san Graffiti artists upcycle thousands of spray cans into botanical art By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Jan 2013 20:42:26 +0000 CANLOVE, a collective of graffiti artists, is on a mission to collect and upcycle as many spray cans as possible into art. Full Article Leaderboard
san San Francisco joins Meatless Monday bandwagon By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Apr 2010 13:43:12 +0000 A nonbinding resolution calls for meatless options to be offered. Full Article Healthy Eating
san 'Migrating with the Sandhill Cranes': Follow the journey By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Mar 2018 15:43:51 +0000 Bryan Nelson's short film, "Migrating with the Sandhill Cranes," profiles one couple's epic journey to migrate with sandhill cranes from New Mexico to Alaska. Full Article Animals
san 'Green Santa' delivers wind turbines to children By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2013 16:30:55 +0000 In a rare interview, Santa reveals why he is sick of so much "stuff". He's donning a green suit and delivering clean energy as a gift instead. Full Article Energy
san The Apis-ville Horror: Canadian couple share home with thousands of bees By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Aug 2012 18:25:11 +0000 Things were hunky-dory for Ontario homeowners Loretta and Kevin Yates until their ceilings started to crack and ooze honey. Time to call an exorcist? Or an apia Full Article At Home
san 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
san Thousands cheer Discovery's arrival in D.C. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:49:56 +0000 Cries of "I see it!" rang out through the crowd as a speck on the horizon got bigger and bigger, resolving into the odd shape of two attached aircraft approachi Full Article Space
san Santiago Metro to get big boost from wind, sun By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Jun 2016 19:04:00 +0000 Within a few years, most of the power for Chile's sprawling subway system will come from renewable energy. Full Article Energy
san Mark Ruffalo urges tar sands action By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Aug 2011 19:56:15 +0000 Actor joins fight against the Keystone XL pipeline, a route connecting the tar sands in Canada to refineries on the Gulf of Mexico. Full Article Arts & Culture
san Monsanto wins Supreme Court case on GMO soybean seeds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 May 2013 18:55:40 +0000 Unanimous decision rules in favor of Monsanto regarding the replanting of seeds from genetically modified soybeans. Full Article Healthy Eating
san San Juan Islanders build Internet service from scratch By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Nov 2015 17:03:32 +0000 When people get together and share knowledge and resources, they can do wonders. Full Article Computers
san How helpful is hand sanitizer? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 21:02:44 +0000 Hand sanitizers aren't as effective as soap and water, but sometimes they're a smart choice. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
san What's the 'club sandwich generation'? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Sep 2015 16:13:47 +0000 Some boomers are going to be supporting three generations, but their kids are going to have it worse. Full Article Family Activities
san You can learn more about innovation from Renaissance Florence than from Silicon Valley By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Feb 2016 11:12:00 +0000 Lessons in business and management from the Medicis. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
san As Sandy approaches, a walk along the toxic Gowanus Canal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:18:12 +0000 Your dutiful blogger has been evacuated from his home. However, it didn't stop me from taking a stroll along with banks of an infamously filthy canal in Brookly Full Article At Home
san Senators introduce bipartisan bill to reform chemical safety laws By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 23 May 2013 10:11:30 +0000 Bipartisan 'Chemical Safety Improvement Act' would require more safety regulation for chemicals while making it easier for those that pass to get on the market. Full Article Protection & Safety
san The nature museum that Sandra Martin built By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2013 20:51:55 +0000 Begun in her bedroom when she was 13, this dedicated woman’s Little Nature Museum has never stopped growing and inspiring visitors. Full Article Leaderboard
san Colorado lake being taken over by thousands of goldfish By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2015 07:39:18 +0000 The 3,000 to 4,000 fish that now run amok in Colorado's Teller Lake #5 likely spawned from 4 or 5 dumped pet goldfish. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
san In San Francisco, giant inflatable rabbits are assigned 24/7 security detail By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Apr 2016 20:32:41 +0000 Following a 3-week stint, the very big bunnies will hop to other cities. Full Article Arts & Culture
san Are selfies creating a public health nuisance? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2014 15:22:27 +0000 According to some experts, the ubiquitous BFF self-portraits may be responsible for a significant increase in head lice. Full Article Protection & Safety
san Inspired by Bob Ross, Michigan is planting thousands of 'happy little trees' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2019 12:26:30 +0000 Michigan state parks are teaming up with Bob Ross Inc. to plant lots of 'happy little trees.' Full Article Wilderness & Resources
san Rick Santorum's environmental record By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Jun 2011 17:15:16 +0000 The Pennsylvania Republican is a solid pick for social conservatives, but what are his views when it comes to environmental policy? Full Article Politics
san 'Poop Patrol' to hit the streets of San Francisco By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Aug 2018 12:18:41 +0000 Complaints of sidewalk excrement have become so frequent that the city has established a team dedicated to clearing away number twos. Full Article Healthy Spaces
san San Francisco will host Greenbuild 2012 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000 The U.S. Green Building Council's annual conference and expo will be held in San Francisco, California. Full Article Green Workplace
san A Bronx kale: Affordable housing meets hydroponic farming in Morrisania By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:56:26 +0000 In the South Bronx, a 124-unit housing development with a rooftop farm combines low-income housing with an emphasis on healthy living and fresh food. Full Article Remodeling & Design
san San Francisco's Orchard Hotel has small sustainable touches and impressive sustainable practices By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 May 2013 17:23:26 +0000 This California hotel that our food blogger stayed goes beyond LEED certification in its sustainability initiatives. Full Article Travel
san Levi's Stadium, new home of the San Francisco 49ers, scores LEED Gold By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Jul 2014 19:31:52 +0000 This isn't your grandfather's vegetation-topped, solar-powered, vegan pulled pork sandwich-selling football stadium. Full Article Arts & Culture
san Even at 100, San Francisco City Hall couldn't be greener By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Jun 2015 15:25:20 +0000 The palatial Beaux-Arts beauty completed in 1915 is named the oldest LEED Platinum building. Full Article Arts & Culture
san San Fran's new EV chargers are solar-powered, and free! By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2015 13:22:37 +0000 Charge Across Town is cutting carbon emissions with mobile charging. Just respect the two-hour limit. Full Article Transportation
san 4 insanely powerful and expensive electric cars By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2015 12:08:10 +0000 These plug-in supercars are big on sex appeal and horsepower — but you've never heard of the companies that make them. Full Article Transportation
san Australian hacks a Nissan Leaf — in England By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Feb 2016 15:00:56 +0000 Automaker networks are vulnerable to guys with laptops, and it's not an isolated problem. Full Article Transportation
san Urban treehouse triplex in Atlanta offers shady sanctuary By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2015 18:30:00 +0000 Environmentalist Peter Bahouth shares the inspiration behind Atlanta's most leafy and lovely Airbnb listing. Full Article Remodeling & Design
san This Brooklyn townhome has it all: Treehouse, turtle sanctuary and even a stream on the roof By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Oct 2018 16:54:35 +0000 This biophilic home owned by Gennaro Brooks-Church, founder of Eco Brooklyn Living Walls, is so green it boasts a turtle sanctuary. Full Article Remodeling & Design
san Andy Samberg moderates climate insanity By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:50:10 +0000 Lexus-sponsored 'debate' between climate denier Phelim McAleer and green girl Simran Sethi yields important lessons for an ailing climate movement... especially Full Article Research & Innovations
san 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
san NY Design Week teaser: Stylish LED lamps powered by falling sand By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 May 2013 17:36:41 +0000 Danielle Trofe returns to WantedDesign with a duo of LED lamp-hourglass hybrids that stay illuminated via the kinetic energy produced by falling sand. Full Article Remodeling & Design
san San Francisco eyes last season's fashions with new recycling initiative By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2014 13:00:33 +0000 Feel free to leave your heart in San Francisco, but don't forget to drop those old boxer shorts and blouses in one of the city's new textile recycling bins. Full Article Recycling
san 5 sandals for summer: Free your feet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Apr 2014 16:29:33 +0000 Let your toes enjoy the warmer weather too. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
san How to track Santa this Christmas By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 18 Dec 2016 20:40:31 +0000 Tracking Santa this year? There's an app for that. And a website, and a Facebook page, and a twitter profile, and more. Full Article Family Activities
san 'Monsanto Protection Act': Take action to get it repealed By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 May 2013 17:56:48 +0000 Ask your representative to support the Merkley Amendment, which would repeal the 'Monsanto Protection Act.' Full Article Healthy Eating
san 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
san Morgan Freeman turns ranch into a sanctuary for bees By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Mar 2019 19:32:28 +0000 Actor doesn't even wear a veil to protect himself because, clearly, all living things love Morgan Freeman. Full Article Arts & Culture
san Earth enjoys a surge of ocean sanctuaries By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Nov 2017 17:30:42 +0000 New marine reserves are making a big splash around the planet — and not a moment too soon. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
san At 68 years old, Wisdom the Laysan albatross lays another egg By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Dec 2018 15:03:43 +0000 Wisdom the albatross is amazing at 68 years old and still raising babies. Full Article Animals
san I left my hybrid taxi in San Francisco By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Nov 2012 01:09:05 +0000 California's City By the Bay has dramatically cut greenhouse gas emissions by switching to a mostly hybrid taxi fleet. It's a model for the rest of the country. Full Article Transportation
san 11 surprising artisanal careers that are taking off By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Jun 2016 16:11:39 +0000 Today’s artisanal movement is more than a fad. From specialty foods to hand-forged earrings, the rise of 21st century artisans is the start of a new economy. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
san Artists play in the sand -- for sport By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Sep 2010 15:25:14 +0000 See sculptors from around the world turn piles of sand into beautiful (but temporary) art at the World Championship of Sand Sculpting. Full Article Arts & Culture
san Attention history buffs and nature lovers: Explore Santa Fe, N.M. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:17:21 +0000 Green-minded travelers will find plenty to love in Santa Fe. It is highly walkable. Local, organic and fresh ingredients are the norm in many of the city's most Full Article Travel
san How to make hand sanitizer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 18:17:39 +0000 The threat of coronavirus has made hand sanitizer hard to find at stores. Here's how to make homemade hand sanitizer. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
san San Jose approves tiny house villages for the homeless By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Jan 2019 13:21:40 +0000 San Jose City Council selects two sites for "sleeper cabin"-based housing communities for the homeless, after years of discussion and local opposition. Full Article Responsible Living