars, you can do a lot for science from your couch, even during the coronavirus lockdown.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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What is social distancing and why does it matter?

Social distancing is one way public health officials limit the spread of disease by keeping people from meeting in large groups.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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How beehive fences help elephants and farmers

What can a farmer do about 7-ton elephants that steal crops? Intimidate them with an insect that weighs a tenth of a gram.




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&#39;Rebel&#39; farmers launch second organic label

A new label will certify foods grown in soil and animal products from pastured animals and would rule out hydroponic and aquaponic techniques.




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Researchers hack plants to increase efficiency

Researchers have improved the process by which plants get rid of toxic compounds, and this improves their overall growth.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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A cow&#39;s incredible bid for freedom ends in tragedy

For a time, this cow was the sole inhabitant of her own private island in Poland. She swam there to avoid slaughter.




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How one teacher&#39;s incredible urge to run is sending her students to college

A teacher in a rural community in Virginia is running 100 miles in 24 hours to send her students to college.




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Dutch inventor launches ocean cleanup mission

Boyan Slat’s system has arrived at the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, and it's already collecting plastic.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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The world&#39;s most famous pig is cancer-free now, and her unique CT scanner is saving lives

Earlier this year, her fans raised $650,000 to purchase the world's largest medical medical scanner to help her.




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Students perform emotional haka dance in memory of Christchurch mosque victims

The haka is a traditional Maori routine performed at many ceremonies in New Zealand. Here, two groups respond to the terrorist attack on 2 New Zealand mosques.



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&#39;Gruesome Grannies&#39; and 10-year-olds shut down London for the Extinction Rebellion

This revolution isn't being led by baby boomers, but they are a big part of it.




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Tiny dragonfly species crushes long-distance migration record by riding high-altitude winds

Genetic tests are showing that individuals from Texas might breed with individuals from Japan or South America.




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The incredible shrinking economy seat (and other ways flying has changed)

Air travel could continue to get cheaper but it could also get a lot less comfortable, as seat sizes shrink and the differences between classes gets wider.




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Miss your connection? Dance (All Night Long)!

Mahshid Mazooji missed her connecting flight at the Charlotte airport, but instead of stewing about it, she threw a dance party.




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Quick-thinking flight crew saves French bulldog

When Darcy was in distress, JetBlue attendants rushed to her aid with ice and oxygen.




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8 deadly diseases cured by modern science

Here are eight of history's most feared diseases that have been cured thanks to modern science.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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This cockatoo taught himself 14 dance moves, and researchers are fascinated

Study finds cockatoo called Snowball taught himself to dance and researchers want to understand how.




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Ancient scrolls sealed shut by Vesuvius reveal some of their secrets

The Herculaneum scrolls are an archaeological detective story 2,000 years in the making.



  • Arts & Culture

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Something mysterious is syncing the movements of galaxies across the universe

A vast unseen force, more expansive than gravity, seems to connect galaxies separated by vast distances.




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Could ancient stone circles have been conduits for lightning strikes?

New evidence of a massive lightning strike at the center of an ancient stone circle offers clues.



  • Arts & Culture

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Scientists accidentally discover new type of immune cell that kills most cancers

Until now, no one believed this kind of broad-spectrum cure for cancer was possible.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Astronomers just detected the largest explosion in our universe since the Big Bang

The explosion detected in a galaxy 390 million light-years from Earth was 5 times more energetic than anything seen before, but it's no Big Bang.




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46,000-year-old frozen bird uncovered in Siberia

A frozen horned lark bird was discovered in Siberia and is estimated to be 46,000 years old.




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Sanctuary dog mourns his animal friends by staying by their side

A 3-legged dog named Tricycle always mourns the loss of a friend at an animal sanctuary called Horse Creek Stable in Georgia..




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The first gray wolf in more than 100 years may have returned to northern France

A surveillance camera may have captured an image of the elusive European gray wolf.




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Whales are basking in newfound silence

Whales are benefiting from quieter oceans as the coronavirus pandemic quiets down the normal noises.




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The surprising benefits of repeat experiences

Go ahead, do something you love again. New research says there's plenty of value in repetition.




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Experience #vanlife on the cheap with a minivan

Vanlife is a popular way to travel can that seem pricy for shorter trips — but not if you borrow or rent a minivan.




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This coronavirus calculator shows how many lives you save with social distancing

Show this coronavirus social distancing calculator to those people in your life who don't 'believe in' staying home.