car 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
car Workplace Safety: New Scorecard Changes the Game By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Dec 2015 15:04:45 +0000 Most U.S. safety scorecards are based on information from the past. A new scorecard adds scientifically based predictions about the future. Full Article Protection & Safety
car Convenient truths: Climate, scarcity and abundance By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2009 20:38:05 +0000 Al Gore, step aside. Saul Griffith has a slideshow that makes 'Inconvenient Truth' look like a warmup. Full Article Research & Innovations
car How the 2011 Oscars went green By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Feb 2011 19:06:30 +0000 The biggest awards show in Hollywood continues efforts to reduce its environmental impact. Full Article Arts & Culture
car Now is the time to care about virtual reality By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Apr 2016 17:34:44 +0000 2016 will be the year that holodecks becomes real. Sort of. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
car Should Americans have to choose between health care and a smartphone? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Mar 2017 20:35:45 +0000 Health care is essential, but so is a smartphone if you want to get a job or even sign up for health care ... despite what Jason Chaffetz says. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
car Infotainment systems in cars are distractions for all, but even more so for older drivers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2019 16:18:30 +0000 Entertainment systems in cars reveal a design problem, not an aging problem, and it should be fixed. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
car 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
car Carlsbad Caverns National Park: A user's guide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:00:22 +0000 This New Mexico treasure has been described as 'the Grand Canyon with a roof on it.' But don't take Will Rogers' word for it — see it for yourself. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
car Carrizo Plain: Exploring 'the Serengeti of the West' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 May 2013 18:26:12 +0000 Carrizo Plain — hot and dry for much of the year — is a diverse, bountiful but fragile ecosystem. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
car Self-care matters more in stressful times By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 17:19:15 +0000 From sleeping and eating well to taking deep breaths, self-care is important when times are tough. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
car Raleigh, North Carolina: A city of environmental innovation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 May 2011 22:11:09 +0000 Commitment to developing green economy pays dividends for Raleigh, North Carolina by attracting substantial economic activity benefiting the entire community. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
car Discarded dogs are finding love for the first time — in prison By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Apr 2018 21:06:28 +0000 Hardened inmates let a dog's love open the door to their hearts through the Pawsitive Change program. Full Article Pets
car Jimmy Carter's solar farm now powers more than half of his hometown By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 20:10:22 +0000 The 1.3-megawatt array covers about 10 acres in Plains, Georgia. Full Article Energy
car Why private planes are nearly as deadly as cars By www.livescience.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Feb 2015 18:52:12 +0000 Depending on how the statistics are sliced, private planes may be even more dangerous than the leading cause of transportation deaths in America: cars. Full Article Protection & Safety
car How algae could change your world (or at least your car) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Jul 2011 19:52:14 +0000 Algae-based fuels are finally reaching the commercial stage, and they're already in airplanes and U.S. Navy ships. And they could be coming soon to a gas statio Full Article Transportation
car 6 ingenious traps set by the world's hungriest carnivorous plants By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Feb 2017 16:57:16 +0000 From Venus flytraps to pitcher plants and bladderworts, explore the wonderfully weird world of carnivorous plants. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
car 3 creative ways to cook with carrots By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Sep 2016 18:03:35 +0000 It's time to get creative with this root vegetable, by making carotene butter, carrot ginger sauce and more. Full Article Recipes
car Beware of yellow jacket nests the size of cars By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2019 18:15:09 +0000 Experts warn that Alabama is facing an outbreak of yellow jacket super nests, and it's connected to climate change. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
car In Person: Simon Cooter and Carolyn Callan, Covéa By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 22 May 2019 09:43:16 +0100 On the 1st May Simon Cooter effectively handed over the commercial and high net worth director baton at Covéa to Carolyn Callan and became in his words ‘minister without portfolio’. At last week’s British Insurance Brokers’ Association Conference Jonathan Swift sat down with both to discuss the insurer’s journey from an also-ran to profitable and growing presence in the mid-corporate and SME market. Full Article
car Guy Carpenter boss fired over sexually suggestive email - reports By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2019 12:24:44 +0100 As well as this employment change two of the VP’s colleagues have faced severe internal penalties. Full Article
car News analysis: Why do brokers need to care about the FCA focus on D&I? By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 12:41:32 +0000 A recent letter from the regulator could indicate that it wants to widen its remit to include diversity and inclusion. Should brokers be worried? Martin Friel reports. Full Article
car London mulls car-free days to curb air pollution By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 May 2018 12:24:33 +0000 Despite resistance to a permanent car ban on Oxford Street, London mayor Sadiq Kahn is pushing for car-free days across the capital city. Full Article Transportation
car How to reduce your carbon footprint from flying By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 03 Jun 2018 17:32:17 +0000 If you can't avoid flying, you can reduce or eliminate your carbon footprint when you do. Full Article Transportation
car Cars are engineered to put us to sleep By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Jul 2018 13:12:54 +0000 Researchers find car vibrations make even the most alert people drowsy. Full Article Transportation
car What would your city be like without cars? This city tried it By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Sep 2018 12:19:42 +0000 The Spanish city of Pontevedra takes car-free to the next level by converting 75 acres into a pedestrian-only zone. Full Article Transportation
car Why Oslo is saying no to cars in its city center By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Dec 2018 16:27:45 +0000 Pedestrians and cyclists will soon rule the streets in the Norwegian capital's downtown core. Full Article Transportation
car NAPA Breaks Guinness Record of Most Cars Washed in 8 Hours By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 May 2019 19:48:56 +0000 Auto Parts store locations join forces with community partners to wash 7,197 cars. Full Article Transportation
car The Love of a Car is a Love Like No Other By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Jun 2019 16:30:45 +0000 Through rugged adventures, family road trips and daring expeditions, your car is there, helping you make memories. Full Article Transportation
car Electric cars are quiet. Maybe too quiet. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jul 2019 16:53:39 +0000 Automakers are devising unique sounds to let the blind and other pedestrians know that EVs are approaching. Now the EU requires it on new vehicles. Full Article Transportation
car Which is better: Car wash or DIY? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jul 2019 20:17:28 +0000 Commercial car washes have advantages over doing it in your driveway. Full Article Transportation
car When it comes to aging in place, self-driving cars won't save us By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2019 20:16:37 +0000 A new study finds that older people react a lot more slowly when they take back control of an autonomous vehicle. Full Article Transportation
car What's the best car for older drivers? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2019 12:26:05 +0000 Just about everyone recommends a big gasoline-powered SUV for seniors. This will not end well. Full Article Transportation
car How to Survive the Car Line at Your Child’s School By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2019 15:47:43 +0000 Navigating the unpleasant process of picking up and dropping off your kid requires a little creativity – and a lot of patience. Full Article Transportation
car A Career Boost and a Clear Path, with NAPA’s Apprenticeship Program By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2019 18:34:43 +0000 Mason Pavlides is the second apprentice to join the program, which offers mentoring, tools, online training and more. Full Article Transportation
car A Path to a Great Career, with a NAPA Apprenticeship Program By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Dec 2019 15:05:42 +0000 Learn how the accredited, paid technician program could help you set your career in motion. Full Article Transportation
car Match the car enthusiast to their car By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 13:09:18 +0000 From modern luxury gems to classic conversation starters, see if you can match the celebrity to the car they own. Full Article Transportation
car How to disinfect a car interior By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 14:51:25 +0000 During the global coronavirus pandemic, your vehicle can be a haven for germs. Here's how to clean it safely and effectively. Full Article Transportation
car Why self-driving cars won't replace mass transit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Oct 2015 15:19:34 +0000 Even if self-driving cars could replace mass transit, it would be a very bad thing. Full Article Transportation
car Why you should care about one church's fight over solar panels in N.C. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Jan 2016 17:07:23 +0000 This David vs. Goliath story could impact the future of renewable energy everywhere. Full Article Politics
car IndyCar driver promotes solar for Africa By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Mar 2016 13:59:29 +0000 By funding solar lights in Africa, one IndyCar team hopes to offset its footprint and move the world forward. Full Article Energy
car Finland's mail carriers will soon be mowing lawns. But are they happy about it? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 May 2016 12:50:22 +0000 In a bid to diversify revenue, Posti, Finland's state-owned mail carrier, is offering new services, including lawn mowing on Tuesdays. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
car Will self-driving cars mean the end of car ownership? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Jun 2017 11:07:49 +0000 Autonomous vehicles may save consumers money in the future, but our cars mean more to us than simple economics. Full Article Transportation
car The huge carbon footprint of cement (and what we can do about it) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Jun 2019 18:15:27 +0000 Cement manufacturing contributes 8 percent of global carbon emissions. But what if it could become part of the solution? Full Article Research & Innovations
car Enviva provides special donation toward forest conservation in North Carolina By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Dec 2019 21:36:25 +0000 The donation to the N.C. Tree Farm Program was made in honor of the renewable energy company's 15th anniversary. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
car North Carolina’s Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention Project delivered strong results in 2019 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 16:07:30 +0000 Programs and partnerships help underserved communities excel in the forestry business. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
car A huge swath of South Carolina land is now preserved for generations By www.fws.gov Published On :: Wed, 18 Dec 2019 13:28:39 +0000 Roughly 14,000 acres along the Savannah River will forever remain undeveloped, thanks to this conservation team work. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
car Why Carolina bays are an enduring mystery By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 13:29:48 +0000 Tom Poland and Robert Clark traveled over 30,000 miles in three states documenting the phenomenon known as Carolina bays, the topic of their new book. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
car How much weight can a hawk carry? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2019 16:04:16 +0000 There are no shortage of stories of hawks picking up dogs and cats, but how much weight can a hawk actually carry? And are your pets safe? Full Article Animals
car Carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere has set another ominous record By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 17:58:10 +0000 CO2 levels are now the highest they've been since long before modern humans existed. Full Article Climate & Weather