fir

Has Nigeria's first astronaut been stranded in orbit on a secret space station since 1989?

This fraudster has an overactive imagination.




fir

Employers are still finding 'legal' excuses to fire pregnant women

Despite anti-discrimination laws, some employers are still finding ways to cut ties with their pregnant employees.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

fir

Ireland to become first country to divest from fossil fuels

Ireland's national investment fund will sell all investments in coal, oil, gas and peat as soon as possible.




fir

10 first steps to lighter living

Itching to go green and not sure where to start? Try these ten simple ideas.




fir

In the persuasion game, beware the backfire effect

For a generation, activists have built their protest movement on the scientific facts of climate change. But the facts of another kind of science — neuroscien



  • Climate & Weather

fir

Ted Turner says Obama should have put energy first

Media mogul offers to lobby at no charge in support of wind power.




fir

Leaked report confirms climate change and extreme weather connection

A new IPCC report is about to come out that proves what we all know already -- there is most definitely a connection between climate change and extreme weather.



  • Climate & Weather

fir

How to help people affected by the California wildfires

Many organizations are accepting donations for California wildfire victims and first responders, making it easy for you to help.




fir

Firefighters rescue small dog from house fire

Bakersfield firefighters pull an unresponsive pup from a fire and use a specialized animal oxygen mask to revive him.




fir

Scientists can see cells moving inside live animals for the first time

Stunning 3-D videos capture the drama of life on a subcellular level.



  • Research & Innovations

fir

First-ever insect vaccine could help save bees

Developed at the University of Helsinki, PrimeBEE allows immunological signals to be passed from a queen bee to her offspring.




fir

Atlanta, Seattle named first winners in American Cities Climate Challenge

The two cities will receive substantial financial and technical assistance from Bloomberg Philanthropies to help combat combat climate change.



  • Climate & Weather

fir

Los Angeles debuts first early earthquake warning app in U.S.

Developed by the U.S. Geological Survey, the technology 'aims to reduce the impact of earthquakes and save lives and property.'



  • Research & Innovations

fir

Tour Atlantic Canada's first LEED Silver certified home

The Salmon Cove home was built with the environment in mind.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

fir

'A Fierce Green Fire': The untold story of America's environmental movement

Filmmaker Mark Kitchell talks to MNN about the need to understand the birth and life of the green movement in the U.S.



  • Arts & Culture

fir

Meet the 'blue whirl,' the newest form of fire

Researchers say the beautiful new flame, inspired by fire tornadoes, may provide an eco-friendly way to clean up oil spills.



  • Research & Innovations

fir

Invasive plant that can cause blindness pops up in Virginia for first time

Touching a giant hogweed can cause burns and even blindness.



  • Wilderness & Resources

fir

C'mon baby, light my eco-fire

Fueled by denatured ethanol, the EcoSmart Fire is a clean, green alternative to traditional fireplaces.



  • Remodeling & Design

fir

Seniors, not hipsters, will get self-driving cars first

Autonomous vehicles will be ready soon — to ferry retirees around closed communities.




fir

First drive in the ultra-quiet Kia Soul EV

The Korean electric car is a credible competitor to the Nissan Leaf. It's affordable, too, so let's break the California-only barrier.




fir

American Humane Association fires back at Hollywood Reporter cruelty claims

Nonprofit, which monitors the health and safety of animals in the entertainment industry, calls the expose a distortion of the truth.



  • Arts & Culture

fir

U.S. creates first 'National Blueway'

Unlike the current patchwork of river protections, the National Blueway System will cover entire rivers 'from source to sea,' including their watersheds.



  • Wilderness & Resources

fir

Media Mayhem: Our media columnist's first annual 'Hot' or 'Not' list

What do Michael Pollan, Marc Morano, Lisa P. Jackson, nuclear energy and the climate have in common?




fir

Snuggie: Social media's first viral success

Millions of YouTube hits helped Allstar Products top $500 million in Snuggie sales.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

fir

Ed Begley Jr. gets fired up on Fox News

Your favorite green celeb and mine, Ed Begley Jr., verbally jousted with Fox News guest host Stuart Varney about the science of climate change.



  • Climate & Weather

fir

First LED replacement for 100-watt incandescent bulb hits the market

Although several manufacturers have plans to release long-lasting, energy-sipping LED A-Line bulbs that replace the near-obsolete 100-watt incandescent, Osram S




fir

Alba: World's first responsive LED bulb learns while illuminating

Meet a brainy LED bulb equipped with embedded sensors that will help you sleep better (and save a bundle of cash).



  • Gadgets & Electronics

fir

In Super Bowl first, host stadium will be illuminated by LED lighting

The University of Phoenix Stadium undergoes a lighting retrofit that's game-changing in more ways than one.



  • Research & Innovations

fir

The first dark sky reserve in the U.S. is a stargazer's paradise

A 1,400-square-mile stretch of unspoiled wilderness in central Idaho has been designated as the nation’s first International Dark Sky Reserve.



  • Wilderness & Resources

fir

Accessory makers confirm iPad Mini rumors

Accessory manufacturers have confirmed rumors about Apple's new 7 inch iPad Mini, which is set to be unveiled on Tuesday, Oct. 23 at a press conference.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

fir

Palin and Clinton battle in WV, where shots are fired at cap-and-trade

West Virginia U.S. Senate race brings out the guns, not to mention a former president and a former vice presidential candidate.




fir

A happier, healthier hearth: Handmade and DIY fire starter alternatives

Avoiding chemical starter logs and gels but not in the mood to go out and gather pine needles? As fireplace season approaches, consider these fume-free fire sta




fir

How to choose an eco-friendly fireplace

Is there an eco-friendly fireplace? From pellet stoves to bio-ethanol fireplaces, engineered logs and wood-burning inserts, here's an enviro breakdown.




fir

Insurance companies deploy private firefighters in wildfire-scorched California

For wealthy Californian homeowners, extra peace of mind comes with a high price tag.



  • Climate & Weather

fir

Bardessono: California’s first LEED Platinum hotel

The eco-friendly boutique hotel is located in Napa Valley.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

fir

Fire ants are flourishing — all thanks to us

Fire ants are especially efficient at filling in the ecological gaps created by humans.




fir

White shark nursery confirmed near Long Island

Researchers tagging juvenile sharks have confirmed where these youngsters spend the first year of their lives.




fir

Hanoi gets first CSA farm

Farmers who were once wary of selling produce to ‘city people’ now have 300 regular customers, make more money, and don't get headaches.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

fir

First drive: 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid

The all-new Toyota Camry Hybrid is perfect for your next family road trip.




fir

Detroit Auto Show: A first look at the new Ford Fusion

Ford announces that its new, faster-charging plug-in hybrid Ford Fusion will get 100+ MPGe. Oh, and it's cute, too.




fir

Meet Julia, Sesame Street's first kid with autism

Julia is part of Sesame Street's campaign to help kids with autism feel loved and accepted.




fir

How you can help people and animals impacted by Australia's devastating wildfires

Here's how you can donate or otherwise help the animals, residents and first responders affected by wildfires in Australia.




fir

A confirmed SUV hater warms to a crossover

I've loathed boxy four-wheel-drives since the 1980s. I never, ever saw the point. But now they've evolved into car-based crossovers with 30 mpg, and I'm warming




fir

First drive: 2014 Honda Accord PHEV

Honda will enter the plug-in hybrid market with the early 2013 release of the Accord PHEV.




fir

For fire-breathing supercars, hybrids are the future

Aston Martin's chief is bad-mouthing hybrids and thinks his "V-12 is something special." I beg to differ. His cars get dismal fuel economy.




fir

Is this America's first electric school bus?

The all-electric bus costs about $175,000 but is expected to help school districts save $11,000 per year in fuel costs.




fir

Italian mayor puts kibosh on wood-fired pizza ovens

Neapolitan pies are served with a hint of smog in San Vitaliano.




fir

'Ring of Fire' solar eclipse marks last of 2019

December's annular solar eclipse looked like a "ring of fire."




fir

NASA mission discovers first potentially habitable Earth-sized planet

NASA's Planet Hunter, TESS, discovered its first potentially habitable Earth-sized planet called TOI 700 d, located 100 light-years away.




fir

NASA's InSight lander confirms 'marsquakes' are real

Humans have detected and confirmed seismic event son another planet. Here's what you need to know about "marsquakes" and what they mean.