or 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
or 7 family activities for Earth Hour By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Mar 2016 17:57:30 +0000 7 great ways to spend the time and spread the message of Earth Hour with your kids. On Saturday, March 26, 2011, governments, businesses, residential homes, and Full Article Family Activities
or Internet Explorer launches the virtual Carbon Grove By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 20 Dec 2008 08:51:55 +0000 Get daily reminders about your carbon footprint and IE will plant a tree of your choice. Full Article Computers
or Can 1 miracle plant solve the world's 3 greatest problems? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Feb 2009 06:24:35 +0000 Kenaf, the carbon-sequestering monster plant, provides food, shelter and carbon credits. Full Article Research & Innovations
or 8 of the best carbon calculators By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 09:39:23 +0000 MNN rounds up some of the Web's most useful tools for shrinking your footprint. Full Article Climate & Weather
or New American chestnut offers carbon storage solution By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Sep 2010 04:57:40 +0000 This month, scientists and tree lovers celebrate the 2nd birthday of a hybrid chestnut tree that may be a force in reducing the impacts of climate change. Full Article Research & Innovations
or 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
or 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
or Turning your car into a carbon fighter, for a price By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2013 14:14:16 +0000 Your car could capture and store carbon dioxide for later disposal, making it zero climate emission even without batteries. Full Article Transportation
or Family tips for living car-lessly By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:00:46 +0000 An interview with author Alan Durning on his family's year of living car-lessly. Full Article Family Activities
or Rent a Tesla for $25 an hour By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Jan 2011 23:36:23 +0000 If you're a San Francisco resident, 30+ years old, and have a clean driving record, you can rent a Tesla for $25 an hour through Getaround. Full Article Transportation
or Video: Jane Lynch tries carpooling with Matthew Morrison By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Apr 2011 20:50:13 +0000 "Why do you have to sing everything like you just swallowed a pair of jazz hands?!" Full Article Transportation
or 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
or This is why senior citizens get into accidents — and here's what we can do about it By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2013 23:33:50 +0000 Studies show that drivers older than 85 get into fatal accidents almost 4 times as often as teens do, and intersections are a problem. Full Article Transportation
or 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
or Plane, train or automobile: Which has the biggest footprint? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2014 17:18:21 +0000 Which form of travel gives off the fewest emissions? Let's just say it pays to carpool. Full Article Transportation
or 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
or 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
or Gogoro's Smartscooter might scoot into North America sooner By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Jan 2016 12:15:23 +0000 You can now get a charge out of its new go-anywhere GoCharger. Full Article Transportation
or Seniors, not hipsters, will get self-driving cars first By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Oct 2014 17:28:28 +0000 Autonomous vehicles will be ready soon — to ferry retirees around closed communities. Full Article Transportation
or Indianapolis leads the way for electric vehicle fleets By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Nov 2014 16:37:05 +0000 The city fleet will have 425 Leafs, Volts and Energis on the road by early next year. Full Article Transportation
or Traffic lights are hot spots for air pollution By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2015 17:44:32 +0000 Being stopped at red lights is more than just annoying; it also can be incredibly unhealthy. Full Article Transportation
or Not for soccer moms: Mercedes V-ision is an executive minivan that plugs in By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2015 13:44:12 +0000 Seen at the Geneva Motor Show, this green family hauler doubles as an office. Full Article Transportation
or 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
or 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
or Forget horsepower, Americans buy cars for the technology By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Jan 2016 17:20:54 +0000 As CES proves, the gadgets are more important than the color and the trim package. Full Article Transportation
or 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
or 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
or The Tesla Model 3 rolls out in California By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Apr 2016 19:52:29 +0000 The deal with the Tesla Model 3: 215 miles of range, zero to 60 under 6 seconds, $35,000 — but read the fine print. Full Article Transportation
or Americans are trading in EVs ... for SUVs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Apr 2016 20:49:30 +0000 Low gas prices, and crossovers with 30 mpg, mean that only a quarter of hybrid and electric buyers are getting another one. Full Article Transportation
or 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
or EcoSense for Living: The Big (Green) Easy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:51:18 +0000 Video: At-risk young people get hands-on training and spread their new green skills throughout The Big Easy. Full Article Green Workplace
or EcoSense for Living: New life for old bottles By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:23:53 +0000 Video: At 6 billion bottles and counting, a Fortune 100 company has forged a partnership that’s created the largest recycling center of it’s kind in the wor Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
or EcoSense for Living: There's green in my pizza! By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:35:39 +0000 Video: Pizza Fusion shows us how any job can become a green job with the right attitude and practices. Full Article Green Workplace
or Camel, cow and donkey found wandering in Kansas neighborhood By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Nov 2019 16:45:05 +0000 Escaped camel, cow and donkey in Kansas are 'halfway towards a live nativity.' Full Article Animals
or Dainty prefab dwelling from Down Under produces more energy than it consumes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Feb 2015 21:10:38 +0000 With its edible veggie walls and lack of traditional HVAC systems, Carbon Positive House aims to "free us of modern day lifelines." Full Article Remodeling & Design
or Which type of wooden staircase is best for your home? By www.networx.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Feb 2015 13:49:15 +0000 There are many different types of staircases that can make your home a more efficient, safer and even a more attractive place. Full Article Remodeling & Design
or Breaststroke home to this 3D-printed floating dorm By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2015 22:30:05 +0000 SwimCity is a housing concept for young Swedes who don't mind donning goggles or hopping in a canoe as part of their commute. Full Article Remodeling & Design
or Traveling the world doesn't mean you have to leave home behind By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2015 13:01:00 +0000 Just ask Jenna and Guillaume, who quit their 9-to-5 jobs to pursue their dream of touring North America in a custom-built tiny house. Full Article Remodeling & Design
or Here's an idea for a new net zero that makes sense By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2015 14:59:27 +0000 Architect William Maclay brings some sense and sensibility to the concept of net zero energy building. Full Article Remodeling & Design
or Passive House changes: What flavor do you favor? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2015 14:12:38 +0000 The Passive House Institute and the Passive House Institute US are making news this week as standards change and they diverge further. Full Article Remodeling & Design
or China's 57-story prefab tower should have been taller By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2015 16:22:42 +0000 Sky City was supposed to be 220 stories and this building was supposed to be 97 stories; but there's more to building than just technical innovation. Full Article Research & Innovations
or 'Time Slices' capture twilight's descent on world icons By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2015 13:00:00 +0000 Photographer Richard Silver captures the surreal ambience of the "blue hour" with these beautifully spliced landscape images. Full Article Travel
or Bullitt Center: World's greenest commercial building? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2015 22:16:53 +0000 A tour of the Bullitt Center in Seattle confirms that it's as green as it can be. Full Article Green Workplace
or Pittsburgh's Center for Sustainable Landscapes is as green as it gets By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2015 00:30:42 +0000 With the Living Building Challenge now under its belt, the facility is being heralded as one of the greenest buildings in the world. Full Article Remodeling & Design
or Help teen carpenters build a tiny house eco-village for Seattle's homeless By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2015 23:10:01 +0000 The after-school carpentry wizards at Sawhorse Revolution have big, community-bettering plans for micro-housing. Full Article Remodeling & Design
or AIA Housing Awards honors two gorgeous homes to grow old in By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2015 20:15:49 +0000 In rural stretches of Connecticut and Tennessee, two nature-surrounded retreats built for retirees. Full Article Remodeling & Design
or Oakland neighborhood showcases the power of good, green design By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2015 19:30:35 +0000 In a once iffy stretch of East Oakland, Tassafaronga Village stands as a model of affordable green housing done right. Full Article Remodeling & Design
or Texas weekend retreat eschews one big house for 4 little ones By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 May 2015 14:00:05 +0000 Co-owned by a quartet of couples, Llano Exit Strategy blends communal living and rural solitude. Full Article Remodeling & Design
or World's tallest wood building proposed for Paris By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Jun 2015 18:10:11 +0000 Michael Green, champion of lanky, carbon-neutral buildings, sets his sights on the City of Light. Full Article Remodeling & Design