world news Hillary Clinton to Millennials: We need you to act on climate change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Mar 2014 16:48:59 +0000 According to a new poll, the majority of millennials believe that the Earth is getting warmer and that humans are to blame. Full Article Politics
world news Women still 3 times less likely to become scientists By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Mar 2014 14:40:55 +0000 New report finds that women start dropping out of the sciences as soon as they graduate from high school. Full Article Green Workplace
world news 30 great ways to celebrate Earth Day every day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Apr 2014 22:15:12 +0000 Don't wait for April 22! Here is a month-long list of eco-awesome activities you can do to celebrate the planet every day. Full Article Family Activities
world news Kids can help parents get healthy [Infographic] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Apr 2014 23:50:30 +0000 A new survey finds that the vast majority of kids would be willing to make changes in their own lifestyle if it meant their parents' health would benefit. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
world news Kids create eco-themed Google Doodles to compete for college cash By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 07 May 2014 17:45:52 +0000 One Doodle 4 Google contest winner will earn $30K in college scholarships plus $50K for their school. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
world news Lego listens, responds to critics with new female scientists set By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Aug 2014 13:58:55 +0000 Lego's new set features a paleontologist, an astronomer and a chemist — all of them female. Full Article Family Activities
world news 13-year-old Masai boy invents device to help his community live in peace with the lions By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Aug 2014 12:00:03 +0000 Richard Turere's solar-powered invention safely scares lions away from his family's cattle. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
world news SafetyTats gives kids with food allergies an extra layer of protection By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Sep 2014 16:49:47 +0000 Parents need help keeping a child with food allergies away from life-threatening foods. Temporary tattoos with vital information can lend a hand. Full Article Healthy Eating
world news How much do you know about the Girl Scouts? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Sep 2014 14:57:07 +0000 Are you qualified to recite the Girl Scout promise? Prove it. Full Article Family Activities
world news Millennials' relationship with books and information By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Sep 2014 18:00:33 +0000 Millennials have grown up with gadgets, yet they are more likely than older adults to say that a lot of important info is not available on the Internet. Full Article Family Activities
world news 9 young inventors who may just save the world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Oct 2014 21:30:49 +0000 From cleaning up the oceans to finding safer ways to save people after a natural disaster, these kids have big ideas to improve our world. Full Article Research & Innovations
world news It's official: Girl Scouts can sell their cookies online By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Dec 2014 15:44:47 +0000 The new Digital Cookie platform can teach the girls useful entrepreneurial skills, if their parents can step aside and let the girls be in charge. Full Article Healthy Eating
world news Can the Girl Scouts attract the next generation? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Dec 2014 19:01:36 +0000 The organization has revamped everything from badges to cookie sales to try to be more relevant. Full Article Family Activities
world news Marine artist Wyland encourages kids to connect with the environment through art By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Feb 2015 15:38:57 +0000 Wyland Foundation's National Art Contest helps kids think about how they can protect the oceans. Full Article Arts & Culture
world news Obama announces free national park admission to all 4th graders and their families By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Feb 2015 12:55:09 +0000 The Every Kid in a Park initiative aims to get kids active and outdoors, but it may also turn them into environmental stewards. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
world news Little girl feeds crows; in return, they bring her gifts By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Feb 2015 13:59:36 +0000 Eight-year-old Gabi Mann loves her corvid friends, and they reciprocate with small trinkets and treasures. Full Article Family Activities
world news Real-life cookie monsters steal Girl Scout cookies By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2015 19:48:37 +0000 A process intended to teach girls about business instead teaches one of life's hardest lessons. Full Article Family Activities
world news Free-range parenting: Confidence builder or bad idea? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2015 18:56:55 +0000 Free-range parents argue that allowing kids to make their own choices helps build self-confidence and happiness. Full Article Family Activities
world news Girl helps rebuild family's home with lemonade stand By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 May 2015 13:37:27 +0000 10-year-old Alyssa De La Sala set up a drink stand, and the response was overwhelming. Full Article Family Activities
world news Boyan Slat's Ocean Cleanup Project to launch in 2016 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jun 2015 21:52:26 +0000 The project will utilize a 2,000-meter barrier, making it the largest floating structure ever deployed in the ocean. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
world news 9-year-old builds mobile shelters for the homeless By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jun 2015 15:42:29 +0000 Hailey Fort also grows food and is fundraising to buy coats and other supplies to help those in need. Full Article Family Activities
world news 15-year-old intern discovers new planet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 20 Jun 2015 17:30:00 +0000 Instead of running errands, Tom Wagg used his one-week internship to earn a place in history. Full Article Space
world news Scouting 2.0: The evolution of merit badges By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Jul 2015 13:11:02 +0000 Hoping to stay relevant to today's kids, scouting puts an emphasis on new kinds of skills. Full Article Family Activities
world news Redesigned dolls inspire kids to change the world. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Oct 2015 16:59:57 +0000 Artist creates dolls of Malala, Jane Goodall and other female role models. Full Article Family Activities
world news Kids' drawings spring to life as IKEA toys By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Oct 2015 14:52:17 +0000 A portion of sales from the new toy line will be donated to UNICEF and Save the Children. Full Article Family Activities
world news Teen's video honored with Breakthrough Prize By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Nov 2015 17:43:20 +0000 18-year-old Ryan Chester joins 13 scientists feted at the 2015 Breakthrough Awards. Full Article Research & Innovations
world news Program harnesses the magic of music to teach kids about living green By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Jan 2016 20:04:01 +0000 Team Green World creates catchy tunes with an eco-savvy theme. Full Article Family Activities
world news Teen scientists make health, environmental breakthroughs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Mar 2016 11:59:43 +0000 Three high schoolers each took home $150,000 at Intel Science Talent Search. Full Article Research & Innovations
world news Girl wins prestigious fellowship to build robots, all to make the streets of Paris 'happy again' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Jul 2016 16:02:41 +0000 Her application inspires Paris Summer Innovation Fellowship selection officials to look beyond age and take a chance on a kid with passion. Full Article Family Activities
world news These 2 Kickstarter campaigns will get kids excited about science By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Nov 2016 11:07:12 +0000 From atoms to stardust, these books get kids familiar with some of science's most fascinating terms and concepts. Full Article Family Activities
world news 11-year-old invents better lead-detecting device By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Oct 2017 20:03:46 +0000 Gitanjali Rao saw that the current options for testing lead were slow and unreliable, and decided to do something about it. Full Article Responsible Living
world news 10-year-old keeps his promise to make the world a better place By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Dec 2017 15:31:20 +0000 Zander Hite's woodworking hobby started with a gift from his grandfather and a challenge to make a difference in the world. Full Article Responsible Living
world news This 10-year-old is speaking up for America's national parks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Dec 2017 16:27:47 +0000 Robbie Bond wants to inspire kids and their families to protect our national lands. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
world news Kimbal Musk's garden dream is growing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jan 2018 17:18:45 +0000 Kimbal Musk, an investor, philanthropist and chef, has taken his nonprofit Kitchen Community national and renamed it Big Green. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
world news 5 ways to get kids into nature photography By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Feb 2018 18:05:18 +0000 Getting kids outside in the great outdoors and teaching them a love for the environment is easy enough. Just hand them a camera. Full Article Family Activities
world news One day without plastic. Can you do it? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 17 Feb 2018 14:07:00 +0000 Take the pledge to go plastic-free on Feb. 21, which has been dubbed Plastic-Free Day. Full Article Responsible Living
world news Internet rallies to support teen whose rock museum was burglarized By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Mar 2018 14:37:22 +0000 Judah Tyreman lost rocks and fossils worth thousands, but thanks to the Internet, he'll replace them and even add some more. Full Article Responsible Living
world news Meet the teen who's cleaning up space junk By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 May 2018 19:34:10 +0000 Amber Yang is on a mission to create a better way to track space debris and prevent collisions in the Earth's atmosphere. Full Article Family Activities
world news Pumpkin carving 101 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Oct 2018 15:53:58 +0000 How to cut, scoop, and carve a pumpkin into a world-class Halloween masterpiece using a simple pumpkin carving idea or a complex one. Full Article Family Activities
world news 4 natural ways to relieve baby's teething pain By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Dec 2018 16:22:01 +0000 Soothe baby's sore gums without toxic tablets, gels and plastic teethers. Full Article Family Activities
world news 15 Easter egg fillers that won't go to waste By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Apr 2019 13:22:00 +0000 Skip the plastic toys and try these creative ideas. Full Article Family Activities
world news Won't a carbon tax raise my power bills? 12/14/2008 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 01:49:02 +0000 What will happen if we pass a carbon tax or regulate carbon emissions more? Won't my bills go up? Full Article Energy
world news What is cap and trade? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Feb 2009 16:11:31 +0000 Cap and Trade is a market-based policy tool for protecting human health and the environment. Learn more. Full Article Climate & Weather
world news Leaked EPA document will end the climate debate By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2009 07:10:25 +0000 The U.S. is set to label carbon as a pollutant, the first step in regulating CO2 emissions. Full Article Research & Innovations
world news How big is the anti-climate war chest? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 22 Mar 2009 20:57:09 +0000 Environmental Defense launches 'spendometer' to track anti-climate campaigning. Full Article Research & Innovations
world news Help Wanted! The carbon industry is hiring By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Aug 2009 01:24:34 +0000 Growing demand for energy efficiency and energy management has created an unprecedented opportunity for certified carbon managers. And according to Dr. Eric Woo Full Article Research & Innovations
world news EcoGeek's explanation of Cap & Trade By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Sep 2009 07:02:13 +0000 The fastest and best explanation of Cap & Trade ever. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
world news The Story of Cap and Trade By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:31:29 +0000 The Story of Stuff's Annie Leonard takes on a new challenge: Explaining the potential perils of cap and trade. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
world news Grist goes off on Annie Leonard's Story of Cap & Trade By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:50:42 +0000 Grist's David Roberts thinks Annie Leonard doesn't really understand the real Story of Cap & Trade. Full Article Politics
world news Looking ahead: Green business in 2010 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:00:00 +0000 As 2009 comes to a close, I want to take a minute and look ahead at how green business can grow and prosper in 2010. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices