ri Are the Autobahn's speed limit-free days nearing an end? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Jan 2019 13:21:12 +0000 Although a proposed universal speed limit on Germany's national highway system could curb emissions, many politicians are quick to dismiss the idea. Full Article Transportation
ri Why Florida is the most dangerous state (by far) for pedestrians By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Feb 2019 15:12:27 +0000 Smart Growth America's Dangerous by Design report finds walking to be a particularly perilous activity in Orlando, Daytona Beach and Cape Coral, Florida. Full Article Transportation
ri Costa Rica poised to become world's first fossil fuel-free country By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Feb 2019 15:01:17 +0000 While the Central American country of Costa Rica is the king of clean electricity, it has some serious work to do when it comes to transportation. Full Article Transportation
ri Commuters turn to bicycles during transportation strike in Netherlands By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 May 2019 19:15:37 +0000 A public transportation strike in the Netherlands leads thousands of commuters to ride their bicycles instead. Full Article Transportation
ri Electric cars are quiet. Maybe too quiet. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jul 2019 16:53:39 +0000 Automakers are devising unique sounds to let the blind and other pedestrians know that EVs are approaching. Now the EU requires it on new vehicles. Full Article Transportation
ri 7 Essential Tips for Driving in the Rain By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2019 17:14:08 +0000 Use these guidelines to help you drive more safely on rainy days. Full Article Transportation
ri When it comes to aging in place, self-driving cars won't save us By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2019 20:16:37 +0000 A new study finds that older people react a lot more slowly when they take back control of an autonomous vehicle. Full Article Transportation
ri What's the best car for older drivers? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2019 12:26:05 +0000 Just about everyone recommends a big gasoline-powered SUV for seniors. This will not end well. Full Article Transportation
ri Walking while old is killing a lot more pedestrians than walking while distracted By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2019 14:08:07 +0000 There are all kinds of distracted and compromised people in our roads. Some of them cannot help it. Full Article Transportation
ri Rising Gas Prices: How to Conserve Fuel Without Spending a Fortune By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2019 14:04:03 +0000 Fighting rising gas costs doesn’t require taking drastic action. Full Article Transportation
ri The one big thing to know when buying an electric vehicle By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2019 18:45:14 +0000 Guest blogger Elliott Campbell explains why the best EV isn't necessarily what the online reviews say. Full Article Transportation
ri Spring break road trip ideas for families on a budget By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 16:33:10 +0000 These hand-picked family spring break destinations will deliver fun all week without putting a dent in your finances. Full Article Transportation
ri How to disinfect a car interior By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 14:51:25 +0000 During the global coronavirus pandemic, your vehicle can be a haven for germs. Here's how to clean it safely and effectively. Full Article Transportation
ri Business strategy presentation materials have been posted. By www.mhi.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jul 2019 15:30:00 +0900 Business strategy presentation materials have been posted. Full Article
ri MHI Changes Business Structure to Drive Growth Strategies<br>-- New Structure Takes Effect April 1, 2020 -- By www.mhi.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 15:00:00 +0900 ・ "Growth Strategy Office" to be established under direct CEO supervision, enabling enhanced exploration and development of new businesses・ Existing businesses to be strengthened through reorganization into 3 domains and 4 segments, with flat organization to drive growth Full Article
ri Denmark just got 140% of its electricity from wind. But what does that mean? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jul 2015 16:37:51 +0000 Unusually high winds and low demand lead to a significant excess in wind power. What happened to all that electricity? Full Article Energy
ri Why self-driving cars won't replace mass transit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Oct 2015 15:19:34 +0000 Even if self-driving cars could replace mass transit, it would be a very bad thing. Full Article Transportation
ri Can more intensive agriculture cut emissions? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Jan 2016 20:22:05 +0000 When you grow more food per acre, it makes room for more forests. At least that's what one group of researchers is proposing. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ri U.K. grocer embraces 'wonky' veg to trim waste By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Feb 2016 13:58:20 +0000 Walmart's British cousin Asda gets serious about selling funny-looking vegetables. Full Article Healthy Eating
ri In oil-producing countries, low oil prices can be a boost to renewable energy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Feb 2016 18:37:10 +0000 Do the math: If you're making less money on exports, you need to export more and use less oil close to home. Full Article Energy
ri Sea levels are rising fast, and they'll stay that way for a long time By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Feb 2016 20:14:38 +0000 Sea levels are rising faster now than they have in over 2,800 years. And they'll keep on rising, even if we stop polluting tomorrow. Full Article Climate & Weather
ri Cycling triples, driving down 50% in London By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Mar 2016 17:45:35 +0000 The culture of transportation in our cities is changing. Will our cities change with it? Full Article Transportation
ri IndyCar driver promotes solar for Africa By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Mar 2016 13:59:29 +0000 By funding solar lights in Africa, one IndyCar team hopes to offset its footprint and move the world forward. Full Article Energy
ri Prince: A secret warrior for clean energy and social justice By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Apr 2016 19:55:33 +0000 From solar in Oakland to training black kids to code, Prince supported a lot of good. He just didn't talk about it. Full Article Arts & Culture
ri Finland's mail carriers will soon be mowing lawns. But are they happy about it? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 May 2016 12:50:22 +0000 In a bid to diversify revenue, Posti, Finland's state-owned mail carrier, is offering new services, including lawn mowing on Tuesdays. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ri When is public transport free in Paris? When pollution gets out of hand By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Dec 2016 17:54:41 +0000 Facing health alerts over smog and pollution, Paris tries to get its citizens out of their cars. Full Article Transportation
ri How a grieving mother set out to reclaim death By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 04 Feb 2017 21:22:19 +0000 After losing her son to heroin, Tami Schwerin founded the Death Faire to explore new ways of dealing with loss. Full Article Responsible Living
ri Electric vehicle etiquette: When to charge and other conundrums By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Mar 2017 20:09:56 +0000 Electric vehicles are better for the planet, but they've thrown new kinks into our social norms and interactions. Full Article Transportation
ri Will self-driving cars mean the end of car ownership? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Jun 2017 11:07:49 +0000 Autonomous vehicles may save consumers money in the future, but our cars mean more to us than simple economics. Full Article Transportation
ri The huge carbon footprint of cement (and what we can do about it) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Jun 2019 18:15:27 +0000 Cement manufacturing contributes 8 percent of global carbon emissions. But what if it could become part of the solution? Full Article Research & Innovations
ri Does Amazon Prime have to be so wasteful? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Jun 2019 16:34:54 +0000 Is Amazon Prime eco-friendly or wasteful? Does the ease of free, one-click shipping outweigh the potential environmental costs? Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ri How a small donation is bringing big changes to N.C. fire department By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Jan 2020 16:55:09 +0000 Ahoskie, a small town in North Carolina, can now buy new equipment and better training thanks to Enviva. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ri Meet Dr. Jennifer Jenkins: Nobel Prize-winning scientist and bioenergy champion By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 22:26:22 +0000 Jenkins is vice president and chief sustainability officer of Enviva, a leading global energy company specializing in sustainable wood bioenergy. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ri Ocean Cleanup mission takes aim at rivers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2019 20:04:27 +0000 Boyan Slat's plastic cleanup system successfully collects plastic in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and has started picking up trash in rivers, too. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ri 7 ways Hurricane Sandy started a tidal wave of resilience By medium.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2019 16:26:56 +0000 Guest blogger Darci Palmquist of U.S. Fish & Wildlife explains the power of nature-based solutions in the aftermath of a massive hurricane. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ri They're growing what? Hatcheries expand their mission beyond fish By www.fws.gov Published On :: Sat, 16 Nov 2019 14:29:57 +0000 Mussels, birds, turtles: these creatures, and more, are living at national fish hatcheries across the nation, courtesy of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ri Why good Christmas trees might be hard to find By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Dec 2019 21:15:44 +0000 Want a real Christmas tree this season? Expect fewer options and higher prices. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ri 'America's Forests' speaks for the trees By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Dec 2019 14:24:51 +0000 'America's Forest' with host Chuck Leavell of The Rolling Stones explains how forests can help climate change, the economy and so much more. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ri 5 surprising facts about the famous Matterhorn By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Jan 2020 13:47:37 +0000 The well-known mountain straddling Switzerland and Italy has its fair share of intrigue. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ri Mysterious blind 'ghost fish' reveals Congo to be the deepest river in the world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Jan 2020 23:16:24 +0000 It's so deep there could be species lurking in its depths that we've never seen before. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ri Florida to buy Everglades land to prevent family from drilling for oil By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 16:53:09 +0000 The Kanter family's plans to drill for oil in the Everglades raised concerns about environmental and health risks, so the state stepped in. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ri Why Carolina bays are an enduring mystery By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 13:29:48 +0000 Tom Poland and Robert Clark traveled over 30,000 miles in three states documenting the phenomenon known as Carolina bays, the topic of their new book. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ri Once protected as national monuments, these Utah lands now face drilling and mining By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Feb 2020 21:15:27 +0000 The areas were part of national monuments in Utah that were dramatically shrunk in 2017. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ri Driving transformation with laser-guided autonomous vehicles By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2020 19:31:53 +0000 See how the machines are making work safer at one Georgia-Pacific plant in Crossett, Ark. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ri Bees and wildflowers may bounce back as roadsides go untrimmed By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 17:32:24 +0000 Silent lawn mowers in the United Kingdom may spell a summer bonanza for bees. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ri This scientific breakthrough could jumpstart the revival of the Great American Barrier Reef By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 17:45:27 +0000 The Florida Aquarium has discovered how ridged coral reproduce, which had previously been a mystery. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ri Tour operators are using their down time to plant new corals in the Great Barrier Reef By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 21:20:40 +0000 Australian diving tour companies are working with scientists to restore the coral reefs. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ri A suburb in Costa Rica gives citizenship to plants, trees, and bees By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 14:57:01 +0000 Green spaces are incorporated into urban planning in Curridabat, a suburb to San Jose, Costa Rica. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ri Canada creates two huge ocean sanctuaries in the Arctic By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Aug 2019 12:26:40 +0000 The new refuges aim to protect sea ice, wildlife and the economic stability of indigenous people. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ri Most Americans support the Endangered Species Act — but that might not matter By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Aug 2019 17:07:39 +0000 The Endangered Species Act is popular with voters, so why are politicians changing it? Full Article Wilderness & Resources