ies United Nations says existing biofuel policies bad for the Earth By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:55:49 +0000 New report calls for less damage in the development of biofuels. Full Article Energy
ies Washington Post editorial: End ethanol subsidies By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Jul 2011 19:45:45 +0000 The latest assault on ethanol subsidies comes from one of the nation's leading newspapers. Full Article Politics
ies Cities go dark for Earth Hour [Photos] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:48:03 +0000 Iconic landmarks and skylines all across the globe were plunged into darkness on Saturday for Earth Hour. Full Article Energy
ies 7 family activities for Earth Hour By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Mar 2016 17:57:30 +0000 7 great ways to spend the time and spread the message of Earth Hour with your kids. On Saturday, March 26, 2011, governments, businesses, residential homes, and Full Article Family Activities
ies Video: Jane Lynch tries carpooling with Matthew Morrison By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Apr 2011 20:50:13 +0000 "Why do you have to sing everything like you just swallowed a pair of jazz hands?!" Full Article Transportation
ies A greener Mexico City tries eco-transit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Feb 2013 20:16:33 +0000 mexico city public transit Full Article Transportation
ies Carsharing expands (with apologies to Uber) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Dec 2014 21:29:23 +0000 Car2Go is now the world's largest service, with a million members and a new outpost in Brooklyn. Full Article Transportation
ies Paris bans diesels (and restricts traffic) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2015 13:21:57 +0000 The City of Lights is for lovers ... and pedestrians, bikers and transit riders. Full Article Transportation
ies 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
ies Elon Musk's big bet on batteries By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2015 12:58:47 +0000 Next week Tesla will announce new home and utility solutions — but do they pencil out? Full Article Transportation
ies Why the VW diesel scandal happened By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Sep 2015 23:36:54 +0000 It was a combination of hubris, professional rivalry and a desperate bid for success in the American market. Full Article Transportation
ies Community rallies to reunite man and dog By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jun 2019 12:16:42 +0000 When a man and his dog are evicted, people in the community rally to try to keep them together. Full Article Pets
ies Scientists repurpose stargazing tools to protect endangered species By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 08 Apr 2018 14:40:54 +0000 A high-tech collaboration between astrophysicists and ecologists is helping to monitor and protect some of the world's most threatened animals. Full Article Animals
ies How tequila producers helped bring a bat species back from the brink By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Apr 2018 14:17:23 +0000 There were once less than 1,000 of them left in Mexico and the U.S. Full Article Animals
ies 1 in 8 bird species are facing extinction, including some beloved ones By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Apr 2018 12:11:00 +0000 Many well-known bird species are in danger of going extinct, according to the State of the World’s Birds 2018 report. Full Article Animals
ies 95% of lemur species are in serious trouble By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 04 Aug 2018 14:02:48 +0000 Native only to Madagascar, 105 lemurs species have been evaluated as critically endangered, endangered or vulnerable by the IUCN. Full Article Animals
ies Calling all kids to draw (and honor) their favorite endangered species By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 17:57:06 +0000 The 2019 Saving Endangered Species Youth Art Contest is open to children in grades K-12. Full Article Animals
ies Government pushes to remove gray wolf from endangered species list By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Mar 2019 18:19:40 +0000 U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service proposes letting states, tribes manage wolf populations, dropping endangered species status on the federal level. Full Article Animals
ies 5 more affordable, last minute gifts for foodies By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Dec 2012 12:42:17 +0000 These gifts that food lovers will appreciate can be bought at local stores or ordered online up to the very last minute before Christmas. Full Article Healthy Eating
ies Before MTV Movie Awards, celebrities help charities By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:56:29 +0000 At GBK gift lounge, the famous get goodies and charities benefit. Full Article Arts & Culture
ies 19 environmental charities you should know By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Dec 2014 21:38:07 +0000 From animal welfare to marine protection to climate change, these environmental charities are sure to put your money to good use. Full Article Responsible Living
ies It's raining plastic in the Rockies By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Aug 2019 18:05:00 +0000 Microplastics were found in 90 percent of rainwater samples taken from Rocky Mountains. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ies Salazar shares his energy priorities with Congress By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 May 2011 18:12:14 +0000 During an Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing, the secretary of the Interior outlines the Obama administration's energy wish list. Full Article Politics
ies Media Mayhem: 7 environmental stories that are free of doom and gloom By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:57:43 +0000 From an eco-city in China to a coffee producer in Uganda to 'towers of power' in Spain and California, some good news from the green frontier. Full Article Research & Innovations
ies 'Deadliest Catch' vessel slices carbon footprint By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 May 2011 20:39:11 +0000 Crew of the F/V Kodiak partners with EcoEmissions to burn fuel more efficiently and reduce pollution. Full Article Arts & Culture
ies U.N. wants to help countries banish incandescent bulbs once and for all By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 27 May 2018 15:17:22 +0000 Model guidelines from the U.N. for energy-efficient light bulbs aid developing nations in smoothly transitioning from incandescents to LEDs. Full Article Research & Innovations
ies 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
ies Hats off to Brittany: Lovely photos of ladies in lace By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Apr 2014 14:01:17 +0000 Embracing their local heritage, young women in Brittany, France are paying homage to the region's legacy of lace. Full Article Arts & Culture
ies Michael d'Estries: The Original Green Blogger By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 May 2011 16:43:45 +0000 Michael d'Estries has been a green blogger for almost as long as there have been green blogs. Read about what this eco-media virtuoso thinks about the changing Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ies Jason Graham-Nye wants to change the way we diaper our babies By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Jun 2011 16:55:41 +0000 Meet the eco-entrepreneur behind gDiapers, a greener, flushable, alternative to the traditional plastic disposable diaper. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
ies In their own words: 16 questions for the visionaries By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Jul 2011 19:58:51 +0000 What does real sustainability look like? What's the best way for renters to get in on the efficiency game? What's for supper? Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ies Why dark skies matter By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Apr 2016 19:43:31 +0000 Turn off the lights. Light pollution impacts energy use, wildlife and health. Full Article Responsible Living
ies Libraries adopt eBooks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:08:50 +0000 Digital check-outs are becoming an increasingly popular option. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ies Apple makes it easier to join medical studies By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2015 11:33:37 +0000 With the swipe of a finger, you could help advance medical research on diseases such as Parkinson's, breast cancer and diabetes. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ies Are smartphones turning kids into zombies? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:12:57 +0000 The debate continues about whether mobile technology is creating the most advanced generation ever or a society of uncultured automatons. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ies Nintendinitis, Playstation rash and other odd technology-related injuries By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2013 17:39:43 +0000 Tech-lovers beware: from carpal tunnel syndrome to tinnitus, here are just 5 of the ways your devices may injure you. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ies Watch: The Preachy Green series By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Mar 2010 21:06:03 +0000 Do you have officemates who preach about living the greener life? They're annoying, but they're also right. The SOAP Group explores this theme in a hilarious se Full Article Recycling
ies 10 simple steps (and pedals and rides) cities are taking to move beyond the automobile By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 May 2011 21:58:02 +0000 In its magnificent mini-epic 10-part series, "Moving Beyond the Automobile," Streetfilms has created a handy, eye-catching primer to the most important transfor Full Article Transportation
ies Why crash test dummies prefer electric vehicles By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Sep 2013 18:30:16 +0000 You may not be aware, however, that you can now add another important feature to the list of electric vehicle benefits: safety. Full Article Transportation
ies A Smarter way to find your way around Paris (and maybe other cities) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Jan 2015 16:59:56 +0000 Paris can be pretty unfriendly to tourists, but SmarterParis is a friendly new app that can make it easier. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ies 2 in 3 kids are born in countries where dads don't get paid leave By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Jun 2018 21:09:33 +0000 92 countries lack a national policy that grants fathers paid paternity leave, including the United States. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
ies 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
ies Your hobbies can make you better at work By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2019 17:37:47 +0000 Hobbies can boost your career confidence as long as they differ from what you do on the job. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ies New Cousteau series looks to kids for solutions to aquatic 'dead zones' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2013 16:00:19 +0000 This EarthEcho Expedition takes an in-depth look at dead zones in the Chesapeake Bay — and hopes to get kids involved in finding the answer. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ies SafetyTats gives kids with food allergies an extra layer of protection By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Sep 2014 16:49:47 +0000 Parents need help keeping a child with food allergies away from life-threatening foods. Temporary tattoos with vital information can lend a hand. Full Article Healthy Eating
ies It's official: Girl Scouts can sell their cookies online By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Dec 2014 15:44:47 +0000 The new Digital Cookie platform can teach the girls useful entrepreneurial skills, if their parents can step aside and let the girls be in charge. Full Article Healthy Eating
ies Obama announces free national park admission to all 4th graders and their families By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Feb 2015 12:55:09 +0000 The Every Kid in a Park initiative aims to get kids active and outdoors, but it may also turn them into environmental stewards. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ies Real-life cookie monsters steal Girl Scout cookies By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2015 19:48:37 +0000 A process intended to teach girls about business instead teaches one of life's hardest lessons. Full Article Family Activities
ies Internet rallies to support teen whose rock museum was burglarized By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Mar 2018 14:37:22 +0000 Judah Tyreman lost rocks and fossils worth thousands, but thanks to the Internet, he'll replace them and even add some more. Full Article Responsible Living
ies Green home goodies for National Bike Month '13 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:00:48 +0000 With National Bike Month just around the corner, behold 10 cycle-centric items for around the house ranging from bowls to wall-mounted bottle openers. Full Article Remodeling & Design