win Will Alec Baldwin's own NIMBY-ism thwart his wind turbine plans? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Jul 2012 15:40:43 +0000 Alec Baldwin champions both renewable energy and the preservation of East Hampton, N.Y., with equal passion. So how will things play out now that the actor has Full Article At Home
win Colbert discusses 'Wind Turbine Syndrome' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Nov 2012 16:49:03 +0000 Comedian describes the litany of health issues claimed by people living near wind turbines - which includes, of all things, herpes. Full Article Arts & Culture
win Seals may use wind farms as hunting grounds By www.livescience.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Jul 2014 13:30:26 +0000 Offshore wind farms may become seal hunting grounds, new research shows. Full Article Animals
win Wind turbines and bridges: A match made in clean energy heaven? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Aug 2015 23:18:29 +0000 Multitasking infrastructure on the Canary Islands could power as many as 500 homes. Full Article Research & Innovations
win Following Arkansas quake, regulators call time out on fracking By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Mar 2011 19:29:51 +0000 Wastewater storage from fracking may be causing earthquakes. For now, Arkansas is stopping operations. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
win Wind and natural gas team up By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Jun 2011 21:55:18 +0000 Wind energy and natural gas could be a formidable solution for America's energy problem. Full Article Energy
win Congratulations to Josh Fox for winning an Emmy for 'Gasland'! By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Sep 2011 04:43:00 +0000 Documentary filmmaker Josh Fox just won an Emmy for his film "Gasland" which exposes fracking for the dangerous boondoggle that it is. Full Article Energy
win Putting cork, screw top and plastic wine stoppers into perspective By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Mar 2014 14:08:52 +0000 Student film "Battle Behind the Bottle" tells the story of the cork industry positive response to the “kick in the pants” screw tops and plastics gave it. Full Article Beverages
win With planet Eris, looks like Pluto has a twin By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Oct 2011 18:22:50 +0000 Though the dwarf planet Eris on the edge of the solar system is much denser than Pluto, the two frigid worlds are nearly exactly the same size, a new study find Full Article Space
win 'Vulcan' and 'Cerberus' win Pluto moon naming poll By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:22:01 +0000 The votes are in, and it looks like 'Vulcan' could be the new name for one of Pluto's smallest moons. Full Article Space
win The most common types of winter squash (and how they taste) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Nov 2015 14:48:35 +0000 There's more to winter gourds than butternut squash. Here are just a few winter squashes and gourds you might want to consider for your dinner table. Full Article Healthy Eating
win Eerie ancient spider fossils still have spooky glowing eyes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Feb 2019 04:45:41 +0000 Researchers have unearthed fossils of an extinct spider family that contain reflective material in the eyes that gave them superior night vision. Full Article Animals
win Bloomberg attempts to beat summer heat with home AC window unit ... in his SUV By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Jun 2012 18:54:21 +0000 Trying to stay cool while obeying his own stringent vehicle idling restrictions, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg enlists security detail to install a full Full Article Transportation
win Alec Baldwin to narrate Discovery's 'Frozen Planet' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:55:11 +0000 Four years in the making, the Discovery Channel/BBC co-production is a groundbreaking look at the Earth's polar regions. Full Article Arts & Culture
win Arctic sea ice hits yearly max, but still dwindling By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:15:01 +0000 It may be time to retire the groundhog and start tracking Arctic sea ice for a better prediction of late-winter weather. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
win Winter gardens require special knowledge By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Dec 2012 23:15:16 +0000 Potters Fields in England is a perfect example of how to use design elements to make the landscape shine in the colder months. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
win How throwing stuff away makes you frugal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Feb 2013 21:09:29 +0000 It really is important to learn to love your stuff. But that love comes so much easier when there is less stuff to love. Full Article At Home
win Man doing charity bike ride across Canada has bike stolen in Winnipeg (but he's not giving up!) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jul 2013 19:53:48 +0000 Anas Cheema, a 22-year-old economics student at the University of Victoria, decided to dedicate his summer. Full Article Arts & Culture
win That's a hoot! Here's your chance to win a Comedy Wildlife Photography award By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Mar 2018 13:23:02 +0000 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards are looking for the funniest candid photos of animals just being themselves. Full Article Animals
win It wouldn't be winter in Finland without a dip in a frozen lake By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Jan 2019 18:57:13 +0000 Markku Lahdesmaki's photo series 'Avanto' illuminates the Finnish hobby of ice swimming. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
win Alec Baldwin to host anti-fracking event By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 May 2012 15:26:33 +0000 '30 Rock' actor is the latest big name to go up against the natural gas industry. Full Article Arts & Culture
win Lubanzi, a wine label with a social conscience By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 22 Jul 2017 16:10:08 +0000 Some of the proceeds from Lubanzi wines, which are imported South Africa, goes to help the vineyard workers and their families. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
win Wind is carrying huge amounts of microplastic dust around the world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Apr 2019 21:56:02 +0000 Even remote places like the French Pyrenees can contain urban levels of microplastics. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
win Wind energy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:39:13 +0000 The premise seems simple: use wind energy to push a turbine and generate electricity with no greenhouse gases or associated pollution. Full Article Energy
win The symbolic power of bladeless wind turbines By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Apr 2012 21:35:08 +0000 Critics of renewable energy are obsessed with the costs and practicalities of cleantech right this instant. Visitors to Silicon Valley in the 1970s didn't see t Full Article Energy
win Sean Tufts: Ex-NFL linebacker now tackling wind energy projects By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 May 2012 05:38:11 +0000 Site for wind farms is not exactly the type of field you picture a retired NFL linebacker scouting. But Sean Tufts is not your typical retired player. Nor is he Full Article Arts & Culture
win Climate change will increase wind and waves in Australia By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Jan 2013 21:27:19 +0000 The Southern Hemisphere will experience more devastating wind and waves as the world warms, according to new research. Full Article Climate & Weather
win Spring rewind 2014: 15 singular stories worth revisiting By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Jun 2014 22:00:12 +0000 From pistachio shell-powered eco-cities to tiny houses on the moon, this spring certainly wasn't short on starry-eyed intrigue and bold ambition. Full Article At Home
win Transparent solar windows generate energy without obstructing the view By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Dec 2014 01:51:56 +0000 Researchers have developed solar concentrators that can be placed on windows or cellphone screens. Full Article Research & Innovations
win Famed Azure Window arch in Malta is no more By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Mar 2017 18:02:51 +0000 Featured in several Hollywood productions, the arch and its support pillars collapsed after heavy coastal storms. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
win 'Science Fair' wins hearts at Sundance By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Feb 2018 17:24:55 +0000 After watching "Science Fair," You’ll never look at your high-school science fair the same way again. Full Article Research & Innovations
win Watch: Google, wind energy and green jobs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Jan 2013 20:00:00 +0000 Google's investment in the Atlantic Wind Connection project will help support thousands of green jobs. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
win Can Scotland lead the way on offshore wind power? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:26:29 +0000 Scotland is hoping to leverage its extensive experience in North Sea oil and gas drilling to become the leader in the offshore wind industry. Full Article Energy
win Despite threats from big bad Trump, Scotland okays offshore wind farm By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:25:56 +0000 In approving an offshore wind farm, the Scottish government handles Donald Trump in a manner in which everyone should handle Donald Trump: They ignore him. Full Article Energy
win Donald Trump: 0; Scottish wind farm: 1 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:44:30 +0000 The Scottish government recently approved the construction of a wind farm set off the coast from Donald Trump's golf course. Full Article Energy
win An office with a view: Kicking back on a wind turbine hundreds of feet in the air By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 01:23:54 +0000 Redditor Demo_of_demo shared this beautiful photo taken from high atop his wind-turbine "office." Full Article Energy
win 9 ingenious wind turbine designs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:29:47 +0000 To harness the power of the wind, some creative minds have looked beyond the traditional turbine. You may never look at a kite in the same way again. Full Article Energy
win How wind turbines kill birds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 May 2013 16:29:01 +0000 Wind energy may be cost efficient, but it's costing us over half a million birds each year. Full Article Energy
win These clever wind turbines store energy for when the wind's not blowing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Aug 2013 21:06:44 +0000 This isn't your father's turbine. It can create more electricity at lower wind speeds and does a better job of predicting the supply of wind energy. Full Article Energy
win How an 'off-grid' hippie built a wind energy empire By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2013 17:33:07 +0000 Wind entrepreneur Dale Vince used to live on a bus. Now he's one of Britain's richest men, and he has big plans to transform his country. Full Article Energy
win Major bird charity plans wind turbine at HQ By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2013 17:02:19 +0000 Wind power critics argue that turbines kill birds. So why is the U.K.'s largest bird charity planning a turbine? Full Article Energy
win A new generation of wind turbines takes to the sea By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2013 17:03:11 +0000 Offshore wind has great potential, but the marine environment presents challenges. A new kind of turbine aims to overcome those obstacles. Full Article Energy
win All about windmills: 17 breezy landscape photos By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2013 15:00:37 +0000 From Dutch flower fields to Californian slopes, windmills are one of mankind's oldest ( loveliest) energy machines. Here are some windmill photos to celebrate. Full Article Energy
win Waves crash against massive wind turbines By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2013 17:34:32 +0000 Waves crash against wind turbines perched on a jetty in Boulogne-sur-mer, France. Full Article Energy
win 'Green Santa' delivers wind turbines to children By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2013 16:30:55 +0000 In a rare interview, Santa reveals why he is sick of so much "stuff". He's donning a green suit and delivering clean energy as a gift instead. Full Article Energy
win Judd Hirsch: Neighborly fuss over wind turbine is 'baloney' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2013 14:00:02 +0000 Residents in the New York town of Denning rally against 'Taxi' actor Judd Hirsch's proposed wind turbine project. Full Article Energy
win A blimp with a mission: Helium-filled wind turbine to take float in Alaska [Video] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Apr 2014 20:55:54 +0000 Fairbanks will be the demo deployment site for BAT (Buoyant Altitude Turbine), an inflatable wind turbine floating 1,000 feet above the earth. Full Article Energy
win IKEA announces first U.S. investment in wind energy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Apr 2014 13:56:22 +0000 IKEA gusts into the U.S. wind energy sector with an investment in an Illinois farm capable of generating enough annual energy to power 70 stores. Full Article Energy
win How snow can help build better wind turbines By www.livescience.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Jun 2014 13:46:59 +0000 The way snow dances around wind turbines is shedding light on the mysteries of how air turbulence behaves. Full Article Energy
win Blown away: Wind turbines generate enough energy to power every home in Scotland By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Nov 2014 16:50:53 +0000 With new data published by the WWF, Scotland once again proves itself as the renewable energy-generating powerhouse of the United Kingdom. Full Article Energy