bl Nissan Leaf: The home blogger takes the driver's seat By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Nov 2010 12:55:37 +0000 With the all-electric Nissan Leaf, your home acts as the car's primary 'filling station.' How will this impact potential buyers who live in apartments or don' Full Article At Home
bl Nissan Leaf: Kelley Blue Book's greenest car By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:21:30 +0000 Kelley Blue Book releases its list of top 10 green cars for 2011, and the all-electric Nissan Leaf ousts the 2010 winner, the Toyota Prius. Full Article Transportation
bl Nissan Leaf: Now available in SimCity By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:40:05 +0000 Nissan and Electronic Arts joined forces to bring electric vehicles to the popular SimCity game. Full Article Transportation
bl Can you grow vegetables in the shade? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 May 2013 22:05:43 +0000 If you think your yard has too much shade to grow vegetables, there may be hope. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
bl Blooming almond orchard set ablaze by setting sun By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Mar 2014 13:00:00 +0000 Freshly blossomed almond trees are illuminated by the fiery sunset in Czech Republic. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
bl 11 fascinating farm blogs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2015 18:48:43 +0000 From backyard chicken keepers to serious sheep shearers, these online storytellers live up the rural life. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
bl In Germany, renewable energy could replace nuclear By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:09:48 +0000 If countries continue to slow the use of nuclear power can green energy be a viable alternative, and at what cost? Full Article Wilderness & Resources
bl Worried about asteroids? Nuclear bombs could solve problem By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2014 12:39:56 +0000 If a dangerous asteroid pops onto the radar with no time to spare, nuclear bombs may be the best way to respond. Full Article Space
bl How a viable nuclear fusion reactor really could change the world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Oct 2014 03:01:40 +0000 Lockheed Martin recently claimed to have designed a fusion reactor that can fit on the back of a truck. If viable, it really could change the world. Full Article Energy
bl This scuba-diving lizard breathes by blowing an air bubble over its head By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 19:07:56 +0000 Researcher Lindsey Swierk discovered that when water anoles flee underwater to escape predators, they stay underwater for a long time. Full Article Animals
bl Tesla dramatically expands charging locations, making NY to LA trip possible By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 May 2013 20:41:01 +0000 New network will enable coast-to-coast electric rides and 20-minute charges. CEO Elon Musk is ramping up the timetable. Full Article Transportation
bl Will London's most visible timepiece get a solar facelift? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Mar 2014 19:56:22 +0000 British Parliament is striving to reduce its carbon footprint through various efficiency measures, including potentially outfitting Big Ben with PV panels. Full Article Energy
bl League of extraordinary vegetables take over London By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Oct 2014 13:00:00 +0000 Growers show off their autumnal bounty at the annual London Harvest Festival Show. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
bl Garden Bridge likely to blossom over the River Thames (and not everyone's happy about it) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Dec 2014 13:30:35 +0000 The enchanting yet highly controversial 'magical new green space' has many Londoners fired up over issues of funding, aesthetics and accessibility. Full Article Arts & Culture
bl Swimmers descend on London's plant-cleaned public bathing pond By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 May 2015 19:20:18 +0000 Would you hop (no diving allowed!) into a chlorine-free urban swimming hole that's open to the public? Full Article At Home
bl Historic London gasometer reborn as public green space By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Nov 2015 01:58:39 +0000 Once used for gas storage, the skeleton of the Victorian structure now frames a circular park. Full Article Arts & Culture
bl Architecture firm proposes retractable ice rinks for the River Thames By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Dec 2015 20:04:33 +0000 Could this be a Christmas miracle in London ... or the ultimate cold weather pipe dream? Full Article Arts & Culture
bl World's first vertical cable car attracts critics, admirers and guerrilla BASE jumpers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Jan 2016 20:02:33 +0000 The British Airways i360 isn't even due to open until August. Full Article Arts & Culture
bl Fabled British historic site to get semi-fearsome new footbridge By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Mar 2016 20:32:41 +0000 Which shortlisted bridge proposal for Tintagel Castle would King Arthur himself choose? Full Article Travel
bl Will smoked 'watermelon ham' grace your Thanksgiving table? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Nov 2018 20:36:12 +0000 Smoked watermelon "ham," the most bizarre viral dish of 2018, sets its sights on the holidays. Full Article Arts & Culture
bl Young hosta shoots are edible. Who knew? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 23 Mar 2019 12:19:22 +0000 The early shoots of hosta plants are tender and delicious. Full Article Healthy Eating
bl Celebrate the spring equinox with this majestic time-lapse of blooming flowers! By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Mar 2016 19:32:51 +0000 The vernal equinox marks a shift in seasons, and nothing says that better than flowers bursting into bloom. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
bl What is black cumin seed oil good for? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 May 2016 11:41:39 +0000 Black cumin seeds may be the best kept secret of the medicinal healing world, yet black cumin oil has been used for centuries to treat all kinds of ailments. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
bl What is plant blindness? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 06 May 2019 12:26:54 +0000 Plant blindess is the "inability to see or notice the plants in one's own environment," which leads to "the inability to recognize the importance of plants." Full Article Wilderness & Resources
bl Watermelon lowers blood pressure, study finds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Oct 2010 15:00:03 +0000 With 'heart attack season' approaching, the sweet fruit could be a boon for Americans' health. Full Article Healthy Eating
bl Blind boy makes Braille labels for Whole Foods By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Apr 2011 18:05:57 +0000 A boy from Thousand Oaks started making Braille labels for his local grocery store and now Whole Foods. Full Article Arts & Culture
bl I ate the much-hyped, meatless Impossible Burger and it was good By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 30 Sep 2017 17:11:06 +0000 Our writer taste-tested the much-hyped meatless Impossible Burger and thought it was good ... but not quite great. Full Article Healthy Eating
bl 10 recipes for Brussels sprouts that will make them your new favorite vegetable By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Jun 2014 12:19:46 +0000 Brussels sprouts are a superfood packed with vitamins, cancer-fighting nutrients, and many health benefits. Full Article Recipes
bl 9 recipes for blueberries that put this superfood at center stage By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Oct 2014 12:00:00 +0000 We all know blueberries are healthy. But you may be surprised at just how healthy they actually are! Full Article Recipes
bl Is this seaweed the magical bacon unicorn of vegetables? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 May 2017 18:57:34 +0000 Dulse, a succulent red marine alga, is highly nutritious, fast-growing — and supposedly tastes like bacon when fried. The Internet weighs in... Full Article Healthy Eating
bl You may not know what koji is, but you've probably eaten it By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Jul 2017 17:21:18 +0000 Koji, a fungus called Aspergillus oryzae, has been essential to Japanese cooking for centuries, and now it's catching on in the U.S. Full Article Healthy Eating
bl North Dakota sitting on a (black) gold mine By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 21:01:51 +0000 A huge oil reserve under the western part of the state is drawing interest, according to reports. Full Article Energy
bl Turbine blades are impossibly long By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:31:47 +0000 I knew wind turbine blades were long, but who knew they could be THIS long!? Full Article Energy
bl The Greenerator: Personal, renewable apartment power By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 15:50:50 +0000 Jonathan Globerson's Greenerator concept allows apartment dwellers to harvest their own wind and solar energy from the comfort of their own balconies. But would Full Article At Home
bl DOL publishes green jobs guide for women By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:23:28 +0000 The U.S. Department of Labor's Women's Bureau publishes an online guide for women searching for a green job. Full Article Green Workplace
bl The week in review for Big Renewables By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:23:37 +0000 A striking infographic demonstrates the latent power of Big Solar in the United States. A powerful image from the Irish Sea illustrates the staggering scale of Full Article Energy
bl Don't like music? Might be a blood flow problem By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Nov 2016 23:03:33 +0000 New research finds that people who don't like music might have lower blood flow in certain parts of their brains. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
bl How a computer algorithm gave Hamburg's new concert hall its incredible sound By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Jan 2017 20:36:33 +0000 The Elbphilharmonie features over 1 million computer-generated divots to shape sound within its main auditorium. Full Article Arts & Culture
bl This lonely dog 'plays' the blues when its humans leave By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Aug 2017 17:00:01 +0000 Left all alone, this dog 'plays' the piano and 'sings' the blues. Full Article Pets
bl Pizza delivery driver surprises family with incredible piano performance By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Aug 2018 15:30:55 +0000 An 18-year-old pizza delivery driver surprises a family in Detroit by playing piano for them. Full Article Arts & Culture
bl Why listening to music while trying to do something creative is a terrible idea By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Mar 2019 13:22:00 +0000 New research suggests listening to music kills creativity. Full Article Healthy Spaces
bl Public water plants can't be used for fracking wastewater By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 21:30:46 +0000 Gov. Tom Corbett takes swift action after TV investigation shows increased levels of bromide in Pennsylvania drinking water. Full Article Energy
bl Study links flammable tap water to fracking By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 May 2011 15:38:25 +0000 When the documentary 'Gasland' revealed an instance of flaming tap water, the gas industry tried to debunk it. A peer-reviewed study now confirms the finding. Full Article Energy
bl The ballad of Sean and Yoko: Anti-fracking, for renewables By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:20:40 +0000 The new Artists Against Fracking makes a compelling case against opening up New York state to natural gas drilling. It's fuzzier about the energy sources that c Full Article Transportation
bl University of Tennessee gets OK for natural gas extraction on public land By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:04:34 +0000 The school plans to fund a study on the effects of fracking by allowing the controversial extraction process to take place on 8,000 acres in Cumberland Forest. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
bl Latest blowout highlights Gulf drilling dangers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Jul 2013 21:42:54 +0000 Workers fled the leaking gas well hours before it caught fire, once again shedding light on the Gulf of Mexico's risky relationship with offshore drilling. Full Article Energy
bl Cable across Pacific seafloor could transform tsunami warning system By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:54:07 +0000 Scientists, engineers and telecommunications officials are in the early planning stages for a seafloor fiber-optic cable that would span the Pacific Ocean, and Full Article Wilderness & Resources
bl Attractive Puget Sound home doubles as tsunami-resilient fortress By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2014 01:00:02 +0000 While its name might evoke scenes of Mother Nature at her most destructive, the Tsunami House on Camano Island, Wash. revolves around comfort and resilience. Full Article Remodeling & Design
bl Sustainable Forestry: a timeline By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 May 2010 19:40:23 +0000 Sustainable forestry. Here's an overview of how the sustainable forestry movement has evolved from the 1960s to the present. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
bl The Sustainable Forestry Initiative invests in community and conservation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 May 2010 17:20:42 +0000 Forest certification program announces its new Conservation and Community Partnerships Grant program. Full Article Wilderness & Resources