ut Yes, we're in an abusive relationship with Facebook — but we'll never leave By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Mar 2018 17:34:18 +0000 We've given far too much of our lives to Facebook to give up on the relationship now. Full Article Computers
ut It's time again to Stamp Out Hunger By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 May 2018 16:07:56 +0000 When you leave your food donation by your mailbox on May 12, make sure to keep a record of it. Full Article Healthy Eating
ut 'Infinitely' recyclable polymer could be the future of plastics By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 May 2018 14:35:03 +0000 Chemists at Colorado State University think they've found a polymer that's similar to plastic and can be easily manufactured and recycled. Full Article Research & Innovations
ut The solution to plastic pollution isn't beach clean-ups, it's companies taking responsibility By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Sep 2018 12:21:08 +0000 Why are regular citizens doing the work that should be done by the companies that make the disposables? Full Article Responsible Living
ut He may not have conquered the Pacific, but he sure did get our attention By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Dec 2018 19:17:42 +0000 Endurance athlete Ben Lecomte attempted to swim across the Pacific Ocean to bring attention to the state of our oceans. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ut Republicans duke it out with Lisa Jackson and the EPA By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Feb 2011 22:36:35 +0000 The GOP is treating the EPA chief like a human punching bag — but she can strike back. Full Article Politics
ut Future360: Xtreme Power By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Jul 2011 18:36:39 +0000 Video: Future360 travels to Austin, TX, to unearth a radical new energy storage technology. Xtreme Power's patented power cell promises to be a game changer in Full Article Energy
ut Super-futuristic Hong Kong skyscraper is topped with rice paddy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Aug 2014 18:57:23 +0000 Uncle Ben meets 'Blade Runner' in this wild vertical farming concept that also incorporates aquaculture, wind energy and 'algae facades.' Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ut Transparent solar windows generate energy without obstructing the view By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Dec 2014 01:51:56 +0000 Researchers have developed solar concentrators that can be placed on windows or cellphone screens. Full Article Research & Innovations
ut New documentary busts myths about anxiety By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 May 2017 13:42:03 +0000 "It's 'Just' Anxiety," a film by Susan Polis Schutz, shows how the mental health issue manifests itself in various people and how they treated it successfully. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ut This canoe documentary is almost too beautiful to watch By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Jun 2017 15:57:09 +0000 Director Goh Iromoto's cinematography and sound for his latest stunning effort will move your soul to hit the water. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ut 'Silent Killers' highlights fishing net pollution with beautiful imagery By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Jul 2017 20:15:59 +0000 Christine Ren's "Silent Killers" uses stunning visuals to draw attention to a net-buyback program to keep our seas cleaner for wildlife. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ut How youth activism underscores 'Isle of Dogs' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Mar 2018 21:02:09 +0000 "Isle of Dogs,"Wes Anderson's new stop-motion animated film about teens coming to the rescue unintentionally parallels real-life movements in the U.S. Full Article Arts & Culture
ut 8 surprising facts about pigs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2019 18:37:16 +0000 Pigs are smart, emotional animals that have lived alongside humans for thousands of years. In the Year of the Pig, here are some surprising pig facts. Full Article Animals
ut What you need to know about measles By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 15:06:20 +0000 Measles can weaken the immune system for years afterward. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ut Renewables outpacing natural gas, IEA says By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Jun 2013 17:45:58 +0000 Renewable energy will surpass natural gas as the planet's No. 2 electricity source by 2016, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency. Full Article Energy
ut All about windmills: 17 breezy landscape photos By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2013 15:00:37 +0000 From Dutch flower fields to Californian slopes, windmills are one of mankind's oldest ( loveliest) energy machines. Here are some windmill photos to celebrate. Full Article Energy
ut When business unplugs from the grid, can utilities survive? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2013 15:08:06 +0000 From Ikea to Walmart, corporations are increasingly interested in generating their own power. Where does that leave utilities? Full Article Energy
ut Method to open greenhouse-topped production plant on Chicago's South Side By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Mar 2014 18:50:34 +0000 The style-conscious soap wizards at Method unveil plans for a wind and solar-powered manufacturing facility that will also include rooftop food production. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ut Why everyone is talking about energy storage By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 31 Jan 2015 15:50:09 +0000 Renewable energy is already growing rapidly. But these recent developments in energy storage could prove to be a game changer. Full Article Energy
ut Eiffel Tower outfitted with twin wind turbines By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Feb 2015 23:00:37 +0000 The turbines will help to keep the lights on and the cash registers ringing on the Paris landmark's newly revamped first floor. Full Article Energy
ut By 2018, Dutch rail will be fully powered by wind By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Sep 2015 17:32:57 +0000 In a nation where transportation claims 20 percent of CO2 emissions, train travel will soon be a zero-emission affair. Full Article Energy
ut 'Windlicht' is an otherworldly LED laser show held on a Dutch wind farm By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Mar 2016 13:30:43 +0000 A Pink Floyd soundtrack is not included with Studio Roosegaarde's newest environmental-themed light installation. Full Article Energy
ut 11 world-class windmills outside the Netherlands By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Jul 2016 11:04:00 +0000 These noteworthy wind-driven mills and windmill groupings offer a historical glimpse back to when life relied on the strength of wind. Full Article Travel
ut 'Major Mom' wages war on clutter By www.businessnewsdaily.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Aug 2013 16:33:51 +0000 Utilizing her 18 years of military experience, U.S. Air Force veteran Angela Cody-Rouget started a professional service to help people become organized. Full Article Green Workplace
ut How to clean a bathroom without going crazy By www.networx.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Jan 2014 22:03:34 +0000 You might be surprised at the one thing that can make the task much more bearable. Full Article Healthy Spaces
ut How to change your life by decluttering By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Nov 2014 05:51:15 +0000 A shift in how you think about housekeeping could result in a tidier and more relaxed life. Full Article At Home
ut It's National Clean Out Your Fridge Day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Nov 2016 15:56:33 +0000 Most national food days seem arbitrary, but this one makes sense. You're going to need a clean fridge to prepare for all those Thanksgiving leftovers. Full Article Healthy Eating
ut Here's an incredibly easy way to say goodbye to clutter forever By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Jul 2017 13:27:12 +0000 If you are aiming for more minimalist surroundings but find it hard to part with things, this trick could work for you. Full Article Healthy Spaces
ut The One-Minute Rule could change your life By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Apr 2018 14:32:51 +0000 Handling small tasks immediately can boost well-being and reduce stress. Full Article Healthy Spaces
ut Reddit's Fridge Detective is inspiration for Clean Out Your Fridge Day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Nov 2018 14:01:04 +0000 The Reddit guessing game Fridge Detective peeks inside people's refrigerators for clues, and it may remind you of the mess in your own. Full Article Healthy Eating
ut Why you should be more worried about pollination than a bee sting By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Mar 2013 23:21:13 +0000 Bees don't want to sting you. They have far more important things to do, like keep our agriculture system afloat. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ut What a grocery store without bees looks like By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:30:49 +0000 In an effort to promote awareness about declining bee populations, a market removes all the food that relies on bees from its produce department. Full Article Healthy Eating
ut Obama launches plan to save the bees and butterflies By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Jun 2014 16:14:02 +0000 The president steps up efforts to protect the pollinators — and their $24 billion contribution to the U.S. economy. Full Article Animals
ut 7 mysterious diseases wiping out wildlife By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Sep 2015 16:51:24 +0000 These epidemics have hit full force, with scientists scrambling to unravel the causes and, more importantly, the solutions. Full Article Animals
ut Lawn care giant announces plan to phase out bee-harming pesticides By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Apr 2016 12:00:17 +0000 Ortho's decision to nix neonicotinoids is an important one. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ut Mark Ruffalo speaks out against fracking By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Oct 2010 15:59:09 +0000 Mark Ruffalo, actor and environmental activist whose family lives in an area of upstate New York directly where "fracking" is a common practice, explains the da Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ut Redford: Utah approves unneeded coal mine near Bryce Canyon By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Dec 2010 21:00:51 +0000 Robert Redford shares why he has joined the fight against the coal mine. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ut Hints of colonial pollution hidden in Andean ice cap By www.livescience.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Feb 2015 17:39:24 +0000 Traces of air pollution from 16th-century Spanish silver mines were discovered deep inside an ice cap in the Peruvian Andes Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ut The world is running out of sand By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Nov 2017 09:04:49 +0000 Sand is becoming a rare commodity. That's because it's the most commonly extracted resource worldwide; more than oil, more than gold. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ut Designing a passive house for Seattle that's 'resourceful, replicable and beautiful' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Apr 2014 18:00:09 +0000 University of Oregon architecture student Cameron Huber scores the top spot (and $2,000) in Hammer & Hand's beauty and brawn-seeking perFORM Design Competition. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ut Would you put a data center in your home for heat? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Dec 2014 15:22:04 +0000 The cloud wastes an awful lot of energy as heat. One company is putting it to good use. Full Article Energy
ut Why demand response will shape the future of energy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Jan 2015 15:24:30 +0000 Matching supply to demand is crucial when it comes to energy. And a concept called demand response can help us do it. Full Article Energy
ut Designing for a sustainable future in the world's most remote village By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2015 12:30:31 +0000 An international design competition hopes to bring energy-efficient housing and more to Tristan da Cunha. Full Article Arts & Culture
ut Lessons from 2015: We have to rethink how we talk about efficiency and green building By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Dec 2015 11:57:00 +0000 We can't just build better; we have to change the way we live. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ut Hyperventilation about kitchen ventilation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Jan 2016 17:47:36 +0000 Kitchen exhaust turns out to be a very complicated issue where there is no real consensus. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ut 15 things you should never put down the drain By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Sep 2015 20:06:49 +0000 From coffee grounds to flushable wipes, avoid these no-nos when rinsing and flushing. Full Article At Home
ut Super-absorbent Sponge Park to soak up pollutants along Brooklyn canal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Dec 2015 14:00:15 +0000 In a place where the streets flood with sewage after it rains, salvation may come in the form of a park. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ut Why activists have dyed rivers bright green throughout France By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Apr 2016 06:40:05 +0000 The color looks radioactive, but activists promise it is nontoxic and harmless to marine life. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ut Animated short captures the spirit of ocean pollution with ironically catchy soundtrack By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 May 2016 17:58:41 +0000 "Ain't No Fish" is a stop-motion animated short film that uses a 1940s show tune to highlight ocean pollution. Full Article Wilderness & Resources