top WHO questions safety of another top herbicide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jun 2015 18:42:14 +0000 World Health Organization raises concerns about 2,4-D, calling it 'possibly' carcinogenic.' Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
top The swanky sty of California's top water hog is in Bel Air By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Oct 2015 21:34:22 +0000 Bel Air: Champagne wishes and $90,000 water bill dreams. Full Article At Home
top Why your next computer should be a desktop By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Aug 2015 15:21:45 +0000 Don't laugh. There are a lot of good reasons to consider it. Full Article Computers
top Should laptops and phones be banned in lecture halls? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Sep 2015 16:52:23 +0000 Some professors are doing it, but perhaps they should look in the mirror. Full Article Computers
top Top 5 sustainable picks for Valentine's Day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Feb 2011 17:25:59 +0000 Traditional, sustainable Valentine’s gifts your sweetheart will love. Full Article Beverages
top Top breakfast trends By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:46:05 +0000 The Food Channel has released its Top Ten Breakfast Trends for 2011. There are some trends like chocolate for breakfast and fast-food restaurants offering more Full Article Healthy Eating
top Texas woman makes dumb choice to stop smart meter installation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Jul 2012 17:50:39 +0000 Thelma Taormina isn't exactly keen on smart meters. So when a utility worker arrived at her Houston home to install one of the devices, she did what any totally Full Article At Home
top Solar Impulse to make stop in Cincinnati By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:10:00 +0000 The innovative plane continues its journey across the United States using only the sun for fuel. Full Article Transportation
top Autism care can top $2 million per person By www.livescience.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Jun 2014 13:59:01 +0000 The cost of supporting a person with autism over that individual's lifetime can be as high as $2.4 million, a new study estimates. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
top Americans bought so many Legos that the company tried to get us to stop By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Sep 2016 17:21:21 +0000 Denmark-based Lego is the world's most profitable toy-maker. But when it reported a revenue decline for early 2016, the news was just what the company wanted. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
top Top dogs on Turkey Day: Don't forget to watch the National Dog Show on Thanksgiving By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2013 15:51:57 +0000 We chat with co-hosts David Frei and John O'Hurley to get a behind-the-scenes look at this year's event. Full Article Pets
top Top 10 eco-schools in the U.S. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Sep 2015 16:58:06 +0000 National Wildlife Federation honors America's best environmental schools. Full Article Family Activities
top Mark Zuckerberg tops list of most generous Americans with nearly $1 billion gift By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2014 16:57:10 +0000 With a donation of $970 million, the Facebook co-founder has become the country's top philanthropist for 2013. Full Article Personal Finance
top Facebook tops list of best companies for internships By www.businessnewsdaily.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2014 15:18:57 +0000 Facebook tops the list of the country's best companies for internships. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
top Mark Zuckerberg antagonizes neighbors with nonstop home renovation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Sep 2014 23:30:54 +0000 If there was an 'unlike' button for renovation projects, the 30-year-old social media tycoon would have earned himself more than a few thumbs down. Full Article Remodeling & Design
top What is 'sharenting,' and should you stop doing it? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2015 22:11:18 +0000 More than half of moms and one-third of dads surveyed admit to sharing — and oversharing — info about their kids on the Internet. Full Article Family Activities
top 'Injectable bandage' stops the bleeding with an assist from seaweed By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Apr 2018 14:23:17 +0000 The bandage uses a thickening agent known as kappa-carrageenan, obtained from seaweed, to create injectable hydrogels. Full Article Research & Innovations
top Paramedics make a pit stop to honor a dying man's request for a caramel sundae By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Sep 2018 20:47:26 +0000 On the way to a palliative care facility, cancer patient Ron McCartney had one request: a caramel sundae. Full Article Responsible Living
top Ashley Judd chats about mountaintop removal mining By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:50:57 +0000 Ashely Judd, newly minted foe of mountaintop removal mining, will be chatting live about the evil practice in about an hour on Daily Kos. Full Article Energy
top U.S. Capitol Power Plant to stop burning coal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2009 10:41:00 +0000 After nearly 100 years of burning coal to heat and cool Congress, the U.S. Capitol Power Plant will switch over to less harmful natural gas. Full Article Energy
top Obama tightens rules for mountaintop removal mining By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 21:21:04 +0000 The EPA announced a plan to tighten up rules governing the environmentally destructive practice of mountaintop removal mining. Full Article Energy
top Darryl Hannah arrested protesting mountaintop removal mining By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:23:38 +0000 Movie star Darryl Hannah and NASA scientist Dr. James Hansen were arrested along with dozens of others after blocking access to a coal facility. Full Article Energy
top Dump Chase to stop mountaintop removal mining By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:59:51 +0000 MNN's Karl Burkart closed his Chase Bank account to protest their financial support of mountaintop removal mining. What can you do to help? Full Article Energy
top Fish pond evacuated after rogue otter's appetite proves unstoppable By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Nov 2018 15:04:42 +0000 After every attempt to catch an otter fails, officials are forced to move the fish out of a Vancouver pond. Full Article Animals
top Top green building products of 2012 announced By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Oct 2011 17:10:20 +0000 The BuildingGreen Top 10 Green Building Products were announced at Greenbuild 2011. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
top LEED-Certified space tops 2 billion square feet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Jul 2012 12:00:00 +0000 The U.S. Green Building Council's LEED certification program reaches a new milestone. Full Article Green Workplace
top Perkins+Will tops 150 LEED certifications By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Oct 2012 18:00:00 +0000 The architectural design firm’s portfolio includes 20 LEED Platinum certified facilities. Full Article Green Workplace
top Virginia is top LEED certified state in 2012 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Jan 2013 19:47:44 +0000 The U.S. Green Building Council announced that Virginia had the most amount of LEED certified space per resident in 2012. Full Article Green Workplace
top Supportive housing community in Portland recognized on AIA Top Green list By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Apr 2014 21:54:02 +0000 Holst Architecture's Bud Clark Commons project joins an eclectic assortment of notable green buildings on the 2014 AIA COTE annual top 10 list. Full Article At Home
top Former EPA administrator Lisa P. Jackson shares how she became a top environmentalist By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2013 01:11:37 +0000 From curious kid to giving back, to advisor to Apple computers, Jackson shares her path to leadership. Full Article Responsible Living
top The armadillo in the road looked dead, but this woman stopped to check anyway By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Aug 2019 16:31:04 +0000 Countless people drove past an injured armadillo, until one compassionate woman came along. Full Article Animals
top Plant-clad Hawaiian micro-home is perched atop a hollow 'trunk' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Aug 2015 19:01:06 +0000 Don't want to live in it anymore? Just covert it into a drive-through shaved ice stand. Full Article Remodeling & Design
top Rooftop tiny houses offer freedom, flexibility and fantastic views By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Jul 2016 20:10:33 +0000 Berlin startup Cabin Spacey has a clever idea for the city's unused rooftops. Full Article Remodeling & Design
top Top 10 'cash for clunkers' trade-ins By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:02:07 +0000 A 'clunker' is a vehicle reaching less than 18 mpg. Check out the top 10 clunkiest clunkers here. Full Article Transportation
top KBB announces top green cars for 2010 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:40:47 +0000 Despite the recall woes plaguing Toyota, Kelley Blue Book has named the Toyota Prius as the top green car for 2010. Full Article Transportation
top 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
top Top photos: Tiptoeing through mistletoe and 1 really smart car By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Dec 2011 13:14:58 +0000 The best photos of the week as presented by the Mother Nature Network, including a landfill worker in Cambodia and a mistletoe farm. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
top Shhh... Is the best way to fight climate change to stop talking about it? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 May 2013 15:34:34 +0000 A new study says the best messages (for some people) are energy efficiency and saving money. Full Article Energy
top The Beacon: LED chandelier is a dazzling, data-driven showstopper By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Oct 2015 21:55:18 +0000 Pittsburgh's newest high-rise displays building performance stats in a most stunning manner. Full Article Research & Innovations
top The MilkCrate App: A one-stop shop for sustainable-minded consumers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Sep 2014 17:58:28 +0000 A new app has launched in the Philadelphia region with guides to sustainable businesses in 20 categories. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
top How to stop unwanted mail-order catalogs and junk mail with Catalog Choice By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Dec 2018 17:07:55 +0000 The company will do the work for you. Full Article Responsible Living
top 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
top Obama to pick top scientist to run DOE By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:39:55 +0000 President Elect Obama could pick an actual scientist to head the Department of Energy. Full Article Energy
top Top 10 telecommuting pitfalls to avoid By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Mar 2012 19:44:36 +0000 It's important to go into telework knowing what to expect, and that includes these common pitfalls that can derail your success. Full Article Research & Innovations
top The top 10 hardest-working towns in America By www.businessnewsdaily.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:25:45 +0000 The country may be filled with hardworking employees, but a new poll shows no one is working harder than the residents of Columbia, Mo. Full Article Green Workplace
top Kentucky congressman says no to mountaintop mining By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 23 Oct 2010 00:36:11 +0000 While politicians in Appalachia are taking aim at the EPA, John Yarmuth is patting the agency on the back. Full Article Politics
top 8 stylish countertop storage solutions for National Bulk Foods Week By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2013 13:30:45 +0000 In addition to keeping green by hitting up the bulk food bins this week, outfit your kitchen with attractive receptacles to store all those garbanzo beans. Full Article At Home
top Top 10 'Gilmore Girls' revival binge-watching snacks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Nov 2016 16:48:35 +0000 Fill up on food that tastes like 'freedom and rebellion and independence' in honor of Lorelai, Rory and all your favorite Stars Hollow residents. Full Article Healthy Eating
top How to stop worrying about cockroaches and learn to love our 6-legged overlords By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Mar 2019 11:46:41 +0000 As long as there are humans, there will be cockroaches. Full Article Animals
top How Dutch bus stops are helping bees By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 13 Jul 2019 13:27:26 +0000 Bus stops in the Dutch city of Utrecht now have gardens specifically to help the bee population. Full Article Animals