are WorldShares pledge: 'I will reduce my business-related carbon footprint by telecommuting' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:25:37 +0000 Roughly 20 million Americans work from home on at least a semi-regular basis. Here's how telecommuting is impressive dent in carbon emissions — and what you Full Article Research & Innovations
are Corporate carbon disclosure can boost share prices By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:13:43 +0000 A new study shows that share prices increase slightly after a carbon disclosure is made. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
are Americans are curbing their love affair with beef By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Mar 2017 17:21:24 +0000 Americans are curbing their love affair with beef and the result is a 10 percent reduction in food-related emissions. Full Article Healthy Eating
are How streetlights are getting smarter By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Nov 2013 13:14:45 +0000 In the near future, streetlights won't just be a source of light; they'll be a smart hub for power and information too. Full Article Energy
are Ignorance is bliss: 4 in 10 Americans aware of incandescent phase-out By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2013 15:00:58 +0000 According to Osram Sylvania's 6th annual Socket Survey, not too many folks realize that 40W and 60W incandescent bulbs will go bye-bye come Jan 1. Full Article At Home
are New Philips LED bulb offers transparency, throwback appeal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Mar 2014 20:07:28 +0000 Breaking up (with incandescents) can be hard to do. To help ease the pain, Philips unveils an LED that "lets people hold onto the light they love ..." Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
are The EPA wants to know: Are you a 'Dim Bulb?' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Sep 2014 15:02:12 +0000 New campaign hopes to help consumers see the light on energy-saving light bulbs. Full Article Energy
are Are there toxic chemicals in the clothes you're wearing right now? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2013 21:49:47 +0000 Greenpeace's Detox campaign works to get chemicals out of our clothes — and our environment. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
are Shorts, for men and women, are making a comeback By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 25 May 2014 02:28:08 +0000 Shorts are now more versatile and acceptable than ever. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
are Are skinny jeans a health hazard? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Jun 2015 15:33:43 +0000 We aren't saying don't wear skinny jeans, but you may want to wear sweats to help a friend move. Full Article Health
are Why go barefoot when you could do this? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Jun 2017 14:49:55 +0000 Nakefit enters the minimalist footwear game with tear-proof, stick-on soles that let you go barefoot without the risk of cuts. Full Article Arts & Culture
are Why farmers are warming up to milkweed By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Nov 2017 13:34:00 +0000 Some farmers have found the wonderful (and profitable) insulating properties of milkweed. Full Article Green Workplace
are Heartfelt horticulture: Q&A with Margaret Roach By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:00:36 +0000 Margaret Roach, high-powered Manhattan media player turned solitude-seeking garden blogger, releases a memoir, 'And I Shall Have Some Peace There.' Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
are David and Morgan Surkin are masters of the art of play By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jun 2011 02:45:59 +0000 David and Morgan Surkin run the PortSports Social Club, a recreational sports and events club that puts as much emphasis on helping nonprofit organizations as i Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
are The owner of Mary's Gone Crackers shares her story and advice By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Nov 2011 18:48:51 +0000 With her delicious and healthy products in the store, Mary Waldner shares her rise to success, how she eats at home, and advice to us all in how to enjoy a heal Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
are Joel Makower: Green business maven shares his insights By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:16:15 +0000 Makower, one of the most respected voices in green business, talks about greener corporations, what the government could be doing to foster more environmentally Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
are Mesmerizing time-lapse captures rare cloud phenomenon in Grand Canyon By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 May 2017 15:40:42 +0000 In 'Kaibab Elegy,' filmmakers Gavin Heffernan and Harun Mehmedinović show us a full cloud inversion at Grand Canyon National Park. Full Article Climate & Weather
are Energy and sports drinks are rotting your tooth enamel and other news to know By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 May 2012 17:02:24 +0000 This weekend, before your kids hit the baseball and softball fields, read about how energy and sports drinks can damage tooth enamel, plus take a look at a few Full Article Beverages
are Apple won't help the FBI, and here's why you should care By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Feb 2016 22:16:29 +0000 It's a defining moment for CEO Tim Cook, who is fighting to keep iPhones locked, even in the face of terrorism. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
are Parents: Are your kids Snapchatting? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:00:55 +0000 A new mobile app that allows users to send disappearing pictures, texts and videos may spell trouble for teens. Full Article Protection & Safety
are 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
are Are educational iPad games really educational? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2013 18:41:01 +0000 There's no such thing as too much education, right? What if there's not enough education? Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
are Online colleges are green, sure, but are they fun? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:15:56 +0000 Chanie Kirschner wonders whether all that paper and gas saved are worth going to college online. Full Article Family Activities
are 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
are On a sustainable street, there are no jaywalkers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:23:05 +0000 At the start of the 20th century, streets belonged as much to pedestrians and children at play as to automobiles. By the end of it, stepping into the street in Full Article Transportation
are Telecommuters aren't isolated and unproductive By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 31 May 2012 12:00:00 +0000 Study debunks the myth that telecommuters are disconnected and thus less productive. Results from the study were published in the June issue of Communication Mo Full Article Green Workplace
are Are older cyclists endangering themselves? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Sep 2015 15:26:36 +0000 No, they're not. They're actually going to live longer, better lives. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
are Kids who walk or bike to school are more focused and less likely to be overweight By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 May 2019 16:36:48 +0000 In the U.S., however, walking or biking to school has become less common over the last 50 years. Full Article Family Activities
are Are we really turning into Freelance Nation? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Jun 2015 21:44:07 +0000 Everybody says we are, but an economist claims that the data show otherwise. Full Article Tech
are How Ubernomics are changing the way we work By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Nov 2015 11:12:00 +0000 Ratings have become the new human resources department. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
are Millennials are on the hook for the mass retirement of boomers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Mar 2016 12:19:51 +0000 Except for war or natural disaster, young people have never had it so bad economically. Full Article Personal Finance
are 9 professions that should be extinct but aren't By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Apr 2016 19:09:16 +0000 9 dying professions being kept alive by dedicated diehards Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
are Jobs in solar, wind power are growing 12 times faster than U.S. economy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 28 Jan 2017 18:00:15 +0000 A new report hints at the growing economic clout of renewable energy. Full Article Energy
are Maternity leave catch-22: Women are either bad workers or bad moms By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Jun 2017 11:13:04 +0000 Working mothers can't win. New research finds society judges us negatively whether we take maternity leave or not. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
are The secret to being happy at work? Care less By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Aug 2017 14:31:27 +0000 Philosopher Andrew Taggart explains how we can care less about work — and more about our actual lives. Full Article Green Workplace
are These are the kinds of people who fail at work By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Nov 2017 13:14:58 +0000 All the talent in the world can't overcome the inability to connect with co-workers. Full Article Green Workplace
are 11 jobs for people who are good with their hands By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Dec 2017 16:35:46 +0000 Tapping on a keyboard all day isn't the only way to make a living. Full Article Green Workplace
are Old white men are clogging up the upper ranks of business, so what should we do about it? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Apr 2018 17:18:37 +0000 Much of the generation and gender gap is due to simple demographics rather than evil intent. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
are Learning how to fix bicycles is opening new career paths for teens By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Jun 2018 12:12:40 +0000 Project Bike Tech offers students diverse skills and options when they leave high school. Full Article Green Workplace
are Norwegian pet supply company joins the pack in offering paid puppy parental leave By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Jun 2018 17:29:05 +0000 A Norwegian company offers paid time off to give people time to bond with their new pets. Full Article Pets
are 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
are Grandparents gone wired By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 17:44:15 +0000 Keep seniors in your family and your community in the loop by helping them get connected online. Full Article Family Activities
are 72 sets of parents named their kid 'Cheese' in 2013 (seriously) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Dec 2013 19:00:00 +0000 Cheesy trend saw a 450% growth in popularity this year. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
are Kids can help parents get healthy [Infographic] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Apr 2014 23:50:30 +0000 A new survey finds that the vast majority of kids would be willing to make changes in their own lifestyle if it meant their parents' health would benefit. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
are Free-range parenting: Confidence builder or bad idea? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2015 18:56:55 +0000 Free-range parents argue that allowing kids to make their own choices helps build self-confidence and happiness. Full Article Family Activities
are Palin and Clinton battle in WV, where shots are fired at cap-and-trade By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Oct 2010 15:51:41 +0000 West Virginia U.S. Senate race brings out the guns, not to mention a former president and a former vice presidential candidate. Full Article Politics
are Are vegan shoes eco-friendly? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2013 15:22:33 +0000 We often assume vegan means eco-friendly. Get the facts on vegan shoes and put your greenest foot forward. Full Article Responsible Living
are With new air care line, Method bids adieu to the aerosol can By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Aug 2014 00:00:30 +0000 The green cleaning powerhouse reintroduces its home fragrance line with a collection of spray air fresheners powered by pressurized air technology. Full Article At Home
are Is it unmanly to care about the environment? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jan 2018 19:29:52 +0000 The green gender gap is a thing. Studies show women are more attuned to the environment, and that some men may think the 'green' movement un-masculine. Full Article Responsible Living
are Why Twinkies are so cheap By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Jul 2011 02:47:08 +0000 A new video from CALPIRG explains how agricultural subsidies make unhealthy processed edible products much cheaper than real, organic food. Full Article Healthy Eating