world news 5 ways to support clean energy if you can't go solar By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 21:30:35 +0000 Not all of us can put solar panels on our houses, but we can still support renewable energy. Here's how. Full Article Energy
world news From fork to furnace: New York City to heat homes with table scraps By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Jan 2014 22:00:19 +0000 NYC announces a scheme in which organic food waste will help to boost production of methane-rich biogas at the city's largest wastewater treatment plant. Full Article Energy
world news Which U.S. states produce the most energy? [Infographic] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2014 17:25:08 +0000 As the United States seeks to rely less on imported oil, a few states are leading the charge in the renewable energy revolution. Full Article Energy
world news Turkish eco-city wants to heat homes with pistachio shells By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Apr 2014 20:31:00 +0000 From one of the world's top pistachio-producing regions, comes a not-too-entirely nutty idea: Burning waste shells to heat buildings. Full Article Energy
world news Trash-atlantic flights: British Airways announces waste-to-jet fuel scheme By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 03 May 2014 16:30:22 +0000 British Airways partners with an American biofuel firm to build a massive facility outside of London that will produce garbage-based jet fuel. Full Article Energy
world news Spring rewind 2014: 15 singular stories worth revisiting By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Jun 2014 22:00:12 +0000 From pistachio shell-powered eco-cities to tiny houses on the moon, this spring certainly wasn't short on starry-eyed intrigue and bold ambition. Full Article At Home
world news A British supermarket that's powered by its own garbage By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Jul 2014 23:00:40 +0000 Through a pioneering waste-to-energy scheme, the spoiled stock at a Sainsbury's superstore will be used to keep the lights on. Full Article Energy
world news Wash your whites in this human-sized hamster wheel By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Aug 2014 22:15:50 +0000 Simultaneously burn calories, cut back on your utility bills and do the laundry with a conceptual washing machine-treadmill hybrid dubbed Wheel. Full Article Research & Innovations
world news Super-futuristic Hong Kong skyscraper is topped with rice paddy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Aug 2014 18:57:23 +0000 Uncle Ben meets 'Blade Runner' in this wild vertical farming concept that also incorporates aquaculture, wind energy and 'algae facades.' Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
world news SolarCity launches MySolar loan program for lease-shy homeowners By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Oct 2014 15:11:05 +0000 Homeowners with top-notch credit in California, Arizona, New Jersey and 5 other states will be eligible for direct loans from the PV-installing behemoth. Full Article Energy
world news Transparent solar windows generate energy without obstructing the view By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Dec 2014 01:51:56 +0000 Researchers have developed solar concentrators that can be placed on windows or cellphone screens. Full Article Research & Innovations
world news Super-efficient solar power system sets record By www.livescience.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Dec 2014 17:11:20 +0000 A new world record is making the future of solar energy look pretty bright. Full Article Energy
world news Michael Bloomberg gifts Sierra Club $30M to fund anti-coal efforts By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2015 15:28:56 +0000 Billionaire philanthropist says he's 'doubling down' on efforts to reduce carbon emissions and replace half the nation's coal fleet with clean energy by 2017. Full Article Energy
world news What’s the best way to heat your house? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Dec 2015 14:00:47 +0000 Radiators, radiant floors or hot air? It’s complicated. Full Article Remodeling & Design
world news 7 famous albino animals By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2019 18:05:17 +0000 Did you know that albino dolphins are pink? Meet these amazing famous albino animals and learn more. Full Article Animals
world news 12 spectacular images from NASA's Spitzer telescope By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Sep 2019 19:15:27 +0000 The Spitzer Space Telescope is so sensitive it can see objects optical telescopes cannot. Here are some incredible images it has helped capture. Full Article Space
world news 9 surreal images of Venus By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2019 14:29:20 +0000 While beautiful, the surface of Venus is as hostile as the deepest recesses of space. Despite its nearness to Earth, the planet remains largely a mystery. Full Article Space
world news 7 ways to whiten teeth naturally By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2019 15:29:43 +0000 Skip the abrasive chemicals in commercial teeth whiteners and reach for some pineapple instead. Here are several ways to naturally whiten your teeth. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
world news 6 amazing benefits of garlic By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2019 17:22:33 +0000 Outside of the kitchen, garlic has many potential health, beauty and agricultural benefits. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
world news 8 surprising facts about pigs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2019 18:37:16 +0000 Pigs are smart, emotional animals that have lived alongside humans for thousands of years. In the Year of the Pig, here are some surprising pig facts. Full Article Animals
world news What you need to know about measles By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 15:06:20 +0000 Measles can weaken the immune system for years afterward. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
world news 6 environmental perks of the fiscal cliff deal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Jan 2013 19:36:42 +0000 On top of averting budget cuts, Congress' deal to dodge the fiscal cliff also extended several key incentives for programs related to the environment. Full Article Politics
world news 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
world news Has the Mafia infiltrated the renewable energy industry? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Feb 2013 20:57:13 +0000 Certain people are looking for the same kind of green they’ve always sought — the green of dollar bills. Full Article Energy
world news 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
world news 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
world news Donald Trump: 0; Scottish wind farm: 1 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:44:30 +0000 The Scottish government recently approved the construction of a wind farm set off the coast from Donald Trump's golf course. Full Article Energy
world news An office with a view: Kicking back on a wind turbine hundreds of feet in the air By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 01:23:54 +0000 Redditor Demo_of_demo shared this beautiful photo taken from high atop his wind-turbine "office." Full Article Energy
world news 9 ingenious wind turbine designs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:29:47 +0000 To harness the power of the wind, some creative minds have looked beyond the traditional turbine. You may never look at a kite in the same way again. Full Article Energy
world news How wind turbines kill birds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 May 2013 16:29:01 +0000 Wind energy may be cost efficient, but it's costing us over half a million birds each year. Full Article Energy
world news 5 super-cool energy projects being backed by the U.S. government By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 May 2013 19:09:22 +0000 It's worth keeping tabs on some of the super-cool clean tech projects being backed by ARPA-E. Here are some of our favorites. Full Article Energy
world news Renewables outpacing natural gas, IEA says By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Jun 2013 17:45:58 +0000 Renewable energy will surpass natural gas as the planet's No. 2 electricity source by 2016, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency. Full Article Energy
world news The best place for solar power is ... New Jersey? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jul 2013 15:36:51 +0000 New study says it's not about the best light, but where solar and wind can do the most good. Full Article Energy
world news U.S. hits renewable energy record in 2012 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Jul 2013 20:09:46 +0000 2012 saw the highest rate of alternative, renewable energy sources in the United States. Full Article Energy
world news These clever wind turbines store energy for when the wind's not blowing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Aug 2013 21:06:44 +0000 This isn't your father's turbine. It can create more electricity at lower wind speeds and does a better job of predicting the supply of wind energy. Full Article Energy
world news How clean energy became a major force in the U.K. economy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Aug 2013 16:00:37 +0000 Massive wind farm is Britain's latest entry in move away from fossil fuels toward alternative, renewable clean energy sources. Full Article Energy
world news How an 'off-grid' hippie built a wind energy empire By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2013 17:33:07 +0000 Wind entrepreneur Dale Vince used to live on a bus. Now he's one of Britain's richest men, and he has big plans to transform his country. Full Article Energy
world news Major bird charity plans wind turbine at HQ By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2013 17:02:19 +0000 Wind power critics argue that turbines kill birds. So why is the U.K.'s largest bird charity planning a turbine? Full Article Energy
world news A new generation of wind turbines takes to the sea By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2013 17:03:11 +0000 Offshore wind has great potential, but the marine environment presents challenges. A new kind of turbine aims to overcome those obstacles. Full Article Energy
world news 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
world news When business unplugs from the grid, can utilities survive? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2013 15:08:06 +0000 From Ikea to Walmart, corporations are increasingly interested in generating their own power. Where does that leave utilities? Full Article Energy
world news Waves crash against massive wind turbines By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2013 17:34:32 +0000 Waves crash against wind turbines perched on a jetty in Boulogne-sur-mer, France. Full Article Energy
world news Riding for renewables: Why I'm pedaling 120 miles on an electric bike to deliver a petition to Maine's governor By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2013 15:06:59 +0000 I’m making this trek to ask Maine Gov. Paul LePage to lead, follow, or get out of the way of clean energy development. Full Article Energy
world news 'Green Santa' delivers wind turbines to children By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2013 16:30:55 +0000 In a rare interview, Santa reveals why he is sick of so much "stuff". He's donning a green suit and delivering clean energy as a gift instead. Full Article Energy
world news Judd Hirsch: Neighborly fuss over wind turbine is 'baloney' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2013 14:00:02 +0000 Residents in the New York town of Denning rally against 'Taxi' actor Judd Hirsch's proposed wind turbine project. Full Article Energy
world news 10 renewable energy initiatives by SC Johnson around the globe By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Dec 2013 15:16:05 +0000 Take a photo tour of 10 different facilities around the world where SC Johnson is using renewable energy and learn about their positive environmental impact. Full Article At Home
world news Method to open greenhouse-topped production plant on Chicago's South Side By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Mar 2014 18:50:34 +0000 The style-conscious soap wizards at Method unveil plans for a wind and solar-powered manufacturing facility that will also include rooftop food production. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
world news 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
world news IKEA announces first U.S. investment in wind energy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Apr 2014 13:56:22 +0000 IKEA gusts into the U.S. wind energy sector with an investment in an Illinois farm capable of generating enough annual energy to power 70 stores. Full Article Energy
world news Bonfire + a bunch of box fans = Homemade fire tornado By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Apr 2014 16:44:22 +0000 Watch the fire spin and swirl as its driven up towards the heavens by an array of well-placed box fans to the soothing tune of 'Moonlight Sonata.' Full Article Energy