irs Student walks 20 miles to get to his first day of work and meets kindness every step of the way By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Jul 2018 18:14:52 +0000 Walter Carr, a dedicated young employee, wins accolades in Alabama for going above and beyond to get to his first day of work. Full Article Responsible Living
irs World's first recycled plastic bike path opens in the Netherlands By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Sep 2018 14:21:10 +0000 The Dutch do it again with a new cycling path in the northeastern city of Zwolle that's made from old plastic bottles and packaging. Full Article Research & Innovations
irs Van Gogh's life to be explored in first fully painted feature film By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Mar 2016 23:51:03 +0000 Painstakingly handcrafted biopic on the legendary Dutch painter is seeking artists interested in contributing. Full Article Arts & Culture
irs Judd Hirsch: Neighborly fuss over wind turbine is 'baloney' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2013 14:00:02 +0000 Residents in the New York town of Denning rally against 'Taxi' actor Judd Hirsch's proposed wind turbine project. Full Article Energy
irs IKEA announces first U.S. investment in wind energy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Apr 2014 13:56:22 +0000 IKEA gusts into the U.S. wind energy sector with an investment in an Illinois farm capable of generating enough annual energy to power 70 stores. Full Article Energy
irs First-ever 'soldier' bee discovered By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:24:48 +0000 The big-bodied bees join the ranks of ants and termites, which have long been known to rely on a separate caste of 'soldiers' to defend the colony. Full Article Animals
irs Space miners pitch concepts to empty chairs in lieu of Obama, Romney By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Sep 2012 12:21:00 +0000 No U.S. president has waxed as poetically about mining the moon the way John F. Kennedy did about landing on it. Full Article Space
irs World's first polluted river flowed through Jordan 7,000 years ago By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 04 Dec 2016 02:20:08 +0000 Neolithic humans in the Wadi Faynan region of southern Jordan may have polluted the river while first learning how to smelt. Full Article Arts & Culture
irs Thirsty Key deer get a helping hand after Irma By www.fws.gov Published On :: Wed, 27 Sep 2017 20:28:49 +0000 With fresh water supplies contaminated by Hurricane Irma, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employees are bucking the rules to keep Key deer in Florida alive. Full Article Animals
irs Hank Hartsfield, leader of first space shuttle Discovery flight, dies at 80 By www.space.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Jul 2014 13:11:40 +0000 NASA astronaut Henry "Hank" Hartsfield, who in 1984 commanded the maiden mission of the space shuttle Discovery, died on July 17 Full Article Space
irs This has to be the world's first solar farm that can be described as 'cute' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Jul 2017 16:43:02 +0000 China has now given a face to its aggressive renewable energy goals — and man, is that face adorable. (It's a panda.) Full Article Energy
irs First fully solar-powered train hits the track By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Dec 2017 16:42:32 +0000 Heritage rail and clean tech collide in the Aussie beach town of Byron Bay with the introduction of a solar panel-topped vintage train. Full Article Transportation
irs World's first solar-powered theme park is coming to New Jersey By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Feb 2018 13:27:01 +0000 Following a protracted court battle, Six Flags Great Adventure is set to become the world's first theme park that's fully powered by the sun. Full Article Energy
irs California becomes first state to require solar panels on new homes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 May 2018 12:12:09 +0000 California approved new rules that require new homes and low-rise apartment buildings to use solar panels starting in 2020. Full Article Energy
irs How to train for your first triathlon By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Aug 2017 13:16:14 +0000 If you want to try a triathlon, here's what you need to know about the event that combines swimming, cycling and running. Experts Erin Beresini weighs in. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
irs Is it normal to get winded when climbing stairs? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Jan 2020 19:54:57 +0000 Everyone gets winded while climbing stairs, but sometimes it's a little more serious. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
irs Champs-Elysees is going car-free the first Sunday of each month By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 May 2016 15:25:53 +0000 Paris gives cars the boot on this popular thoroughfare one day a month to promote clean air and exploring the city on foot. Full Article Healthy Spaces
irs U.S. declares bees endangered for first time By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Oct 2016 09:30:42 +0000 Seven species of Hawaiian pollinators are the first bees added to the U.S. endangered species list — but they're unlikely to be the last. Full Article Animals
irs These 8 bird species are the first to be declared extinct this decade By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 09 Sep 2018 15:02:18 +0000 BirdLife International has confirmed the extinction of eight bird species, including the Spix' macaw in Brazil. Full Article Animals
irs Spanish island first to be powered only by wind, water By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 23 May 2014 13:00:00 +0000 El Hierro, the smallest of the Canary Islands, is becoming energy self-sufficient by relying solely on wind turbines and hydroelectricity. Full Article Energy
irs Ready to plog? Fitness craze pairs aerobic exercise with litter removal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Feb 2018 12:51:43 +0000 Sweden is to thank (go figure) for a hot new lifestyle trend known as plogging that encourages participants to beautify cities while burning calories. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
irs Dutch supermarket debuts world's first plastic-free aisle By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Mar 2018 14:01:56 +0000 Organic supermarket chain EkoPlaza teams with an anti-plastic waste group to launch a supermarket aisle liberated from plastic packaging. Full Article Responsible Living
irs Denmark's ski slope (on top of a power plant) welcomes first guests By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Feb 2019 14:08:16 +0000 Copenhagen gains an unusual new landmark in the form of a multitasking waste-to-energy plant designed by Bjarke Ingels Group that functions as a ski slope. Full Article Energy
irs For the first time, a mammal species is extinct because of human-induced climate change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Feb 2019 15:11:26 +0000 The Bramble Cay melomys lost most of its habitat to rising sea levels. Full Article Animals
irs World's first flexible lithium ion battery engineered By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:00:18 +0000 A scientific team from South Korea has just created the first bendable lithium ion battery. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
irs Say hello to the first female chief ranger in this national park's 85-year history By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 May 2019 17:44:11 +0000 Lisa Hendy is the first woman to become chief ranger at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
irs Organic elixirs to cool you off this summer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:43:01 +0000 Try these not-too-sweet organic thirst quenchers to stay cool in hot weather. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
irs Help write the first crowdsourced sci-fi novel By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Nov 2015 15:29:10 +0000 People across the globe are trying to write 50,000 words for National Novel Writing Month, but only one man has asked the Internet to help him do it. Full Article Arts & Culture
irs Has Nigeria's first astronaut been stranded in orbit on a secret space station since 1989? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Feb 2016 22:23:16 +0000 This fraudster has an overactive imagination. Full Article Space
irs Ireland to become first country to divest from fossil fuels By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Jul 2018 12:23:56 +0000 Ireland's national investment fund will sell all investments in coal, oil, gas and peat as soon as possible. Full Article Responsible Living
irs 10 first steps to lighter living By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Apr 2011 19:53:15 +0000 Itching to go green and not sure where to start? Try these ten simple ideas. Full Article Responsible Living
irs Thirst Project Gala honors Pauley Perrette, raises $200,000 to end water crisis By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Jun 2013 18:19:48 +0000 Actress helped create wells in third-world countries. Full Article Arts & Culture
irs Ted Turner says Obama should have put energy first By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 May 2011 16:24:59 +0000 Media mogul offers to lobby at no charge in support of wind power. Full Article Politics
irs Scientists can see cells moving inside live animals for the first time By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Apr 2018 13:42:08 +0000 Stunning 3-D videos capture the drama of life on a subcellular level. Full Article Research & Innovations
irs First-ever insect vaccine could help save bees By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 09 Dec 2018 14:10:22 +0000 Developed at the University of Helsinki, PrimeBEE allows immunological signals to be passed from a queen bee to her offspring. Full Article Animals
irs Atlanta, Seattle named first winners in American Cities Climate Challenge By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Sep 2018 19:14:46 +0000 The two cities will receive substantial financial and technical assistance from Bloomberg Philanthropies to help combat combat climate change. Full Article Climate & Weather
irs Los Angeles debuts first early earthquake warning app in U.S. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Jan 2019 14:35:04 +0000 Developed by the U.S. Geological Survey, the technology 'aims to reduce the impact of earthquakes and save lives and property.' Full Article Research & Innovations
irs Tour Atlantic Canada's first LEED Silver certified home By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Mar 2012 19:13:14 +0000 The Salmon Cove home was built with the environment in mind. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
irs Invasive plant that can cause blindness pops up in Virginia for first time By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Jun 2018 14:10:31 +0000 Touching a giant hogweed can cause burns and even blindness. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
irs Seniors, not hipsters, will get self-driving cars first By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Oct 2014 17:28:28 +0000 Autonomous vehicles will be ready soon — to ferry retirees around closed communities. Full Article Transportation
irs First drive in the ultra-quiet Kia Soul EV By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Nov 2014 22:04:21 +0000 The Korean electric car is a credible competitor to the Nissan Leaf. It's affordable, too, so let's break the California-only barrier. Full Article Transportation
irs 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
irs 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
irs 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
irs 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
irs 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
irs 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
irs 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
irs Gary Hirshberg, CEO of Stonyfield Farm, adds 'rapper' to his resume By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Apr 2011 16:20:46 +0000 Find out how Stonyfield Farm CEO Gary Hirshberg made a rap video about organic food that inspired a battle rap response from Honest Tea's Seth Goldman. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
irs The first dark sky reserve in the U.S. is a stargazer's paradise By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Dec 2017 19:23:11 +0000 A 1,400-square-mile stretch of unspoiled wilderness in central Idaho has been designated as the nation’s first International Dark Sky Reserve. Full Article Wilderness & Resources