iss Behind-the-scenes of Nissan's polar bear commercial By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:45:07 +0000 Automaker pulls back the curtain to reveal the magic behind its latest ad for the all-electric Leaf. Full Article Arts & Culture
iss Lance Armstrong gets his Nissan Leaf By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Oct 2010 14:57:53 +0000 Seven-time Tour de France champion is first person in America to own automaker's new electric car. Full Article Arts & Culture
iss 5 reasons to like the Nissan Leaf By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Oct 2010 21:28:52 +0000 The Nissan Leaf battery car will be in customers' hands in a few months. Based on a quick drive through Central Park in Manhattan, it's more than ready for prim Full Article Transportation
iss 2011 Nissan Leaf production begins By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Oct 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Production of the 2011 Nissan Leaf has begun at the company’s Oppama, Japan facility. Full Article Transportation
iss Nissan Leaf: The home blogger takes the driver's seat By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Nov 2010 12:55:37 +0000 With the all-electric Nissan Leaf, your home acts as the car's primary 'filling station.' How will this impact potential buyers who live in apartments or don' Full Article At Home
iss 6 things I learned about the Nissan Leaf By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Dec 2010 19:52:47 +0000 A Bay Area tech entrepreneur became the first owner of a Nissan Leaf last weekend, and the company says it will the first 20,000 orders delivered by next summer Full Article Transportation
iss Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf sales figures By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Jan 2011 18:28:08 +0000 Automakers released their official December 2010 sales figures, which included the Chevy Volt and the Nissan Leaf for the first time. Full Article Transportation
iss Nissan Leaf sales rise in January By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Feb 2011 19:07:17 +0000 After a rocky start in December, sales of the Nissan Leaf improved in the new year. Full Article Transportation
iss Nissan Leaf: Kelley Blue Book's greenest car By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:21:30 +0000 Kelley Blue Book releases its list of top 10 green cars for 2011, and the all-electric Nissan Leaf ousts the 2010 winner, the Toyota Prius. Full Article Transportation
iss Nissan Leaf: World Car of the Year By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:35:51 +0000 The all-electric Nissan Leaf is the 2011 World Car of the Year. Full Article Transportation
iss Nissan's take on a gasoline-powered world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:00:00 +0000 The latest Nissan Leaf commercial examines what life would be like if everything was powered by gasoline. Full Article Transportation
iss Ryan Reynolds backs the electric Nissan LEAF By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:16:46 +0000 Actor partners with automaker to promote a greener lifestyle and help represent the company's new Innovation for Endurance campaign. Full Article Transportation
iss The Nissan Leaf's delivery issues: On a slow boat from Japan By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:35:47 +0000 The lucky few have gotten their Nissan Leafs, but the company has scaled back its 2011 U.S. deliveries from 20,000 to 10,000, and dampened expectations about a Full Article Transportation
iss Nissan Leaf sales soar in June By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Jul 2011 18:45:50 +0000 More than 1,700 Nissan Leafs were sold in June 2011. Full Article Transportation
iss Nissan Leaf, Chipotle make AdWeek's list of best commercials By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:17:45 +0000 AdWeek ranks its top 10 favorites for 2011, including Chipotle's sustainable food initiative and Nissan Leaf's all-electric world. Full Article Arts & Culture
iss Nissan Leaf: Now available in SimCity By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:40:05 +0000 Nissan and Electronic Arts joined forces to bring electric vehicles to the popular SimCity game. Full Article Transportation
iss Nuclear fission scare hits wrecked Japan nuclear plant By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:36:33 +0000 The plant's operator found substances in a reactor which could be a result of nuclear fission, a possible setback in safely shutting down the plant. Full Article Energy
iss 7 countries battling water issues By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Aug 2012 15:07:13 +0000 Here are 7 images of countries from space and the water concern that each nation faces. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
iss How London's 'lost' underground rivers could help curb carbon emissions By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Jul 2018 13:26:07 +0000 Environmental group 10:10 Climate Action sees untapped potential in waste heat extracted from waterways buried beneath the British capital. Full Article Energy
iss Minneapolis college plans to be emissions-free by 2019 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 May 2010 20:30:55 +0000 Augsburg College is now the largest purchaser of wind energy from Xcel's Wind Source, the biggest provider in the U.S. Full Article Energy
iss Japanese earthquake delays Nissan Leaf deliveries, and more By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:08:54 +0000 In the end, delivery dates are unimportant — but they do show how connected we are. Full Article Transportation
iss Knickers with a mission: PACT for Japan By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Nov 2011 03:30:45 +0000 Feel-good (in more way than one) underwear line PACT releases a new collection of organic cotton skivvies that support Architecture for Humanity's rebuilding ef Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
iss Ancient tsunami swept through Swiss lake By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:29:21 +0000 An ancient tsunami in a Swiss lake triggered by an Alpine landslide suggests that cities now on the lake's shore may face dangers more commonly associated with Full Article Wilderness & Resources
iss 'Mission Pluto' chronicles trip to the dwarf planet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Jul 2015 17:51:18 +0000 New Horizons is the subject of "Mission Pluto," a special that will premiere July 15 on National Geographic Channel. Full Article Arts & Culture
iss Frozen remains of missing couple emerge from Swiss glacier By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Jul 2017 15:58:15 +0000 Frozen remains found in Swiss glacier of couple who disappeared 75 years ago while hiking in the Alps. Full Article Arts & Culture
iss NASA's new mission will spot killer asteroids before they sneak up on us By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2019 12:28:12 +0000 The space agency's $650 million Neo Surveillance Mission is designed to spot killer asteroids. Full Article Space
iss Greenhouse gas emissions hit record levels in 2011 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Nov 2012 15:06:23 +0000 Carbon dioxide levels are now at 390.9 parts per million, well above what scientists consider the tipping point for the effects of climate change. Full Article Climate & Weather
iss U.S. carbon emissions dip to 1994 levels By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Feb 2013 17:42:54 +0000 The U.S. energy sector is 'in the midst of a transformation,' according to a new report, thanks to the growing use of natural gas and renewable power sources. Full Article Climate & Weather
iss Reducing greenhouse gas emissions could prevent premature deaths By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2013 19:00:13 +0000 Reducing the flow of the greenhouse gases that spur global warming could prevent up to 3 million premature deaths annually. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
iss Global carbon emissions stalled in 2016, offering a hint of progress By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Sep 2017 21:22:18 +0000 For several countries, the switch from coal to renewable energy is paying off in our attempt to reduce global carbon emissions — but we still have work to do. Full Article Climate & Weather
iss NASA's IceBridge mission braves the Arctic By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:40:03 +0000 In continued efforts to track changes in glacial and sea ice, NASA's IceBridge plane has begun collecting data in Greenland. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
iss A blimp with a mission: Helium-filled wind turbine to take float in Alaska [Video] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Apr 2014 20:55:54 +0000 Fairbanks will be the demo deployment site for BAT (Buoyant Altitude Turbine), an inflatable wind turbine floating 1,000 feet above the earth. Full Article Energy
iss Senator Byrd's death brings uncertainty to environmental issues By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:25:00 +0000 Robert Byrd's death will create a void that may directly affect environmental policy. Full Article Politics
iss EPA's role becoming political issue in Appalachia By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 10 Oct 2010 14:32:18 +0000 Some see the EPA's regulation of mining in the region as federal overreach. Politicians are running against the agency in November's election. Full Article Politics
iss Booster failure forces space crew to abort mission mid-launch By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Oct 2018 13:17:07 +0000 A spacecraft launch in Kazakhstan turned into a scary situation as a booster malfunctioned mid-launch, sending the space crew into ballistic decent. Full Article Space
iss Eating beans instead of beef will put a dent in greenhouse gas emissions By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 May 2017 12:44:44 +0000 If you're not ready to go cold turkey with beef, we have some bean recipes to get you started in replacing just a meal or two. Full Article Healthy Eating
iss Your oil spill commission cheat sheet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Jan 2011 18:54:46 +0000 President Obama’s oil spill commission has released its final report on the disaster, and those who put the analysis together certainly had a few interesting Full Article Politics
iss Kevin Costner seeks dismissal of Stephen Baldwin's lawsuit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 13:26:29 +0000 Actor says Stephen Baldwin's claims that he was duped out of shares in his oil separation company are untrue. Full Article Arts & Culture
iss BP ends Deepwater Horizon oil spill cleanup in Florida, Alabama and Mississippi By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:53:29 +0000 But environmental groups say oil is still coming ashore and more work needs to be done. Full Article Energy
iss Dissecting the Waxman-Markey climate bill By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:52:59 +0000 Climate activists call for action to strengthen the most important piece of environmental legislation in history. Full Article Research & Innovations
iss The mystery of Great Salt Lake's missing mercury By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Nov 2017 22:37:08 +0000 Scientists are still trying to determine what happened to the levels of mercury in Utah's Great Salt Lake, which have dipped by almost 90 percent. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
iss Missourians are making it rain (literally) at 'Cloud House' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Mar 2017 15:09:06 +0000 Matthew Mazzotta's installation marries rainwater harvesting with the deeply pacifying sound of raindrops bouncing off a tin roof. Full Article Arts & Culture
iss Blissmobox: A monthly box of greener goodness By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Aug 2011 23:13:03 +0000 The Blissmobox is a monthly subscription that delivers a cornucopia of organic and Fair Trade goodies right to your door. Full Article Healthy Eating
iss NASA plans moon way station for deep space missions By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:02:28 +0000 NASA is pressing forward on assessing the value of a "human-tended waypoint" near the far side of the moon — one that would embrace international partnerships Full Article Space
iss Free admission to national parks this Saturday By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Sep 2018 14:43:38 +0000 Celebrate National Public Lands Day with a free visit to one of your favorite national parks or forests. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
iss You can learn more about innovation from Renaissance Florence than from Silicon Valley By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Feb 2016 11:12:00 +0000 Lessons in business and management from the Medicis. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
iss The USDA issues a food waste challenge By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Jun 2013 18:05:12 +0000 The U.S. Food Waste Challenge goes out to everyone with a stake in the U.S. food chain except individual consumers. Full Article Healthy Eating
iss In the Green Room: Environmental issues in the art world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2009 10:35:38 +0000 Video: Learn about ecoartspace and how that organization addresses environmental issues through the visual arts. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
iss Could cosmic rays threaten Mars missions? By www.space.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2015 13:55:11 +0000 Mice zapped with cosmic rays can incur brain damage, suggesting that astronauts' brains could suffer over time on deep-space missions to Mars and beyond. Full Article Space
iss NASA: Manned mission to Mars very close By www.space.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Sep 2015 14:22:20 +0000 NASA Administrator Charles Bolden says the agency's current goal of getting astronauts to Mars in the 2030s is eminently achievable Full Article Space