ge You can help NASA track climate change from your phone By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Jul 2016 11:52:12 +0000 'I See Change' app taps the power of citizen scientists to gather data on nature and weather. Full Article Climate & Weather
ge Don't go green gadget, don't go By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Dec 2008 02:53:45 +0000 Not all so-called green home gadgets are as green as you think. What to do? Play a game of Inspector Green Gadget. Full Article At Home
ge Don't get greenwashed By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:00:05 +0000 Get savvy about the labels that prove a product's eco-merit. Full Article Family Activities
ge Group points finger at worst of the worst with Cleaners Hall of Shame list By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 May 2012 18:55:11 +0000 In anticipation of the release of a comprehensive cleaning product safety database this fall, the Environmental Working Group publishes its Cleaners Hall of Sha Full Article At Home
ge Online colleges are green, sure, but are they fun? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:15:56 +0000 Chanie Kirschner wonders whether all that paper and gas saved are worth going to college online. Full Article Family Activities
ge Traffic congestion dipping as economy falters By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 17 Oct 2009 03:22:27 +0000 Here's a status report on the nation's commuters. Full Article Transportation
ge Get in gear for spring biking season: New routes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:36:00 +0000 Google maps biking directions are shockingly good. Full Article Transportation
ge What Carmageddon taught us about behavioral economics By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:51:10 +0000 It was supposed to be Carmageddon in L.A., but instead the two-day closure of the busiest freeway in Los Angeles reiterated a timeless lesson about cars: We los Full Article Transportation
ge New York City gears up for cycling By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 01 Oct 2011 15:36:40 +0000 The city of New York is making its streets more bike-friendly by creating new bike lanes and introducing a massive, new bike-sharing program. Full Article Transportation
ge A taxidermy-themed storage solution that's minus the fur, plus the fixie By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:30:17 +0000 Trophy Bicycle Holders offer a smart, space-saving storage solution in the form of two 'iconic silhouettes.' Full Article Remodeling & Design
ge Can the electric car change the world? [Infographic] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 01 Jun 2013 13:17:39 +0000 Buyers have been slow to purchase electric cars, and cities slower still to support them. What can be done? Full Article Transportation
ge Why the Google car could change everything By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Jan 2015 22:53:45 +0000 The self-driving car won't just change the way we get around; it could also change the way we live and design our cities. Full Article Transportation
ge Are older cyclists endangering themselves? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Sep 2015 15:26:36 +0000 No, they're not. They're actually going to live longer, better lives. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ge How emotional work adds to the gender gap By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Jan 2017 14:49:51 +0000 By default, women take on the role of rememberer and organizer, and all that mental labor adds up, even if the rest of the family can't see it. Full Article Family Activities
ge Here's a practical way to close the gender wage gap: Flex time By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Feb 2017 13:32:51 +0000 Judging workers' value by time spent at a desk hurts working moms — and companies' bottom lines. Flex time could fix it. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ge 5 Take Your Dog to Work Day challenges By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Jun 2017 12:35:32 +0000 Allergies, coworkers who are afraid of dogs, pooches that aren't comfortable in new situations are just a few things to consider. Full Article Green Workplace
ge This robot may be flipping your burgers soon By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Sep 2017 14:51:16 +0000 Miso Robotic's Flippy supposedly frees up fast food workers from 'high pain points' on the job. Could it free them of the job entirely, though? Full Article Green Workplace
ge 2 in 3 kids are born in countries where dads don't get paid leave By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Jun 2018 21:09:33 +0000 92 countries lack a national policy that grants fathers paid paternity leave, including the United States. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
ge 'Signing Day' recognizes high school seniors starting jobs, not college By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 16:41:00 +0000 Virginia school system celebrates the students who are heading for careers instead of going to college. Full Article Green Workplace
ge Kids get vocal about the interracial family Cheerios commercial By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2013 13:37:06 +0000 The commercial received so many negative comments on YouTube that the comments section was disabled. Full Article Healthy Eating
ge U.K. teen creates app to get people 'jazzed' about recycling By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2013 19:23:32 +0000 Celebrate Ada Lovelace Day with this story about a young teen shining in her STEM field. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ge Teen activist campaigns for gender-neutral toys By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2014 11:32:22 +0000 McKenna Pope shares her thoughts on convincing Hasbro to change the design of the Easy Bake Oven. Full Article Family Activities
ge Hillary Clinton to Millennials: We need you to act on climate change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Mar 2014 16:48:59 +0000 According to a new poll, the majority of millennials believe that the Earth is getting warmer and that humans are to blame. Full Article Politics
ge Kids can help parents get healthy [Infographic] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Apr 2014 23:50:30 +0000 A new survey finds that the vast majority of kids would be willing to make changes in their own lifestyle if it meant their parents' health would benefit. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ge Kids create eco-themed Google Doodles to compete for college cash By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 07 May 2014 17:45:52 +0000 One Doodle 4 Google contest winner will earn $30K in college scholarships plus $50K for their school. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ge Can the Girl Scouts attract the next generation? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Dec 2014 19:01:36 +0000 The organization has revamped everything from badges to cookie sales to try to be more relevant. Full Article Family Activities
ge Marine artist Wyland encourages kids to connect with the environment through art By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Feb 2015 15:38:57 +0000 Wyland Foundation's National Art Contest helps kids think about how they can protect the oceans. Full Article Arts & Culture
ge Free-range parenting: Confidence builder or bad idea? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2015 18:56:55 +0000 Free-range parents argue that allowing kids to make their own choices helps build self-confidence and happiness. Full Article Family Activities
ge Scouting 2.0: The evolution of merit badges By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Jul 2015 13:11:02 +0000 Hoping to stay relevant to today's kids, scouting puts an emphasis on new kinds of skills. Full Article Family Activities
ge Redesigned dolls inspire kids to change the world. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Oct 2015 16:59:57 +0000 Artist creates dolls of Malala, Jane Goodall and other female role models. Full Article Family Activities
ge These 2 Kickstarter campaigns will get kids excited about science By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Nov 2016 11:07:12 +0000 From atoms to stardust, these books get kids familiar with some of science's most fascinating terms and concepts. Full Article Family Activities
ge 5 ways to get kids into nature photography By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Feb 2018 18:05:18 +0000 Getting kids outside in the great outdoors and teaching them a love for the environment is easy enough. Just hand them a camera. Full Article Family Activities
ge EcoGeek's explanation of Cap & Trade By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Sep 2009 07:02:13 +0000 The fastest and best explanation of Cap & Trade ever. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ge Justice Stevens leaves behind environmental legacy; Kagan may get chance to follow By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Jun 2010 18:23:17 +0000 As Justice John Paul Stevens steps down from the bench, environmentalists remember a "green justice." Though little is known about her environmental positions, Full Article Politics
ge Get ready to tumble: An eco-friendly dryer sheet ... minus the sheet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Oct 2012 13:00:26 +0000 In an effort to wean America off landfill-clogging synthetic dryer sheets, Method introduces a curious new laundry product that's essentially 100 heat-activated Full Article At Home
ge What kind of storage containers will handle all my gear? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 21 Oct 2012 20:01:44 +0000 Get organized with storage containers BEFORE the holidays. From basic plastic to woven grasses to vintage trunks, we've got the bases covered on where to stash Full Article At Home
ge Getting inside the mind of Millennials [Infographic] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Jan 2013 19:20:13 +0000 Millennials are early adopters of new technology, would rather save and spend and feel they are more connected to their ethnic heritages than their parents. Full Article Arts & Culture
ge How eco-friendly brands get Hollywood exposure By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Feb 2013 20:03:21 +0000 Spied some natural dish soap or gluten-free snacks on your favorite TV show? Green Product Placement gets eco-friendly goods some time in front of the camera. Full Article Leaderboard
ge All 'Merican: Independence Day entertaining gear from the AMDC By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Jun 2013 00:30:05 +0000 Aadd a dash of homegrown design to your Fourth of July blowout with items designed and/or sold by members of the American Design Club. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ge 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
ge Fungi-based plastic alternative wins Buckminster Fuller Challenge By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 20:53:09 +0000 Another huge honor for the mushroom insulation wizards at Ecovative Design: Scoring the top prize in the 2013 Buckminster Fuller Challenge. Full Article Research & Innovations
ge Martha-approved, American-made gear for your next BBQ or backyard bash By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Jul 2014 20:00:33 +0000 Since nothing quite says 'U.S.A.' like summertime grilling and imbibing, consider these entertaining must-haves from the Martha Stewart American Made Market. Full Article At Home
ge What's the difference between cellulose sponges and those other kitchen sponges? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Aug 2017 15:55:50 +0000 By choosing wisely with kitchen sponges you can keep plastic out of the landfill. Full Article At Home
ge Kroger to eliminate plastic bags by 2025 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Aug 2018 14:36:18 +0000 The supermarket giant also committed to lowering the amount of waste it produces. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ge Kevin Costner's oil filtration tech gets BP 'excited' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Jun 2010 18:16:49 +0000 Company says latest tests prove the machines can make a difference in Gulf cleanup efforts. Full Article Arts & Culture
ge Organic farmers to get piece of Farm Bill pie By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2009 13:56:12 +0000 Money from the 2008 Farm Bill has been set aside specifically for organic farmers. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ge '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
ge There's only way to get over the end of 'Downton Abbey' (and it involves wine) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Mar 2016 16:39:53 +0000 After a leading role in the final season of "Downton Abbey," Matthew Goode's next gig will be "The Wine Show" with Matthew Rhys. Full Article Beverages
ge The biggest water hogs in Beverly Hills have been outed By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Mar 2016 15:37:54 +0000 Say it ain't so, Amy Poehler. Full Article At Home
ge Leonardo DiCaprio's Oscar speech moved the needle on climate change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Aug 2016 16:16:19 +0000 Researchers analyzing social media after the speech discovered the actor's words started the largest engagement on climate change ever. Full Article Climate & Weather