out Why everyone is talking about energy storage By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 31 Jan 2015 15:50:09 +0000 Renewable energy is already growing rapidly. But these recent developments in energy storage could prove to be a game changer. Full Article Energy
out Eiffel Tower outfitted with twin wind turbines By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Feb 2015 23:00:37 +0000 The turbines will help to keep the lights on and the cash registers ringing on the Paris landmark's newly revamped first floor. Full Article Energy
out 11 world-class windmills outside the Netherlands By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Jul 2016 11:04:00 +0000 These noteworthy wind-driven mills and windmill groupings offer a historical glimpse back to when life relied on the strength of wind. Full Article Travel
out How to clean a bathroom without going crazy By www.networx.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Jan 2014 22:03:34 +0000 You might be surprised at the one thing that can make the task much more bearable. Full Article Healthy Spaces
out It's National Clean Out Your Fridge Day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Nov 2016 15:56:33 +0000 Most national food days seem arbitrary, but this one makes sense. You're going to need a clean fridge to prepare for all those Thanksgiving leftovers. Full Article Healthy Eating
out Reddit's Fridge Detective is inspiration for Clean Out Your Fridge Day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Nov 2018 14:01:04 +0000 The Reddit guessing game Fridge Detective peeks inside people's refrigerators for clues, and it may remind you of the mess in your own. Full Article Healthy Eating
out Why you should be more worried about pollination than a bee sting By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Mar 2013 23:21:13 +0000 Bees don't want to sting you. They have far more important things to do, like keep our agriculture system afloat. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
out What a grocery store without bees looks like By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:30:49 +0000 In an effort to promote awareness about declining bee populations, a market removes all the food that relies on bees from its produce department. Full Article Healthy Eating
out 7 mysterious diseases wiping out wildlife By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Sep 2015 16:51:24 +0000 These epidemics have hit full force, with scientists scrambling to unravel the causes and, more importantly, the solutions. Full Article Animals
out Lawn care giant announces plan to phase out bee-harming pesticides By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Apr 2016 12:00:17 +0000 Ortho's decision to nix neonicotinoids is an important one. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
out Mark Ruffalo speaks out against fracking By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Oct 2010 15:59:09 +0000 Mark Ruffalo, actor and environmental activist whose family lives in an area of upstate New York directly where "fracking" is a common practice, explains the da Full Article Wilderness & Resources
out The world is running out of sand By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Nov 2017 09:04:49 +0000 Sand is becoming a rare commodity. That's because it's the most commonly extracted resource worldwide; more than oil, more than gold. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
out Lessons from 2015: We have to rethink how we talk about efficiency and green building By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Dec 2015 11:57:00 +0000 We can't just build better; we have to change the way we live. Full Article Remodeling & Design
out Hyperventilation about kitchen ventilation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Jan 2016 17:47:36 +0000 Kitchen exhaust turns out to be a very complicated issue where there is no real consensus. Full Article Remodeling & Design
out Why activists have dyed rivers bright green throughout France By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Apr 2016 06:40:05 +0000 The color looks radioactive, but activists promise it is nontoxic and harmless to marine life. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
out Filter 99 percent of the BPA out of your water in just 30 minutes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Aug 2017 06:36:41 +0000 Simple chemical process is cheap and safe, and could soon eliminate BPA as a pollutant. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
out NASA's launch of sun observatory delayed by power outage By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jun 2013 20:59:56 +0000 NASA lost power on Sunday in California, delaying the launch of the IRIS sun observatory by one day. Full Article Space
out What is a landspout? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Jun 2019 18:26:46 +0000 Landspouts are technically tornadoes, but they originate near the ground and aren't made from supercell thunderstorms. Full Article Climate & Weather
out 7 things to know about the summer solstice By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Jun 2019 18:07:24 +0000 Summer solstice, the unofficial first day of summer, is the day with the most hours of daylight. Full Article Climate & Weather
out Route 66 is getting a patch of solar power-generating pavement By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Jun 2016 15:16:52 +0000 Kitschy nostalgia and clean-tech collide along Route 66, America's Mother Road, thanks to Solar Roadways. Full Article Energy
out Thinking about going solar? Google adds peer pressure into the mix By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Jun 2017 10:59:55 +0000 A new feature added to Project Sunroof, a free solar mapping tool from Google, makes keeping up with Joneses even easier. Full Article Energy
out Puerto Rico plots out total switch to green energy by 2050 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Nov 2018 13:07:53 +0000 Although a recent renewable energy bill stalled, the hurricane-ravaged territory isn't giving up on its fossil fuel-free aspirations. Full Article Energy
out Have you thought about cow-sharing? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Mar 2017 18:23:18 +0000 If you're a fan of humanely raised, sustainable beef, you may want to become a 'steakholder.' Full Article Healthy Eating
out Paul Greenberg answers the trickiest questions about fish, our last wild food By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 May 2017 19:00:20 +0000 Is responsible seafood the answer to our health and environmental crises? Author Paul Greenberg explores in a new PBS documentary, "The Fish on My Plate." Full Article Healthy Eating
out Architects recognize Virginia's Brock Center for outstanding environmental performance By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 May 2017 17:29:35 +0000 The Brock Environmental Center's 'regenerative' design is key to its AIA recognition — it generates 80 percent more energy than it uses. Full Article Remodeling & Design
out The Flow beehive harvests honey without opening hive By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Mar 2018 16:12:24 +0000 The creators of the original Flow Hive are back with a new model. Full Article Healthy Eating
out 4 exploitive societies that died out By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Aug 2018 14:43:23 +0000 If you want your way of life to come to a bitter end, follow the example of ancient civilizations like the Sumerians and the Olmecs and use up all the available Full Article Wilderness & Resources
out Green job of the week: YouthBuild green building specialist By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 02:17:31 +0000 The Eagle Ridge Institute is searching for a green building specialist as part of the AmeriCorps VISTA YouthBuild USA program. Full Article Green Workplace
out Color-changing brittle stars can see — even without eyes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Jan 2020 17:46:52 +0000 The red brittle star appears to use its color-changing powers for vision. Full Article Animals
out Coal ash threatens South Georgia By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 May 2016 09:31:00 +0000 Fear of toxins unites Wayne County community against dumping of coal ash waste. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
out If your workouts cause extreme soreness and swelling, read this By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Sep 2017 14:53:39 +0000 Rhabdomyolysis is rare, but if your workouts cause extreme soreness or swelling, check with your doctor. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
out Crank up your workout with walking poles By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Oct 2017 20:49:23 +0000 Adding walking poles to your daily jaunt is an excellent way to boost your calorie burn, and they may even help prevent chronic pain with aging. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
out PE teachers are thinking outside the gym By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 19 Nov 2017 18:06:00 +0000 Schools are phasing out dodgeball and other sports in favor of exercises that get kids moving for a lifetime. Full Article Healthy Spaces
out Air pollution may wipe out the benefits of walking for aging boomers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Dec 2017 11:07:03 +0000 A study in the Lancet looked at over-60 walkers, and those who worked on a busy London street didn't fare as well as the park walkers. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
out We should worry about boomers on e-bikes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Apr 2018 21:05:23 +0000 In the Netherlands, men over 65 on e-bikes are causing a big spike in the cycling death rate. And the Dutch are ahead of the game on all things biking. Full Article Transportation
out How to clean smelly workout clothes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Jun 2018 15:12:31 +0000 Here's the secret to getting that smell out of your high-tech exercise wear. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
out Stop worrying about sitting and just move By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Nov 2018 16:10:53 +0000 Go ahead and have a seat. New research says it's not the sitting that's the problem. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
out Short workouts add up to good health By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Feb 2019 16:44:27 +0000 New study finds several short bursts of exercise are just as effective as one long one. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
out Your friends reveal more about your health than your fitness tracker By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Jun 2019 19:41:21 +0000 Your social network predicts your health and wellness more than your fitness tracker, study finds. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
out The truth about exercise and weight loss By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Jul 2019 12:25:24 +0000 Eating less is more important than exercise if you want to lose weight. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
out 11 surprising facts about indoor air quality [Infographic] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Nov 2013 17:15:40 +0000 Many American likely aren't aware that the air in their homes and offices may be cause for concern. Full Article Healthy Spaces
out Watch out! Urban grime is going airborne By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Aug 2015 15:03:15 +0000 The soot that covers statues and buildings makes even more smog, eventually hitting our lungs. Full Article Healthy Spaces
out What London's air could look like without cars By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Apr 2018 15:58:47 +0000 This is what London's air would look like without cars. Full Article Healthy Spaces
out 12 ways to get clean air without chemicals By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Oct 2018 14:26:06 +0000 The air inside your home can be more polluted than the air outside. Want cleaner air? Here are 11 natural ways to clean your indoor air without using chemicals. Full Article Healthy Spaces
out 9 extinct megafauna that are out of this world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Jan 2017 18:39:16 +0000 Some of these massive beasts are familiar in form but enormous in size, while others are strange hybrids of modern-day animals. Full Article Animals
out 6 things to know about Earth's 6th mass extinction By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Jul 2017 14:18:57 +0000 At least five similar die-offs have happened before, but this is the first in human history — and the first with human help. Full Article Animals
out What we can learn about longevity from Lonesome George By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Dec 2018 18:41:58 +0000 Researchers study the genetic secrets of the world's last Pinta Island tortoise. Full Article Animals
out Fan MNN on Facebook and win these outstanding eco-books By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 May 2010 16:09:06 +0000 Become a fan and win these 5 environmentally-themed books. Full Article Arts & Culture
out How much do you know about the birds and the bees? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2015 19:52:58 +0000 Test your knowledge of the wild world of animal mating. Full Article Animals
out How much do you know about pandas? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2015 19:00:31 +0000 From what they eat to wear they live, test your giant panda knowledge with this quiz. Full Article Animals