b Ted Turner says Obama should have put energy first By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 May 2011 16:24:59 +0000 Media mogul offers to lobby at no charge in support of wind power. Full Article Politics
b Why Weiner's resignation is bad for the environment By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Jun 2011 20:40:22 +0000 The now former congressman leaves behind a lengthy pro-environment record. Full Article Politics
b Low profile Supreme Court case could be big problems for planet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:08:23 +0000 Because of the contentious nature of the Senate, the Supreme Court's ruling that there is not a "parallel track" for climate policy paves the way for a Washingt Full Article Politics
b Debt ceiling debate raises environmental concerns By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Jul 2011 18:18:16 +0000 Spending cuts are the talk of Washington these days. Some are looking to make big political gains with cuts that won't create measurable savings. Full Article Politics
b Why Obama is losing environmentalists By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Sep 2011 20:42:33 +0000 The White House is taking a political risk: Spurn environmentalists enough times, and they might return the favor. Full Article Politics
b If beating climate change is the goal, does motivation matter? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Nov 2011 21:14:58 +0000 Worried about input costs, beer titan Molson Coors went green mainly to save green. If the end result - less waste - is to the planet's benefit, why should we c Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
b The trouble with 'carbon bombs' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:18:40 +0000 A new study shows Alberta's oil sands are nowhere near the climate terror that coal is. Which is a kind of relief, because we have a market-ready substitute for Full Article Energy
b Inhofe launches wacky 'Climate Hoax' book despite severe climate impacts in Oklahoma By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 21:49:40 +0000 Sen. James Inhofe is trying to set himself up as a 'climate hoax' expert, but he lacks even the basic facts about climate change in his own state of Oklahoma. Full Article Politics
b Obama, Romney answer science questions By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Sep 2012 14:05:23 +0000 While they declined a televised science debate, the candidates did provide written answers to 14 questions from the country's top scientists. Full Article Politics
b Obama-Romney debates end 20-year streak By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:57:59 +0000 For the first time in two decades, a U.S. presidential debate season has passed without any candidate or moderator mentioning climate change. Full Article Politics
b Michael Bloomberg endorses Barack Obama, 'a president to lead on climate change' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:22:57 +0000 NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg's surprise endorsement of Obama follows the devastating effect of Hurricane Sandy on New York City and the Northeast. Full Article Politics
b Report: 10-degree heat rise possible by 2100 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Nov 2012 21:24:36 +0000 World leaders have pledged to limit the rise to 3.6 degrees, but a new study finds global temperatures could increase 10.8 degrees by century's end. Full Article Climate & Weather
b 3 ways Obama's win affects the environment By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Nov 2012 16:15:24 +0000 Despite his recent silence on climate change, there's reason to believe Obama might focus more intently on environmental issues during his second term. Full Article Politics
b Poll reveals more Americans believe in climate change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:05:12 +0000 The percentage of Americans who believe the climate is changing has grown, and 64% of Americans favor regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Full Article Climate & Weather
b State of the Union: Obama urges action on climate change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:25:01 +0000 President Barack Obama took a strong stance on fighting climate change, "for the sake of our children and our future." Full Article Politics
b Web game looks at U.S. policies that could end world hunger By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Feb 2013 18:23:40 +0000 New interactive game takes a closer look at national policy choices that affect food security around the world. Full Article Politics
b Obama to announce bold action on climate -- but is that enough? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Jun 2013 16:01:57 +0000 Global warming will march on regardless, argues writer Sami Grover. Maybe it's time to get more ambitious in our response. Full Article Climate & Weather
b Obama to announce global warming plan today By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jun 2013 13:57:56 +0000 President Barack Obama will announce a comprehensive plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in a highly anticipated speech today. Full Article Politics
b Obama unveils new U.S. climate change plan By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jun 2013 21:05:18 +0000 Arguing that 'Americans are already paying the price of inaction,' Obama unveiled an unprecedented national climate strategy in a sweltering speech Tuesday. Full Article Climate & Weather
b How trapping carbon dioxide underground will reduce emissions By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jul 2013 19:09:54 +0000 Reducing carbon dioxide may be solved in storing emissions in deep, subterranean rock throughout the country. Full Article Energy
b New map identifies ecosystems most vulnerable to climate change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2013 13:49:25 +0000 Southern Asia, western Europe and southern Australia are among the areas at most risk. Full Article Climate & Weather
b Ford using Big Data to fight climate change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 20:16:27 +0000 Crunching the numbers yields dividends, like a calculator that can measure the green score of electric cars anywhere in the country. Full Article Transportation
b Global warming isn't on 'hiatus' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2013 19:38:17 +0000 The Montreal Protocol, which phased out ozone-killing gases, has helped. Meanwhile the oceans are warming faster than ever. Full Article Climate & Weather
b 5 things to know about the EPA's new CO2 proposal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Jun 2014 13:05:18 +0000 The new U.S. plan to limit power plant emissions is 645 pages long. Here's what you need to know. Full Article Climate & Weather
b Curbing coal is inevitable (forget the political rhetoric) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Jun 2014 15:45:07 +0000 President Obama's power plant plan has gotten plenty of blowback from coal-state politicians, but it's popular with Americans. Full Article Energy
b Why fixing climate change may turn out to be a bargain By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Sep 2014 15:24:36 +0000 If things like saved lives and prevented illnesses have a dollar value, efforts to stabilize the climate might pay for themselves, two studies find. Full Article Climate & Weather
b Climate change jokes brings levity to NRDC fundraiser By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Nov 2014 18:28:37 +0000 Environmental org's 'Night of Comedy' brings laughter amidst a changing political landscape and growing concern over the impact of climate change. Full Article Arts & Culture
b 4 things to know about the Paris climate deal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Dec 2015 22:00:15 +0000 The new U.N. climate agreement is being called 'a monumental triumph' and 'a turning point for the world.' Here are a few key points to keep in mind. Full Article Climate & Weather
b More scientists may be on the ballot in 2018 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Jan 2017 19:07:41 +0000 A political action committee aims to connect the STEM community with the resources to run a successful campaign for political office. Full Article Politics
b Alarming rise in diabetes in children By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Jun 2012 14:34:43 +0000 While the scientist try to figure out why type 1 diabetes is on the rise, let's do our parts to make sure our kids don't develop type 2 diabetes. Full Article Healthy Eating
b Basal insulin, omega-3s don't help diabetics, new study finds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Jun 2012 16:00:08 +0000 Researchers present results of the ORIGIN study evaluating 12,500 patients in 40 countries. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
b Diabetes drug may help prevent breast cancer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Jun 2012 17:20:01 +0000 New research finds that a relativity cheap and safe diabetes medication may help prevent breast cancer. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
b Paula Deen dishes on diet, diabetes -- and her new dress size By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Jun 2012 18:52:41 +0000 The Food Network host known for her outrageously caloric concoctions talks about how she's losing weight and why exercise isn't as 'addictive' as she'd been to Full Article Healthy Eating
b Artificial sweeteners: Not a silver bullet for weight loss By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:09:50 +0000 A joint scientific statement reveals that the use of sugar-free products doesn't necessarily guarantee a smaller waistline. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
b Phthalates in nail polish, hair spray may increase diabetes risk By www.livescience.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Jul 2012 14:59:13 +0000 A group of chemicals found in personal care products may raise the risk of diabetes, a new study suggests. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
b Study: Weight training may reduce diabetes risk in men By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Aug 2012 19:25:30 +0000 Combining regular weight training with aerobics may reduce risk of type 2 diabetes by up to 59%, researchers find. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
b Statins: Benefits outweigh diabetes risk By www.livescience.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Aug 2012 22:47:49 +0000 Cholesterol-lowing drugs called statins have been shown to increase the risk of diabetes in some people, but this potential harm is outweighed by the benefits o Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
b Common virus may lead to Type 2 diabetes By www.livescience.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:04:26 +0000 Scientists find that adults infected with a common strain of the herpes virus are more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes than those free of the virus. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
b Teens with metabolic syndrome perform worse on tests By www.livescience.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Sep 2012 12:08:46 +0000 Teens with metabolic syndrome — a set of health conditions linked with the development of heart disease and diabetes — perform worse in school than their he Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
b People who never knew they had diabetes are dying of it By www.livescience.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Sep 2012 13:09:11 +0000 A study finds that many people are dying due to a complication of Type 1 diabetes without knowing they had the disease. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
b Alzheimer's could be reclassified as Type 3 diabetes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Sep 2012 09:34:18 +0000 Could Alzheimer's really just be another form of diabetes, caused by eating too much junk food? Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
b Board of Health OKs NYC soda ban By www.livescience.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Sep 2012 17:25:29 +0000 New York City's Board of Health voted on Sept. 13 to approve the "soda ban" that limits the sale of large sugary drinks within the city, according to tweets fro Full Article Beverages
b Changes in gut flora linked to Type 2 diabetes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Sep 2012 14:53:40 +0000 Researchers find distinct differences in the intestinal bacteria between patients who have type 2 diabetes and those who do not. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
b Study finds strong link between psoriasis and diabetes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Oct 2012 20:21:38 +0000 Researchers find patients with severe psoriasis were almost twice as likely to have Type 2 diabetes than those without the skin condition. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
b Diabetes drug may help ovarian cancer patients By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:04:17 +0000 Metformin, an inexpensive and common diabetes drug, may fight ovarian cancer, according to a new study. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
b How holiday eating disturbs your 'food clock' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Dec 2012 16:28:53 +0000 A new study reveals how binge eating can reset the body's food clock, and may have implications for other health issues. Full Article Healthy Eating
b Could this be the true 'miracle' diet? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Jan 2013 22:57:07 +0000 A new book, 'The 8-Hour Diet,' has science and sensibility behind it. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
b Type 1 diabetes on the rise in children By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:43:34 +0000 New study finds that cases of type 1 diabetes are rising sharply, particularly among kids under the age of 5. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
b A daily can of soda may raise diabetes risk By www.livescience.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:15:01 +0000 Drinking just one 12-ounce soda a day may increase the risk of Type 2 diabetes. Full Article Healthy Eating
b Walking after dinner may reduce diabetes risk By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:42:51 +0000 New study finds that short, brisk walks after dinner may be more effective than other forms of exercise at preventing diabetes. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being