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Why is Indonesia's wildfire so hard to put out?

Created by humans, these fires just keep on burning due to underground stores of peat.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Fossil fuel defectors are embracing clean tech

Are we about to see a brain drain from fossil fuel industries?




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Can more intensive agriculture cut emissions?

When you grow more food per acre, it makes room for more forests. At least that's what one group of researchers is proposing.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Has a professional soccer player just revolutionized the energy industry?

Mathieu Flamini has been keeping a secret: He's developing a viable alternative to oil.



  • Research & Innovations

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The case for fossil fuel divestment is economic, not just moral

In the long run, fossil fuel investments are an increasingly risky bet. And investors are beginning to take note.




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Sea levels are rising fast, and they'll stay that way for a long time

Sea levels are rising faster now than they have in over 2,800 years. And they'll keep on rising, even if we stop polluting tomorrow.



  • Climate & Weather

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Is renewable energy about to go subsidy-free?

Clean tech's reliance on subsidies has been a talking point for naysayers for decades. That may be about to change.




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Why do businesses spend money on doing good?

Guilt? Greenwashing? Or a boost to the bottom line? New research aims to quantify the motivations behind corporate social responsibility.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Ocean Cleanup mission takes aim at rivers

Boyan Slat's plastic cleanup system successfully collects plastic in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and has started picking up trash in rivers, too.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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7 ways Hurricane Sandy started a tidal wave of resilience

Guest blogger Darci Palmquist of U.S. Fish & Wildlife explains the power of nature-based solutions in the aftermath of a massive hurricane.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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They're growing what? Hatcheries expand their mission beyond fish

Mussels, birds, turtles: these creatures, and more, are living at national fish hatcheries across the nation, courtesy of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.



  • 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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A relative of one of the most famous trees of all time is hiding in plain sight

A descendant of the Newton Tree lives a private, unassuming life in California.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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World's oldest fossil forest discovered in New York

Researchers are exploring 386-million-year old fossilized tree roots in the Catskills region of New York.



  • 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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World's largest flower bloom found in remote Indonesian jungle

The bloom will only last for about one week before wilting.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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It's time to stop releasing balloons

Balloons may be colorful and cheery, but they're lousy for wildlife.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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5 Ways to Support Women-Owned Businesses

Give women entrepreneurs the recognition they deserve by showing your support for the female business community.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Bees and wildflowers may bounce back as roadsides go untrimmed

Silent lawn mowers in the United Kingdom may spell a summer bonanza for bees.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Tour operators are using their down time to plant new corals in the Great Barrier Reef

Australian diving tour companies are working with scientists to restore the coral reefs.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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'Rebel botanists' use sidewalk chalk to help people connect with nature

Botanists identify wild plants with sidewalk chalk to help draw attention to nature and discourage pesticide use.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Massive reforestation might be the moonshot we need to slow down climate change

Two new studies map out the potential revival of Earth's lost forests.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Wild giraffes are suffering a 'silent extinction'

The iconic animals have declined more than 40 percent in 30 years, potentially facing extinction yet drawing little global attention until recently.




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8 captivating facts about spider silk

Humans have long admired the magic of spider silk, but thanks to science, we're finally unraveling some of its most valuable secrets.




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Solar panels pair surprisingly well with tomatoes, peppers and pollinators

In 'agrivoltaics,' crops and solar panels not only share land and sunlight, but also help each other function more efficiently.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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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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How other species handle social distancing when someone is sick

Isolating ourselves during the coronavirus pandemic isn't as unnatural as it feels.




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Rioja region earns UNESCO tourism blessing

Wine from Rioja Alavesa, the Basque subregion of Rioja, has been named a UNESCO Biosphere Responsible Tourism region.




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Everything you need to know about mooncakes (including why they're so expensive)

Mooncakes are a traditional part of the Mid-Autumn Chinese festival. But there's more to the legend of this pricey pastry.




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5 foods besides romaine that can have E. coli

Treat these foods with caution to avoid food poisoning.




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'Alice's Restaurant': It's a Thanksgiving music tradition

There's not a lot of Thanksgiving music out there, but there's one song that's a can't miss while cooking Thanksgiving dinner.




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How to make mint simple syrup for a mint julep

This easy simple syrup helps to quickly build the cocktail on Derby Day.




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The rising threat of radon

A silent killer lurks undetected in millions of U.S. homes, and winter is its peak season. Find out how to stop it.



  • Translating Uncle Sam

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Japanese website Omron IA Japan has been ranked first among B2B websites in Japan for six consecutive years.

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We have introduced Energy Savings Analysis Software EWS-DE10.

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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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We have introduced Vision Sensor FZ4 Series.

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

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Built-in Amplifier Photoelectric Sensor (Medium Size)

(E3S-A)




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Oil-resistive, Long-range Photoelectric Sensor with Metal Housing

Water- and Oil-resistant Photoelectric Sensor with Metal Housing Used for Long-range Sensing(E3S-C)




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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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Temperature Sensor (Exclusive Models)

Thermocouples for Molding Machines, Thermocouples with Crimp Terminals, Surface Temperature Measurement, Room Temperature Measurement, Waterproof Platinum Resistance Thermometers, Corrosion-resistant Models, Pressure-resistant Explosion-proof Models and Double-element Models(E52 (Exclusive Models))




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Lighting for Image Processing

Next generation ODR technology(FL Series)




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We have introduced Connector-Terminal Block Conversion Units XW2R.

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Connector-Terminal Block Conversion Units for General-purpose Devices

Many Variations in Connectors and Number of Poles(XW2R (General-purpose devices))




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Connector-Terminal Block Conversion Units for PLCs

Connector-Terminal Block Conversion Units Designed Specifically to Connect PLCs(XW2R (PLCs))




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Connecting Cables for Connector-Terminal Block Conversion Units (Shielded)

Connect Connector-Terminal Block Conversion Units (XW2[]) to I/O Units for Programmable Controllers with one touch.(XW2Z (Standard-type))




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OMRON's Global Service Center will suspend business activities from April 27 to May 6.

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NX-series SSI Input Unit

Synchronous Serial Interface (SSI) to connect external axes to the Sysmac system(NX-ECS[][][])