new This New Jersey city is turning illegal dumps into public art hotspots By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Feb 2019 14:11:35 +0000 The views along Camden's trash-strewn transportation corridors are getting a $1 million boost from Bloomberg's Public Art Challenge. Full Article Arts & Culture
new Manhattan's newest green space straddles an active train yard By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Mar 2019 11:59:10 +0000 Dubbed 'the smartest park ever built,' the Public Square and Gardens at Hudson Yards is now open for visitors. Full Article Arts & Culture
new LEED retrofits outpace new construction in 2011 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:42:30 +0000 Environmentally-friendly practices aren't just for new buildings anymore. Their existing – and, in some cases, elderly – counterparts are catching on, too. Full Article Healthy Spaces
new Behold, the New American Home 2012 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:32:43 +0000 The New American Home 2012, the official show home of the International Builders' Show, is revealed to be a boxy and modern beauty that's smaller and more effic Full Article Remodeling & Design
new Levi's Stadium, new home of the San Francisco 49ers, scores LEED Gold By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Jul 2014 19:31:52 +0000 This isn't your grandfather's vegetation-topped, solar-powered, vegan pulled pork sandwich-selling football stadium. Full Article Arts & Culture
new New fish species named after Obama By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 02 Dec 2012 22:24:36 +0000 The species, formally known as 'Etheostoma obama,' is one of five newly discovered fish that scientists have named after a U.S. president or VP. Full Article Animals
new Discovering a whole new universe in the soil By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:45:05 +0000 The intricacies of soil biodiversity may offer scientists insights into how species — animals and plants — can survive global warming. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
new Meet the 'blue whirl,' the newest form of fire By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Aug 2016 19:11:05 +0000 Researchers say the beautiful new flame, inspired by fire tornadoes, may provide an eco-friendly way to clean up oil spills. Full Article Research & Innovations
new Mysterious 'earthquake lights' captured over New Zealand By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Nov 2016 19:58:25 +0000 Unexplained natural phenomena, which is regularly observed in the aftermath of quakes, occurred during last week's 7.8 magnitude earthquake. Full Article Climate & Weather
new A massive newly discovered cave may be the biggest in Canada By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Dec 2018 15:52:20 +0000 This middle-of-nowhere cave may have never been seen by humans. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
new Scientists create a new type of plastic that can be recycled forever By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 08 May 2019 19:23:45 +0000 New plastic PDK can be broken down at a molecular level and come back just as strong to be reused again and again. Full Article Research & Innovations
new A new material that's part plastic and part rock is forming on this Portuguese island By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jun 2019 13:15:28 +0000 Nearly 10 percent of rocky surfaces on the island paradise of Madeira are covered in 'plasticrust.' Full Article Wilderness & Resources
new New Ford police cruiser to get EcoBoost By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:02:13 +0000 All-new Ford Police Interceptor police cruiser will match the Crown Victoria in power and add eco-friendly upgrades. Full Article Transportation
new New ethanol blend one step closer to getting in your tank By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Jan 2011 17:15:31 +0000 The EPA has moved one step closer to allowing a higher blend of alternative fuel in your cars, but the usual suspects aren't on board. Full Article Transportation
new New American chestnut offers carbon storage solution By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Sep 2010 04:57:40 +0000 This month, scientists and tree lovers celebrate the 2nd birthday of a hybrid chestnut tree that may be a force in reducing the impacts of climate change. Full Article Research & Innovations
new What's the difference between carbon offsets and renewable energy credits? Is one better? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Nov 2010 14:31:50 +0000 Matt Hickman unravels the mysteries behind offsetting CO2 and buying RECs. (Hint: One of them can fund tree-planting efforts.) Full Article Energy
new New carbon offset project launches By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:46:30 +0000 COTAP will focus its carbon offsetting projects in impoverished countries. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
new 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
new China's new bus 'straddles' cars By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Aug 2010 18:17:05 +0000 Officially called the "3D fast bus," the bus will literally straddle the road and carry passengers over cars and under overpasses. Full Article Transportation
new San Fran's new EV chargers are solar-powered, and free! By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2015 13:22:37 +0000 Charge Across Town is cutting carbon emissions with mobile charging. Just respect the two-hour limit. Full Article Transportation
new EcoSense for Living: New life for old bottles By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:23:53 +0000 Video: At 6 billion bottles and counting, a Fortune 100 company has forged a partnership that’s created the largest recycling center of it’s kind in the wor Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
new Here's an idea for a new net zero that makes sense By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2015 14:59:27 +0000 Architect William Maclay brings some sense and sensibility to the concept of net zero energy building. Full Article Remodeling & Design
new Make It Right partners with FYI on tiny house in New Orleans By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Aug 2015 20:47:38 +0000 At long last, Brad Pitt's green rebuilding effort thinks smaller (but just as sustainable). Full Article Remodeling & Design
new Milan will counter climate change with help from 3 million new trees By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Dec 2018 15:22:43 +0000 Milan, Italy's smoggy second largest city, envisions a future that's cooler, cleaner and swathed in green. Full Article Climate & Weather
new Wooden high-rise trend reaches new heights in Norway By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Mar 2019 12:24:36 +0000 Located in the rural town of Brumunddal in Norway, Mjøsa Tower nabs the title of world's tallest wooden building. Full Article Research & Innovations
new New Ikea collections for kids spotlight threatened wildlife By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Apr 2018 12:38:44 +0000 With guidance from the World Wildlife Fund, Swedish retailer IKEA uses bath towels and duvet covers to spread a message of conservation. Full Article At Home
new Calf sightings in Cape Cod Bay are big news for endangered right whales By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Apr 2019 16:23:33 +0000 Two mother-and-calf pairs of North Atlantic right whales have been spotted so far this year in Cape Cod Bay. Full Article Animals
new New panda park in China will be much bigger than Yellowstone By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 May 2019 17:33:45 +0000 New massive panda park in China will connect bear populations and should help with finding mates. Full Article Animals
new Bogobrush gives new meaning to oral care By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Dec 2012 19:49:15 +0000 A last minute holiday gift for socially conscious tooth-cleaners with an eye for ecological design, Bogobrush follows a "buy one give one" business model. Full Article At Home
new Rodale's: A new online shop for tested green products By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:27:19 +0000 From the venerable, eco-conscious publisher comes a new place to find great gifts, fairly made jewelry and sustainable fashion. Full Article Responsible Living
new New MPG standards will lead to political debate By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Oct 2010 21:29:13 +0000 The latest tag team effort from the EPA and Department of Transportation is an ambitious one: the 60 mile per gallon car. Full Article Energy
new UPS launches new composite vehicle By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 May 2011 18:27:54 +0000 In an effort to reduce its carbon footprint, UPS is working with Utilimaster and Isuzu to test a new prototype delivery vehicle. Full Article Transportation
new Ford and Toyota to develop new hybrid system By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:58:37 +0000 New hybrid system will allow rear-wheel drive light trucks and SUVs to achieve greater fuel efficiency levels. Full Article Transportation
new Media Matters: If a tree falls on Fox News... By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2009 09:21:04 +0000 In a case of 'Do as I do, not as I say,' Rupert Murdoch is taking bold steps to help solve a problem while telling the world it doesn’t exist. Full Article Climate & Weather
new Media Mayhem: Bad news, and news done badly By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 May 2009 09:46:11 +0000 After the recent swine flu outbreak, it's worth looking at the difference between reporting the news and scaring the audience. The former head of CNN's science Full Article Research & Innovations
new Media Mayhem: Newspapers put a happy spin on their decline By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:35:30 +0000 While industry apologists peddle the idea that newspapers are doing just fine, the new media world is leaving them behind. Full Article Research & Innovations
new Media Mayhem: Limbaugh's 'fatwa' against the New York Times' Andrew Revkin By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:26:56 +0000 How can you blame the master of talk radio for suggesting that an elitist environmental reporter kill himself? Full Article Politics
new 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
new Banksy's new eco-themed mural By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 23:19:10 +0000 Famous graffiti artist Banksy creates a mural that sinks in global warming denial. Full Article Arts & Culture
new Poverty and Climate Change converge at MDG week in New York By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 03 Oct 2010 05:02:55 +0000 Climate change now emerging a core issue in the fight to end poverty. Full Article Research & Innovations
new Was Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. behind Climategate? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Jul 2011 14:10:30 +0000 Some are wondering if the embattled media tycoon was behind the scandal that derailed the Copenhagen climate negotiations. Full Article Politics
new What will the new U.N. climate deal mean? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:04:53 +0000 Beyond extending the Kyoto Protocol for five more years, the Durban Platform's beauty (or lack thereof) lies in the eye of the beholder. Full Article Politics
new News & social media hub launched to 'dewonkify' Doha climate talks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Dec 2012 00:32:20 +0000 TckTckTck has a news and social media hub to help people who don't speak 'acronymese' understand what is going on at the Doha COP 18 climate talks. Full Article Climate & Weather
new Scientists say new climate change report must focus on consensus By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2013 14:39:14 +0000 The United Nations rules require the IPCC to seek unanimous consensus, a fact that climate scientists want to see emphasized in the newest report. Full Article Climate & Weather
new Swedish family moves into new home, begins strict carbon diet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jan 2011 16:15:31 +0000 An experiment in low-impact living called One Tonne Life finds a Swedish family moving into a 'climate-smart' home to drastically reduce their carbon footprints Full Article At Home
new NRDC: Cable boxes guzzle more energy than new refrigerators By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Jun 2011 20:33:05 +0000 A new report from the Natural Resources Defense Council details the staggering environmental cost of DVRing 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' every week. Full Article At Home
new Starbucks' new competition: A $3,000 bike-cart By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 May 2014 03:41:20 +0000 Wheely's coffee and beverage franchises are carbon-neutral and ready to compete with brick-and-mortar stores. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
new Leonardo DiCaprio narrates new short film 'CARBON' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Aug 2014 14:53:04 +0000 Actor warns of a 'catastrophic warming of the planet' if carbon pricing is not enforced to curb the emissions of the fossil fuel industry. Full Article Energy
new Ed Begley Jr.'s back with new book and third season of 'Living With Ed' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:37:55 +0000 Ed Begley Jr.'s back with new book and third season of 'Living With Ed.' Green guru follows up his 2008 book with 'Guide to Sustainable Living' and takes his re Full Article Arts & Culture
new Ed Begley Jr. gets fired up on Fox News By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:28:44 +0000 Your favorite green celeb and mine, Ed Begley Jr., verbally jousted with Fox News guest host Stuart Varney about the science of climate change. Full Article Climate & Weather