si 5 surprising things about the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 16:29:15 +0000 You might be surprised by what the Best In Show winner is served for lunch. Full Article Pets
si These are the big cities where carbon emissions are already dropping By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2019 17:33:31 +0000 30 of the world's largest cities have reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Full Article Climate & Weather
si Massive winter storm heads for the Plains By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2019 17:51:43 +0000 Record-setting blizzard called Winter Storm Aubrey is expected to hit the midsection of the U.S., from Colorado to Minnesota. Full Article Climate & Weather
si Sinking temperatures jumpstart winter transformation of Yellowstone waterfall By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Nov 2019 14:53:41 +0000 Osprey Falls at Yellowstone National Park is starting to freeze as this video shows. Full Article Climate & Weather
si What is a 'bombogenesis'? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 15:35:20 +0000 A bombogenesis or bomb cyclone is used to describe a nasty storm that rapidly intensifies. Here's what one looks like. Full Article Climate & Weather
si Massive U.S. snowstorm births a 'snow dragon' in Maine By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 16:35:36 +0000 Video shows a dragon made of snow with fireworks coming out of it as a massive snowstorm moves through the northern U.S. Full Article Climate & Weather
si Greenhouse gases could fall to levels not seen since WWII By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 16:57:39 +0000 Researchers are predicting a massive drop in carbon emissions this year, levels last experienced around World War II. Full Article Climate & Weather
si Why one fashion design student created a line of clothes for refugees By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Jun 2016 18:02:52 +0000 Parsons fashion design student Angela Luna created a line of clothing for refugees called Adiff, where garments like coats convert to tents, bags and more. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
si Designers create cool hospital gowns to help sick teens feel better By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 16 Jul 2016 13:44:17 +0000 Teens don’t want to be defined by what ails them, and these hospital gowns let their personalities shine. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
si The majority of women wear size 14 or higher. So why aren't there more plus-size options? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Oct 2016 13:17:00 +0000 The outcry for the fashion business to change its ways regarding women's plus-size clothing is getting louder. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
si Why are you still using shampoo? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Jul 2018 16:33:52 +0000 You've heard that shampoo is bad for your hair, but you keep using it. But you have to give it time to work, and that means a couple of weeks. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
si This fashion company is doing something about textile waste — using it By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Sep 2018 13:21:18 +0000 Tonlé has kept 14,000 pounds of fabric from landfill with just its latest autumn/winter collection. Designer Rachel Faller explains how it works. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
si Pioneers in Environmental Responsibility By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:31:55 +0000 Pioneers in Environmental Responsibility Full Article Beverages
si Common Sense Sustainability Is Good Business By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:31:39 +0000 Common Sense Sustainability Is Good Business Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
si Offset your carbon emissions with Dell's Plant a Tree Program By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Jul 2010 21:46:40 +0000 Dell has partnered with experts at The Conservation Fund and Carbonfund.org to replant formerly forested areas in need of restoration, with a goal of half a mil Full Article Computers
si Face to face with E.U. President Vaclav Klaus By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 07 Mar 2009 02:28:42 +0000 I questioned Klaus about the economic threats posed by climate change. His response ... disturbing. Full Article Research & Innovations
si Al Gore breaks his silence on the oil spill By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Jun 2010 19:00:31 +0000 Invited to speak at the Panetta Lecture, the former vice president reveals his fury at BP and talks of a 'cover-up'. Full Article Politics
si Analysis: Why police are re-opening Molly Hagerty's sex-assault case against Gore By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Jul 2010 15:29:19 +0000 Video: Police are reinvestigating allegations from a masseuse that she was sexually assaulted by former Vice President Al Gore. A legal scholar weighs in. Full Article Arts & Culture
si L.A. school named after Al Gore sits on polluted ground By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:50:12 +0000 $75.5-million Carson-Gore Academy of Environmental Sciences to open amidst controversy of site's toxic past. Full Article Arts & Culture
si Al Gore slams President Obama on climate change issues By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Jun 2011 17:05:03 +0000 The former vice president did not hold back in his 7,000-word essay in Rolling Stone about the climate change debate. Full Article Politics
si Al Gore announces 24 Hours of Reality to counter misinformation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Jul 2011 17:44:10 +0000 The former vice president has a new video project that he hopes can be a response to attacks from the fossil fuel industry. Full Article Arts & Culture
si Become a bee with 'Bee Simulator' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 24 Nov 2018 14:58:26 +0000 Varsav Studios' 'Bee Simulator' allows players to explore a Central Park-inspired place as a bee and protect a hive from humans and wasps. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
si IrisVision is a VR headset that delivers reality to people with low vision By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2019 12:31:17 +0000 It's a great example of how phone technology is going to change everything about aging. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
si Why are some dogs more aggressive than others? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2019 12:26:00 +0000 A new study finds as much as 70% of a dog's behavior, including aggressiveness, is inherited. Full Article Pets
si Jewel beetles bend light to make themselves invisible to predators By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 19:13:54 +0000 A study of rainbow jewel beetle finds iridescence may be the ultimate form of camouflage. Full Article Animals
si MHI Announces Nominations for Outside Directors By www.mhi.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 13:30:00 +0900 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. Full Article
si MHPS, MHIENG and MGC selected to conduct research on effective recycling of CO<sub>2</sub> to produce methanol<br>-- The collaborative research project commissioned by NEDO aiming at developing carbon capture and utilization (CCU) techno By www.mhi.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 15:30:00 +0900 Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems (MHPS), Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engineering (MHIENG) and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company (MGC) were selected by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) to conduct joint research on the effective recycling of carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted from the refinery at Tomakomai City, Hokkaido Japan where the CO2 is captured and stored by the existing demonstration plant. Further utilizing of the demonstration plant currently employed for CO2 Capture and Storage (CCS), the three companies will collaborate on research activities for CO2 Capture and Utilization (CCU) in order to produce methanol from captured CO2. The research is expected to run until February 2021. Full Article
si President and CEO Izumisawa Offers New Employees Words of Welcome and Encouragement as New Members of MHI Group By www.mhi.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 13:30:30 +0900 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. Full Article
si [Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd.]<br />Second Commercial-use MEGAMIE System Begins Operations at HAZAMA ANDO Technical Research Institute -- Supplying Clean Power with Low CO2 Emissions -- By www.mhps.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 11:00:00 +0900 ・ Supporting an energy management system with low-CO2 distributed power generation and self-consignment ・ Switch to CO2-free hydrogen fuel planned for the future Full Article
si 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 -- By www.mhi.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 11:00:01 +0900 ・ 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 Full Article
si 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 -- By www.mhi.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 11:00:00 +0900 ・ PT. MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES INDONESIA will strengthen functions of previous Jakarta liaison office ・ Enhanced status will boost MHI's presence in Indonesia Full Article
si [Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd.]<br />MHPS Receives Order from Taiwan Power Company for Steam Turbine Facilities for the Datan Power Plant -- Equipment to Convert the Unit 7 Natural Gas-fired Simple Cycle Generator to a GTCC System -- By www.mhps.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 11:00:00 +0900 ・ Combined cycle operations scheduled to begin in November 2023 ・ Total plant output to increase 50%, from the current 600 MW to 900 MW Full Article
si 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 By www.mhi.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 10:00:00 +0900 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. Full Article
si Great Basin National Park: A user's guide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Jul 2012 22:01:28 +0000 There is more to Nevada than desert, hot nightclubs and garish, neon temples of gambling. Great Basin National Park, about 285 miles north of the Las Vegas Stri Full Article Wilderness & Resources
si History, adventure await at Big Basin Redwoods By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 May 2013 22:06:47 +0000 The the oldest state park in California, Big Basin Redwoods has old-growth forest and plant and animal life that shifts with the altitude. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
si Grant Park: Take a tour of an urban oasis By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Jun 2013 18:18:27 +0000 With more than 131 acres, Grant Park is a giant greenspace that provides a natural foil to urban living. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
si The coronavirus is causing a dangerous shortfall in blood donations By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 19:51:44 +0000 With millions of Americans staying home, blood donations are drying up. It's safe to give if you are healthy. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
si Siemens’ treatment process makes water safer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Feb 2011 20:17:03 +0000 When the EPA announced a reduction in the acceptable levels of arsenic in drinking water, Siemens’ GFH® media-based system made compliance achievable. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
si 11 surprising facts that will change your water usage By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Feb 2011 21:53:30 +0000 Find out how much water it takes to produce your everyday grocery items and how much can be saved with a few minor tweaks in behavior. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
si San José, California: The city with a Green Vision By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 May 2011 22:01:47 +0000 The City of San José, California adopted an ambitious Green Vision roadmap and won the 2011 Siemens Sustainable Community Award in the large community category Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
si Simple hives keep Italian vineyards buzzing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Nov 2015 16:38:32 +0000 At Italy's Ferrari Vineyards, the honeybees keep the vineyards thriving and at least one bear's belly full. Full Article Healthy Eating
si Desert farm grows 180,000 tomato plants using only sun and seawater By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Oct 2016 22:12:09 +0000 Farms that grow food in arid deserts, without groundwater or fossil fuels, could be the future of agriculture. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
si Seattle businesses are slipping on Amazon's 1.7 million free bananas By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 24 May 2017 21:49:31 +0000 By giving away free bananas in Seattle, Amazon is disrupting local businesses. Full Article Green Workplace
si Scientists find pesticide residue in 75 percent of honey By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Oct 2017 18:30:45 +0000 The levels are reportedly safe for humans, but they're high enough to harm bees — and that's bad news for us, too. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
si The dark side of the trendy avocado By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 May 2018 15:59:56 +0000 Our love of avocados and guacamole is leaving Chilean villagers without water. Full Article Healthy Eating
si Basil gets tastier with 24-hour light By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Apr 2019 18:52:21 +0000 MIT scientists are creating "climate recipes" for basil using computer algorithms or cyber agriculture. Full Article Healthy Eating
si Dutch inventor launches ocean cleanup mission By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Oct 2018 16:04:16 +0000 Boyan Slat’s system has arrived at the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, and it's already collecting plastic. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
si Sip of Hope coffee comes with an extra shot of mental health By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Nov 2018 15:24:00 +0000 The Sip of Hope coffeehouse in Chicago's Logan Square supports mental health initiatives, including suicide prevention. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
si Secret Service honors George H.W. Bush with their favorite memory of the former president By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Dec 2018 19:20:53 +0000 In 2013, Bush shaved his head in solidarity with a young toddler with leukemia. Full Article Family Activities
si Why Brits are tossing empty potato chip bags in the mail, not the trash By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Dec 2018 17:59:37 +0000 An anti-plastic campaign directed at the Britain's most beloved crisp company is leading to changes in packaging and recycling. Full Article Healthy Spaces