bs Thanks ARRA for 1 million green jobs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 23:31:00 +0000 The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is responsible for creating or saving one million green jobs. Full Article Green Workplace
bs Watch: President Obama on ending oil subsidies By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:00:00 +0000 President Obama calls on Congress to end the oil industry subsidies. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
bs 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
bs 'One Big Home' profiles America's obsession with supersized dwellings By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Mar 2017 12:16:03 +0000 In the documentary "One Big Home," carpenter Thomas Bena goes behind the scenes to explores the trophy homes and "starter castles" of Martha's Vineyard. Full Article Remodeling & Design
bs Watch: Google, wind energy and green jobs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Jan 2013 20:00:00 +0000 Google's investment in the Atlantic Wind Connection project will help support thousands of green jobs. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
bs Act fast to save big on LED light bulbs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2015 13:41:06 +0000 If you love the idea of long-lasting LED bulbs but not the price, this one-day Amazon Gold Box Deal may put these energy savers in your price range. Full Article Energy
bs 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
bs Historic DC cemetery doubles as pollution-absorbing sponge By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Jun 2018 14:08:27 +0000 The Nature Conservancy teams with the Archdiocese of Washington to curb urban runoff at a 150-year old cemetery. Full Article Research & Innovations
bs NASA's launch of sun observatory delayed by power outage By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jun 2013 20:59:56 +0000 NASA lost power on Sunday in California, delaying the launch of the IRIS sun observatory by one day. Full Article Space
bs No place to park your tiny house? This website can help By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Nov 2017 12:15:09 +0000 Just think of Indiana-based startup Try It Tiny as the Airbnb of tiny house-friendly land rentals. Full Article At Home
bs How to train for an obstacle race By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Jul 2017 15:18:43 +0000 An expert conditioning coach offers down-and-dirty advice on preparing your body for an obstacle race. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
bs Guess the health benefits of these herbs and spices By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jan 2018 18:32:25 +0000 Sure herbs and spices taste wonderful, but do you know what benefits they provide to your body? Full Article Healthy Eating
bs 7 amazing facts about green jobs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 May 2009 04:20:39 +0000 The Sustainable Energy Coalition lists 7 facts about the growing green jobs sector. Full Article Research & Innovations
bs Philips Hue LEDs take smart bulbs to a whole new level By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Jan 2015 21:32:59 +0000 RGB-type LED bulbs like the Philips Hue give you a lot of control and they're a lot of fun, too. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
bs CFL bulbs with built-in armor: A bright idea? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:29:16 +0000 ArmorLites are CFL bulbs with a special 'skin' that prevents mercury exposure if the bulb is broken. But is mercury exposure even something to worry about? Full Article At Home
bs Obstinate attitudes prevail in California's most water-guzzling ZIP codes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Jun 2015 17:40:01 +0000 In exclusive and exceptionally irrigated Rancho Santa Fe, residents now face water rationing. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
bs Why .cat websites probably aren't about cats By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Aug 2015 16:19:32 +0000 .dog domains are reserved for dog lovers and providers of canine products and services, but .cat isn't what you'd expect. Full Article Computers
bs Doctors and lawyers: Computers are coming for your jobs, too By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Oct 2015 15:35:50 +0000 New books says, 'In the long run, we will neither need nor want professionals to work in the way that they did in the twentieth century and before.' Full Article Computers
bs Google will never be a substitute for your brain By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Jun 2017 12:22:03 +0000 Context is key, and it's something computers and search engines like Google just don't have yet. Full Article Research & Innovations
bs Robot sewing machines could make 'made in China' obsolete By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Jun 2012 13:53:34 +0000 Sweatshops filled with robots could bring manufacturing of smartphones, computers and TVs to the United States, as well. Full Article Research & Innovations
bs Filament bulbs: Is ambiance worth the cost to the planet? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Jun 2010 19:28:58 +0000 Antique bulbs create retro vibe but also are the most-energy guzzling option for restaurants. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
bs PBS' 'A Chef's Life' takes a realistic look at farm-to-fork By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2013 13:08:12 +0000 The new show follows the personal and culinary journey of farm-to-fork Chef Vivian Howard, one ingredient at a time. Full Article Healthy Eating
bs Honeywell launches Lyric, a thermostat that keeps tabs on your comings and goings By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Jun 2014 21:09:25 +0000 HVAC heavyweight Honeywell unveils Lyric, an attractive and eager-to-adapt household thermostat with GPS-based functionality. Full Article At Home
bs Eric Close's litter obsession By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Jan 2013 03:39:02 +0000 'Nashville' star Eric Close goes green by cleaning up after others. Full Article Arts & Culture
bs Conserving is 'Elementary' for CBS show By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Jan 2013 22:31:10 +0000 CBS' ELEMENTARY — TV series reduces waste; Lucy Liu saves energy. Full Article Arts & Culture
bs French beaches overrun with odd, yellow blobs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Jul 2017 17:52:00 +0000 The beaches of France have been invaded by yellow, sponge-like balls that may be illegally dumped paraffin. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
bs The trouble with 'carbon bombs' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:18:40 +0000 A new study shows Alberta's oil sands are nowhere near the climate terror that coal is. Which is a kind of relief, because we have a market-ready substitute for Full Article Energy
bs How holiday eating disturbs your 'food clock' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Dec 2012 16:28:53 +0000 A new study reveals how binge eating can reset the body's food clock, and may have implications for other health issues. Full Article Healthy Eating
bs What are net carbs and how to calculate them By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2013 17:11:25 +0000 Dietitians weigh in on counting net carbs: A useful dieting tool or just another food fad? Full Article Healthy Eating
bs Yacon syrup, latest weight loss miracle potion, gets thumbs up from Dr. Oz By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 May 2014 17:38:57 +0000 Celebrity doctor's unofficial audience test promises weight loss with no change in diet or exercise, but there is one downside. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
bs Weekend reads: Green jobs and green buildings By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:00:00 +0000 Recession proof green jobs, $7 million in energy efficiency savings and more. Full Article Green Workplace
bs Green homes: Not big in the NYC 'burbs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Jul 2012 18:50:16 +0000 As LEED for Homes surpasses a significant milestone, the New York Times singles out one area where there's a near-absence of USGBC-approved residences: Westches Full Article Remodeling & Design
bs GREEN Jobs Act of 2010 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:34:30 +0000 Sens. Grassley and Conrad introduce the Green Jobs Act of 2010, which will extend biofuel tax credits for producers. Full Article Green Workplace
bs Washington Post editorial: End ethanol subsidies By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Jul 2011 19:45:45 +0000 The latest assault on ethanol subsidies comes from one of the nation's leading newspapers. Full Article Politics
bs Government research lab brings jobs to Coal Country By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:46:28 +0000 More than 1,000 workers will study the environmental effects of energy production. Full Article Energy
bs Bill Gates discusses polio, climate change and Steve Jobs during Reddit AMA By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:43:47 +0000 Polio could be wiped out by 2018, but Gates says it will require investment and hard work. Full Article Research & Innovations
bs Are abandoned gas stations the wellness hubs of the future? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Feb 2018 12:44:12 +0000 Reebook partners with architecture firm Gensler for 'Get Pumped,' a conceptual scheme in which health-conscious drivers rule the roads. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
bs LED replacements hit stores empty of 100W bulbs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:17:56 +0000 Sorry to see 100-watt bulbs disappear from stores because they were energy hogs? LED bulbs will roughly match the 100-watters for size and brightness, but their Full Article Energy
bs Space station to get insomnia-fighting light bulbs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:45:01 +0000 NASA will replace the ISS's fluorescent bulbs with an array of LEDs Full Article Space
bs 10 clever uses for burned-out bulbs By www.networx.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Dec 2012 18:23:05 +0000 Here's what you can do with your incandescent bulbs as they fade away and are replaced by their more energy-efficient cousins. Full Article Recycling
bs Philips Hue LED bulbs susceptible to hackers, malicious hijinks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2013 17:02:14 +0000 Using a malware script, a security expert finds that wirelessly controlled — and supposedly totally safe — Philips Hue LED bulbs can be maliciously hacked. Full Article At Home
bs Walmart: The next great place to buy cheap LED bulbs? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2013 14:15:55 +0000 Watch out, IKEA: Walmart jumps on the affordable LED train with the release of a line of light bulbs. Prices start at less than $10. Full Article At Home
bs As incandescent bulbs make final exit, Philips unveils eye-catching LED By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2013 16:30:04 +0000 Get the skinny on SlimStyle, Philips' latest LED bulb release that boasts a svelte profile and a price tag that's anticipated to be highly competitive. Full Article At Home
bs Shining a light on energy-efficient light bulbs [Infographic] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Dec 2013 19:47:07 +0000 The phasing out of incandescent bulbs in favor of more energy-efficient bulbs needn't be a confusing. Full Article Energy
bs More illumination on why you should ditch those old bulbs [Infographic] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Jan 2014 01:00:28 +0000 Seventy percent of sockets contain inefficient light bulbs. Here's how to switch them out with energy-saving models while minding your lumens and your watts. Full Article At Home
bs U.N. wants to help countries banish incandescent bulbs once and for all By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 27 May 2018 15:17:22 +0000 Model guidelines from the U.N. for energy-efficient light bulbs aid developing nations in smoothly transitioning from incandescents to LEDs. Full Article Research & Innovations
bs Jonathan Kesselman: Filmmaker, writer, observer of life By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Jul 2011 18:30:37 +0000 Filmmaker and writer Jonathan Kesselman talks about his latest project, what's funny about global warming, and California's growing anti-circumcision movement. Full Article Arts & Culture
bs Steve Jobs, 1955-2011 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Oct 2011 01:17:59 +0000 Video: Visionary Apple founder has died at the age of 56. Full Article Research & Innovations
bs CBS slapped with 'greenwashing' complaint By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:22:27 +0000 Network's "EcoAd" campaign misleads consumers, say four environmental organizations. Full Article Arts & Culture
bs Jobs in solar, wind power are growing 12 times faster than U.S. economy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 28 Jan 2017 18:00:15 +0000 A new report hints at the growing economic clout of renewable energy. Full Article Energy