rc A no-sweat home appliance rebate resource By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:02:17 +0000 Designed to take the guesswork out of buying energy-efficient home appliances, EcoRebates.com includes a state-by-state rebate database of available incentives. Full Article At Home
rc Chris Briley: Green architect, big thinker By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:46:00 +0000 Find out what green architect and Mainer Chris Briley thinks about sustainable design, passive home heating, and the cost difference between conventional and gr Full Article Research & Innovations
rc Marc Gunther: Keeping watch on the business of green By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Sep 2011 21:38:03 +0000 Marc Gunther is a veteran journalist and online media maven covering the world of green business. Full Article Politics
rc Twitter-sourced 'Quakebook' hits Amazon.com By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:18:13 +0000 The 'Quakebook' project, a gripping Twitter-sourced charity eBook filled with first-hand accounts of life after the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan Full Article At Home
rc Commercial filmed on iPhone celebrates 30 years of Mac By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2014 14:56:47 +0000 To celebrate the 30th birthday of Macintosh, Apple filmed an ad entirely on an iPhone and aired it during the Super Bowl. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
rc Microsoft Office coming to the iPad on March 27 By www.laptopmag.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Mar 2014 13:34:50 +0000 Microsoft is expected to unveil its flagship software suite for its competitor's tablet at the end of the month. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
rc Waze: Crowdsourced traffic control By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 09 Aug 2009 21:28:21 +0000 A new iPhone app lets drivers report traffic conditions to each other in real time. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
rc The hunt is on: Walk Score releases Apartment Search By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:08 +0000 For apartment hunters who are just as concerned about a gridlock-free commute as they are about the presence of a washer and dryer set, Walk Score releases a ne Full Article At Home
rc Start-up helps veterans ease back into workforce By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 May 2015 12:15:25 +0000 ChooseVets lets civilians outsource work to military vets who are looking for employment. Full Article Green Workplace
rc Want to run away with the cat circus? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Aug 2015 17:18:00 +0000 The Acro-Cats, a Chicago-based troupe of performing felines, is looking for a tour assistant. Full Article Green Workplace
rc 6 ways to sneak exercise into your workday By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Oct 2016 10:10:00 +0000 Don't just sit at your desk. Find ways to get up and move throughout the day. Full Article Green Workplace
rc Kids get vocal about the interracial family Cheerios commercial By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2013 13:37:06 +0000 The commercial received so many negative comments on YouTube that the comments section was disabled. Full Article Healthy Eating
rc BP apologist wants control of Energy and Commerce Committee By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Oct 2010 20:18:47 +0000 Despite several obstacles in his path Joe Barton thinks he will be the next chairman of the committee and is already drawing up plans. Full Article Politics
rc New Mexico governor forced to allow environmental protections By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:22:26 +0000 Despite her best attempts, Gov. Susana Martinez can't keep environmental regulations from becoming law. Full Article Politics
rc One percent of global commercial wood supply used to make IKEA products By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2013 17:50:44 +0000 Home furnishings retailer IKEA uses about 1 percent of the world's commercial wood supply to make its products. Full Article At Home
rc 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
rc 8 of the best 'Super Bowl 50' commercials you can watch right now By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Feb 2016 16:58:40 +0000 From avocados and Scott Baio to David Bowie's 'Starman,' the big game has it all. Full Article Arts & Culture
rc Insurance companies deploy private firefighters in wildfire-scorched California By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Nov 2018 14:49:47 +0000 For wealthy Californian homeowners, extra peace of mind comes with a high price tag. Full Article Climate & Weather
rc This 'king' once ruled the green, lush forests of Antarctica By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Feb 2019 13:19:53 +0000 Newly discovered remains of the Antarctic king, Antarctanax shackletoni, paint a lush picture of the Antarctica of 250 million years ago. Full Article Animals
rc What are green energy sources By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Feb 2009 16:23:47 +0000 alternative energy sources are means of turning renewable energy into green electricity, using things like wind turbines or solar power. Full Article Energy
rc Monarch butterflies make a pit stop in Colorado By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2019 13:18:39 +0000 Video shows Monarch Butterflies stopping in Colorado at John Martin Reservoir State Park as they migrate to Mexico. Full Article Animals
rc California's monarch butterfly population has declined by 99% since the 1980s By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 15:28:42 +0000 The western monarch population may be on the verge of collapsing. Full Article Animals
rc Get a haircut, set a Guinness World Record, save the planet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 21 Apr 2013 01:06:56 +0000 Join Aveda in setting an Earth Day world record. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
rc 5 surprising facts about orcas By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Dec 2019 19:13:44 +0000 These extraordinary marine mammals share a lot in common with humans. Full Article Animals
rc 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
rc How NASA is tracking sea ice in Antarctica By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Feb 2012 23:08:56 +0000 NASA has been mapping deteriorating glaciers in the Antarctic through the Operation IceBridge program over the world’s polar regions. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
rc Arctic ice melt breaks another record By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Sep 2012 17:32:24 +0000 This summer's unprecedented melt for the icy white cap over Arctic waters appears to have come to a stop on Sunday, Sept. 16, setting a new record low for Arcti Full Article Wilderness & Resources
rc Snow fills Antarctic glacier rift By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Nov 2012 21:06:12 +0000 The prominent rift that opened up last in year in Antarctica's Pine Island Glacier has widened and filled with snow, according to NASA. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
rc 'Yeti' the robot finds cracks in Antarctic ice By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Mar 2013 17:06:01 +0000 Meet Yeti, a faithful rover of the robotic kind that sniffs out dangerous crevasses for convoys crossing glaciers. Full Article Research & Innovations
rc Big melt expected for Canadian Arctic glaciers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Mar 2013 22:50:01 +0000 Scientists used computer models to predict how the glaciers would respond to future climate change, and the results were not reassuring. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
rc Amazing video brings Antarctic to life By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 May 2013 20:30:37 +0000 A gorgeous new video is the best way to experience Antarctica without even feeling chilly. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
rc Arctic sea ice melt influences weather patterns By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 May 2013 17:42:01 +0000 Shrinking Arctic sea ice is shifting polar weather patterns, especially in fall and winter. Full Article Climate & Weather
rc 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
rc Iceberg size of Chicago breaks off Antarctica glacier By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Jul 2013 17:50:51 +0000 A massive iceberg, larger than the city of Chicago, broke off of Antarctica's Pine Island Glacier. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
rc Massive Antarctic iceberg sets sail By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2013 21:00:02 +0000 Scientists tracking 278-square-mile block of ice hope to learn from it as it moves away from its parent glacier. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
rc Antarctica's Pine Island Glacier influenced by La Nina By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Jan 2014 15:09:47 +0000 Typically thought of as a tropical climate pattern, the influence of La Niña spreads as far as Antarctica. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
rc Chain reaction caused massive Antarctic ice shelf collapse By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jan 2014 16:45:54 +0000 The disintegration of a giant Antarctic ice shelf that had been stable for millennia was caused by a chain reaction of lakes draining on top of the ice. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
rc Warming from Arctic sea ice melting more dramatic than thought By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2014 14:29:41 +0000 Melting Arctic sea ice has contributed considerably more to warming at the top of the world than previously predicted by climate models. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
rc Are West Antarctica's glaciers speeding toward collapse? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Mar 2014 13:20:11 +0000 Researchers who have analyzed satellite images of the icy region suggest that the glaciers' acceleration may be cause for concern. Full Article Climate & Weather
rc Researchers map the world's glaciers (all 200,000 of them) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 May 2014 11:59:58 +0000 The recently completed catalog will help researchers understand the effects of climate change and address water issues of local communities. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
rc 5 myths about Antarctic melt By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 May 2014 13:39:58 +0000 Is Antarctic ice getting bigger or shrinking? Could the melting be caused by volcanoes? Get the answers to commonly asked questions. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
rc Hidden volcanoes melt Antarctic glaciers from below By www.livescience.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Jun 2014 19:03:09 +0000 Antarctica is a land of ice. But dive below the West Antarctic Ice Sheet, and you'll find fire as well, in the form of subglacial volcanoes. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
rc 'Watermelon snow' speeds Arctic melting By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Jun 2016 14:07:39 +0000 Scientists have found that a red-colored algae blooming on glaciers and ice reduces albedo and leads to more warmth on the already-melting ice. Full Article Climate & Weather
rc New Jersey man buys Prius to save gas, uses it as post-storm power source By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:15:42 +0000 Yet another reason to invest in a hybrid and electric vehicle: During storm-related blackouts they — with the compulsory assistance of an inverter — can pre Full Article At Home
rc BMW i8 Spyder: Up close with an eco-friendly supercar By www.laptopmag.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:22:04 +0000 Eco-friendly cars get a bad reputation as trading fun for efficiency, but BMW is looking to change that with its i8 Spyder concept. Full Article Transportation
rc How to build a customized charcuterie board By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Sep 2018 18:28:08 +0000 It's more than just cured meat. Full Article Healthy Eating
rc BRIGHTER LIVING: Fish and mercury By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:20:17 +0000 Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: Fish is an important part of a healthy diet, but the levels of mercury found in some fish could be danger to your health. Full Article Food & Drink
rc Researchers may have found world's oldest optical illusion By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Jan 2011 20:29:26 +0000 Experts of Paleolithic art in France say some cave drawings have a reoccurring theme. Full Article Arts & Culture
rc MNN week in review: Best green commercials and a not-so-nutty professor By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 20 Aug 2011 12:53:27 +0000 Catch up on the environmental headlines from the week of Aug. 14-20, 2011, including the not-so-nutty professor behind the The Periodic Table of the Elements an Full Article Politics
rc Antarctic research projects canceled after federal shutdown By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2013 19:04:01 +0000 The casualty list from the government shutdown earlier this month continues to grow for U.S. Antarctic science. Full Article Research & Innovations