and 10 cars I expect to see (and drive) at the Los Angeles Auto Show By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Nov 2010 22:48:13 +0000 The LA Auto Show, which kicks off next week, is shaping up as very environmentally friendly this year, with a range of EV introductions and first-drive opportun Full Article Transportation
and A week of firsts: Liftoff for the Leaf, Volt, Think City and the Benz fuel-cell car By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Dec 2010 16:37:06 +0000 Automakers who wanted 2010 bragging rights had to field their cars this week or risk getting the news swallowed up by the Christmas rush. So a whole lot of peop Full Article Transportation
and 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
and February 2011 hybrid and EV sales By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Mar 2011 15:15:14 +0000 Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf sales are down and the Toyota Prius reigns supreme. Full Article Transportation
and Volt and Leaf: Top safety picks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:31:07 +0000 The Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf earn top safety honors from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Full Article Transportation
and Toyota and Honda hybrid sales drop in July 2011 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Aug 2011 19:31:24 +0000 Reduced production is leading to sales declines for both Toyota and Honda hybrids. Full Article Transportation
and 'Leaf to Home': A charging system that powers your EV (and then some) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Aug 2011 01:00:30 +0000 In response to Japan's power crunch resulting from the Fukushima disaster, Nissan unveils a two-way charging system that makes it possible for your home Full Article Transportation
and Energy lawyer argues that protesters' snarling faces constitute assault (and no, this isn't The Onion) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 20:12:15 +0000 A lawyer for energy giant Kinder Morgan recently argued that seeing the faces of unhappy pipeline protesters could constitute a form of assault. Full Article Energy
and Watch: Joel Salatin, farmer and author, shares his story By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Jun 2012 21:30:31 +0000 Meet the author, farmer, entrepreneur and leader of the local food movement as he shares his thoughts on modern farming and the needs of animals. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
and eFarmony: Connecting landowners with farmers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:16:49 +0000 Innovative program seeks to match landowners with people who will lease their land for organic farming. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
and Earthbound Farm's farm stand honors its roots By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 May 2013 02:28:41 +0000 The organic produce company may sell nationally, but it still keeps a roadside stand in Central California where people can buy organic produce and much more. Full Article Healthy Eating
and Organic dairy co-op MOOMilk lands $3 million in investment By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 23 May 2013 14:41:06 +0000 The small Maine-based co-op, which has struggled to gain a hold in the marketplace, received $3 million in much-need investment. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
and Tim McGraw and Faith Hill's Tennessee farm listed for $20M By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2013 16:45:35 +0000 This 753-acre piece of Southern history is located only 30 miles from downtown Nashville. Full Article Arts & Culture
and Modern Farmer: A magazine for foodies and farmers alike By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2013 03:07:51 +0000 This diverse magazine covers it all. When discussing goats, topics covered included recipes, raising them, their manure and more. Full Article Healthy Eating
and Who invented the idea of organic farming and organic food? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 14 Dec 2013 13:56:15 +0000 We can thank 3 important books published in the 1940s for the certified organic produce we see in stores today. Full Article Leaderboard
and Demand for organic milk causes shortage By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Feb 2015 17:49:59 +0000 Sales of organic are growing and dairy farms are getting incentives to switch to organic farming. Is voting with our dollars actually working? Full Article Beverages
and Whack your way out of winter with a handcrafted camp axe By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2015 23:53:56 +0000 With campfire season just around the corner, the Explorers Axe collection will help you chop — and look — smart. Full Article Remodeling & Design
and This organic farm in North Carolina could be yours for $300 and 200 words By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Feb 2017 13:45:36 +0000 Owner of Bluebird Hill Farm launches essay contest to give the $450,000 property away. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
and Chernobyl, Three Mile Island revisited By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:17:29 +0000 Decades after the world's two biggest previous nuclear disasters, NBC's Jeff Rossen and Michelle Kosinski look back at the impact of the meltdowns. Full Article Energy
and Visualize nuclear power and radiation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Apr 2011 01:45:04 +0000 These maps, graphs and charts will answer your questions about radiation exposure and nuclear energy. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
and New Mexico looks to expand its nuclear-waste business By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Apr 2011 18:22:14 +0000 The state wants to expand a nuclear-waste storage facility inside an ancient salt bed to play a bigger role in handling spent fuel from U.S. reactors. Full Article Energy
and Matt Damon, Michael Douglas, demand an end to nuclear weapons By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:52:28 +0000 Actors join other others in urging President Obama to stay true to his commitment to reduce nuclear weapons during this year's G8 summit. Full Article Arts & Culture
and Chernobyl trees and leaves barely decomposed, study finds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Mar 2014 18:22:20 +0000 The dead trees, plants and leaves at Chernobyl don't decay at nearly the same rate as plants elsewhere. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
and Radioactive diamonds are turned into batteries that last for thousands of years By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Nov 2016 14:30:27 +0000 They might sound a little pricey, but these might be the longest lasting batteries ever created. Full Article Energy
and ExxonMobil's spilled oil, exploding manhole covers, and Earth's tipping point By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Apr 2013 15:41:08 +0000 Community woodworking shops become popular, insect wings microscopically shred bacteria, and the size of ExxonMobil's Arkansas oil spill grows. Full Article Energy
and Portland flushes 38 million gallons of water after teen tinkles in reservoir By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Apr 2014 22:48:30 +0000 Portland authorities faced a tough decision this week: Drain a reservoir or provide residents with tap water that a teen peed into? Full Article Wilderness & Resources
and California's thirst lifts mountains, triggers earthquakes along San Andreas Fault By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 May 2014 13:15:58 +0000 With groundwater pumping and the evaporation of heavy weights of water, Earth's crust rebounds. This movement affects the fault, causing earthquakes. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
and Native people built seashell islands off Florida By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 May 2016 16:48:04 +0000 Long before modern countries like China and Dubai began making artificial islands, the Calusa people built a kingdom on seashells. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
and The faces at Standing Rock represent many generations By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Nov 2016 13:10:25 +0000 Why people are protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline. Full Article Politics
and Standing Rock protesters celebrate as pipeline is halted By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Dec 2016 17:15:46 +0000 Protesters celebrate in North Dakota as the Army halts the Dakota Access pipeline, but many of them still aren't leaving. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
and Volunteers help bring life back to Grand Canyon springs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Nov 2017 18:30:00 +0000 The Grand Canyon Trust is spearheading efforts to restore watering holes critical to desert species. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
and Winning images showcase Earth's beauty from land to sea By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Feb 2019 14:15:05 +0000 Outdoor Photographer of the Year honors the best images from 2018 that highlight landscapes, wildlife and nature. Full Article Arts & Culture
and Icelandic ice cave looks like glowing amber thanks to setting sun By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Apr 2019 13:13:42 +0000 Fortuitous timing gives photographer Sarah Bethea a stunning view of an ice cave in Iceland, the 'Land of Fire and Ice.' Full Article Wilderness & Resources
and Tesla's Model S: Off and running By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Jun 2012 18:50:09 +0000 The rubber is meeting the road, as the keys to the first Tesla sedans are handed to real, live customers. So far, the reaction is ecstatic, but will the company Full Article Transportation
and Tesla dramatically expands charging locations, making NY to LA trip possible By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 May 2013 20:41:01 +0000 New network will enable coast-to-coast electric rides and 20-minute charges. CEO Elon Musk is ramping up the timetable. Full Article Transportation
and George Clooney's Tesla Roadster left him stranded By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2013 21:36:05 +0000 Actor tells Esquire magazine that his early-model 2008 Tesla Roadster was not the most dependable vehicle. Full Article Transportation
and Old toothbrushes help to keep this rubbish-built abode stay nice and toasty By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Jun 2014 20:08:06 +0000 Work is completed on Brighton Waste House, proving 'there is no such thing as waste, just stuff in the wrong place.' Full Article Remodeling & Design
and Tour de France kicks off ... in England? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Jul 2014 13:00:00 +0000 For the first time, organizers moved the first 3 stages of the Tour de France across the English Channel. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
and Outdoor living meets the sharing economy at UK's first 'on-demand' garden space By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Aug 2014 16:50:48 +0000 Will bookable-by-the-hour private garden spaces encourage more cooped up urbanites to step outside? Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
and Floating toll path would let London cyclists zip up and down the Thames By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Oct 2014 00:30:03 +0000 With an estimated price tag of nearly a billion dollars, the 7-mile bike highway would help alleviate London's traffic and air pollution woes. Full Article Transportation
and Garden Bridge likely to blossom over the River Thames (and not everyone's happy about it) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Dec 2014 13:30:35 +0000 The enchanting yet highly controversial 'magical new green space' has many Londoners fired up over issues of funding, aesthetics and accessibility. Full Article Arts & Culture
and 10 fanciful and far-out design concepts for London's new pedestrian bridge By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2015 16:30:14 +0000 Squiggles, swoops, spires, waterfalls and some truly otherworldly latticework are just the beginning. Full Article Arts & Culture
and England's 19th century sea forts are being converted into offshore party hubs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2015 14:30:50 +0000 Let your hair down and party like it's 1899 in a converted Victorian sea fort off of the Isle of Wight. Full Article Arts & Culture
and England gets its ducks in a row with 'duck lanes' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 May 2015 18:50:03 +0000 Beyond making way for ducklings, the new lanes are also meant to help humans slow down and be more polite. Full Article Animals
and Acrophobia and aquatics collide at London 'sky pool' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Aug 2015 20:40:04 +0000 Just imagine floating high above the city in a clear-bottomed swimming pool. Or not. Full Article Remodeling & Design
and Lemurs and langurs get high-tech taste of the wild before being released back into it By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Dec 2015 17:55:10 +0000 HD TVs serve as a sort of visual bridge between a British reserve and the tropical rain forest. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
and World's first vertical cable car attracts critics, admirers and guerrilla BASE jumpers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Jan 2016 20:02:33 +0000 The British Airways i360 isn't even due to open until August. Full Article Arts & Culture
and Fabric-munching moths are having a field day in England's historic homes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Apr 2017 18:04:05 +0000 Preservationists suspect warmer-than-normal weather is to blame for the pests' proliferation. Full Article Animals
and There's a candy-colored pyramid weighing 600 tons floating in London's Hyde Park By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Jun 2018 15:34:24 +0000 Environmental artist Christo works his inimitable magic with 7,501 oil barrels in a new project at Hyde Park titled ' The London Mastaba.' Full Article Arts & Culture
and Why Greenlandic icebergs are melting in the middle of London By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Dec 2018 17:30:26 +0000 Now melting away in London, Olafur Eliasson's 'Ice Watch' is a public art installation with a dire message. Full Article Climate & Weather