lec Riding for renewables: Why I'm pedaling 120 miles on an electric bike to deliver a petition to Maine's governor By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2013 15:06:59 +0000 I’m making this trek to ask Maine Gov. Paul LePage to lead, follow, or get out of the way of clean energy development. Full Article Energy
lec This startup wants to pay you for saving electricity By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jan 2018 14:54:06 +0000 With California-based OhmConnect, it's easy being green when you're also earning green. Full Article At Home
lec Alec Baldwin slams Sen. Inhofe on Twitter By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 21:51:50 +0000 Actor takes to social media to call out the Oklahoma Republican and his close ties to the oil industry. Full Article Arts & Culture
lec You can't plug in the electric Gogoro Smartscooter By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Jan 2015 20:18:57 +0000 The Gogoro Smartscooter doesn't have a plug; Instead, you swap batteries at a GoStation and you are on your way. Full Article Transportation
lec 'One Hundred Mornings' without electricity By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:53:08 +0000 A dramatic film explores the physical and emotional challenges of living in a peak oil scenario. Full Article Arts & Culture
lec How a New Mexico wildlife refuge ended up with an electric bill of $0 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jun 2011 17:54:00 +0000 The 57,000-acre San Andres Refuge, which works to restore desert bighorn sheep, launched its quest for energy independence in 2005 and has implemented several s Full Article Energy
lec Charged-up Japan: A big push on electric cars By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Jul 2013 14:40:41 +0000 Toyota, Nissan, Honda and Mitsubishi are working together to dramatically expand the number of public chargers available in Japan. Full Article Transportation
lec Planet Pundit: The dark side of electronic efficiency By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:14:31 +0000 Increasingly efficient computers belie the truth that our virtual world is using more and more electricity. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
lec Electronics companies get recycling grades By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 20:33:00 +0000 Dell makes recycling its old laptops fairly easy, but most companies make it tough for customers to return no-longer-usable electronics for safe disposal. Full Article Responsible Living
lec Holiday shopping guide for greener electronics By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:48:59 +0000 Center for Environmental Health's new guide attempts to consolidate electronic buying guides from many nonprofits. Full Article Responsible Living
lec Electronics recycling By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Jan 2011 18:08:24 +0000 The future of electronics recycling may be in donating used items. With the proliferation of household as well as personal consumer electronics, there’s a ser Full Article Recycling
lec What happens to the electronics we recycle? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Aug 2012 19:37:29 +0000 There are many reasons to recycle electronics, including copper, steel, gold, silver. The wiring in some older desk tops may yield up to 5 pounds of copper. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
lec Future computers could run on water droplets instead of electricity By www.livescience.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Sep 2012 21:42:42 +0000 Finnish scientists are studying the possibility of turning water droplets into digital bits and using them to power computers instead of electricity. Full Article Energy
lec How new electronics can withstand body fluids By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Jun 2013 14:09:58 +0000 Innovative technology enables electronic devices to function in contact with body tissues. Full Article Research & Innovations
lec Why is it so hard to find 'green' electronics? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Oct 2017 19:25:15 +0000 Greenpeace reports what the world's leading consumer electronics companies are doing to address their environmental impacts. Full Article Responsible Living
lec UNESCO selects 19 new breathtaking World Heritage Sites By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Jul 2018 15:47:33 +0000 UNESCO's World Heritage Committee has added 19 new locations to its list of World Heritage Sites and expanded the boundaries of another one. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
lec Molecular chlorine found at high levels in Arctic atmosphere By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2014 19:55:57 +0000 The chlorine originates in sea salt and may have a role in climate change. Full Article Climate & Weather
lec Desert beetle bumps inspire new water-collecting material By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Feb 2016 17:08:37 +0000 A carnivorous plant, desert beetle and cactus are behind a revolutionary new material that can collect water out of thin air. Full Article Research & Innovations
lec Should laptops and phones be banned in lecture halls? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Sep 2015 16:52:23 +0000 Some professors are doing it, but perhaps they should look in the mirror. Full Article Computers
lec A future brain/cloud interface could give us all a collective super-consciousness By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 14 Apr 2019 19:07:49 +0000 Researchers propose developing nanobots that connect our brains with the cloud. Full Article Research & Innovations
lec Electric vehicle start-up receives $350 million investment By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:59:42 +0000 Add $350 million to the already invested $350 million, and EV network start-up, Better Place, seems to have plenty of fuel to bring the world an EV network that Full Article Transportation
lec Turn old electronics into holiday cash By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Nov 2012 13:52:38 +0000 If you've upgraded and have old Apple products or other cellphones lying around, Gazelle will give you cash. It's fast, easy and the company will even send you Full Article Personal Finance
lec Microsoft tool to help Ford's electric vehicles By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Apr 2010 17:49:09 +0000 Microsoft and Ford announce that the Microsoft Hohm service will be available to manage the recharge process of Ford's future electric vehicles. Full Article Transportation
lec Katie Leclerc changes her diet, adopts deaf dog By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Jan 2013 23:58:50 +0000 Katie Leclerc's character gets a food truck on 'Switched at Birth.' Full Article Arts & Culture
lec This new soap molecule may change cleaning products forever By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Oct 2016 09:37:00 +0000 University of Minnesota researchers claim to have created a 'perfect' soap molecule that's better for the environment. Full Article Healthy Spaces
lec Berkeley collects $116,000 in 1st month of soda tax By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 May 2015 18:50:52 +0000 Sure, the tax is bringing in money, but will it really make any difference in people's health? Full Article Beverages
lec Mom starts Facebook page to collect birthday wishes for ostracized son By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Feb 2014 16:28:34 +0000 The boy who eats lunch alone in the school office everyday because no one will sit with him now has more than 1.2 million likes on his Facebook birthday page. Full Article Family Activities
lec How long does a water molecule stay in a river? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Apr 2016 18:20:57 +0000 A water molecule's "residence time" in a given system can help us understand how pollution moves through water and help protect this valuable natural resource. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
lec Scientists develop a super-strong wood that completely reflects the sun's heat By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 May 2019 18:15:23 +0000 Wood that bounces sunlight back into the atmosphere could be a game-changer for buildings. Full Article Research & Innovations
lec Trekking Enlightened: My new electric bike By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:23:55 +0000 My new bike has a lithium-charged motor that kicks in just enough added oomp to power me through hills and headwinds. Full Article Energy
lec The 30-Day Electric Bike Challenge is calling: Get out of your car and onto an e-bike By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:11:04 +0000 Apply to the 30-Day Electric Bike Challenge and you could be selected to receive an e-bike for a month in exchange for swearing off the use of your car. Full Article Transportation
lec Millennials like hybrids, women like SUVs and self-driving cars get a collective 'meh' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2014 18:20:44 +0000 Two new studies decipher who prefers which kind of car, revealing unexpected attitudes that challenge many assumptions. Full Article Transportation
lec Indianapolis leads the way for electric vehicle fleets By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Nov 2014 16:37:05 +0000 The city fleet will have 425 Leafs, Volts and Energis on the road by early next year. Full Article Transportation
lec Coming soon: A gyroscopically balanced electric commuter car By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Nov 2014 11:52:44 +0000 The Lit Motors C-1 can cruise 200 miles on a charge, and even a truck can't pull it over. Full Article Transportation
lec Soon you can drive the cool electric car from 'Iron Man' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Nov 2014 16:03:49 +0000 Audi’s R8 e-tron sports car is finally a reality — with almost 300 miles on a charge. Full Article Transportation
lec The states where electric cars rule By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Dec 2014 18:37:03 +0000 Sales of plug-ins are a fraction of cars sold, but governments and industry are doing their part to make that number grow. Full Article Transportation
lec 2015 Kia Soul EV is a smooth drive that won't overcharge your electric bill By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Feb 2015 13:19:54 +0000 The introduction of the 2015 Kia Soul EV brings the notion of a practical, affordable all-electric car closer to the driveway. Full Article Transportation
lec Vroom! Vroom! Here come the electric car races By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Feb 2015 12:52:45 +0000 OK, the sound is more like "eeeeeee," but it's still exciting international action, and it's coming to the U.S. in March. Full Article Transportation
lec The greenest cars: Electrics rule By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Feb 2015 14:33:36 +0000 Nine of the top 12 cars on the 2015 ACEEE list are either plug-ins or hybrids. Full Article Transportation
lec Cold weather kills electric car range By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Feb 2015 13:35:09 +0000 When the weather outside is frightful, battery performance suffers. Full Article Transportation
lec Introducing Rimac's Concept One electric supercar By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2015 15:09:44 +0000 These guys aren't shy about taking on Tesla, but first they need to ramp up the factory for this 1,088-horsepower, 200 mph electric from Croatia. Full Article Transportation
lec Electric cars can help cool our cities By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2015 14:19:17 +0000 By reducing the urban heat island effect, mass adoption of electric vehicles may even cut our air conditioning bills. Full Article Transportation
lec 4 insanely powerful and expensive electric cars By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2015 12:08:10 +0000 These plug-in supercars are big on sex appeal and horsepower — but you've never heard of the companies that make them. Full Article Transportation
lec How do you get consumers to buy electric cars? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 24 May 2015 16:02:27 +0000 how to sell electric cars Full Article Transportation
lec Ex-Tesla exec puts his energy into electric buses By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Jun 2015 19:27:46 +0000 Proterra's new Catalyst is a lightweight, energy-efficient marvel with six times the efficiency of diesel. Full Article Transportation
lec An electric car faster than Tesla? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Aug 2015 12:34:42 +0000 Even under poor conditions, Venturi's 240 mph shakes things up at the Bonneville Salt Flats. Full Article Transportation
lec The electric supercar race is heating up By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Oct 2015 15:45:00 +0000 Tesla Motors gets some high-powered competition. Full Article Transportation
lec In Tokyo, the future of cars is electric! By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Nov 2015 20:51:46 +0000 The big Japanese auto show is all about plug-in and hydrogen cars — and some even drive themselves. Full Article Transportation
lec The age of the cheap electric car has arrived By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Nov 2015 16:25:53 +0000 EV prices are falling, range is rising, and there's free fuel to sweeten the pot. Full Article Transportation
lec Rimac's electric really isn't a Tesla-killer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Feb 2016 17:51:35 +0000 Rimac's Concept One is a $936,000 supercar made in Croatia, and only 8 will be built. Full Article Transportation