co 'Time Slices' capture twilight's descent on world icons By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2015 13:00:00 +0000 Photographer Richard Silver captures the surreal ambience of the "blue hour" with these beautifully spliced landscape images. Full Article Travel
co Bullitt Center: World's greenest commercial building? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2015 22:16:53 +0000 A tour of the Bullitt Center in Seattle confirms that it's as green as it can be. Full Article Green Workplace
co Help teen carpenters build a tiny house eco-village for Seattle's homeless By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2015 23:10:01 +0000 The after-school carpentry wizards at Sawhorse Revolution have big, community-bettering plans for micro-housing. Full Article Remodeling & Design
co Communal living slashes energy use at super-efficient Portland building By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Aug 2015 00:30:55 +0000 University of Cincinnati students score big in the 2015 perFORM Building Design Competition. Full Article Remodeling & Design
co In Vietnam, an urban college campus reimagined as a 'forested mountain' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Sep 2015 12:35:57 +0000 Honestly, it would be a touch difficult to hit the books on a campus this wildly verdant. Full Article Remodeling & Design
co Dying Silicon Valley mall to be reborn with world's largest green roof By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Sep 2015 23:30:56 +0000 The man-made foothills are most definitely alive in Cupertino. Full Article Remodeling & Design
co Fresh concerns raised over Leonardo DiCaprio's eco-resort By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Jan 2016 20:44:52 +0000 Developers behind the 104-acre sustainable project in Belize promise to consider all concerns ahead of construction in 2017. Full Article Arts & Culture
co Sonoma County is getting an Airstream glampsite By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Apr 2016 19:01:55 +0000 It's just like camping ... but with free WiFi and Malin + Goetz shampoo. Full Article Remodeling & Design
co Twisty Taipei apartment tower sucks up CO2 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Jan 2017 20:22:09 +0000 New high-rise called Tao Zhu Yin Yuan (“ The Retreat of Tao Zhu”) by Vincent Callebaut provides luxury housing and 'hope for a better tomorrow' in Taiwan. Full Article Remodeling & Design
co IKEA's flat-pack refugee shelter wins coveted design award By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Feb 2017 18:43:39 +0000 The Design Museum's recognition of IKEA's Better Shelter for refugees couldn't come at a more appropriate time. Full Article Remodeling & Design
co This underground Omaha home looks like a cozy spot to ride out winter By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Dec 2017 15:23:21 +0000 Faircompanies gives a tour of an unusual Omaha, Nebraska, dwelling that consists of three concrete domes tucked underground. Full Article Remodeling & Design
co This stunning Arctic hotel will produce more energy than it consumes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Feb 2018 16:31:33 +0000 Donut-shaped and parked at the foot of a glacier, the Snøhetta-designed Svart hotel in Norway is the first of its kind. Full Article Travel
co 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
co Bosco Verticale: An urban forest grows in Milan By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Dec 2018 15:38:14 +0000 Bosco Verticale, Milan's literal vertical forest, boasts the equivalent of 2.4 acres of richly green land. Full Article Remodeling & Design
co Milan will counter climate change with help from 3 million new trees By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Dec 2018 15:22:43 +0000 Milan, Italy's smoggy second largest city, envisions a future that's cooler, cleaner and swathed in green. Full Article Climate & Weather
co New Ikea collections for kids spotlight threatened wildlife By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Apr 2018 12:38:44 +0000 With guidance from the World Wildlife Fund, Swedish retailer IKEA uses bath towels and duvet covers to spread a message of conservation. Full Article At Home
co Record number of mountain gorillas found in Virunga region By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Jun 2018 16:14:35 +0000 The mountain gorilla population is rebounding in the Virunga Volcanoes Region, according to census results announced by the African Wildlife Foundation. Full Article Animals
co 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
co How nuns in Mexico are helping save a critically endangered salamander By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Jun 2018 17:21:37 +0000 The Sisters of the Monastery of the Dominican of Order have cared for the rare salamanders for 150 years. Full Article Animals
co Bird thought extinct discovered in the Bahamas By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Aug 2018 18:40:07 +0000 The elusive Bahama nuthatch was found in limited numbers on the island Grand Bahama amid concerns it had been wiped out in 2016. Full Article Animals
co 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
co 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
co 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
co 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
co Tree frog with strange claw discovered in remote Andean dwarf forest By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Jan 2019 13:20:34 +0000 The newly identified species may already be at risk of extinction due to habitat loss, researchers report. Full Article Animals
co 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
co Calf sightings in Cape Cod Bay are big news for endangered right whales By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Apr 2019 16:23:33 +0000 Two mother-and-calf pairs of North Atlantic right whales have been spotted so far this year in Cape Cod Bay. Full Article Animals
co 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
co Holiday hostess gift idea: Divine Dark Chocolate Thins By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2013 15:16:14 +0000 Real peppermint oil or ginger oil make Divine’s Fair Trade dinner thins a welcome addition to dessert and coffee. Full Article Healthy Eating
co '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
co 2013 Cyber Monday gift deals for the home cook By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Dec 2013 17:34:18 +0000 Here today, gone tomorrow deals to buy online for the home cook on your holiday shopping list. Full Article Personal Finance
co 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
co 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
co 7 Cyber Monday deals for cooks and food lovers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Dec 2014 13:00:00 +0000 Shop for great deals on small kitchen appliances, dinnerware, cookbooks and more from the comfort of your home with these Cyber Monday offers. Full Article Personal Finance
co Gifts for the cocktail lover By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Dec 2014 21:27:32 +0000 You're sure to find something for the cocktail enthusiast on your gift list this holiday season. Full Article Beverages
co 8 gift ideas for the cook in your life By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Dec 2014 14:01:36 +0000 These kitchen tools aren't expensive, and they're sure to get a lot of use by any home chef. Full Article At Home
co Salted Dried Cranberry-Hazelnut Chocolate Bark By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Dec 2014 16:20:07 +0000 This small-batch recipe is a treat for a small gathering or a holiday gift the kids can make. Full Article Recipes
co 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
co 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
co Is this the most eco-friendly delivery van in the world? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:43:42 +0000 To get it into fleets at Coca-Cola, Frito-Lay and FedEx, the Indiana auto veterans at Bright Automotive are hoping for a federal loan. Our car blogger travels t Full Article Transportation
co Union of Concerned Scientists questions true value of hybrid cars By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:27:54 +0000 Option packages and other 'forced' features increase the base price of many vehicles, balancing out the environmental value, group says. Full Article Transportation
co 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
co The debt commission and the gas tax By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Nov 2010 23:56:15 +0000 What increasing the federal gas tax could mean for highways, green cars and the nation's bottom line. Full Article Politics
co 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
co Pink slime and other animal goop we commonly eat: Gross or green? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:25:14 +0000 Pink slime is said to recover 10 to 12 pounds of edible lean beef from every animal and save another 1.5 million animals from slaughter, but does that diminish Full Article Healthy Eating
co Nearly 70% of turkey burgers contain fecal bacteria, says Consumer Reports By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 May 2013 16:03:43 +0000 Overall, 90 percent of the ground turkey that the magazine examined had one or more of the five bacteria they tested for. Full Article Protection & Safety
co 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
co 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
co Talking about more than just coal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Mar 2011 17:30:44 +0000 The Obama administration tips its hand on a number of energy policy issues during a press conference about coal leases in the West. Full Article Politics
co Salazar shares his energy priorities with Congress By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 May 2011 18:12:14 +0000 During an Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing, the secretary of the Interior outlines the Obama administration's energy wish list. Full Article Politics