k Teen scientists make health, environmental breakthroughs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Mar 2016 11:59:43 +0000 Three high schoolers each took home $150,000 at Intel Science Talent Search. Full Article Research & Innovations
k Girl wins prestigious fellowship to build robots, all to make the streets of Paris 'happy again' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Jul 2016 16:02:41 +0000 Her application inspires Paris Summer Innovation Fellowship selection officials to look beyond age and take a chance on a kid with passion. Full Article Family Activities
k These 2 Kickstarter campaigns will get kids excited about science By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Nov 2016 11:07:12 +0000 From atoms to stardust, these books get kids familiar with some of science's most fascinating terms and concepts. Full Article Family Activities
k 10-year-old keeps his promise to make the world a better place By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Dec 2017 15:31:20 +0000 Zander Hite's woodworking hobby started with a gift from his grandfather and a challenge to make a difference in the world. Full Article Responsible Living
k This 10-year-old is speaking up for America's national parks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Dec 2017 16:27:47 +0000 Robbie Bond wants to inspire kids and their families to protect our national lands. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
k Kimbal Musk's garden dream is growing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jan 2018 17:18:45 +0000 Kimbal Musk, an investor, philanthropist and chef, has taken his nonprofit Kitchen Community national and renamed it Big Green. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
k 5 ways to get kids into nature photography By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Feb 2018 18:05:18 +0000 Getting kids outside in the great outdoors and teaching them a love for the environment is easy enough. Just hand them a camera. Full Article Family Activities
k Internet rallies to support teen whose rock museum was burglarized By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Mar 2018 14:37:22 +0000 Judah Tyreman lost rocks and fossils worth thousands, but thanks to the Internet, he'll replace them and even add some more. Full Article Responsible Living
k Meet the teen who's cleaning up space junk By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 May 2018 19:34:10 +0000 Amber Yang is on a mission to create a better way to track space debris and prevent collisions in the Earth's atmosphere. Full Article Family Activities
k Pumpkin carving 101 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Oct 2018 15:53:58 +0000 How to cut, scoop, and carve a pumpkin into a world-class Halloween masterpiece using a simple pumpkin carving idea or a complex one. Full Article Family Activities
k Leaked EPA document will end the climate debate By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2009 07:10:25 +0000 The U.S. is set to label carbon as a pollutant, the first step in regulating CO2 emissions. Full Article Research & Innovations
k EcoGeek's explanation of Cap & Trade By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Sep 2009 07:02:13 +0000 The fastest and best explanation of Cap & Trade ever. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
k Looking ahead: Green business in 2010 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:00:00 +0000 As 2009 comes to a close, I want to take a minute and look ahead at how green business can grow and prosper in 2010. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
k Planet Pundit: Jet skiing through tar balls By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Jun 2010 11:43:22 +0000 Despite BP’s spill, energy legislation is unlikely to bring a reckoning to the true price of oil. Full Article Energy
k Justice Stevens leaves behind environmental legacy; Kagan may get chance to follow By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Jun 2010 18:23:17 +0000 As Justice John Paul Stevens steps down from the bench, environmentalists remember a "green justice." Though little is known about her environmental positions, Full Article Politics
k Week of hard choices may decide energy bill's fate By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Jul 2010 19:06:09 +0000 Will congress study for its final exam, or will it revert to be bad habits and hope for best? Full Article Politics
k Kerry may be last hope for price on carbon By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:35:20 +0000 By focusing only on the utilities industry, Kerry may be able to get Republican support, but will it cost him votes in his own party? Full Article Politics
k Former Obama climate guru looks to the future By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Oct 2010 21:53:47 +0000 Despite defeats in the past, Michael Greenstone is remaining positive about the future of American energy policy. Full Article Politics
k Manchin's assault on the EPA is working By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 16 Oct 2010 16:06:09 +0000 Just a week after the West Virginia Governor shot a bullet through the cap and trade bill he has pulled way ahead in the polls. Full Article Politics
k Kentucky congressman says no to mountaintop mining By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 23 Oct 2010 00:36:11 +0000 While politicians in Appalachia are taking aim at the EPA, John Yarmuth is patting the agency on the back. Full Article Politics
k 'Earmarks for ANWR!' says Alaska's Tea Party candidate By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Oct 2010 16:33:01 +0000 Drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge was one of the few mentions of energy policy during the latest Alaska U.S. Senate Debate. Full Article Politics
k In his own words: Obama talks energy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Nov 2010 16:15:03 +0000 President Obama eyes energy policy as an area where Democrats and Republicans can work together. Full Article Politics
k Make-believe cap-and-trade plan heads to court By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Dec 2010 21:19:35 +0000 Real or not, Farmington, New Mexico wants no part of a system that reduces CO2 emissions. Full Article Politics
k 2011: Looking ahead on carbon regulation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Dec 2010 18:53:54 +0000 After a tough 2010 for environmentalists, the future looks a bit brighter. Still, nothing is certain when it comes to politics and energy policy. Full Article Politics
k Manchin's gunslinging comes with some kickback By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Jan 2011 20:44:04 +0000 The newly elected senator is having a tough time getting on committees after taking 'dead aim' at the cap-and-trade bill during the campaign season. Full Article Politics
k Arizona's Giffords known as environmental advocate By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Jan 2011 15:41:52 +0000 The U.S. representative fighting for her life after a weekend shooting has been an advocate for many issues, including the environment. Full Article Politics
k Congressman directly asks special interests about government regulation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Jan 2011 22:34:37 +0000 Rep. Darrell Issa has sent out a letter to Beltway insiders asking for their thoughts about how Uncle Sam should regulate them. Full Article Politics
k What to make of the latest attacks on the EPA By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Feb 2011 16:21:50 +0000 Lots of noise on Capitol Hill means lots of uncertainty for the agency tasked with fighting polluters. Full Article Politics
k Rick Perry's environmental record By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Aug 2011 21:07:35 +0000 The Texas governor has a clear environmental platform — whether you like it or not is a different story. Full Article Politics
k What kind of storage containers will handle all my gear? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 21 Oct 2012 20:01:44 +0000 Get organized with storage containers BEFORE the holidays. From basic plastic to woven grasses to vintage trunks, we've got the bases covered on where to stash Full Article At Home
k Why do we mostly only drink milk from cows? By www.livescience.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:56:03 +0000 There are millions of animals on the planet, yet the milk Americans drink almost exclusively comes from cows. Full Article Beverages
k The Squatty Potty makes me feel skinny By www.networx.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:37:43 +0000 When a company's goal is 'to change the way we poop, one 'stool' at a time,' you just have to check it out. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
k Recycled glass Coke bottles treated to high-design afterlife in Japan By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Dec 2012 20:37:06 +0000 Coca-Cola teams up with Tokyo-based design studio Nendo to release a collection of gorgeous recycled glass tableware dubbed, most fittingly, Bottleware. Full Article At Home
k Throw blankets: Hiber-Nation '13 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Jan 2013 02:37:56 +0000 A bout of housebound hibernation just wouldn't be complete without a chill-busting throw blanket made from natural materials Full Article At Home
k Coat racks and hooks: Hiber-Nation '13 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Feb 2013 18:13:01 +0000 Winter outerwear pile spiraling out of control? Before hunkering down, keep organized by stashing your cold weather gear on an eye-catching rack or hook. Full Article At Home
k Indoor gardening kits: Hiber-Nation '13 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:33:56 +0000 The next time a massive winter storm rolls around, keep dormant green thumbs busy with an indoor veggie or herb garden. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
k Green home goodies for National Bike Month '13 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:00:48 +0000 With National Bike Month just around the corner, behold 10 cycle-centric items for around the house ranging from bowls to wall-mounted bottle openers. Full Article Remodeling & Design
k Weaver's Organic Blend makes a really great cup of coffee By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 May 2013 13:14:57 +0000 This artisan, certified organic, Fair Trade coffee is one of the best our food blogger has had in her home. Full Article Beverages
k Do compostable bags really work? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 May 2013 19:13:59 +0000 Find out how advances in technology have helped improve these bags, which are designed to break down in your compost pile. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
k High camp: 13 must-haves for the Great Backyard American Campout '13 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:30:14 +0000 Plan on roughing it as part of the Great American Backyard Campout later this month? Don't leave behind your flask, flashlight. Full Article At Home
k One percent of global commercial wood supply used to make IKEA products By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2013 17:50:44 +0000 Home furnishings retailer IKEA uses about 1 percent of the world's commercial wood supply to make its products. Full Article At Home
k Shark Week '13: Home decor feeding time By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2013 13:03:46 +0000 With Shark Week 2013 looming on the horizon, it's a fine time to invest in apex predator-themed home decor. Full Article Remodeling & Design
k Summertime cleanup: 10 tools for an end-of-season sparkle By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2013 18:15:57 +0000 We're not quite through with summer yet but it's never too early to start conquering that filthy grill and remedying those BBQ sauce-stained tablecloths. Full Article At Home
k 8 stylish countertop storage solutions for National Bulk Foods Week By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2013 13:30:45 +0000 In addition to keeping green by hitting up the bulk food bins this week, outfit your kitchen with attractive receptacles to store all those garbanzo beans. Full Article At Home
k Fungi-based plastic alternative wins Buckminster Fuller Challenge By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 20:53:09 +0000 Another huge honor for the mushroom insulation wizards at Ecovative Design: Scoring the top prize in the 2013 Buckminster Fuller Challenge. Full Article Research & Innovations
k 10 items you didn't know were made in America By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2013 20:20:30 +0000 In honor of American Made Matters Day, we rounded up 10 products manufactured in the U.S. Full Article Responsible Living
k California tile company is turning boxy TVs into kitchen backsplashes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Nov 2013 15:10:04 +0000 The scavenge-happy folks at Fireclay Tile launch a Kickstarter campaign to help transform old CRT TVs and computer monitors into stunning glass tiles. Full Article At Home
k This Valentine’s Day think both romantic and sustainable By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2014 20:00:00 +0000 The Rainforest Alliance offers five suggestions for making Valentine’s Day traditions more earth-friendly. Full Article Healthy Eating
k Where to find beautiful, functional, affordable fair trade kitchen items By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2014 19:00:00 +0000 My Fair Trade Lady, a small shop in South Jersey, showcases fair trade items for the kitchen and beyond. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
k Speckless spending: 12 springtime tidy-up tools By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Mar 2014 15:30:28 +0000 Sure, you may be able to get by with baking soda and elbow grease. But if you're looking to add to your arsenal of spring cleaning tools, some suggestions ... Full Article At Home