se Rooftop tiny houses offer freedom, flexibility and fantastic views By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Jul 2016 20:10:33 +0000 Berlin startup Cabin Spacey has a clever idea for the city's unused rooftops. Full Article Remodeling & Design
se Recycled materials boost the appeal of a tiny house By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Aug 2016 11:00:00 +0000 Tiny houses have become the darlings of budget-minded minimalists, and Ryan Mitchell's book, "Tiny Houses Built with Recycled Materials," explores them. Full Article Remodeling & Design
se Japanese retailer Muji is selling teeny-tiny vacation huts By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Apr 2017 18:42:16 +0000 It's a handsome, pared-down design, but where are the wheels? Full Article Remodeling & Design
se Seattle commits to $12 million in modular housing for the homeless By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Sep 2018 12:23:56 +0000 Assembled as a local factory, the prefab housing units will house over 200 people at 3 different sites. Full Article Remodeling & Design
se This Brooklyn townhome has it all: Treehouse, turtle sanctuary and even a stream on the roof By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Oct 2018 16:54:35 +0000 This biophilic home owned by Gennaro Brooks-Church, founder of Eco Brooklyn Living Walls, is so green it boasts a turtle sanctuary. Full Article Remodeling & Design
se Wooden high-rise trend reaches new heights in Norway By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Mar 2019 12:24:36 +0000 Located in the rural town of Brumunddal in Norway, Mjøsa Tower nabs the title of world's tallest wooden building. Full Article Research & Innovations
se Scientists repurpose stargazing tools to protect endangered species By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 08 Apr 2018 14:40:54 +0000 A high-tech collaboration between astrophysicists and ecologists is helping to monitor and protect some of the world's most threatened animals. Full Article Animals
se Sea otters are helping save their own habitat By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 May 2018 17:10:07 +0000 Eelgrass is thriving again, thanks to the help of a sea otter rehabilitation program. Full Article Animals
se These shrew-like critters with dangerous sex lives are now officially endangered By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 May 2018 20:19:50 +0000 Habitat loss and climate change have pushed the antechinus, a marsupial that looks like a small shrew, to the brink. And their sex lives don't help. Full Article Animals
se Humans are merely visitors at this conservation oasis in Florida By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Jun 2018 20:56:09 +0000 White Oak in Florida promotes conservation with innovative programs for animals (and the humans who want to see them.) Full Article Animals
se 95% of lemur species are in serious trouble By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 04 Aug 2018 14:02:48 +0000 Native only to Madagascar, 105 lemurs species have been evaluated as critically endangered, endangered or vulnerable by the IUCN. Full Article Animals
se Endangered sea turtles hatch on N.Y. beach By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Oct 2018 18:54:29 +0000 Rare endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtles hatch on New York City beach, but they normally nest in the Gulf of Mexico. Full Article Animals
se Conservationists record a 'surreal' encounter with a rare forest rhino taking a mud bath By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Nov 2018 14:15:27 +0000 Only 68 critically endangered Javan rhinos are left on Earth. Full Article Animals
se Huge numbers of frozen sea turtles are washing up in Cape Cod By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Nov 2018 15:23:43 +0000 Rescuers in Cape Cod are racing to save wave after wave of "cold-stunned" sea turtles. Full Article Animals
se Conservationists plant a 'super grove' of redwood trees cloned from ancient stumps By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Dec 2018 13:20:34 +0000 The clones come from trees that were larger than any alive today. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
se 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
se 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
se Certified Humane Raised & Handled egg labeling By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:25:51 +0000 Confused about egg carton labeling? You're not alone. Full Article Healthy Eating
se The plushest peak you ever did see: Three Bad Seeds' nature-inspired pillows By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:55:54 +0000 Bring the great outdoors into your home with Three Bad Seeds' line of wilderness-inspired pillows handcrafted from repurposed scrap fabrics. Full Article Remodeling & Design
se 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
se 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
se The super-useful Common Cook’s How-Many Guide to Kitchen Conversion is now a wall cling By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Jun 2014 15:04:37 +0000 You’ll refer to this guide that’s printed on biodegradable fabric with non-toxic ink almost every time you need to convert a recipe. Full Article Recipes
se 8 highly gift-able design books for the holiday season By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Nov 2015 23:11:48 +0000 'Tis the season for Cabin Porn and 200-page treatises on Norwegian wood chopping technique. Full Article Remodeling & Design
se Why we don't all see gift-giving the same way By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Dec 2015 20:16:12 +0000 How can men and women get on the same page about gifts? Full Article Arts & Culture
se 'Netflix socks' pause your show if you fall asleep By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Dec 2015 13:35:09 +0000 They make the perfect gift for your favorite binge-watcher. Full Article Family Activities
se 7 Valentine's Day bouquets that aren't roses By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Feb 2016 23:48:02 +0000 There are all sorts of other things to gather together into a bouquet and give with love. Full Article Family Activities
se It's time to revive the Society for the Prevention of Useless Giving By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Dec 2016 12:17:33 +0000 In 1911, the Society for the Prevention Useless Giving (SPUG) began a movement against useless Christmas gifts. It's time for a comeback. Full Article Responsible Living
se 10 stocking stuffers for home cooks (that will actually get used) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Dec 2017 17:51:59 +0000 Looking for stocking stuffer ideas for your favorite home cooks? Here are some suggestions for super useful tools that they’ll love. Full Article Healthy Eating
se Would you shop blind (for a cause)? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Dec 2018 20:33:26 +0000 Blind brothers ask you to take a leap of faith to help find a cure for blindness. Full Article Responsible Living
se Why the best present is cold, hard cash By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Dec 2018 13:23:22 +0000 If you're doling out gift cards for Christmas, you might as well just give out cash. Full Article Family Activities
se Green tax incentives for businesses By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:00:00 +0000 Business and property owners can decrease their tax liability by taking advantage of one of the many green tax incentives available to businesses. Full Article Green Workplace
se 4 questions to ask about the proposed eco-grades for cars By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:48:39 +0000 Your next car purchase may be based on a letter grade issued by Beltway bureaucrats. Full Article Politics
se Chinese company to buy Smithfield Foods; Business boon or disaster? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 31 May 2013 11:45:40 +0000 To meet China's insatiable demand for pork, Shuanghui International is turning to an American company to help 'bring home the bacon.' Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
se Salazar scraps sale of oil-and-gas leases in Utah By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Feb 2009 14:35:42 +0000 From the Associated Press Full Article Energy
se Obama administration reverses 'wild lands' plan By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Jun 2011 15:08:59 +0000 A plan to protect more than 11 million acres of land in the American West has been scrapped after months of talks inside the Beltway. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
se Ken Salazar to step down as Secretary of the Interior By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:16:13 +0000 His office confirms that he will leave his job this March to spend more time with his family. Full Article Politics
se Media Mayhem: Leaf through these books By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2009 09:07:44 +0000 In honor of Earth Day, our columnist reveals his 13 favorite eco-books. Full Article Arts & Culture
se Media Mayhem: My last 'Apocalypse Now' headline By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jun 2009 09:40:29 +0000 When is rhetoric over-the-top when you're talking about climate change? Full Article Climate & Weather
se Media Mayhem: Dubai's fable in the desert By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:12:19 +0000 It's tempting to see a moral tale in the emirate's financial struggles -- but that's a bit too simple. Full Article Green Workplace
se Doctors often wrong about who will lose weight By www.livescience.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:52:24 +0000 In a new study, physicians predicted about 55 percent of patients would be "likely" or "very likely" to follow their recommendations for losing weight, eating h Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
se 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
se 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
se TH!NK:Climate Change contest can send you to Cancun By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Oct 2010 22:21:07 +0000 The EJC is sending someone to Cancun for the next climate summit. Budding bloggers, this is your chance to get noticed. Full Article Computers
se Half of greenhouse gases 'emitted by 5 nations' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:31:30 +0000 The first 10 countries on the list, made available during UN climate talks in Durban, South Africa, account for two-thirds of global emissions. Full Article Climate & Weather
se Scientists say new climate change report must focus on consensus By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2013 14:39:14 +0000 The United Nations rules require the IPCC to seek unanimous consensus, a fact that climate scientists want to see emphasized in the newest report. Full Article Climate & Weather
se Senate committee may take EPA's wallet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Sep 2010 18:55:08 +0000 Each time the EPA is attacked Democrats struggle more to defend it Full Article Politics
se 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
se 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
se '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
se Style and sustainability at Ford is serious business By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Oct 2011 16:41:15 +0000 Mustang, Escape, Focus now come in more colors, with more renewable parts, than ever before. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices