k Will Facebook shut down for Earth Hour? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Mar 2011 17:56:29 +0000 Probably not, but one enthusiast is organizing a petition to make the social networking site consider the idea. Full Article Arts & Culture
k Miranda Kerr named global Earth Hour ambassador By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:57:58 +0000 Actress will front marketing campaign targeted at getting more involved in turning off the lights on March 26th. Full Article Arts & Culture
k Miranda Kerr to host yoga class for Earth Hour By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Mar 2012 20:43:30 +0000 Supermodel once again named Global Earth Hour Ambassador in preparation for the lights-out moment on March 31. Full Article Arts & Culture
k Earth Hour 2012: The dark night rises By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Mar 2012 20:48:10 +0000 Whether you go out stargazing or simply relax in the dark at home, spending an hour without power Saturday night might just re-energize your weekend. Full Article Energy
k Cities go dark for Earth Hour [Photos] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:48:03 +0000 Iconic landmarks and skylines all across the globe were plunged into darkness on Saturday for Earth Hour. Full Article Energy
k Offset your carbon 'bookprint' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Dec 2008 21:34:50 +0000 Tree-friendly book lovers rejoice by planting trees for each book read. Full Article Computers
k End o' the week links By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:11:45 +0000 Carbon offsets could work in Indonesia, "clean coal" is a fantasy, beer companies are going greener, and can car factories really be local? Full Article Energy
k Carbon offset smackdown By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:17:27 +0000 Maybe carbon offsetting isn't as fool-proofed as many businesses would like people to believe. Full Article Energy
k UPS offers to make shipments carbon neutral By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Oct 2009 07:16:21 +0000 Brown has gone green! UPS has become the first small package carrier to offer its customers the option of purchasing carbon offsets to counteract the CO2 emissi Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
k Lighten your carbon footprint when shipping a package By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:13:25 +0000 Green Shipping lets businesses and individuals measure and offset the CO2 emissions of packages when using UPS, FedEx or the U.S. Postal Service. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
k Buy this book: Power Trip by Amanda Little By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Dec 2009 21:41:57 +0000 Power Trip is a fascinating journey through our incredibly complex relationship with oil, energy and everything in between. Full Article Energy
k Hackers steal $4 million in carbon credits By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:04:01 +0000 European carbon market comes to a screeching halt after hackers use a phishing scheme to steal $4 million in emissions credits. Full Article Computers
k Norfolk Southern partners with GreenTrees LLC By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Jun 2011 16:46:51 +0000 Norfolk Southern is working with GreenTrees LLC on a five-year reforestation project. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
k Greener social media: Turning Likes into forests By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:17:42 +0000 A new website makes it super easy to help save the world, a little bit at a time. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
k Climate change's kryptonite: The green rock that could help save our planet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Dec 2014 02:19:59 +0000 Olivine is a miracle green rock that absorbs carbon dioxide naturally from the air. Full Article Climate & Weather
k Cost2drive widget tracks the real cost of driving By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:32:10 +0000 Type in your destination, and Cost2drive figures out your gas costs and CO2 emissions. Full Article Computers
k Trekking Enlightened: My new electric bike By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:23:55 +0000 My new bike has a lithium-charged motor that kicks in just enough added oomp to power me through hills and headwinds. Full Article Energy
k How can I save gas while playing taxi driver to my kids? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:45:19 +0000 Morieka Johnson can help you maximize those trips to school, tae kwon do, gymnastics, soccer ... Full Article Transportation
k Car sharing takes off in the U.S. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:07:37 +0000 Personal car-sharing spreads in the U.S., from California to Oregon and, very soon, to a neighborhood near you. The concept of hiring out your own vehicle has p Full Article Transportation
k Eating while driving: A bad idea that will make you sick By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Mar 2012 20:07:10 +0000 Driving with a burger in one hand and a cellphone in the other is a sure recipe for highway disaster. And all that old food is hanging out, just waiting to give Full Article Protection & Safety
k The 30-Day Electric Bike Challenge is calling: Get out of your car and onto an e-bike By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:11:04 +0000 Apply to the 30-Day Electric Bike Challenge and you could be selected to receive an e-bike for a month in exchange for swearing off the use of your car. Full Article Transportation
k Happy Europeans buying more bikes than cars By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2013 20:44:30 +0000 Bicycle sales exceed cars in Europe, and there's compelling evidence that pedaling increases the national happiness quotient. Full Article Transportation
k 7 tips for life after 'peak car' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Dec 2013 19:45:40 +0000 We're driving fewer miles and more of us are going car-free, yet we're only scratching the surface of car-isn't-king culture. Full Article Transportation
k Millennials like hybrids, women like SUVs and self-driving cars get a collective 'meh' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2014 18:20:44 +0000 Two new studies decipher who prefers which kind of car, revealing unexpected attitudes that challenge many assumptions. Full Article Transportation
k Goodbye to cars: Why we should take a good look at Finland's phone-based mobility system By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Sep 2014 16:52:36 +0000 Helsinki is experimenting with a plan to match people with rides, making cars unnecessary. Full Article Transportation
k You should get paid to park your car at the airport By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Sep 2015 14:38:42 +0000 FlightCar leverages all those idle vehicles in the long-term lots, and it's a lifeline for frequent flyers. Full Article Transportation
k Why ride-sharing makes sense for millennials and baby boomers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Nov 2015 16:05:51 +0000 A new report from KPMG sees 500 billion annual miles from people who might have otherwise stayed home. Full Article Transportation
k First drive in the ultra-quiet Kia Soul EV By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Nov 2014 22:04:21 +0000 The Korean electric car is a credible competitor to the Nissan Leaf. It's affordable, too, so let's break the California-only barrier. Full Article Transportation
k Why low gas prices won't kill Tesla By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 21 Dec 2014 15:00:00 +0000 The key question isn't why Tesla stock dipped below $200, but why GM and Ford are at $30 and $14. Full Article Transportation
k 2015 Kia Soul EV is a smooth drive that won't overcharge your electric bill By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Feb 2015 13:19:54 +0000 The introduction of the 2015 Kia Soul EV brings the notion of a practical, affordable all-electric car closer to the driveway. Full Article Transportation
k Cold weather kills electric car range By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Feb 2015 13:35:09 +0000 When the weather outside is frightful, battery performance suffers. Full Article Transportation
k China loves to make really weird cars By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 14 Mar 2015 13:57:10 +0000 Cars with 10 horsepower, fish tanks and Home Depot hardware are just part of the fun. Some even plug in. Full Article Transportation
k Elon Musk's big bet on batteries By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2015 12:58:47 +0000 Next week Tesla will announce new home and utility solutions — but do they pencil out? Full Article Transportation
k Elon Musk's rocket ride: A biography of the world's most driven CEO By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 May 2015 20:41:44 +0000 Running 2 groundbreaking companies at the same time, Musk succeeds by putting himself on the line more than anyone else, says author Ashlee Vance. Full Article Transportation
k Free public charging is the icing on the EV cake By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jun 2015 15:00:48 +0000 Factoring in no-cost charging, electric vehicles are a no-brainer, and now Volta has a national plan. Full Article Transportation
k Porsche's mystery plug-in could be a Tesla-killer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 09 Aug 2015 17:03:11 +0000 The rumor mill says an all-electric shortened Panamera could grace the show stage in Frankfurt, with 250 to 300 miles of range. Full Article Transportation
k Sneak peek from Frankfurt: VW Group plugs in By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Sep 2015 22:34:11 +0000 The German giant is embracing electrification, and new electric cars from Audi and Porsche point the way. Full Article Transportation
k In Tokyo, the future of cars is electric! By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Nov 2015 20:51:46 +0000 The big Japanese auto show is all about plug-in and hydrogen cars — and some even drive themselves. Full Article Transportation
k Why NextEV is taking on Tesla By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Jan 2016 19:25:45 +0000 Tesla is a tempting target, and NextEV has deep pockets. Full Article Transportation
k Washington Auto Show: Making policy for the car of the future By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Jan 2016 23:39:00 +0000 The Detroit and New York auto shows may have the new car introductions, but Washington has the politicians. Full Article Transportation
k Rimac's electric really isn't a Tesla-killer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Feb 2016 17:51:35 +0000 Rimac's Concept One is a $936,000 supercar made in Croatia, and only 8 will be built. Full Article Transportation
k Australian hacks a Nissan Leaf — in England By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Feb 2016 15:00:56 +0000 Automaker networks are vulnerable to guys with laptops, and it's not an isolated problem. Full Article Transportation
k Super-fast and electric are words of the week at Geneva Motor Show By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 05 Mar 2016 13:43:22 +0000 Electric cars are really shooting off into the stratosphere, and it’s all Elon Musk can do to keep up. Full Article Transportation
k Can Volkswagen reinvent itself? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Apr 2016 18:07:05 +0000 VW is poised to reinvent itself as an EV-friendly treehugger. Full Article Transportation
k James Dyson wants to clean up on the electric vehicle market By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Oct 2017 17:58:35 +0000 The British vacuum cleaner kingpin will invest nearly $3B in developing an electric vehicle by 2020. Full Article Transportation
k Can the electric car industry bring this ghost town back to life? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 31 Dec 2017 21:59:28 +0000 Electric carmakers need more cobalt for their lithium-ion batteries. Tiny Cobalt, Ontario, aims to become a sizable supplier. Full Article Energy
k EcoSense for Living: Getting kids to reconnect with nature By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:57:59 +0000 This four-part series gives great advice on getting a new generation to enjoy the outdoors. Full Article Family Activities
k Police think outside the (litter) box to help cats By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Jul 2019 16:39:02 +0000 Muncie, Indiana, police department lets residents pay off parking tickets with donations to the local animal shelter. Full Article Pets
k The armadillo in the road looked dead, but this woman stopped to check anyway By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Aug 2019 16:31:04 +0000 Countless people drove past an injured armadillo, until one compassionate woman came along. Full Article Animals
k A badly injured leopard beats the odds to make a miracle recovery By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2019 12:26:01 +0000 Rescuers spent months nursing a paralyzed leopard until the day he stood on his own paws. Full Article Animals