ea Teens for Jeans is back By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2013 17:00:57 +0000 Start a jean drive for a chance to win a scholarship and money for your school. Full Article Responsible Living
ea Students create robot that can throw a Frisbee By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2013 19:00:36 +0000 Nationwide competition encourages kids to put their robot-building skills to the test. Full Article Research & Innovations
ea Eagle Scout's airport invention will save raptors, and possibly humans too By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2013 15:59:58 +0000 This industrious teen hopes to make flying safer for all with his raptor trap, which is designed to prevent bird-strikes at airports. Full Article Leaderboard
ea 2nd-grader creates 'Buddy Bench' to cure loneliness at recess By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Dec 2013 11:33:34 +0000 The Buddy Bench is designed to foster friendships and prevent the blues at playtime. Full Article Family Activities
ea Student invents self-cleaning T-shirt By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2014 19:00:51 +0000 Shirts made from Silic use nano-technology to prevent water-based liquids from soaking in. Full Article Research & Innovations
ea Meet Peyton Robertson, the 12-year-old scientist with 3 patents pending By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Feb 2014 13:14:30 +0000 This hot young scientist has created solutions to everything from helping communities survive a flood to helping his twin sisters learn how to ride their bikes. Full Article Family Activities
ea 31 creative ideas for Youth Art Month By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Mar 2014 16:47:17 +0000 Explore your inner artist all month long with these fun ideas to help kids create. Full Article Family Activities
ea 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
ea 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
ea 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
ea 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
ea 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
ea 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
ea 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
ea 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
ea 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
ea 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
ea 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
ea 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
ea 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
ea 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
ea 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
ea 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
ea 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
ea 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
ea 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
ea 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
ea 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
ea Justice Stevens leaves behind environmental legacy; Kagan may get chance to follow By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Jun 2010 18:23:17 +0000 As Justice John Paul Stevens steps down from the bench, environmentalists remember a "green justice." Though little is known about her environmental positions, Full Article Politics
ea Tea Party candidates Paladino and O'Donnell win with anti-environment platforms By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:32:37 +0000 Now all Republican Senate candidates this November are on the record denying global warming. Full Article Politics
ea Will 2011 be the year for climate legislation? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Sep 2010 19:01:45 +0000 A recent interview with President Obama reveals he hasn't given up of the climate issue. Full Article Politics
ea 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
ea 'Earmarks for ANWR!' says Alaska's Tea Party candidate By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Oct 2010 16:33:01 +0000 Drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge was one of the few mentions of energy policy during the latest Alaska U.S. Senate Debate. Full Article Politics
ea Cap-and-trade may never to be heard from again By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Nov 2010 19:30:31 +0000 Nobody likes a loser - and that's just what this energy policy looks like after the midterm elections. Full Article Energy
ea Make-believe cap-and-trade plan heads to court By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Dec 2010 21:19:35 +0000 Real or not, Farmington, New Mexico wants no part of a system that reduces CO2 emissions. Full Article Politics
ea 2011: Looking ahead on carbon regulation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Dec 2010 18:53:54 +0000 After a tough 2010 for environmentalists, the future looks a bit brighter. Still, nothing is certain when it comes to politics and energy policy. Full Article Politics
ea Sen. Bingaman's departure means more uncertainty for the environment By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 15:32:57 +0000 New Mexico senator's plan to retire creates questions for Democrats and environmentalists in 2012. Full Article Politics
ea Bin Laden's death could mean second life for cap-and-trade By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 May 2011 21:03:57 +0000 Bill Richardson says the terrorist's death gives President Obama an opportunity to tackle one of the most contentious issues in Washington. Full Article Politics
ea For Pawlenty, it's not easy being green By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 May 2011 20:15:50 +0000 Tim Pawlenty, the former Minnesota governor, is perhaps the greenest Republican candidate running for president, but he was once even greener. Full Article Politics
ea Observations from the Natural Products Expo East By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Sep 2012 19:37:27 +0000 How many answers are there to the question, “Is your product GMO-free?” More than you’d think. Full Article Healthy Eating
ea Get ready to tumble: An eco-friendly dryer sheet ... minus the sheet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Oct 2012 13:00:26 +0000 In an effort to wean America off landfill-clogging synthetic dryer sheets, Method introduces a curious new laundry product that's essentially 100 heat-activated Full Article At Home
ea A happier, healthier hearth: Handmade and DIY fire starter alternatives By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Oct 2012 20:16:23 +0000 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 Full Article At Home
ea What kind of storage containers will handle all my gear? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 21 Oct 2012 20:01:44 +0000 Get organized with storage containers BEFORE the holidays. From basic plastic to woven grasses to vintage trunks, we've got the bases covered on where to stash Full Article At Home
ea 13 great, green calendars for '13 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Dec 2012 23:41:07 +0000 Quick! Before all the good 2013 calendars sell out and you're forced to decide between either 'Pooped Puppies' or 'Auto Body Hotties'! For your consideration, 1 Full Article At Home
ea 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
ea 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
ea Weaver's Organic Blend makes a really great cup of coffee By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 May 2013 13:14:57 +0000 This artisan, certified organic, Fair Trade coffee is one of the best our food blogger has had in her home. Full Article Beverages
ea Do compostable bags really work? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 May 2013 19:13:59 +0000 Find out how advances in technology have helped improve these bags, which are designed to break down in your compost pile. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ea High camp: 13 must-haves for the Great Backyard American Campout '13 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:30:14 +0000 Plan on roughing it as part of the Great American Backyard Campout later this month? Don't leave behind your flask, flashlight. Full Article At Home
ea All 'Merican: Independence Day entertaining gear from the AMDC By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Jun 2013 00:30:05 +0000 Aadd a dash of homegrown design to your Fourth of July blowout with items designed and/or sold by members of the American Design Club. Full Article Remodeling & Design