rom Calling in from Copenhagen: MNN blogger Karl Burkart By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:07:28 +0000 Video: MNN blogger Karl Burkart chats with Current TV about the politics of blogging at the Copenhagen climate summit. Full Article Climate & Weather
rom December news from the USGBC By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:00:00 +0000 The USGBC has been busy this month including live blogging from Copenhagen, a deal with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and finalizing video from Green Full Article Green Workplace
rom Highlights from Copenhagen By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 23:04:40 +0000 Video clips from the great Copenhagen march for the climate. Full Article Research & Innovations
rom Where do we go from here? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Sep 2010 05:15:54 +0000 NGO leader Kelly Rigg weighs in on the climate movement in the U.S. vs. China and what is needed to make a shift. Full Article Research & Innovations
rom CEO says U.S. is years away from crafting an energy policy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 May 2011 17:22:41 +0000 The head of Duke Energy says Americans don't have the attention span to take on crafting a meaningful energy policy. Full Article Politics
rom Romney: 'I don't think carbon is a pollutant' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:36:55 +0000 As the GOP frontrunner tries to hold on to support in New Hampshire, he continues to walk a fine line when it comes to what he really believes about environment Full Article Politics
rom Romney flip-flops his way out of climate debate By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:35:31 +0000 The former governor is stuck with a history of being on all sides of the climate issue. Full Article Politics
rom From Cree, a budget LED that won't make Edison roll over in his grave By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:56 +0000 Cree makes a game-changing jump into consumer lighting with affordable LED bulbs that resemble the energy-hogging incandescents of yesteryear. Full Article At Home
rom 'Nostalgia is dumb': Cree launches LED-promoting TV spots By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:53:03 +0000 Realizing that some folks may need further convincing to ditch incandescents, LED pioneer Cree releases a series of TV spots starring Lance Reddick. Full Article At Home
rom 2D-Light: Mega-thin LED promises low-cost, energy-savings By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2013 17:39:58 +0000 In manufacturing, 'flat' has long been synonymous with 'low-cost' but can this also be applied to consumer LED bulbs? The 2D-Light gives it a go. Full Article At Home
rom From Cree, a 3-way LED bulb that really, truly goes 3 ways By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Jun 2014 22:31:05 +0000 Unlike incandescent 3-way bulbs that really only have 2 levels of brightness, the 3-way Cree LED boats a trio of brightness levels you can actually see. Full Article At Home
rom In Rome, residents rally against LED streetlights By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Mar 2017 14:54:44 +0000 Are harsh white hues ruining Rome's Old World ambiance? The swap of cost-effective LEDs for older, yellow, sodium-vapor streetlights is raising eyebrows. Full Article Research & Innovations
rom Walking Shelter: A tennis shoe-tent combo for impromptu siestas By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2013 21:39:34 +0000 Lady Gaga meets L.L. Bean with a 'mobile habitat' concept from Aussie firm Sibling that integrates a one-person tent into the back of a pair of sneakers. Full Article Arts & Culture
rom Abercrombie & Fitch, in reversal of exclusionary policy, now selling larger sizes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2013 02:48:45 +0000 After a drubbing in the media, the formerly popular brand is making amends. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
rom Pharrell Williams announces denim line made from recycled ocean plastic By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Feb 2014 20:51:08 +0000 Singer-songwriter, in collaboration with G-Star Raw, will create jeans made from plastic-based 'bionic yarn'. Full Article Arts & Culture
rom John Rooks: Marketing should do more than just promote By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:40:09 +0000 Meet John Rook, the green marketing maverick searching for authenticity in the world of sustainable business. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
rom A view of the galaxy, free from light pollution By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Sep 2010 12:42:36 +0000 Light pollution steals from us the view of the universe in which we live. Check out this beautiful photograph taken high in the Sierra Nevada of an unblemished Full Article Wilderness & Resources
rom See a 'falling star' from above By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Aug 2011 13:03:44 +0000 Astronaut Ron Garan took a stellar photo last weekend of a Perseid meteor from space. See it and other Perseid photos from recent years. Full Article Space
rom Smartphone case harnesses electromagnetic energy By www.laptopmag.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Jan 2014 19:28:16 +0000 The Lune can identify that your phone is receiving a call, not from a Bluetooth signal but from the wavelength of the phone’s GSM signal. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
rom Can a smartphone prevent the elderly from falling? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Jun 2014 20:21:36 +0000 The SmartGait innovation could help patients with compromised balance by analyzing how they walk. Full Article Protection & Safety
rom Where's that kitchen of the future we were promised? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Jan 2016 11:12:00 +0000 In your phone. Or down the street at the supermarket. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
rom You can help NASA track climate change from your phone By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Jul 2016 11:52:12 +0000 'I See Change' app taps the power of citizen scientists to gather data on nature and weather. Full Article Climate & Weather
rom 5 ways to focus while working from home By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:28:05 +0000 Telecommuting is a nice perk, but it isn't always easy to stay focused. Full Article Green Workplace
rom We could learn a lot about vocational training from Finland By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Aug 2018 13:44:14 +0000 Finland's vocational education and training (VET) programs cover a range of occupations, and training is available to just about everyone. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
rom 9 stories from 2018 that made us feel good By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Dec 2018 19:51:25 +0000 From saving dogs to cleaning up plastic, these were the stories that revealed some of the good happening in the world. Full Article Arts & Culture
rom 10-year-old keeps his promise to make the world a better place By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Dec 2017 15:31:20 +0000 Zander Hite's woodworking hobby started with a gift from his grandfather and a challenge to make a difference in the world. Full Article Responsible Living
rom Cap-and-trade may never to be heard from again By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Nov 2010 19:30:31 +0000 Nobody likes a loser - and that's just what this energy policy looks like after the midterm elections. Full Article Energy
rom Barbara Boxer: On the precipice of compromise By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Nov 2010 03:29:51 +0000 A lot has changed in American politics in the last year, and a lot has stayed the same. Full Article Politics
rom Mitt Romney's environmental record By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Jun 2011 17:32:46 +0000 The latest Republican to officially jump into the presidential race has a history of speaking out on energy and environmental policy. Full Article Politics
rom Observations from the Natural Products Expo East By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Sep 2012 19:37:27 +0000 How many answers are there to the question, “Is your product GMO-free?” More than you’d think. Full Article Healthy Eating
rom Why do we mostly only drink milk from cows? By www.livescience.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:56:03 +0000 There are millions of animals on the planet, yet the milk Americans drink almost exclusively comes from cows. Full Article Beverages
rom All 'Merican: Independence Day entertaining gear from the AMDC By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Jun 2013 00:30:05 +0000 Aadd a dash of homegrown design to your Fourth of July blowout with items designed and/or sold by members of the American Design Club. Full Article Remodeling & Design
rom 8 handsome home goods from the West Elm Handcrafted collection By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Sep 2013 20:34:00 +0000 West Elm is about to get a whole lot more crafty with the launch of a new initiative that involves a significant financial commitment to handcrafted products. Full Article Remodeling & Design
rom This Valentine’s Day think both romantic and sustainable By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2014 20:00:00 +0000 The Rainforest Alliance offers five suggestions for making Valentine’s Day traditions more earth-friendly. Full Article Healthy Eating
rom Diapers made from jellyfish? Researchers say it's a cleaner, more efficient option By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Apr 2014 19:42:16 +0000 Diapers made from jellyfish biodegrade in less than 30 days and soak up twice the mess. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
rom 6 unexpected products made from hemp By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Jul 2014 18:15:47 +0000 This versatile fiber can keep you looking good or speed you down the highway. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
rom 7 products that promise to last a lifetime By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 06 Mar 2016 20:51:29 +0000 Buy well by buying once: You'll save money, time and our planet's dwindling resources. Full Article Responsible Living
rom Stephen Colbert tackles eliminating food stamps from Farm Bill By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Jul 2013 20:00:00 +0000 The House cut funding for food stamps out of their version of the Farm Bill that goes to the Senate next. Colbert, of course, has something to say about that. Full Article Healthy Eating
rom After stint on the farm, Daniel Day-Lewis retires from acting By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Jun 2017 21:04:49 +0000 Oscar-winning actor Daniel Day-Lewis famously went on sabbatical to focus on his family and farming in 2013. Now it's clear he's not coming back. Full Article Arts & Culture
rom Hawaiian crows return from extinction in wild By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Jan 2018 20:43:41 +0000 The 'alalā went extinct in the wild in 2002, but a captive breeding program is preserving hope for the species. Full Article Animals
rom Road melts from Yellowstone's volcanic heat By www.livescience.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Jul 2014 15:04:56 +0000 Yellowstone National Park closed a popular road on July 10 after geothermal heat cooked the asphalt. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
rom Where do bedbugs come from? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 May 2019 20:20:19 +0000 Bed bugs have been documented as early as the first century. Originating in tropical climates, bed bugs are excellent hitchhikers, stowing away in luggage, hand Full Article Healthy Spaces
rom Watch these spiders emerge from an egg sac By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2019 18:35:23 +0000 Australian Reptile Park shares a creepy video of funnel web spiders emerging from an egg sac, just in time for Halloween. Full Article Animals
rom Earth Day from the South Lawn By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Apr 2011 13:55:00 +0000 Nancy Sutley, chair of the Council on Environmental Quality, and Heather Zichal, deputy assistant to the president for Energy and Climate Change, take your ques Full Article Politics
rom 5 things I learned from the Mexican president By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 23:19:36 +0000 On the first day of COP 16, President Calderon made some interesting remarks -- incuding one about your grandmother's refrigerator. Full Article Climate & Weather
rom Can Scotland's feisty wildcats be brought back from the brink? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Nov 2018 20:26:26 +0000 The Scottish wildcat, an adorable yet fierce native cat species, may disappear within the next few years. Full Article Animals
rom Romeo, one of the last of his species, will finally meet his Juliet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 16:49:20 +0000 Romeo the Sehuencas water frog desperately needed a girlfriend and a team of researchers found her along with several others. Full Article Animals
rom Africa's rarest carnivores face threats from disease-carrying dogs By www.biographic.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Mar 2019 13:34:42 +0000 Scientists hope a new vaccination campaign will give Ethiopian wolves a fighting chance at survival. Full Article Animals
rom Gigantic iceberg may break off from Antarctic glacier By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:06:00 +0000 A huge, emerging crack has been discovered in one of Antarctica's glaciers, with a NASA plane mission providing the first-ever detailed airborne measurements of Full Article Wilderness & Resources
rom Antarctica's ice melts from below By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:30:04 +0000 Scientists have gained insight into the cause of the global sea level rise with the discovery that warm ocean water is primarily melting the ice shelves. Full Article Wilderness & Resources