ia Unholy alliance: green NGO's buddy up with big corporations By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:41:30 +0000 Nature Conservancy, Conservation International, WWF, Sierra Club -- are the biggest environmental NGO's losing credibility by receiving funds from major corpora Full Article Research & Innovations
ia Peter Williams on IBM's 'Big Green Innovations' portfolio By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Feb 2009 21:46:47 +0000 CTO of Big Green Innovations, a unit of IBM's Smarter Planet Initiative, lays out 5 key project areas. Full Article Computers
ia California consults with China about high-speed rail By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 11 Apr 2010 14:33:00 +0000 Chinese government offers high-speed rail expertise to U.S. projects. Full Article Transportation
ia What can Canada's forgotten Turbo train teach us about nostalgia and innovation? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:36:32 +0000 North America's only real high-speed train first hit the rails in 1970. An unearthed video from its launch is a reminder of the can-do energy of that 'Mad Men' Full Article Transportation
ia As baby boomers retire, millennials fill the gap By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Jun 2015 19:26:07 +0000 And in case you haven’t noticed, it’s changing everything about the workplace. Full Article Tech
ia Millennials are on the hook for the mass retirement of boomers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Mar 2016 12:19:51 +0000 Except for war or natural disaster, young people have never had it so bad economically. Full Article Personal Finance
ia After high-heel drama, British woman petitions Parliament to join the 21st century By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 May 2016 17:15:37 +0000 Thousands of people support Nicola Thorp, the London receptionist who wrote a petition asking for change in dress code laws. Full Article Green Workplace
ia Can millennial work habits help older workers? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Jul 2017 13:17:53 +0000 Many older workers are already taking advantage of the flexibility and freedom of the gig economy, so the millennial habits just make sense. Full Article Personal Finance
ia Norwegian pet supply company joins the pack in offering paid puppy parental leave By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Jun 2018 17:29:05 +0000 A Norwegian company offers paid time off to give people time to bond with their new pets. Full Article Pets
ia 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
ia Teen scientists identify phthalate-eating bacteria By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2013 18:00:38 +0000 In their last year of high school, Miranda Wang and Jeanny Yao went looking for a solution to their town's plastic waste problem, and found one close to home. Full Article Research & Innovations
ia 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
ia Millennials' relationship with books and information By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Sep 2014 18:00:33 +0000 Millennials have grown up with gadgets, yet they are more likely than older adults to say that a lot of important info is not available on the Internet. Full Article Family Activities
ia It's official: Girl Scouts can sell their cookies online By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Dec 2014 15:44:47 +0000 The new Digital Cookie platform can teach the girls useful entrepreneurial skills, if their parents can step aside and let the girls be in charge. Full Article Healthy Eating
ia Inhofe tactician now natural gas man By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Jan 2011 14:55:49 +0000 Tom Hassenboehler is joining the natural gas industry after years of working with the Senate's most vocal climate change denier. Full Article Energy
ia Congressman directly asks special interests about government regulation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Jan 2011 22:34:37 +0000 Rep. Darrell Issa has sent out a letter to Beltway insiders asking for their thoughts about how Uncle Sam should regulate them. Full Article Politics
ia 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
ia One percent of global commercial wood supply used to make IKEA products By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2013 17:50:44 +0000 Home furnishings retailer IKEA uses about 1 percent of the world's commercial wood supply to make its products. Full Article At Home
ia California tile company is turning boxy TVs into kitchen backsplashes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Nov 2013 15:10:04 +0000 The scavenge-happy folks at Fireclay Tile launch a Kickstarter campaign to help transform old CRT TVs and computer monitors into stunning glass tiles. Full Article At Home
ia Diapers made from jellyfish? Researchers say it's a cleaner, more efficient option By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Apr 2014 19:42:16 +0000 Diapers made from jellyfish biodegrade in less than 30 days and soak up twice the mess. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
ia 8 of the best 'Super Bowl 50' commercials you can watch right now By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Feb 2016 16:58:40 +0000 From avocados and Scott Baio to David Bowie's 'Starman,' the big game has it all. Full Article Arts & Culture
ia Why Australia went nuts over Johnny Depp's dogs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Apr 2016 14:56:42 +0000 Actor allegedly smuggled his 2 pups in via private jet, generating euthanasia threats from Australian biosecurity officials. Full Article Pets
ia Captain Planet Foundation celebrates 25 years with star-studded gala, new initiatives By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Dec 2016 20:56:10 +0000 Nonprofit, cofounded by media mogul Ted Turner, has been an instrumental force in supporting global environmental education since 1991. Full Article Arts & Culture
ia Comedian Jon Stewart steers lost subway goats in the right direction By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Aug 2018 15:49:24 +0000 Two goats discovered along subway tracks in Brooklyn are on now safely on their way to Farm Sanctuary. Full Article Animals
ia Insurance companies deploy private firefighters in wildfire-scorched California By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Nov 2018 14:49:47 +0000 For wealthy Californian homeowners, extra peace of mind comes with a high price tag. Full Article Climate & Weather
ia Is a vegetarian diet safe for my dog? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Jun 2019 12:25:50 +0000 Putting Fido on a vegetarian diet can help the planet, but will it harm your pooch? Full Article Animals
ia Whales and dolphins have human-like social and cultural skills By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Oct 2017 15:57:11 +0000 Social marine mammals provide a 'unique and striking parallel' to our own species, scientists say. Full Article Animals
ia Like your pet cat, pumas are peculiar about where they sleep By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jan 2018 20:00:15 +0000 Scientists are studying the sleep habits of mountain lions to help protect the cats from habitat loss. Full Article Animals
ia Hawaiian crows return from extinction in wild By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Jan 2018 20:43:41 +0000 The 'alalā went extinct in the wild in 2002, but a captive breeding program is preserving hope for the species. Full Article Animals
ia These weird Hawaiian spiders are helping scientists understand a quirk of evolution By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Mar 2018 17:05:17 +0000 A group of stick spiders in Hawaii evolves into the same three 'ecomorphs' every time it colonizes a new island or region. Full Article Animals
ia Feral cats in Australia kill 7 animals per day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Jul 2018 14:35:56 +0000 Researchers in Australia strap cameras on feral cats to track their kills. Full Article Animals
ia How biophilia can improve your life By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 27 Oct 2018 13:38:50 +0000 Even subtle changes of scenery can have dramatic effects on our mental and physical health, a growing field of research suggests. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ia Why the loss of amphibians matters By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Mar 2019 15:04:16 +0000 Amphibians are reliable indicators of changes in ecosystems and are valuable in medical research. Full Article Animals
ia Why California dumped 96 million plastic balls into a reservoir By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Jun 2019 20:18:03 +0000 Millions of black 'shade balls' float on the surface of reservoirs, slowing evaporation. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ia Bardessono: California’s first LEED Platinum hotel By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Sep 2012 18:00:00 +0000 The eco-friendly boutique hotel is located in Napa Valley. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ia Painted lady butterflies fill the skies over southern California By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Mar 2019 19:11:57 +0000 Painted lady butterflies are migrating north for the summer, and they're overtaking southern California, to the delight of many. Full Article Animals
ia These Australian ants are bucking the 'insect apocalypse' trend By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Jul 2019 19:03:55 +0000 Australia's desert ants are thriving in the face of climate change. Full Article Climate & Weather
ia California's monarch butterfly population has declined by 99% since the 1980s By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 15:28:42 +0000 The western monarch population may be on the verge of collapsing. Full Article Animals
ia Giant Earth Day Sale! Everything Must Go! By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:42:53 +0000 No generations in the history of human civilization have consumed as much of the planet's natural bounty as the ones alive today. So what are we doing this Eart Full Article Responsible Living
ia GIFs imagine Miami, Boston under 25 feet of seawater By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:40:14 +0000 Let these disaster movie-esque GIFs of four major cities being swallowed up by rising sea levels serve as your motivation to help combat climate change. Full Article Climate & Weather
ia How Carla Hall, Mayim Bialik, Andy Richter and Izabella Miko protect the planet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Apr 2014 16:55:43 +0000 We asked Carla Hall, Mayim Bialik, Andy Richter, Izabella Miko about their Earth Day plans. Full Article Arts & Culture
ia What are your appliances costing the planet? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Apr 2014 12:20:12 +0000 How much money and energy do you spend each year powering the gadgets in your home? This infographic breaks it down for you. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ia Toast Earth Day with sustainable California wines By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2015 12:49:34 +0000 Meet the winners of the first California Green Medal: Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Awards. Full Article Beverages
ia Cambia tu viejo: President Calderon's new take on climate action By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Dec 2010 07:42:27 +0000 Mexican president proves himself a visionary with a sense of humor at the Cancun Climate summit. Full Article Research & Innovations
ia Speaking the language of climate negotiations By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Dec 2010 15:51:01 +0000 Leaders during the Cancun climate meetings are walking a fine line of keeping expectations in perspective, but also wanting to get something done as deadlines l Full Article Climate & Weather
ia U.N. official calls potential climate agreement 'pathetically insufficient' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 04 Dec 2010 23:25:01 +0000 Christiana Figueres says any agreement will be a step in the right direction, but it's clear she's not convinced Cancun will be a huge step. Full Article Climate & Weather
ia Nature reserve in Bolivia offers hope for wild macaws on the brink By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Aug 2018 16:02:01 +0000 There are only 300 blue-throated macaws left in the wild. Full Article Animals
ia Meet the bilby! 5 fast facts about this adorable Australian animal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Dec 2018 15:53:08 +0000 The Australian bilby is becoming more popular, and they may just take over as the country's animal representative for Easter. Full Article Animals
ia Say hello to the Goliath birdeater spider By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 23 Mar 2019 13:23:28 +0000 The enormous spiders known as Goliath birdeater tarantulas are gentle giants, and beautiful to boot! Full Article Animals
ia This invasive 20-pound rodent could devastate California's agriculture industry By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2019 12:42:16 +0000 Non-native nutria have made their way to the Golden State, and Californians are rushing to find a solution to this ROUS-sized problem. Full Article Animals