ic The North Atlantic right whale could be extinct in 20 years By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Jan 2019 15:47:22 +0000 19 of the 450 remaining whales died from 2017-2018, pushing the species even closer to the edge of extinction. Full Article Animals
ic Proposed mega-development could pose threat to iconic Florida panther By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Jan 2019 13:21:17 +0000 In Florida, not even the iconic Florida panther — the endangered state animal — is safe from new development. Full Article Animals
ic It's a record season for sea turtles in Georgia, even with a hurricane By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2019 18:33:44 +0000 2019 has been a record year for the threatened species, even after Hurricane Dorian destroyed sea turtle nests in the state. Full Article Animals
ic Figuring out chicken and egg labels By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Jan 2011 22:08:50 +0000 Don't know the difference between "free range" and Certified Humane? Learn what the labels on your chickens and eggs mean. Full Article Responsible Living
ic American Humane Association fires back at Hollywood Reporter cruelty claims By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Nov 2013 18:51:10 +0000 Nonprofit, which monitors the health and safety of animals in the entertainment industry, calls the expose a distortion of the truth. Full Article Arts & Culture
ic Nesting materials: 13 useful pad-centric gifts for the class of '13 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 06 May 2013 13:30:26 +0000 Give the real estate-fixated college graduate in your life a well-designed, practical gift that will be put to good use in their first post-grad abode. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ic The best times to buy gifts this holiday season [Infographic] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2013 19:45:42 +0000 Black Friday and Cyber Monday aren't the only days when you can get good deals on a range of gifts. Full Article Personal Finance
ic 'The Cow in Patrick O'Shanahan’s Kitchen' is a gentle introduction to food origins By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 23 Nov 2013 20:26:25 +0000 After you read the last page of this new book for kids, you can start a discussion about food, farmers and eating. Full Article Healthy Eating
ic An organic candy cane with no red dye or corn syrup By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Dec 2013 05:42:16 +0000 Do you or your kids like candy canes, but do you dislike the dye and corn syrup they contain? Look no further. Full Article Healthy Eating
ic 14 fantastic and far-out calendars for '14 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Dec 2013 17:54:34 +0000 For your consideration, 14 calendars for 2014 of the letterpress, perpetual or otherwise remarkable variety. Full Article At Home
ic Nesting materials: 14 pad-centric gifts for the class of '14 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 05 May 2014 14:25:03 +0000 With college grad gifting season upon us, here's a handful of useful, unique and starter apartment-friendly household items. Full Article At Home
ic 13 terrific tools to gift the DIYer in your life By www.networx.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Dec 2015 20:12:05 +0000 13 terrific tools to gift the DIYer in your life Full Article At Home
ic It's raining plastic in the Rockies By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Aug 2019 18:05:00 +0000 Microplastics were found in 90 percent of rainwater samples taken from Rocky Mountains. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ic A 'raft' of volcanic stone may be a lifesaver for the Great Barrier Reef By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Aug 2019 12:12:00 +0000 A floating sheet of pumice could bring an infusion of life to Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ic New MPG standards will lead to political debate By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Oct 2010 21:29:13 +0000 The latest tag team effort from the EPA and Department of Transportation is an ambitious one: the 60 mile per gallon car. Full Article Energy
ic AT&T deploys 2,000th CNG vehicle By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Dec 2010 13:00:00 +0000 AT&T has reached a new milestone with its ever-expanding green fleet – the deployment of its 2,000th CNG vehicle. Full Article Transportation
ic UPS launches new composite vehicle By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 May 2011 18:27:54 +0000 In an effort to reduce its carbon footprint, UPS is working with Utilimaster and Isuzu to test a new prototype delivery vehicle. Full Article Transportation
ic 2013 Ford Escape: A smarter utility vehicle By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:30:54 +0000 Ford revealed the new, more fuel-efficient 2013 Ford Escape at the L.A. Auto Show. Full Article Transportation
ic The deadly beasts of animal agriculture By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2009 06:38:30 +0000 Vanessa has a beef with meat, again. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ic Is ethical foie gras a contradiction in terms? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jun 2013 16:59:39 +0000 This Spanish farmer's free-range geese fatten up naturally for migration season. Full Article Leaderboard
ic Republicans take aim at wild lands in budget deal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Apr 2011 18:40:21 +0000 As the U.S. Senate prepares to vote on the budget deal, it's interesting to see what noteworthy cuts will be made to the environment. Full Article Politics
ic Offshore drilling 'likely' in Arctic, feds say By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Jun 2012 17:42:36 +0000 Oil exploration will probably begin in Alaskan waters this summer, according to a top U.S. official, with more lease sales likely in the next four years. Full Article Energy
ic Media Mayhem: The skeptic tank By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:52:02 +0000 Despite a scientific torrent of data on global warming, the denial industry is alive and well -- living in a cooler, happier parallel universe. Full Article Climate & Weather
ic Media Mayhem: Justice denied By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:37:53 +0000 A new book explains why you’re more likely to go to jail for stealing a DVD than for poisoning a town. Full Article Family Activities
ic Media Mayhem: Cap-and-trade panic a familiar media tactic By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:02:54 +0000 As history has shown us, environmental regulations often help the economy, not hurt it. Why can't corporations -- and Congress -- learn from the past? Full Article Climate & Weather
ic Media Mayhem: A tongue-in-cheek civics lesson By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:51:14 +0000 Let's apply the great American traditions of propaganda and intimidation to the climate change debate. Full Article Politics
ic Why Cash for Clunkers was like a methadone clinic By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:19:52 +0000 Cash for Clunkers tore through our nation like a drag racer, long before anybody could figure out if it made sense. But its image is already locked in the popul Full Article Transportation
ic Media Mayhem: High noon for 'SuperFreakonomics' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:08:23 +0000 The bestseller’s flawed climate arguments show that maverick heroes aren’t right about everything. Full Article Climate & Weather
ic Media Mayhem: The skeptics 'win' -- for now By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:06:00 +0000 The status quo gets what it wants when it sows confusion. Full Article Climate & Weather
ic Copenhagen Day 9: Official draft released, drama ensues By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 23:30:57 +0000 Ethiopia shocks African nations by supporting the new draft agreement at Copenhagen. Drama sure to ensure tomorrow. Full Article Research & Innovations
ic German reporter to Sen. Inhofe: 'You're ridiculous' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:37:27 +0000 Climate change denier and Republican senator Jim Inhofe was given a cool reception by the foreign press corp when he hit Copenhagen last week. Full Article Politics
ic Geoengineering with space particles, artificial volcanoes and Special K By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:12:08 +0000 It's no substitute for simply getting rid of coal, but geo-engineering just may be our planet's Hail Mary pass. Full Article Transportation
ic Lame duck session brings a small victory for environmentalists By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 17:41:30 +0000 For political purposes, a West Virginia senator is giving the EPA a little breathing room -- for now. Full Article Politics
ic Swedish family moves into new home, begins strict carbon diet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jan 2011 16:15:31 +0000 An experiment in low-impact living called One Tonne Life finds a Swedish family moving into a 'climate-smart' home to drastically reduce their carbon footprints Full Article At Home
ic How can I take an ecologically sensitive cruise vacation with my family? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Mar 2011 13:37:16 +0000 A few ocean liners have been working to cut back on their pollution. But you're still free to be a glutton at the buffet. Full Article Travel
ic CEO says U.S. is years away from crafting an energy policy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 May 2011 17:22:41 +0000 The head of Duke Energy says Americans don't have the attention span to take on crafting a meaningful energy policy. Full Article Politics
ic 'Deadliest Catch' vessel slices carbon footprint By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 May 2011 20:39:11 +0000 Crew of the F/V Kodiak partners with EcoEmissions to burn fuel more efficiently and reduce pollution. Full Article Arts & Culture
ic Corporate carbon disclosure can boost share prices By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:13:43 +0000 A new study shows that share prices increase slightly after a carbon disclosure is made. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ic Ocean acidification may be fastest in 300 million years By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Mar 2012 20:28:17 +0000 The world's oceans are turning acidic even more rapidly than during a monster emission of planet-warming carbon 56 million years ago. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ic Reuse, Reduce and Relocate [Infographic] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Oct 2012 20:50:46 +0000 Want to reduce your carbon footprint for the big move? Here's how to haul all of your worldly possessions from point A to point B with minimal eco-impact. Full Article At Home
ic Startling statistic: Wasted food is world's third-biggest carbon dioxide emitter By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Sep 2013 19:33:07 +0000 Wasted food accounts for more greenhouse gas emissions than any country except China and the United States, according to a new report. Full Article Responsible Living
ic Leonardo DiCaprio narrates new short film 'CARBON' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Aug 2014 14:53:04 +0000 Actor warns of a 'catastrophic warming of the planet' if carbon pricing is not enforced to curb the emissions of the fossil fuel industry. Full Article Energy
ic All our gains in energy efficiency have been wiped out by increases in house size By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Nov 2015 11:11:00 +0000 There are a number of reasons our houses are getting bigger, and it's a real problem. Full Article Energy
ic How much Arctic sea ice did you melt today? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Nov 2016 10:37:12 +0000 People living in the the U.S. and the E.U. are responsible for the greatest average loss of Arctic sea ice, says Max Planck Institute. Full Article Climate & Weather
ic Americans are curbing their love affair with beef By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Mar 2017 17:21:24 +0000 Americans are curbing their love affair with beef and the result is a 10 percent reduction in food-related emissions. Full Article Healthy Eating
ic Ed Begley elated about the new Toyota/Tesla electric RAV4 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:56:44 +0000 MNN exclusive: He's driven an electric RAV4 (powered by the sun) for more than eight years. Now, the actor-activist comes to MNN to talk about its new iteration Full Article Transportation
ic Energy-savings potential of LED lighting [Infographic] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Oct 2012 01:14:35 +0000 In commemoration of National Energy Action Month, our friends at Cree share an infographic highlighting the energy-saving prowess of LED lighting. Full Article At Home
ic NanoLight LED boasts unconventional appearance, peerless efficiency By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Jan 2013 19:46:24 +0000 The NanoLight, a new Kickstarter-funded 12-watt LED bulb, eschews fancy-schmancy smart capabilities and instead focuses on groundbreaking energy savings. Full Article At Home
ic Philips Hue LED bulbs susceptible to hackers, malicious hijinks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2013 17:02:14 +0000 Using a malware script, a security expert finds that wirelessly controlled — and supposedly totally safe — Philips Hue LED bulbs can be maliciously hacked. Full Article At Home
ic Price of budget-friendly LEDs to drop further with Energy Star certification By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2013 00:00:28 +0000 Thanks to Energy Star qualification, the most affordable high-quality LED on the market, the Cree LED Bulb, just got even cheaper. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics