automobile French man using only things made in France By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2013 18:43:54 +0000 The journalist is conducting a 9-month 'economic patriotism' experiment by eating nothing but French food and using only French-made products. Full Article Responsible Living
automobile Could burying CO2 enhance energy production? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Jan 2014 22:18:57 +0000 We don't want greenhouse gas emissions, but we do want energy. What if we could bury one to get more of the other? Full Article Energy
automobile Why helping the poor may hurt the climate By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2014 14:19:58 +0000 Developing countries are emitting increasingly more carbon in order to improve their citizens' well-being. Full Article Climate & Weather
automobile How 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' went green behind-the-scenes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Mar 2014 18:27:31 +0000 Sony Pictures releases a video detailing how the company made the big-budget action flick its most sustainable production yet. Full Article Arts & Culture
automobile Starbucks' new competition: A $3,000 bike-cart By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 May 2014 03:41:20 +0000 Wheely's coffee and beverage franchises are carbon-neutral and ready to compete with brick-and-mortar stores. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
automobile Why your personal food waste matters By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Jul 2014 15:05:00 +0000 A poll found that almost half of the people who see food waste as a problem don’t view it as a problem they’re contributing to. Full Article Healthy Eating
automobile Leonardo DiCaprio narrates new short film 'CARBON' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Aug 2014 14:53:04 +0000 Actor warns of a 'catastrophic warming of the planet' if carbon pricing is not enforced to curb the emissions of the fossil fuel industry. Full Article Energy
automobile Whirlpool introduces the smart washer and dryer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Jan 2015 12:11:50 +0000 These appliances are big energy hogs, so it makes sense to make them smart. Full Article At Home
automobile What is carbon insetting? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Jan 2015 17:52:36 +0000 From tree planting to better forms of farming, a growing number of businesses are investing in carbon reduction within their own supply chains. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
automobile Could the carbon bubble ruin your retirement? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 May 2015 14:00:34 +0000 Remember the subprime mortgage bubble? The carbon bubble might be our next $6 trillion nightmare. Full Article Energy
automobile Worldbeing wearable tracks your carbon footprint By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Nov 2015 15:01:17 +0000 I have no idea what my carbon footprint is. Do you know yours? This bracelet could help. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
automobile All our gains in energy efficiency have been wiped out by increases in house size By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Nov 2015 11:11:00 +0000 There are a number of reasons our houses are getting bigger, and it's a real problem. Full Article Energy
automobile U.S. Christmas decorations use more energy than many nations do in a year By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Dec 2015 11:13:27 +0000 Christmas is the season for many things, including a massive carbon footprint. Full Article Responsible Living
automobile Carbon dioxide could soon be transformed back into liquid fuel By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Dec 2015 21:06:16 +0000 What if we could turn our fuel emissions back into fuel? Full Article Research & Innovations
automobile How much Arctic sea ice did you melt today? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Nov 2016 10:37:12 +0000 People living in the the U.S. and the E.U. are responsible for the greatest average loss of Arctic sea ice, says Max Planck Institute. Full Article Climate & Weather
automobile Americans are curbing their love affair with beef By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Mar 2017 17:21:24 +0000 Americans are curbing their love affair with beef and the result is a 10 percent reduction in food-related emissions. Full Article Healthy Eating
automobile The surprising truth about meal kits By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Apr 2019 17:57:03 +0000 Meal kits aren't as bad for the environment as a trip to the grocery store for the same ingredients in terms of greenhouse gas emissions. Full Article Healthy Eating
automobile Should I ditch my not-so-old, eco-unfriendly carpets for newer, eco-friendlier ones? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:24:31 +0000 Matt Hickman can help you pick out the perfect shade of green for your rugs. Full Article Remodeling & Design
automobile Beaulieu and the environment By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Jul 2011 16:49:04 +0000 For all its perks, like adding color and cozy softness to a home, carpeting is not typically an eco-friendly product. Often made from petroleum-based materials Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
automobile How to recycle carpet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:56:27 +0000 It's rare to see anyone choose to throw away a plastic bottle if a recycling bin is nearby. Unfortunately, it’s still common to see carpet waiting curbside fo Full Article Recycling
automobile Ray Anderson, noted environmentalist, passes away at 77 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Aug 2011 02:13:03 +0000 CEO of Interface and author of 'Confessions of a Radical Industrialist' leaves an eco-legacy. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
automobile Environmentally-friendly flooring By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Aug 2011 15:39:17 +0000 Flooring is one of the most important elements of any room, so when you're choosing new wood, tile, carpet or other floor covering, consider your options carefu Full Article At Home
automobile Eco-friendly flooring By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Aug 2011 18:13:43 +0000 In the realm of ecologically-minded home improvement, choosing flooring can often feel like a pesky SAT question. What’s better: hardwood or laminate? Synthet Full Article At Home
automobile Buying eco-friendly carpet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Aug 2011 19:51:38 +0000 Carpet can be cozy, soft underfoot and sound-absorbing. Here's how to buy carpet that's also eco-friendly. Full Article At Home
automobile Carpet for LEED buildings By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:07:54 +0000 A major source of indoor air pollution may be at your feet. That’s why carpet for LEED buildings is an issue not to be overlooked. Full Article At Home
automobile Interface expands fishing net recycling scheme on quest toward 'zero' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:27:55 +0000 Modular carpeting behemoth Interface expands a coastal cleanup/recycling initiative that benefits impoverished fishing communities in the Philippines. Full Article Recycling
automobile We tested it: Vinegar as a carpet cleaner By www.networx.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Sep 2013 20:30:44 +0000 It turns out that the technique is just as important as the cleaning agent. Full Article At Home
automobile First drive: 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:54:31 +0000 The all-new Toyota Camry Hybrid is perfect for your next family road trip. Full Article Transportation
automobile Toyota introduces the Prius family By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:10:28 +0000 Toyota introduces the Prius family to America with a fun new media campaign. Full Article Transportation
automobile Rush is wrong (about General Motors) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Sep 2011 23:19:09 +0000 Limbaugh blasts GM for trying to sell the Chevrolet Volt in China, but his central premise (based on a New York Times story, no less) may be wrong. Full Article Transportation
automobile MNN week in review: Historic robots, tiny animals and why you shouldn't fret about green cars By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Sep 2011 22:09:46 +0000 Don't miss the best original stories of the week from Mother Nature Network. Full Article Politics
automobile Popular Mechanics names James Cameron most innovative leader of 2011 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:20:26 +0000 The developers of Mars rovers, the Hybrid X electric car, and a wastewater cleaning technique are also recognized in the magazine's annual Breakthrough Awards. Full Article Research & Innovations
automobile BMW iSeries highlights sustainable design By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:39:13 +0000 A video interview with Benoit Jacob, the luxury carmaker's new electric and hybrid vehicle line's designer. Full Article Transportation
automobile October was a great month for Chevy Volt sales By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Nov 2011 20:20:23 +0000 General Motors sold more than 1,100 Chevy Volts in October. Full Article Transportation
automobile Toyota releases annual sustainability report By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Nov 2011 20:52:05 +0000 Toyota's 2011 North American Environmental Report shows progress towards meeting the automaker's five-year goals. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
automobile Power SHFT: Adrian Grenier's high-watt celebrity By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:35:48 +0000 Ford is partnering with Grenier's new green lifestyle website SHFT.com, and I was there to kick the tires on the C-MAX Hybrid, eat the organic snacks, and try i Full Article Transportation
automobile In praise of American cars By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:11:19 +0000 Once painfully uncompetitive, the U.S.-made automobile is clawing its way back with good-looking designs, attention to detail, and even respectable fuel economy Full Article Transportation
automobile Toyota Prius V: Best in class fuel-efficiency By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:20:11 +0000 The 2012 Toyota Prius V is capable of 44mpg in the city. Full Article Transportation
automobile Wanted: A cheap green car By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:44:26 +0000 I'm looking for 50 mpg on the highway, and a price tag under $16,000. It doesn't have to be a hybrid, though that would be nice. Full Article Transportation
automobile Mitt Romney slams the Chevy Volt By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Dec 2011 22:16:39 +0000 Republican presidential hopeful says the plug-in hybrid is an 'idea whose time has not come.' Full Article Transportation
automobile Ford Motor Company sets water reduction goal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:39:09 +0000 Ford Motor Company plans to use 30% less water per vehicle by 2015. Full Article Transportation
automobile Guaranteed low prices! TrueCar's 'transparency' riles dealers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:51:50 +0000 Now partnered with Yahoo! Autos, TrueCar helps consumers find the best deal around. But some dealers and automakers don't like how the company does business, an Full Article Transportation
automobile 7 electric cars to watch in 2012 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:08:08 +0000 2012 may prove to be the year of the electric car. Some of the world’s biggest automakers will be bringing new electric vehicles to market in 2012. They are n Full Article Transportation
automobile The right's fight to kill EV subsidies (and the Chevy Volt) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:51:48 +0000 It's political. The mantra is that electric cars shouldn't be government-subsidized, but some of the same critics of these programs have no problem with billion Full Article Transportation
automobile Detroit Auto Show: A first look at the new Ford Fusion By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:05:46 +0000 Ford announces that its new, faster-charging plug-in hybrid Ford Fusion will get 100+ MPGe. Oh, and it's cute, too. Full Article Transportation
automobile Detroit Auto Show: The excitement's back By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:53:03 +0000 The North American International Auto Show is re-energized, and here are some of the high-voltage highlights. Full Article Transportation
automobile The Detroit Car Show's fashionable side By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:20:30 +0000 The ensembles for auto show employees are designed to work with car companies' brand image, sometimes with hilarious results. Full Article Arts & Culture
automobile Detroit Auto Show: BMW's hybrids combine muscle and mileage By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:19:41 +0000 BMW is fielding an all-new 3-Series, and with it an ActiveHybrid 3 that offers both zero to 60 in 5.6 seconds and about 37 mpg. Up a notch, there's the ActiveHy Full Article Transportation
automobile At the Detroit Auto Show: Oft-overlooked interiors make a colorful comeback By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 14 Jan 2012 19:10:28 +0000 Am I the only one who finds the interior design of cars just as compelling as the exterior? Full Article Transportation
automobile AT&T deploys 5,000th alternative fuel vehicle By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:06:33 +0000 AT&T is now one-third of the way through its 15,000 alternative fuel vehicle goal. Full Article Transportation