io Solar Decathlon: One more shot at National Mall? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Feb 2011 22:34:25 +0000 A dozen senators are asking the Departments of Interior and Energy to get the event back on the mall. Full Article Energy
io 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
io 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
io U.S. creates first 'National Blueway' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 May 2012 17:36:42 +0000 Unlike the current patchwork of river protections, the National Blueway System will cover entire rivers 'from source to sea,' including their watersheds. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
io 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
io Coolio transformed into breakdancing polar bear By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:42:33 +0000 Student filmmakers win Environment Agency film competition by casting Coolio as a water-wasting polar bear. Full Article Computers
io Environmentalists are bringing solutions right to your desktop via Google Earth By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2009 09:03:43 +0000 Environmental activists are bringing problems (and solutions) right to your desktop via Google Earth. Full Article Computers
io Developing nations walk out of Copenhagen talks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:48:56 +0000 Climate talks in Denmark are on hold after a group of developing nations walked out over concerns about abandoning the Kyoto Protocol. Full Article Climate & Weather
io Al Gore's call to action By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Dec 2009 09:56:56 +0000 Video from Al Gore's speech yesterday at the Copenhagen climate talks. Full Article Computers
io Obamahagen (Day 12): ALBA lambasts 'friendly nations' meeting By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:02:30 +0000 The Bolivian Alliance for the Americas (ALBA) led an impromptu press conference denouncing the closed meeting of 18 'friendly nations' led by Obama. Hugo Chavez Full Article Research & Innovations
io Monbiot takes on the climate denial industry By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 02:40:35 +0000 A hilarious accounting of 'Climategate' and why universities need to professional PR help. Full Article Research & Innovations
io Are you ready for some climate negotiations? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 17:27:43 +0000 It's the season for global warming meetings. Will this year be any different? Full Article Politics
io European nations still push for deforestation loophole By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 03 Oct 2010 04:27:26 +0000 A trio of nations -- Austria, Sweden and Finland -- are pushing once again for loophole in the climate treaty that would allow them to get paid to cut down tree Full Article Research & Innovations
io The key to climate action? Getting the size just right By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:43:08 +0000 In the face of the global challenge of climate change, our responses too often involve doing Much Too Little or thinking Way Too Big. The real key is to start a Full Article Climate & Weather
io 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
io U.S. climate negotiators confront growing opposition in Durban By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Dec 2011 23:21:59 +0000 The U.S. has become the pre-eminent blocker to this year's UN climate negotiations, but new scientific analysis and a growing civil society movement could force Full Article Climate & Weather
io Climate talks spark frustration By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Dec 2012 16:00:59 +0000 Even as warnings of the potentially catastrophic effects of global warming mounted, negotiators at global climate talks in Qatar made only modest steps toward h Full Article Politics
io Train pollution rules remain up in the air By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 20:00:25 +0000 A California agency's attempt to regulate train pollution is ruled out-of-bounds. Full Article Politics
io 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
io 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
io 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
io U.S. CO2 emissions to stay below 2005 levels as coal use shrinks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:23:46 +0000 Energy-related CO2 emissions will be 7 percent lower than their 2005 level of nearly 6 billion metric tons in 2020, according to new government data. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
io 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
io IBM energy conservation projects save $43 million By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Jul 2012 18:30:00 +0000 Energy efficiency efforts are a highlight of the company’s 2011 Corporate Responsibility Report. Full Article Green Workplace
io 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
io Using legos to explain carbon emissions By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2013 10:22:04 +0000 Need climate change data defined in simpler terms? It doesn't get any easier to understand than this. Full Article Energy
io How earthworms offset their carbon emissions By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2013 19:19:14 +0000 Earthworms affect the amount of carbon dioxide produced in the soil. Full Article Animals
io Could burying CO2 enhance energy production? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Jan 2014 22:18:57 +0000 We don't want greenhouse gas emissions, but we do want energy. What if we could bury one to get more of the other? Full Article Energy
io Starbucks' new competition: A $3,000 bike-cart By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 May 2014 03:41:20 +0000 Wheely's coffee and beverage franchises are carbon-neutral and ready to compete with brick-and-mortar stores. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
io 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
io U.S. Christmas decorations use more energy than many nations do in a year By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Dec 2015 11:13:27 +0000 Christmas is the season for many things, including a massive carbon footprint. Full Article Responsible Living
io Carbon dioxide could soon be transformed back into liquid fuel By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Dec 2015 21:06:16 +0000 What if we could turn our fuel emissions back into fuel? Full Article Research & Innovations
io Nebula 12: A lamp for all seasons (and weather conditions) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Dec 2012 13:30:27 +0000 For those who prefer their meteorological forecasts to be startlingly literal, check out this WiFi-enabled chandelier that magically produces indoor clou Full Article At Home
io Space station to get insomnia-fighting light bulbs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:45:01 +0000 NASA will replace the ISS's fluorescent bulbs with an array of LEDs Full Article Space
io 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
io Energy-saving lights: Options for outdoor lighting By www.networx.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Jun 2013 15:40:40 +0000 What energy efficient outdoor lighting options are there? From high-tech to just plain tiki, you've got plenty of options for illuminating the outdoors. Full Article At Home
io 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
io 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
io Why the legalization of marijuana may be good for agriculture By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2013 21:04:24 +0000 Pot growers have traditionally had a negative impact on the environment — but that may be about to change. Full Article Politics
io More illumination on why you should ditch those old bulbs [Infographic] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Jan 2014 01:00:28 +0000 Seventy percent of sockets contain inefficient light bulbs. Here's how to switch them out with energy-saving models while minding your lumens and your watts. Full Article At Home
io This illuminated outlet cover frees up precious plug-in space By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Jun 2014 15:53:32 +0000 The outlet-hogging reign of night lights may soon be over thanks to the ingenious SnapRays Guidelight from Snap Power. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
io Michelangelo meets the light-emitting diode in Sistine Chapel lighting retrofit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Oct 2014 19:40:18 +0000 Adam finally gets his chance to shine in the (non-damaging) spotlight with 7,000 energy-saving LEDs set to undo the dim atmospherics of the Sistine Chapel. Full Article Research & Innovations
io Eco fashion for men? Yes! By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jul 2013 16:38:37 +0000 Three Leaves (finally) brings men's eco fashion to online shoppers. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
io 3-D printing weaves its way into fashion By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Aug 2013 17:19:44 +0000 From jewelry and shoes to full-length gowns, 3-D printing may be the future of fashion. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
io The best of New York Fashion Week—so far By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 08 Sep 2013 02:39:58 +0000 From natural beauty to parties, openings and shows, the start of fashion week brings plenty of green goodness! Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
io Creative jewelry storage solutions By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Sep 2013 01:37:09 +0000 Find what you need, avoid tangled necklaces, and enjoy your jewelry again with these fun storage ideas. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
io Emily Deschanel brings vegan fashion to the 2013 Emmy Awards By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2013 18:19:35 +0000 'Bones' actress walked the red carpet in a custom Houghton one-sleeved gown and custom vegan Aldo pumps. Full Article Arts & Culture
io Abercrombie & Fitch, in reversal of exclusionary policy, now selling larger sizes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2013 02:48:45 +0000 After a drubbing in the media, the formerly popular brand is making amends. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
io RefrigiWear: Freezerwear for fashionistas By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Dec 2013 22:51:50 +0000 The industry’s leading manufacturer of insulated industrial workwear keeps workers safe and warm, but many of their designs are hitting the streets as well. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
io Fashion Revolution Day is coming to shake up the industry By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Jan 2014 07:32:23 +0000 April 24th is the anniversary of the Rana Plaza garment factory collapse; Fashion Revolution Day wants to change how our clothes are made. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion