and Watch: Obama and Goolsbee on small business By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:33:18 +0000 President Obama joined CEA Chairman Austan Goolsbee at the "Winning the Future" Forum on Small Business in Cleveland. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
and Green book roundup: Sustainability and innovation in business and the economy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:15:35 +0000 From sustainability as a means of innovation to envisioning a prosperous, peaceful future free of oil, coal and nuclear energy, these five books are taking care Full Article Arts & Culture
and Climate change will increase wind and waves in Australia By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Jan 2013 21:27:19 +0000 The Southern Hemisphere will experience more devastating wind and waves as the world warms, according to new research. Full Article Climate & Weather
and Meet the defiant grandmothers who still call Chernobyl home By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Apr 2016 18:05:10 +0000 The compelling documentary 'Babushkas of Chernobyl' offers a haunting and beautiful picture of life in a disaster area thought lost to humanity. Full Article Arts & Culture
and Mom? … Anybody? Adorable bear cub needs a hand with clingy scallop By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Apr 2017 18:27:59 +0000 This grizzly bear cub thought he was just enjoying a day at the river's edge before a scallop shell ruined it. Full Article Animals
and 'Migrating with the Sandhill Cranes': Follow the journey By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Mar 2018 15:43:51 +0000 Bryan Nelson's short film, "Migrating with the Sandhill Cranes," profiles one couple's epic journey to migrate with sandhill cranes from New Mexico to Alaska. Full Article Animals
and Shelter dog is new 'Lady and the Tramp' star By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Aug 2019 16:23:50 +0000 A star is born as terrier mix Monte leaves a shelter and heads to Hollywood. Full Article Pets
and Should we drink coffee? The pros and cons By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Jun 2019 12:59:08 +0000 There can be both positive and negative effects of drinking coffee on a regular basis. Full Article Beverages
and What is meat? (And who gets to decide that?) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Jul 2019 16:05:33 +0000 As more non-animal protein alternatives become available, the debate over what "meat" means is growing contentious. Full Article Healthy Eating
and 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
and Can Scotland lead the way on offshore wind power? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:26:29 +0000 Scotland is hoping to leverage its extensive experience in North Sea oil and gas drilling to become the leader in the offshore wind industry. Full Article Energy
and Despite threats from big bad Trump, Scotland okays offshore wind farm By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:25:56 +0000 In approving an offshore wind farm, the Scottish government handles Donald Trump in a manner in which everyone should handle Donald Trump: They ignore him. Full Article Energy
and All about windmills: 17 breezy landscape photos By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2013 15:00:37 +0000 From Dutch flower fields to Californian slopes, windmills are one of mankind's oldest ( loveliest) energy machines. Here are some windmill photos to celebrate. Full Article Energy
and Blown away: Wind turbines generate enough energy to power every home in Scotland By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Nov 2014 16:50:53 +0000 With new data published by the WWF, Scotland once again proves itself as the renewable energy-generating powerhouse of the United Kingdom. Full Article Energy
and 11 world-class windmills outside the Netherlands By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Jul 2016 11:04:00 +0000 These noteworthy wind-driven mills and windmill groupings offer a historical glimpse back to when life relied on the strength of wind. Full Article Travel
and 95% of bathroom users don't wash their hands correctly By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:35:01 +0000 After using the bathroom, 95 percent of people fail to wash their hands long enough to kill harmful bacteria. Full Article Healthy Spaces
and The scrubbing, scouring and squeegeeing robots of CES By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 12 Jan 2014 01:12:13 +0000 While they may lack a certain je ne sais quoi possessed by Rosie, there are machines out there wiling to clean your filthy windows and BBQ grill. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
and 10 habits you should pick up from your grandmother By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Jul 2014 20:47:52 +0000 Looking to simplify your life, save some money, boost your health and help the planet? Then these grandma-tested customs are for you. Full Article Responsible Living
and How to purge, pack and move like a Zen master By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Sep 2017 12:35:41 +0000 Moving allows the opportunity to purge stuff and declutter spaces. Here are five tips to purge, pack and move while reducing the stress of it all. Full Article At Home
and 13 secrets to managing dog and cat hair By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Apr 2019 18:13:21 +0000 These tips should help you get pet hair off your dog, cat, house and clothes. Full Article Pets
and Safety standards aren't protecting kids from detergent pods By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Jun 2019 12:10:01 +0000 Despite warnings to keep detergent pods away from children, poison control centers are still besieged with calls. Full Article Protection & Safety
and The Apis-ville Horror: Canadian couple share home with thousands of bees By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Aug 2012 18:25:11 +0000 Things were hunky-dory for Ontario homeowners Loretta and Kevin Yates until their ceilings started to crack and ooze honey. Time to call an exorcist? Or an apia Full Article At Home
and Understanding honeybee die-offs with DIY smart hives By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Mar 2014 13:00:10 +0000 Through the collaborative magic of crowdfunding, the Open Source Beehives project aims to bring downloadable beehive designs to citizen scientists everywhere. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
and Obama launches plan to save the bees and butterflies By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Jun 2014 16:14:02 +0000 The president steps up efforts to protect the pollinators — and their $24 billion contribution to the U.S. economy. Full Article Animals
and To protect bees, Portland bans insecticide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2015 20:31:58 +0000 The Oregon city suspended the use of any insecticide containing neonicotinoids, but not everyone is happy. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
and Mac and PC share a dirty secret By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:19:09 +0000 The ENOUGH project points out at least one commonality between Mac and PC -- they both use conflict minerals. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
and Garbage dump and Joshua Tree National Park won't be neighbors By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Mar 2011 19:15:50 +0000 Supreme Court decides not to hear the case about a plan to build 'the world's largest garbage dump' near the iconic national park. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
and Antonio Banderas to star as Chilean miner, 'Super Mario' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 May 2013 17:07:35 +0000 Chilean mine accident survivor, Mario Sepulveda, is said to be thrilled with the casting decision. Full Article Arts & Culture
and 11 abandoned Old West boom towns By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Oct 2014 13:20:57 +0000 Gone but not forgotten, these once-bustling mining outposts offer visitors a look at Old West ghost towns, from kitschy to untouched. Full Article Travel
and Hints of colonial pollution hidden in Andean ice cap By www.livescience.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Feb 2015 17:39:24 +0000 Traces of air pollution from 16th-century Spanish silver mines were discovered deep inside an ice cap in the Peruvian Andes Full Article Wilderness & Resources
and The world is running out of sand By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Nov 2017 09:04:49 +0000 Sand is becoming a rare commodity. That's because it's the most commonly extracted resource worldwide; more than oil, more than gold. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
and This giant golden egg is a place for sweaty Swedes to get together and incubate new ideas By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Mar 2018 15:12:51 +0000 An eye-catching community sauna is a symbol of rebirth for the arctic mining town of Kiruna, which is being forced to move 2 miles to the east. Full Article Arts & Culture
and Designing a passive house for Seattle that's 'resourceful, replicable and beautiful' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Apr 2014 18:00:09 +0000 University of Oregon architecture student Cameron Huber scores the top spot (and $2,000) in Hammer & Hand's beauty and brawn-seeking perFORM Design Competition. Full Article Remodeling & Design
and Rhode Island office building is a masterwork of cargotecture [Video] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Aug 2014 17:51:43 +0000 Take a tour of Box Office, the first commercial office building in the U.S. built from retired shipping containers. Full Article Green Workplace
and Why demand response will shape the future of energy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Jan 2015 15:24:30 +0000 Matching supply to demand is crucial when it comes to energy. And a concept called demand response can help us do it. Full Article Energy
and Lessons from 2015: We have to rethink how we talk about efficiency and green building By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Dec 2015 11:57:00 +0000 We can't just build better; we have to change the way we live. Full Article Remodeling & Design
and Next-gen incandescent bulb is a light-recycling marvel By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Jan 2016 23:04:36 +0000 And it's potentially more efficient than an LED. Full Article Research & Innovations
and What do Millie's bowling ball, a Weber grill and tractor tires have in common? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Jul 2017 17:57:38 +0000 Paddlers Paul Twedt and Michael Anderson started their Three Rivers Project to clean up Minnesota's three largest rivers. Full Article Healthy Spaces
and Thirsty Key deer get a helping hand after Irma By www.fws.gov Published On :: Wed, 27 Sep 2017 20:28:49 +0000 With fresh water supplies contaminated by Hurricane Irma, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employees are bucking the rules to keep Key deer in Florida alive. Full Article Animals
and He traveled from California to Hawaii on a paddleboard — and he didn't like what he saw By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Aug 2019 15:49:58 +0000 Spanish endurance athlete Antonio de la Rosa is the first to cross the Pacific on a paddleboard. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
and Space shuttle Endeavour lands safely By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Jun 2011 13:08:33 +0000 Shuttle Endeavour touched down safely at the Kennedy Space Center early Wednesday morning, completing its final mission to space. Full Article Space
and Thousands cheer Discovery's arrival in D.C. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:49:56 +0000 Cries of "I see it!" rang out through the crowd as a speck on the horizon got bigger and bigger, resolving into the odd shape of two attached aircraft approachi Full Article Space
and Endeavour's landing in Los Angeles delayed to Sept. 21 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Sep 2012 17:08:38 +0000 Space shuttle Endeavour's highly anticipated arrival in Los Angeles has been deferred by a day. Full Article Space
and 3 Chinese astronauts land after record-breaking flight By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Jun 2013 00:49:56 +0000 The Shenzhou 10, along with its three crewmembers, returned safely after 15 days of space travel. Full Article Space
and C. Gordon Fullerton, shuttle test pilot and astronaut, dies at 76 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Aug 2013 17:18:24 +0000 Gordon Fullerton, an Apollo-era NASA astronaut who was among the first test pilots to fly the space shuttle, died on Aug. 21. Full Article Space
and What is a landspout? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Jun 2019 18:26:46 +0000 Landspouts are technically tornadoes, but they originate near the ground and aren't made from supercell thunderstorms. Full Article Climate & Weather
and Wind and solar farms could bring regular rains to the Sahara desert By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Sep 2018 00:03:03 +0000 The Sahara, one of the largest deserts in the world, could be transformed into a more hospitable place thanks to clean energy. Full Article Climate & Weather
and Architects recognize Virginia's Brock Center for outstanding environmental performance By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 May 2017 17:29:35 +0000 The Brock Environmental Center's 'regenerative' design is key to its AIA recognition — it generates 80 percent more energy than it uses. Full Article Remodeling & Design
and How to break your paper towel and plastic bag habits By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Jul 2018 12:37:07 +0000 These 3 changes in your paper towel, zipper bag and plastic bag habits will get you started on your way to using fewer of these products. Full Article Responsible Living
and How does an oatmeal brand reinvent itself for a new generation? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 05 May 2019 12:51:44 +0000 Flahavan's Irish Oats courts millennials with stories and unconventional recipes. Full Article Healthy Eating