bl Let's not criminalize walking and texting. (We have bigger problems) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Feb 2016 22:58:57 +0000 Talk about blowing things way out of proportion. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
bl Has technology made basic things demonstrably worse? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Mar 2017 16:42:20 +0000 From toilets (which keep you healthy) to phone connections (that don't need wires), we've never had it so good. Full Article Research & Innovations
bl Which tablet makes the best gift? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:37:15 +0000 Having a hard time deciding on a tablet to give that special someone? A roundtable of tech experts can help you make an informed decision. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
bl OpenTable pays $10 million to buy Foodspotting By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Jan 2013 21:00:00 +0000 Open Table pays $10 million to Foodspotting for its library of user-generated restaurant food photos. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
bl Move over Blackberry, the Defense Department approves iPhones By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 May 2013 14:06:27 +0000 Blackberry has cornered the military market but after the Department of Defense approved the use of Apple devices, this will likely change. Full Article Green Workplace
bl 12 essential mobile apps for your new tablet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Dec 2013 17:52:36 +0000 From radio stations across the world, books, movies and even games for pets, here are some great apps to get you started. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
bl iPad Mini tops list of most breakable gadgets By www.laptopmag.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2014 16:06:04 +0000 In addition to its ease of breaking, the iPad Mini is also the most difficult gadget to repair according to a new study. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
bl How do you keep tomato sauce off your tablet? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Jul 2015 15:30:00 +0000 As we head into the kitchen with tablets and smartphones, we need creative ways to keep them food-free. Full Article Healthy Eating
bl 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
bl Eagle Scout's airport invention will save raptors, and possibly humans too By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2013 15:59:58 +0000 This industrious teen hopes to make flying safer for all with his raptor trap, which is designed to prevent bird-strikes at airports. Full Article Leaderboard
bl Obama courts 7 Republicans to hash out energy bill By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:40:36 +0000 Only one of the Republicans is running in the 2010 midterm elections, but each is being courted for a number of reasons. Full Article Politics
bl Get ready to tumble: An eco-friendly dryer sheet ... minus the sheet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Oct 2012 13:00:26 +0000 In an effort to wean America off landfill-clogging synthetic dryer sheets, Method introduces a curious new laundry product that's essentially 100 heat-activated Full Article At Home
bl Throw blankets: Hiber-Nation '13 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Jan 2013 02:37:56 +0000 A bout of housebound hibernation just wouldn't be complete without a chill-busting throw blanket made from natural materials Full Article At Home
bl A portable & green espresso machine and Palmera Naturals sauces By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:41:24 +0000 Support small companies with good products though kickstarter.com! The following two companies have great products to back. Full Article Healthy Eating
bl Weaver's Organic Blend makes a really great cup of coffee By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 May 2013 13:14:57 +0000 This artisan, certified organic, Fair Trade coffee is one of the best our food blogger has had in her home. Full Article Beverages
bl Do compostable bags really work? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 May 2013 19:13:59 +0000 Find out how advances in technology have helped improve these bags, which are designed to break down in your compost pile. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
bl Blue Apron ships healthy ingredients to your home and you do the rest By www.businessnewsdaily.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Aug 2013 16:36:02 +0000 Blue Apron is a unique ingredient delivery service for people who want to cook delicious, healthy meals at home but lack the time to shop and plan. Full Article Healthy Eating
bl This Valentine’s Day think both romantic and sustainable By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2014 20:00:00 +0000 The Rainforest Alliance offers five suggestions for making Valentine’s Day traditions more earth-friendly. Full Article Healthy Eating
bl Where to find beautiful, functional, affordable fair trade kitchen items By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2014 19:00:00 +0000 My Fair Trade Lady, a small shop in South Jersey, showcases fair trade items for the kitchen and beyond. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
bl Is your reusable bag making you fat? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Jul 2015 13:30:06 +0000 New study finds that reusable bag users are more likely to reward themselves with junk food. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
bl Why the 'dairy cliff' probably isn't a crisis By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Dec 2013 18:42:54 +0000 Despite the high stakes, this political precipice looks more like a buttery bluff. Full Article Politics
bl Salmon farmers have an unsavory lice problem By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Sep 2017 21:03:40 +0000 Parasitic sea lice have become resistant to pesticides that used to control infestations in salmon farms around the world. Full Article Healthy Eating
bl Yes, Leslie Jones, Twitter has a humanity problem By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Jul 2016 21:53:46 +0000 Actress Leslie Jones' experience on social media service Twitter can be a reflection of all that's right and horribly wrong with our species. Full Article Arts & Culture
bl Tracey and Jon Stewart's animal sanctuary gets final blessing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Jan 2017 15:54:57 +0000 The 45-acre addition will allow the Stewarts to host tours, educational programs and offer refuge for abused and abandoned farm animals. Full Article Animals
bl Patrick Stewart meets his foster pit bull, and it's just adorable By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Mar 2017 16:02:57 +0000 The 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men' actor teamed up with Wags and Walks and ASPCA to foster Ginger, a rescue pit bull. Full Article Pets
bl Raise a toast to Harry and Meghan with these affordable sparkling wines By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 May 2018 19:20:18 +0000 Check out these $20 (or less) bottles from around the world, plus a bottle of fizz to splurge on. Full Article Beverages
bl Bat-killing fungus is vulnerable to UV light By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Jan 2018 21:07:16 +0000 White-nose syndrome is obliterating bats across North America, but a new study suggests the fungus behind the plague has an Achilles' heel. Full Article Animals
bl These newly discovered 'pelican spiders' resemble pelicans for a good reason By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jan 2018 16:00:15 +0000 A new study introduces 18 previously unknown spider species that look remarkably like pelicans. Full Article Animals
bl The tropics are losing trees at a troubling rate By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Jul 2018 13:10:24 +0000 Earth lost 39 million acres of tropical tree cover in 2017. That's like losing 40 football fields full of trees every minute for a year. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
bl Hawaii to become the nation's leader in renewable energy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:17:18 +0000 With Hawaii's endless renewable energy potential, the state plans to generate 40 percent of its power from clean sources by 2030. Full Article Energy
bl World's longest underwater electric cable to connect Iceland and Europe By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Mar 2011 09:41:12 +0000 Giant cable will allow Iceland to share its vast geothermal and volcanic energy resources with mainland Europe. Full Article Energy
bl Ted Turner wants a level playing field for renewables By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 16:30:43 +0000 The fossil fuel industry benefits from government money, but not renewables. In a forum with T. Boone Pickens at the National Press Club, media mogel Ted Turner Full Article Energy
bl New world record for renewable energy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Jun 2012 15:04:42 +0000 Global investment in clean energy surged 17 percent to a record $257 billion last year, according to two new reports by the U.N. Environment Program. Full Article Energy
bl 3 new toad species found in Nevada — but one may already be in trouble By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Jul 2017 10:55:28 +0000 The newly discovered species have been isolated from other toads for 650,000 years. Full Article Animals
bl Why do bumblebees have stripes? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 May 2019 12:26:03 +0000 Scientists find the gene that gives bumblebees their unique patterns — and the rest of us fair warning. Full Article Animals
bl Ohio lost a third of its butterflies in 21 years — and it probably isn't alone By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2019 19:30:42 +0000 The decline of Ohio's butterflies likely reflects a broader crisis for a wide range of insects, researchers say. Full Article Animals
bl Composting with a cable news anchor By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:15:04 +0000 MSNBC's Contessa Brewer on her little-known off-camera hobby. Full Article Guest Columnist
bl Earth Day's framing problem By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:03:35 +0000 By treating 'the environment' as something outside our daily lives, Earth Day is no longer calibrated to meet the scope of the climate and energy crises — nor Full Article Climate & Weather
bl Toast Earth Day with sustainable California wines By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2015 12:49:34 +0000 Meet the winners of the first California Green Medal: Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Awards. Full Article Beverages
bl Focusing on spending is easy way for Republicans to attack climate deals By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Dec 2010 21:45:14 +0000 Taking the easy way out is nothing new for politicians, but this time they're taking the easy way out on climate policy. Full Article Politics
bl Meet the bilby! 5 fast facts about this adorable Australian animal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Dec 2018 15:53:08 +0000 The Australian bilby is becoming more popular, and they may just take over as the country's animal representative for Easter. Full Article Animals
bl 8 vampire animals that aren't necessarily bloodsuckers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Dec 2018 15:42:36 +0000 We label a lot of species with the shiver-inducing denizen of the night, even if they don't suck blood. Full Article Animals
bl The problem with fake service dogs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Jul 2019 12:45:11 +0000 More states are cracking down on owners who falsely call their pets service animals. Full Article Pets
bl Melting glaciers responsible for one-third of sea-level rise By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 May 2013 18:20:01 +0000 The world's glaciers lost 260 gigatons of water each year between 2003 and 2009, making them responsible for almost a third of sea-level rise. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
bl The Quelccaya Ice Cap is melting and global warming is to blame By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2014 17:09:00 +0000 New research proves that the Peruvian glacier is shrinking due to climate change. Full Article Climate & Weather
bl It's that time of year when the Swiss wrap their famed glacier in blankets — and hope By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Mar 2018 18:11:45 +0000 Massive UV-resistant blankets are designed to slow down the melt. Full Article Climate & Weather
bl What green blogger dads want for Father's Day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Jun 2010 21:06:59 +0000 Father's Day is coming up, read about what 10 different green blogger dads would like to get for the holiday. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
bl Reimagining our public streets By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Jul 2019 17:37:15 +0000 For most cities, the biggest areas of public space are streets. But are we using them to our full potential? Full Article Research & Innovations
bl BMW iSeries highlights sustainable design By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:39:13 +0000 A video interview with Benoit Jacob, the luxury carmaker's new electric and hybrid vehicle line's designer. Full Article Transportation
bl The Detroit Car Show's fashionable side By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:20:30 +0000 The ensembles for auto show employees are designed to work with car companies' brand image, sometimes with hilarious results. Full Article Arts & Culture