co What are your appliances costing the planet? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Apr 2014 12:20:12 +0000 How much money and energy do you spend each year powering the gadgets in your home? This infographic breaks it down for you. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
co Coconut Curried Cauliflower and Carrots By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2015 21:50:20 +0000 For Earth Day, Easter or any seasonal meal, try this side dish made from seasonal vegetables and aromatic spices. Full Article Recipes
co Man comes home to find a massive tiger snoozing on his bed By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Jul 2019 17:00:31 +0000 A royal Bengal tiger takes refuge in a local man's bed from deadly floods near Kaziranga National Park. Full Article Animals
co Getting down to business at COP16 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:21:49 +0000 Leaders of countries and companies will be in Cancun for new climate talks this week. The business world looks poised to be heard and hopes governments will lis Full Article Climate & Weather
co Kyoto looks to be down, but it's hard to know what's out at COP 16 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Dec 2010 21:06:55 +0000 Japan wants no part of Kyoto but what about the other goals of COP 16? Full Article Climate & Weather
co White shark nursery confirmed near Long Island By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Jul 2018 15:05:49 +0000 Researchers tagging juvenile sharks have confirmed where these youngsters spend the first year of their lives. Full Article Animals
co How would a border wall between the U.S. and Mexico affect wildlife? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Jul 2018 18:32:45 +0000 As a wall goes up dividing the U.S. and Mexico, a range of environmental concerns are surfacing. Conservation photographer Krista Schlyer documents the impact. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
co How the fear of wolves benefits ecosystems By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Oct 2018 14:09:20 +0000 Scientists discover how entire ecosystems benefit from wolves keeping herbivores on edge. Full Article Animals
co Can Scotland's feisty wildcats be brought back from the brink? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Nov 2018 20:26:26 +0000 The Scottish wildcat, an adorable yet fierce native cat species, may disappear within the next few years. Full Article Animals
co It takes this dragonfly 3 generations to complete its annual, 1,000-mile migration By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Jan 2019 20:23:32 +0000 Covering thousands of miles on three-inch wings, the common green darner dragonfly completes a multi-generation journey every year. Full Article Animals
co New Mexico bans coyote-killing contests on state land By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 14:57:21 +0000 New Mexico's coyote-killing contest ban does not outlaw the killing of coyotes by hunters or ranchers who are protecting their livestock. Full Article Animals
co Samurai wasps could be our secret weapon against invasive stink bugs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Mar 2019 12:30:57 +0000 While stink bugs ravage our food crops, samurai wasps — another sneaky insect from Japan — are helping us keep them in check. Full Article Animals
co 6 medical conditions that dogs can sniff out By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Apr 2019 15:00:20 +0000 From cancer to migraines and even seizures, dogs can give us a heads up about a range of human diseases. Full Article Pets
co A chameleon's colors aren't just beautiful, they're amazingly complex By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Sep 2019 13:53:39 +0000 Scientists take a deeper look at how chameleons change color, and learn some tricks that could benefit humans. Full Article Animals
co This invasive 20-pound rodent could devastate California's agriculture industry By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2019 12:42:16 +0000 Non-native nutria have made their way to the Golden State, and Californians are rushing to find a solution to this ROUS-sized problem. Full Article Animals
co Video: Glenn Beck calls Van Jones a communist By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:58:16 +0000 In the middle of a takedown of Van Jones, the White House's Special Advisor for Green Jobs, Glenn Beck veered strangely off-topic. Full Article Green Workplace
co Coast Guard works to locate WWII aviators entombed in glacier By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Sep 2010 16:49:58 +0000 Searchers attempt to find the flyers, who crashed in Greenland in 1942, before they disappear into the sea. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
co Arctic ice melt breaks another record By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Sep 2012 17:32:24 +0000 This summer's unprecedented melt for the icy white cap over Arctic waters appears to have come to a stop on Sunday, Sept. 16, setting a new record low for Arcti Full Article Wilderness & Resources
co Chain reaction caused massive Antarctic ice shelf collapse By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jan 2014 16:45:54 +0000 The disintegration of a giant Antarctic ice shelf that had been stable for millennia was caused by a chain reaction of lakes draining on top of the ice. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
co Are West Antarctica's glaciers speeding toward collapse? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Mar 2014 13:20:11 +0000 Researchers who have analyzed satellite images of the icy region suggest that the glaciers' acceleration may be cause for concern. Full Article Climate & Weather
co Belly-flopping icebergs could help track glaciers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 05 May 2014 15:11:43 +0000 Icebergs that tumble into the ocean are the source of unusual "earthquakes" recorded at Alaskan glaciers. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
co New lakes discovered under Greenland's ice sheet By www.livescience.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Jan 2015 15:47:07 +0000 The discovery of two large lakes hidden beneath Greenland's ice suggests that climate change now cuts all the way to the bottom of the ice sheet. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
co Global CO2 emissions hit record high in 2018, as Greenland ice melt goes into 'overdrive' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Dec 2018 16:57:11 +0000 Humanity is not only moving too slowly in curbing CO2 emissions — we're moving the wrong direction. Full Article Climate & Weather
co Why does beef from a local farm cost so much more than what's in the grocery store? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 13:06:30 +0000 While Morieka Johnson usually loves a good bargain, she knows that when it comes to local, sustainably raised beef, you get what you pay for. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
co If you grow it, they will come By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Jun 2010 17:38:57 +0000 Father's Day gift idea: homemade beer kit. If you're into alfresco imbibing, you probably spend a fair amount of time during the summer months frequenting local Full Article At Home
co Cooking with beer for a Father's Day meal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Jun 2010 20:33:20 +0000 Use beer to steam mussels and other ideas to try when you're making a meal for dad. Full Article Beverages
co Father's Day gifts: Eco-friendly options By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Jun 2011 15:38:35 +0000 If you don't want to be that son or daughter giving Dad the same old unimaginative (and potentially wasteful) gifts, think green. There are lots of exciting eco Full Article Arts & Culture
co These students came up with an ingenious way to keep buildings cool By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Jun 2019 12:22:47 +0000 A newly developed insulation from students at California State University could dramatically reduce the cost of air conditioning. Full Article Research & Innovations
co A new food made from carbon dioxide could be a game changer for our planet — and beyond By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Aug 2019 18:39:26 +0000 Solar Foods is set to unveil a fully sustainable, carbon-neutral food that can be produced anywhere. Full Article Research & Innovations
co The planet is getting so hot, we'll soon be wearing air conditioners By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Aug 2019 13:18:29 +0000 Wearable air conditioners may help wean us off our emissions-happy ways. Full Article Research & Innovations
co A new material made from spider silk and trees could replace plastic By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Sep 2019 19:59:54 +0000 Finnish researchers have developed a strong, flexible material from spider silk and tree cellulose. Full Article Research & Innovations
co Ford Motor Company sets water reduction goal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:39:09 +0000 Ford Motor Company plans to use 30% less water per vehicle by 2015. Full Article Transportation
co Detroit Auto Show: BMW's hybrids combine muscle and mileage By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:19:41 +0000 BMW is fielding an all-new 3-Series, and with it an ActiveHybrid 3 that offers both zero to 60 in 5.6 seconds and about 37 mpg. Up a notch, there's the ActiveHy Full Article Transportation
co At the Detroit Auto Show: Oft-overlooked interiors make a colorful comeback By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 14 Jan 2012 19:10:28 +0000 Am I the only one who finds the interior design of cars just as compelling as the exterior? Full Article Transportation
co Consumer Reports: Fuel efficiency matters to car buyers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 May 2012 16:05:01 +0000 According to a new Consumer Reports survey, 37% of car buyers consider fuel efficiency first. Full Article Transportation
co BMW i8 Spyder: Up close with an eco-friendly supercar By www.laptopmag.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:22:04 +0000 Eco-friendly cars get a bad reputation as trading fun for efficiency, but BMW is looking to change that with its i8 Spyder concept. Full Article Transportation
co I left my hybrid taxi in San Francisco By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Nov 2012 01:09:05 +0000 California's City By the Bay has dramatically cut greenhouse gas emissions by switching to a mostly hybrid taxi fleet. It's a model for the rest of the country. Full Article Transportation
co Meet Audi's 'no-compromises' plug-in hybrid By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Jul 2014 18:04:26 +0000 It's the company's first foray into electrics — a sporty hatchback A3 — and it's coming to the U.S. early next year. Full Article Transportation
co How to demystify DIY cocktails By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 May 2016 16:42:43 +0000 'The New Cocktail Hour' will turn anyone into a home mixologist. Full Article Beverages
co 5 ways to open a bottle without a corkscrew By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Aug 2016 19:45:58 +0000 Don't have a bottle opener? Summer your inner MacGyver with these tips. Full Article Beverages
co The secret to container vegetable gardening By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Mar 2017 17:41:46 +0000 You don't need a yard to grow vegetables and herbs. Container gardening with specialty seeds will make the the most of your limited space. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
co 'The Coffin Club' faces death with a song By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Oct 2017 17:25:03 +0000 New Zealand filmmaker showcases free-spirited seniors embracing death by building and decorating their own coffins. Full Article Arts & Culture
co How to dry flowers and preserve their color By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Jun 2018 18:10:14 +0000 You can hang, press and even microwave a variety of flowers and keep them for years. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
co Don't let the name Unicorn Spit fool you By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Nov 2018 16:15:18 +0000 The name Unicorn Spit isn't classy, but in the right hands the gel paint can turn furniture and cabinets into sophisticated works of art. Full Article At Home
co BRIGHTER LIVING: Stay cool and save By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:07:57 +0000 Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: This summer, keep the house cool with these tips. Full Article Remodeling & Design
co BRIGHTER LIVING: Companies going green By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:32:20 +0000 Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: Smarter shipping and retail makes these companies green. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
co BRIGHTER LIVING: Secondhand green shopping By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:43:17 +0000 Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: Thriftiness is a green practice. Full Article Lifestyle
co BRIGHTER LIVING: Conserving water indoors By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:59:02 +0000 Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: Save water around the house with very little effort. Full Article Recycling
co BRIGHTER LIVING: Improve your commute By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:02:04 +0000 Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: Make your drive to work a little more green. Full Article Health
co How much can you control your happiness? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 13:21:33 +0000 Experts doubt the theory behind the 'happiness pie chart,' saying what you really can impact is how happy you are. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being