ea Clean coal forgery scandal breaks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Aug 2009 02:30:39 +0000 Clean coal lobbyist forges 12 letters to trick House members into voting 'No' on ACES. Full Article Research & Innovations
ea Obama makes clean energy promise By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 May 2010 16:57:00 +0000 Video: President Obama explains about how clean energy investments can diminish the environmental risks of fossil fuels and provide new jobs and opportunities a Full Article Energy
ea Coal Cares brings biting satire to clean energy debate By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 May 2011 18:07:05 +0000 A note-perfect 'clean coal' parody site has become the talk of the Internet. With its Coal Cares campaign, the heretofore unknown activist group Coal is Killing Full Article Energy
ea What is clean coal? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Jan 2017 19:58:12 +0000 What is clean coal? Clean coal technology encompasses a variety of technologies and techniques to reduce harmful emissions and improve the efficiency of coal-bu Full Article Energy
ea Even Earth's most amazing creatures do some funny things By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2019 18:35:17 +0000 Here are the winners and highly commended images from the 2019 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards. Full Article Animals
ea Even the smallest urban green spaces can have a big impact on mental health By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Aug 2018 13:12:07 +0000 A study in Philadelphia finds that transforming vacant lots into green spaces has a beneficial impact on mood and wellbeing, particularly in low-income areas. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ea Why was Rome invaded by seagulls? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 15 Sep 2018 16:05:49 +0000 Seagulls followed the Tiber to Rome decades ago. In recent years, however, they've become more numerous and more aggressive. Full Article Animals
ea Atlanta, Seattle named first winners in American Cities Climate Challenge By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Sep 2018 19:14:46 +0000 The two cities will receive substantial financial and technical assistance from Bloomberg Philanthropies to help combat combat climate change. Full Article Climate & Weather
ea Why was a creepy nursery rhyme playing on repeat in this English town? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Sep 2018 14:11:00 +0000 The town of Ipswich has been haunted by a nursery rhyme playing over a loudspeaker for more than a year. Full Article Arts & Culture
ea These 8 sinking cities are most at risk of being swallowed by rising seas By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Oct 2018 12:20:25 +0000 London, Houston and Bangkok are among the cities most vulnerable to sea level identified in a new report by London-based charity Christian Aid. Full Article Climate & Weather
ea The global cities with the most ā and the least ā public green space By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Nov 2018 13:21:05 +0000 The World Cities Culture Forums' ranking of member cities with the highest and lowest percentages of urban parkland doesn't come without surprises. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ea More than 95% of the world's population is breathing unsafe air By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Dec 2018 16:36:35 +0000 A new report from the Health Effects Institute says are breathing air that's considered unsafe by the World Health Organization. Full Article Healthy Spaces
ea Don't underestimate the economic benefits of cleaning up the environment By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Dec 2018 13:21:00 +0000 A new retrospective study finds that 1980s-era cleanup of Boston Harbor was well worth it from a return on investment standpoint. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ea Los Angeles debuts first early earthquake warning app in U.S. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Jan 2019 14:35:04 +0000 Developed by the U.S. Geological Survey, the technology 'aims to reduce the impact of earthquakes and save lives and property.' Full Article Research & Innovations
ea 10 U.S. cities with freshwater appeal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Mar 2019 12:24:27 +0000 Many city dwellers leave urban areas to visit lakes and rivers, but these cities are ideal for people who don't want to travel far to swim, paddle or surf. Full Article Family Activities
ea What's that sound? 7 wildlife calls you might hear in your backyard By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Mar 2019 14:18:54 +0000 As their habitats give way to sprawling human developments, more and more animals are being forced into cities and suburbs. Full Article Animals
ea Trees are the not-so-secret weapon in keeping cities cool By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Apr 2019 12:25:20 +0000 Researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison find that city blocks with 40% or more tree coverage are naturally cooler than blocks with fewer trees. Full Article Climate & Weather
ea Watch: Comparing LEED to Shakespeare By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Sep 2011 23:59:20 +0000 Find out what the LEED Green Building Rating System has in common with Shakespeare. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ea Weekend reads: Green jobs and green buildings By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:00:00 +0000 Recession proof green jobs, $7 million in energy efficiency savings and more. Full Article Green Workplace
ea Perkins+Will's Atlanta office earns 95 LEED-NC points By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:03:22 +0000 The office is the highest scoring LEED-NC version 2009 project in the Northern Hemisphere. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ea What do all the LEED certifications mean? By www.networx.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:49:36 +0000 The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) developed the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system to certify buildings as meetin Full Article Remodeling & Design
ea Soldier Field earns LEED Certification By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:31:01 +0000 The home of the Chicago Bears is the first LEED-EB certified NFL stadium. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ea 2020 Alton Road: Net-zero home brings healthy dose of green to Miami Beach By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 May 2012 15:30:49 +0000 Once considered a dead zone for green building, Miami Beach will soon be getting its first LEED Platinum home in the form of 2020 Alton Road, a super-sleek, sup Full Article Remodeling & Design
ea Clif Bar headquarters earns LEED Platinum By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Jun 2012 18:00:00 +0000 The company's Emeryville, California headquarters earns top green building honors. Full Article Green Workplace
ea Toyota earns 29th LEED certification By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Jun 2012 12:00:00 +0000 Toyota's Kansas City Regional Technical Training Center received LEED Gold certification. Full Article Green Workplace
ea Green certification increases home values in California By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Jul 2012 18:00:00 +0000 Study reveals that green certified homes are valued 9% higher than comparable properties. Full Article Personal Finance
ea Eco-friendly features shine at the WTC By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Sep 2012 12:00:00 +0000 The new World Trade Center buildings will include a bevy of sustainable features that maximize energy efficiency, reduce waste and minimize the environmental im Full Article Green Workplace
ea Barnes Foundation earns LEED Platinum By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Oct 2012 18:00:00 +0000 The building is the first major art and education facility to earn Platinum level LEED certification. Full Article Green Workplace
ea LEED for Homes Awards recipients revealed ahead of Greenbuild 2012 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:45:38 +0000 With the U.S. Green Building Council's Greenbuild International Conference and Expo about to kick off in San Francisco, the organization announces the recipient Full Article Remodeling & Design
ea Method Homes really packs in the green with latest prefab series By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Dec 2012 15:15:36 +0000 Attractive but not arresting in appearance, the Paradigm series of green prefabs from Seattle's Method Homes has the potential to achieve recognition from the w Full Article Remodeling & Design
ea Hayden Place: A dreamy green workplace By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:00:00 +0000 If I had to work in an office, Cuningham Group Architecture's Hayden Place would be my dream green workplace. Full Article Green Workplace
ea Make It Right reveals green housing for Montana's Fort Peck Reservation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Jun 2014 21:04:11 +0000 As Make It Right inches toward the finish line in New Orleans, the housing nonprofit unveils 5 designs that address overcrowding at Fort Peck Reservation. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ea Can you get high just from breathing the air in Rome? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Oct 2012 03:53:27 +0000 Study measuring traces of psychotropic drugs in the air of eight major Italian cities has alarming results. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ea Ambient earth noise aids scientists in probing planet's interior By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Nov 2012 21:40:26 +0000 The Earth's globally-perceptible seismic 'hum' is now being used to peer into its depths, shedding new light on the planet's inner layers. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ea If your apple tastes mealier, you can blame climate change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Aug 2013 18:00:00 +0000 Japanese scientists have discovered that some apples have changed in flavor and firmness over the past few decades. Science says climate change may be to blame. Full Article Healthy Eating
ea Check out the beautiful, 'Minecraft'-inspired world of 'Eco' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Aug 2015 18:55:21 +0000 Global survival game places you in a biodiverse world that rises or falls based on how you protect or abuse its resources. Full Article Arts & Culture
ea Mysterious 'earthquake lights' captured over New Zealand By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Nov 2016 19:58:25 +0000 Unexplained natural phenomena, which is regularly observed in the aftermath of quakes, occurred during last week's 7.8 magnitude earthquake. Full Article Climate & Weather
ea A great tree 'migration' is underway By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 May 2017 15:44:38 +0000 Soil organisms play a critical role in influencing a naturally occurring phenomenon known as "tree migration," say University of Tennessee researchers. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ea Rare 'fluid' sunset reveals unique clouds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Jun 2017 17:00:21 +0000 Storm-chaser Mike Olbinski recorded this illuminated wave of 'undulatus asperatus' clouds in North Dakota. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ea Why is sunscreen a threat to coral reefs? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Jun 2017 16:13:17 +0000 Oxybenzone, a common UV-filtering agent in sunscreens, linked to deformities and DNA damage in coral around the world. Full Article Climate & Weather
ea Thanks for your brave hurricane reporting ā now please go inside By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Sep 2017 17:09:47 +0000 Extreme weather journalists are not the calm we need during a hurricane or storm. Full Article Climate & Weather
ea Why do leaves have such different shapes? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Sep 2017 13:10:43 +0000 Did you know that rounder leaves have greater daily light interception and carbon gain? Here's how and why plants change the shape of their leaves. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ea Iceberg more than 5 times the size of Manhattan breaks away from Antarctica By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Oct 2018 14:56:02 +0000 Satellite images confirm another massive iceberg has split from Antarctica, this time from the Pine Island Glacier. Full Article Climate & Weather
ea Why NASA is studying an island that didn't exist until 4 years ago By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Feb 2019 15:15:36 +0000 The extremely rare South Pacific island is one of three new islands to form in the last 150 years. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ea Scientists create a new type of plastic that can be recycled forever By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 08 May 2019 19:23:45 +0000 New plastic PDK can be broken down at a molecular level and come back just as strong to be reused again and again. Full Article Research & Innovations
ea Scientists develop a super-strong wood that completely reflects the sun's heat By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 May 2019 18:15:23 +0000 Wood that bounces sunlight back into the atmosphere could be a game-changer for buildings. Full Article Research & Innovations
ea United Nations says existing biofuel policies bad for the Earth By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:55:49 +0000 New report calls for less damage in the development of biofuels. Full Article Energy
ea Cellulosic ethanol fuel breakthrough: 85% cleaner and only $2 a gallon By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:12:29 +0000 Two companies, both with ties to Denmark, produce low-cost enzymes that can greatly reduce the cost of environmentally friendly biofuels made from agricultural Full Article Transportation
ea Corn genome decoded: What does this mean? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Dec 2010 19:44:22 +0000 Complete catalog for the corn gene will have far-reaching implications in the fight against hunger and disease. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ea The great ethanol debate heads to the courts By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Jan 2011 18:48:42 +0000 One side says the EPA is overstepping its bounds, while some say it didn't go far enough. Full Article Politics