k Rick Santorum's environmental record By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Jun 2011 17:15:16 +0000 The Pennsylvania Republican is a solid pick for social conservatives, but what are his views when it comes to environmental policy? Full Article Politics
k These town names will make you do a double take By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Jul 2018 14:36:03 +0000 Have you ever wanted to visit Paris or Rome? Well, you don't have to fly to Europe to check out these cities. Full Article Travel
k More money is being spent on America's urban parks (but there's still room for improvement) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Aug 2018 18:16:39 +0000 Despite an uptick in public spending, 30% of city residents live more than a 10-minute walk from the nearest park, according to the 2018 City Park Facts report. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
k New York City is getting a new state park — and it's the biggest yet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Sep 2018 13:37:30 +0000 How do you squeeze a fancy new 407-acre state park into Brooklyn? Look no further than two former landfills on Jamaica Bay. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
k These 8 sinking cities are most at risk of being swallowed by rising seas By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Oct 2018 12:20:25 +0000 London, Houston and Bangkok are among the cities most vulnerable to sea level identified in a new report by London-based charity Christian Aid. Full Article Climate & Weather
k Woodland hawks lured to the big city by cornucopia of backyard birds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 10 Nov 2018 16:09:03 +0000 Woodland hawks, attracted by the songbirds that love backyard feeders, are thriving in cities. Full Article Animals
k Los Angeles debuts first early earthquake warning app in U.S. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Jan 2019 14:35:04 +0000 Developed by the U.S. Geological Survey, the technology 'aims to reduce the impact of earthquakes and save lives and property.' Full Article Research & Innovations
k NYC helps put feral cats to work as mousers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Jan 2019 15:14:12 +0000 New York City's Feral Cat Initiative pairs feral cats that need a range with humans who want a defense against rodents. Full Article Pets
k Tulsa kicks off 2019 with a world-class new park By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Jan 2019 13:40:00 +0000 Spread across nearly 70 action-packed acres, Tulsa's newest public green space champions sustainability, accessibility and inclusion. Full Article Arts & Culture
k Paris loosens pooch prohibitions at city parks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Feb 2019 15:23:23 +0000 Even in Paris, a city with a lot of love for its dogs, public green space has traditionally been off-limits. Full Article Arts & Culture
k Chicago lawmakers make the case for bird-friendly buildings By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Mar 2019 21:14:51 +0000 Located on the Mississippi Flyway, Chicago is one of the deadliest American cities for migrating birds. But the Windy City is trying to change that statistic. Full Article Animals
k What's that sound? 7 wildlife calls you might hear in your backyard By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Mar 2019 14:18:54 +0000 As their habitats give way to sprawling human developments, more and more animals are being forced into cities and suburbs. Full Article Animals
k How making lower Manhattan larger will protect it from future flooding By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Mar 2019 16:42:52 +0000 Mayor Bill de Blasio's $10B climate resiliency plan would extend the Manhattan shoreline by as much as 500 feet into the East River. Full Article Climate & Weather
k Trees are the not-so-secret weapon in keeping cities cool By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Apr 2019 12:25:20 +0000 Researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison find that city blocks with 40% or more tree coverage are naturally cooler than blocks with fewer trees. Full Article Climate & Weather
k 20 minutes in nature a day is your ticket to feeling better By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 20:36:46 +0000 Two recent studies show that visiting an urban park for as little as 20 minutes will reduce stress and boost emotional well-being. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
k Watch: Comparing LEED to Shakespeare By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Sep 2011 23:59:20 +0000 Find out what the LEED Green Building Rating System has in common with Shakespeare. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
k Weekend reads: Green jobs and green buildings By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:00:00 +0000 Recession proof green jobs, $7 million in energy efficiency savings and more. Full Article Green Workplace
k Perkins+Will's Atlanta office earns 95 LEED-NC points By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:03:22 +0000 The office is the highest scoring LEED-NC version 2009 project in the Northern Hemisphere. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
k Eco-friendly initiatives at Yellowstone National Park By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Jun 2012 12:00:00 +0000 The first national park in the world has a comprehensive recycling program, LEED certified buildings and more. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
k World Green Building Week 2012 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Sep 2012 12:00:00 +0000 'Green Buildings for Great Communities' is the theme for World Green Building Week 2012. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
k Perkins+Will tops 150 LEED certifications By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Oct 2012 18:00:00 +0000 The architectural design firm’s portfolio includes 20 LEED Platinum certified facilities. Full Article Green Workplace
k Method Homes really packs in the green with latest prefab series By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Dec 2012 15:15:36 +0000 Attractive but not arresting in appearance, the Paradigm series of green prefabs from Seattle's Method Homes has the potential to achieve recognition from the w Full Article Remodeling & Design
k Atlanta Hawks purchase green energy for arena By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Dec 2012 13:00:00 +0000 The Hawks and Philips Arena have purchased enough clean energy to power the facility for the 2012-2013 basketball season. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
k A Bronx kale: Affordable housing meets hydroponic farming in Morrisania By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:56:26 +0000 In the South Bronx, a 124-unit housing development with a rooftop farm combines low-income housing with an emphasis on healthy living and fresh food. Full Article Remodeling & Design
k Hayden Place: A dreamy green workplace By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:00:00 +0000 If I had to work in an office, Cuningham Group Architecture's Hayden Place would be my dream green workplace. Full Article Green Workplace
k Languishing landmark YMCA reborn as green housing in South L.A. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Aug 2013 22:00:26 +0000 Paul Williams' landmark 28th Street YMCA in South L.A. emerges from a LEED Gold restoration project, historically significant identity still intact. Full Article Remodeling & Design
k Make It Right reveals green housing for Montana's Fort Peck Reservation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Jun 2014 21:04:11 +0000 As Make It Right inches toward the finish line in New Orleans, the housing nonprofit unveils 5 designs that address overcrowding at Fort Peck Reservation. Full Article Remodeling & Design
k Keystone Science School sends out SOS By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Jan 2013 18:05:18 +0000 The Colorado-based school wants to buy itself from a cash-strapped parent organization, but it may have to close if it can't raise $2.5 million by Jan. 31. Full Article Research & Innovations
k Update: Keystone Science School lives on By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:18:29 +0000 The Colorado-based school raised $2.3 million over the past two months, allowing it to buy itself and its campus from a cash-strapped parent organization. Full Article Research & Innovations
k 5 books about economics and the environment By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2013 17:40:51 +0000 From cheap fashion to the billion-dollar trash trade, the following five books demonstrate some of the key connections between economic and natural systems. Full Article Arts & Culture
k Former EPA administrator Lisa P. Jackson shares how she became a top environmentalist By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2013 01:11:37 +0000 From curious kid to giving back, to advisor to Apple computers, Jackson shares her path to leadership. Full Article Responsible Living
k Check out the beautiful, 'Minecraft'-inspired world of 'Eco' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Aug 2015 18:55:21 +0000 Global survival game places you in a biodiverse world that rises or falls based on how you protect or abuse its resources. Full Article Arts & Culture
k How much do you know about science? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Sep 2015 18:00:19 +0000 A survey of general scientific knowledge found that Americans aren't so science-savvy. How will you do? Full Article Research & Innovations
k What you need to know about aerosol sprays By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 May 2016 20:49:42 +0000 Aerosol air fresheners contribute to, rather than reduce, indoor air quality problems. And they often contain toxic chemicals like formaldehyde and xylene. Full Article Responsible Living
k The demise of the dinosaurs found recorded in ancient mollusks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Jul 2016 22:15:24 +0000 Researchers studying fossilized bivalves discovered evidence of a one-two punch of cataclysmic climate change. Full Article Climate & Weather
k Mysterious 'earthquake lights' captured over New Zealand By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Nov 2016 19:58:25 +0000 Unexplained natural phenomena, which is regularly observed in the aftermath of quakes, occurred during last week's 7.8 magnitude earthquake. Full Article Climate & Weather
k Thanks for your brave hurricane reporting — now please go inside By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Sep 2017 17:09:47 +0000 Extreme weather journalists are not the calm we need during a hurricane or storm. Full Article Climate & Weather
k Your tongue is stuck to a pole. Now what? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Jan 2018 18:33:49 +0000 It's not the smartest thing you've ever done, but here's why this winter mishap happens, and how you can get out of it in one piece. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
k Animals know when it's their turn to talk (or listen) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Jun 2018 13:23:16 +0000 Animals use the same wait-your-turn system that most humans do, say scientists who reviewed a series of animal studies. Full Article Animals
k Why kelp forests need our help By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Oct 2018 14:54:02 +0000 Moving invasive purple sea urchins off the California coast helps to restore balance to the ecosystem. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
k Iceberg more than 5 times the size of Manhattan breaks away from Antarctica By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Oct 2018 14:56:02 +0000 Satellite images confirm another massive iceberg has split from Antarctica, this time from the Pine Island Glacier. Full Article Climate & Weather
k Underwater drone spies 'incredible' shark nursery off the coast of Ireland By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Nov 2018 18:59:10 +0000 A drone has found a vast catshark nursery on the seafloor west of Ireland, say scientists with the SeaRover survey. Full Article Animals
k Why does snow make the world so quiet? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 02 Dec 2018 15:35:50 +0000 You're not imagining it when the world falls into a hush during a snowfall. Full Article Climate & Weather
k A new material that's part plastic and part rock is forming on this Portuguese island By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jun 2019 13:15:28 +0000 Nearly 10 percent of rocky surfaces on the island paradise of Madeira are covered in 'plasticrust.' Full Article Wilderness & Resources
k Cellulosic ethanol fuel breakthrough: 85% cleaner and only $2 a gallon By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:12:29 +0000 Two companies, both with ties to Denmark, produce low-cost enzymes that can greatly reduce the cost of environmentally friendly biofuels made from agricultural Full Article Transportation
k Drive your car on Four Loko By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Jan 2011 21:30:38 +0000 A recycling company is turning the controversial party drink into real-life car fuel. Full Article Transportation
k New ethanol blend one step closer to getting in your tank By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Jan 2011 17:15:31 +0000 The EPA has moved one step closer to allowing a higher blend of alternative fuel in your cars, but the usual suspects aren't on board. Full Article Transportation
k Ethanol to keep Huntsman out of Iowa By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Jun 2011 21:38:10 +0000 Ethanol subsidies are such a wedge issue in Iowa that one candidate says he will stay away. Full Article Politics
k U.S. ethanol production drops, snaps 4-week rise By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Aug 2011 16:56:13 +0000 The Energy Information Administration said on Wednesday that U.S. ethanol production was down about 1 percent. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
k Ted Cruz's half-baked position on ethanol By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Jan 2016 20:05:15 +0000 In an attempt to appease Iowa corn farmers, the sometime-frontrunner mires himself in controversy. Full Article Transportation