ir Which type of wooden staircase is best for your home? By www.networx.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Feb 2015 13:49:15 +0000 There are many different types of staircases that can make your home a more efficient, safer and even a more attractive place. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ir Summer 2015 reading list: 12 green design titles to intrigue and inspire By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 May 2015 17:30:33 +0000 Forget Pat Conroy ... nothing says 'summer reading' like upcycling bibles and tiny house memoirs. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ir Swedish students build law-skirting tiny house By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Jun 2015 21:00:03 +0000 Friggatto cleverly evades the exhausting, expensive process of securing a housing permit in Sweden. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ir UCLA students design backyard abode for birds (and bees, bats and people, too) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Jul 2015 19:48:42 +0000 Despite its petite size, Bi(h)OME carves out ample room for urban wildlife. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ir Harvard startup offers for-hire tiny houses in the middle of nowhere By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Jul 2015 20:17:52 +0000 Getaway provides a woodsy, off-grid respite from the concrete jungle. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ir Manhattan is getting an office tower wrapped in spiraling sky gardens By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Feb 2016 14:18:39 +0000 From the man who brought you the giant tetrahedron on 57th Street... Full Article Remodeling & Design
ir Sonoma County is getting an Airstream glampsite By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Apr 2016 19:01:55 +0000 It's just like camping ... but with free WiFi and Malin + Goetz shampoo. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ir 1 in 8 bird species are facing extinction, including some beloved ones By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Apr 2018 12:11:00 +0000 Many well-known bird species are in danger of going extinct, according to the State of the World’s Birds 2018 report. Full Article Animals
ir Sea otters are helping save their own habitat By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 May 2018 17:10:07 +0000 Eelgrass is thriving again, thanks to the help of a sea otter rehabilitation program. Full Article Animals
ir Extinct-in-the-wild bird hatches at Smithsonian By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Jun 2018 18:53:21 +0000 This Guam kingfisher chick is one of the rarest birds in the world. Full Article Animals
ir Record number of mountain gorillas found in Virunga region By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Jun 2018 16:14:35 +0000 The mountain gorilla population is rebounding in the Virunga Volcanoes Region, according to census results announced by the African Wildlife Foundation. Full Article Animals
ir 10 stunning photos to inspire your next adventure By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Jul 2018 18:22:37 +0000 This year's winning travel image from the Nat Geo contest features the beautiful tail of an endangered humpback whale calf. Full Article Travel
ir Bird thought extinct discovered in the Bahamas By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Aug 2018 18:40:07 +0000 The elusive Bahama nuthatch was found in limited numbers on the island Grand Bahama amid concerns it had been wiped out in 2016. Full Article Animals
ir Calling all kids to draw (and honor) their favorite endangered species By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 17:57:06 +0000 The 2019 Saving Endangered Species Youth Art Contest is open to children in grades K-12. Full Article Animals
ir American Humane Association fires back at Hollywood Reporter cruelty claims By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Nov 2013 18:51:10 +0000 Nonprofit, which monitors the health and safety of animals in the entertainment industry, calls the expose a distortion of the truth. Full Article Arts & Culture
ir The plushest peak you ever did see: Three Bad Seeds' nature-inspired pillows By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:55:54 +0000 Bring the great outdoors into your home with Three Bad Seeds' line of wilderness-inspired pillows handcrafted from repurposed scrap fabrics. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ir 19 environmental charities you should know By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Dec 2014 21:38:07 +0000 From animal welfare to marine protection to climate change, these environmental charities are sure to put your money to good use. Full Article Responsible Living
ir U.S. creates first 'National Blueway' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 May 2012 17:36:42 +0000 Unlike the current patchwork of river protections, the National Blueway System will cover entire rivers 'from source to sea,' including their watersheds. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ir Mother Nature's greatest hits: 20 songs with an environmental side By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:59:22 +0000 Peter Dykstra counts down his top 20 eco-songs. Ozzy Osbourne, Metallica, and a few other strange bands make the cut. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ir Environmentalists are bringing solutions right to your desktop via Google Earth By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2009 09:03:43 +0000 Environmental activists are bringing problems (and solutions) right to your desktop via Google Earth. Full Article Computers
ir Media Mayhem: 7 environmental stories that are free of doom and gloom By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:57:43 +0000 From an eco-city in China to a coffee producer in Uganda to 'towers of power' in Spain and California, some good news from the green frontier. Full Article Research & Innovations
ir 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
ir Media Mayhem: Driving around in circles By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:20:59 +0000 When all reason says we ought to be backing more transportation options, the media is still obsessed with automobiles. Full Article Transportation
ir Media Mayhem: Our media columnist's first annual 'Hot' or 'Not' list By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:35:22 +0000 What do Michael Pollan, Marc Morano, Lisa P. Jackson, nuclear energy and the climate have in common? Full Article Politics
ir Media Mayhem: Poison is healthy. Dirty is clean. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:37:05 +0000 Ah, the contradictions of corporations trying to look presentable at the green party. Here are 5 to consider. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ir Snuggie: Social media's first viral success By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Jun 2013 19:36:26 +0000 Millions of YouTube hits helped Allstar Products top $500 million in Snuggie sales. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ir Watch: What girls really think about body image and the media By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Aug 2013 12:00:32 +0000 Want to know what young girls really think about the media, girls' fashions, and teen idols like Nicki Minaj? Watch this video to find out. Full Article Protection & Safety
ir Train pollution rules remain up in the air By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 20:00:25 +0000 A California agency's attempt to regulate train pollution is ruled out-of-bounds. Full Article Politics
ir Lame duck session brings a small victory for environmentalists By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 17:41:30 +0000 For political purposes, a West Virginia senator is giving the EPA a little breathing room -- for now. Full Article Politics
ir Is Santa's carbon footprint as big as his generous spirit? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Dec 2011 20:28:58 +0000 Quick, somebody get Rudolph some Rolaids. Along with the methane emissions generated by a fleet of airborne tundra reindeer, take a gander at other contributor Full Article At Home
ir Your virtual carbon footprint may be bigger than you think By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Nov 2012 23:02:45 +0000 Your virtual carbon footprint may be bigger than you think. You telecommute, while your friends idle in stop-and-go traffic on the way to work, but don’t feel Full Article Computers
ir Startling statistic: Wasted food is world's third-biggest carbon dioxide emitter By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Sep 2013 19:33:07 +0000 Wasted food accounts for more greenhouse gas emissions than any country except China and the United States, according to a new report. Full Article Responsible Living
ir How earthworms offset their carbon emissions By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2013 19:19:14 +0000 Earthworms affect the amount of carbon dioxide produced in the soil. Full Article Animals
ir Whirlpool introduces the smart washer and dryer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Jan 2015 12:11:50 +0000 These appliances are big energy hogs, so it makes sense to make them smart. Full Article At Home
ir Could the carbon bubble ruin your retirement? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 May 2015 14:00:34 +0000 Remember the subprime mortgage bubble? The carbon bubble might be our next $6 trillion nightmare. Full Article Energy
ir Americans are curbing their love affair with beef By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Mar 2017 17:21:24 +0000 Americans are curbing their love affair with beef and the result is a 10 percent reduction in food-related emissions. Full Article Healthy Eating
ir 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
ir Environmental Media Awards: Ed Begley and his wife Rachelle By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:56:36 +0000 Video: Catch up with the Begleys at The Environmental Media Awards. Full Article Arts & Culture
ir 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
ir First LED replacement for 100-watt incandescent bulb hits the market By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Nov 2012 17:47:15 +0000 Although several manufacturers have plans to release long-lasting, energy-sipping LED A-Line bulbs that replace the near-obsolete 100-watt incandescent, Osram S Full Article At Home
ir Watch: Irking the HOA, 'Gangnam Style' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Dec 2012 14:00:00 +0000 Pop song-driven LED holiday light shows are the hottest thing to hit subdivisions since the traffic circle. Sure, they're fun and non-Griswoldian in their energ Full Article At Home
ir Alba: World's first responsive LED bulb learns while illuminating By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Sep 2014 23:30:08 +0000 Meet a brainy LED bulb equipped with embedded sensors that will help you sleep better (and save a bundle of cash). Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ir In Super Bowl first, host stadium will be illuminated by LED lighting By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Jan 2015 21:00:06 +0000 The University of Phoenix Stadium undergoes a lighting retrofit that's game-changing in more ways than one. Full Article Research & Innovations
ir How one bride's disappointment launched a fair trade wedding dress company By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Aug 2013 18:06:58 +0000 A fair trade wedding dress maker discusses how her business was born. Full Article Leaderboard
ir Hayden Christensen's farm inspires new clothing line By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Sep 2013 15:59:04 +0000 'Star Wars' actor's new new 20-piece men's clothing line includes jackets, pants, knitwear, and accessories. Full Article Arts & Culture
ir Why a shoelace Kickstarter is going viral By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Nov 2013 23:11:17 +0000 The shoelace Bluelace Project reached its $25,000 Kickstarter goal in a mere 10 hours. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ir Incensed Utah mom buys all 'indecent' T-shirts in mall By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2014 16:29:33 +0000 Upset about the racy tees, Judy Cox put some citizen-enacted censorship into place. Full Article Family Activities
ir Light and airy (sustainable) spring fashion picks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Mar 2014 07:28:14 +0000 It's time to breathe some fresh air into your wardrobe. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
ir 10 laundry tips that won't stain the environment By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Sep 2016 16:16:59 +0000 Just a few simple changes in your laundry routine can make a big difference, and you already have many of the best natural laundry products in your pantry. Full Article At Home
ir We've got good news for people who don't like to change their underwear By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 May 2018 19:13:54 +0000 A Danish company has developed space-age skivvies that you can wear for weeks. Full Article Research & Innovations