ed Have you discovered Noisetrade for free digital cookbooks yet? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Jun 2014 12:31:18 +0000 What started out as a free, legal music website (with optional tipping), has added free downloadable books to its offerings, including cookbooks. Full Article Recipes
ed Thursday food 'nooooo:' Organic bottled water By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:42:26 +0000 Is organic bottled water "eco-chic?" I don't think so! Full Article Healthy Eating
ed Don't get greenwashed By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:00:05 +0000 Get savvy about the labels that prove a product's eco-merit. Full Article Family Activities
ed David All and the dark side of social media By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:52:48 +0000 Introducing Karl Rove 2.0 and his new post-propaganda 'astroturfing' industry that funnels oil money into fake grassroots organizations. His goal? Stop climate Full Article Computers
ed What is 'USDA process verified'? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:30:06 +0000 A label is popping up on chicken in the meat case. Here's what you should know about it. Full Article Healthy Eating
ed Do bananas need plastic wrap? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Mar 2011 21:51:37 +0000 Del Monte says their individually wrapped bananas are environmentally friendly. Others think Del Monte is bananas. Full Article Healthy Eating
ed CBS slapped with 'greenwashing' complaint By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:22:27 +0000 Network's "EcoAd" campaign misleads consumers, say four environmental organizations. Full Article Arts & Culture
ed Mom 'shocked' that Nutella isn't healthy, wins lawsuit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:07:34 +0000 From the "naive consumer vs candy company" files, a mom sues confection corporation, Ferrero USA, for suggesting Nutella as part of a healthy breakfast. Full Article Healthy Eating
ed Waze: Crowdsourced traffic control By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 09 Aug 2009 21:28:21 +0000 A new iPhone app lets drivers report traffic conditions to each other in real time. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ed Faster than a speeding bullet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:38:36 +0000 Passengers across Spain have been flocking in droves aboard the AVE (Alta Velocidad Espanola). Full Article Transportation
ed California consults with China about high-speed rail By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 11 Apr 2010 14:33:00 +0000 Chinese government offers high-speed rail expertise to U.S. projects. Full Article Transportation
ed 10 simple steps (and pedals and rides) cities are taking to move beyond the automobile By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 May 2011 21:58:02 +0000 In its magnificent mini-epic 10-part series, "Moving Beyond the Automobile," Streetfilms has created a handy, eye-catching primer to the most important transfor Full Article Transportation
ed What Carmageddon taught us about behavioral economics By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:51:10 +0000 It was supposed to be Carmageddon in L.A., but instead the two-day closure of the busiest freeway in Los Angeles reiterated a timeless lesson about cars: We los Full Article Transportation
ed Police cars revamped for better high-speed handling By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Mar 2012 20:18:13 +0000 Say goodbye to the lumbering old Crown Vic, the new generation of Ford police cars can go from a stop to 100 mph in 14.5 seconds. Full Article Transportation
ed Park and pedal: Bike commuting made simple By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Apr 2012 23:38:37 +0000 Want a cool way to combat expensive gas? Take your bicycle at least part of the way. (We can't all live in Portland, where bicycle commuting has become a religi Full Article Transportation
ed Telecommuters aren't isolated and unproductive By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 31 May 2012 12:00:00 +0000 Study debunks the myth that telecommuters are disconnected and thus less productive. Results from the study were published in the June issue of Communication Mo Full Article Green Workplace
ed A taxidermy-themed storage solution that's minus the fur, plus the fixie By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:30:17 +0000 Trophy Bicycle Holders offer a smart, space-saving storage solution in the form of two 'iconic silhouettes.' Full Article Remodeling & Design
ed Dad cuts commute, joint-custody shuffle with downsized digs [Video] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Jun 2013 20:54:16 +0000 A California man buys a live/work townhome next to his ex-wife and cuts a hole through the wall to ease his family's carbon-intensive joint custody situation. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ed Two retired Solar Decathlon homes seek deep-pocketed buyers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2014 18:00:15 +0000 Two student teams from the 2013 Solar Decathlon, USC and Santa Clara University, need to sell their innovative, solar-powered homes to private buyers. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ed Kids who walk or bike to school are more focused and less likely to be overweight By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 May 2019 16:36:48 +0000 In the U.S., however, walking or biking to school has become less common over the last 50 years. Full Article Family Activities
ed 10 things Sweden does right By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Sep 2015 17:48:01 +0000 From work perks to technology tweaks, this country aims to make everyday living easier. Full Article Responsible Living
ed Bill Gates thinks robots should be taxed. Is he right? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Mar 2017 17:03:21 +0000 Robots are taking jobs from tax-paying, product-consuming human beings and a lot of people are talking about it. How will these people live? Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ed This remote Scottish island desperately needs a nurse By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Apr 2017 18:49:40 +0000 Fair Isle, with a population of 60, is looking for someone with a sense of adventure — and a nursing certificate. Full Article Arts & Culture
ed Wanted: Planetary protector for the solar system By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Aug 2017 12:49:37 +0000 NASA is looking for someone to protect us from alien microbes — and the rest of the solar system from ourselves. Full Article Space
ed This dream job in Sweden will pay you to do whatever you want By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Mar 2019 16:21:45 +0000 You just need to do your new dream job in Sweden's newest train station. Full Article Arts & Culture
ed U.K. teen creates app to get people 'jazzed' about recycling By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2013 19:23:32 +0000 Celebrate Ada Lovelace Day with this story about a young teen shining in her STEM field. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ed Teen wows science fair with body-heat powered flashlight By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2013 18:48:47 +0000 Watch as 15-year-old Ann Makosinski explains how she figured out the voltage and circuitry necessary to facilitate her design. Full Article Leaderboard
ed Grandparents gone wired By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 17:44:15 +0000 Keep seniors in your family and your community in the loop by helping them get connected online. Full Article Family Activities
ed Phoenix teen named 'Thanksgiving Hero' for his anti-bullying program By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Nov 2013 11:44:36 +0000 Matthew Kaplan searched for a way to use peer pressure for good after seeing his own little brother get bullied in middle school. Full Article Family Activities
ed 72 sets of parents named their kid 'Cheese' in 2013 (seriously) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Dec 2013 19:00:00 +0000 Cheesy trend saw a 450% growth in popularity this year. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
ed 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
ed 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
ed 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
ed 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
ed 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
ed 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
ed 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
ed 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
ed 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
ed Homeowners: Sell your own carbon credits By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:31:17 +0000 My Emissions Exchange just sold its first carbon credit on behalf of the Wilsons, a family in Harrisburg, PA. Welcome to the wacky world of personal carbon trad Full Article Computers
ed Article shows what really happened to the 2010 climate bill By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Oct 2010 01:11:05 +0000 A New Yorker article gives a behind-the-scenes look at what led to the demise of the climate bill this summer. Here are five observations. Full Article Politics
ed Palin and Clinton battle in WV, where shots are fired at cap-and-trade By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Oct 2010 15:51:41 +0000 West Virginia U.S. Senate race brings out the guns, not to mention a former president and a former vice presidential candidate. Full Article Politics
ed New Mexico governor forced to allow environmental protections By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:22:26 +0000 Despite her best attempts, Gov. Susana Martinez can't keep environmental regulations from becoming law. Full Article Politics
ed Recycled glass Coke bottles treated to high-design afterlife in Japan By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Dec 2012 20:37:06 +0000 Coca-Cola teams up with Tokyo-based design studio Nendo to release a collection of gorgeous recycled glass tableware dubbed, most fittingly, Bottleware. Full Article At Home
ed The house bunny: Easter '13 edition By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Mar 2013 12:30:18 +0000 It's time to break out the contraband Kinder eggs and get decorating with these handmade and eco-friendly Easter/springtime decor picks. Full Article At Home
ed One percent of global commercial wood supply used to make IKEA products By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2013 17:50:44 +0000 Home furnishings retailer IKEA uses about 1 percent of the world's commercial wood supply to make its products. Full Article At Home
ed Shark Week '13: Home decor feeding time By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2013 13:03:46 +0000 With Shark Week 2013 looming on the horizon, it's a fine time to invest in apex predator-themed home decor. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ed Going beyond the dorm: 2013 edition By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Aug 2013 15:30:10 +0000 Are you (or is your baby) heading off to college soon? Consider these 12 unique and useful items Full Article At Home
ed Blue Apron ships healthy ingredients to your home and you do the rest By www.businessnewsdaily.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Aug 2013 16:36:02 +0000 Blue Apron is a unique ingredient delivery service for people who want to cook delicious, healthy meals at home but lack the time to shop and plan. Full Article Healthy Eating
ed 8 handsome home goods from the West Elm Handcrafted collection By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Sep 2013 20:34:00 +0000 West Elm is about to get a whole lot more crafty with the launch of a new initiative that involves a significant financial commitment to handcrafted products. Full Article Remodeling & Design