b The best times to buy gifts this holiday season [Infographic] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2013 19:45:42 +0000 Black Friday and Cyber Monday aren't the only days when you can get good deals on a range of gifts. Full Article Personal Finance
b 2013 Cyber Monday gift deals for the home cook By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Dec 2013 17:34:18 +0000 Here today, gone tomorrow deals to buy online for the home cook on your holiday shopping list. Full Article Personal Finance
b Eden Paper: Beautiful gift wrap that you can plant and, eventually, eat By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2013 19:28:13 +0000 After you've furiously torn through your holiday prezzies, plant Eden Paper gift wrap it in the backyard where it will grow into a patch of veggies. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
b 7 Cyber Monday deals for cooks and food lovers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Dec 2014 13:00:00 +0000 Shop for great deals on small kitchen appliances, dinnerware, cookbooks and more from the comfort of your home with these Cyber Monday offers. Full Article Personal Finance
b 5 'Buy One Give One' gifts to double your holiday giving By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Dec 2014 16:22:52 +0000 When you buy one of these gifts for someone on your list, a donation is made to someone in need. Full Article Responsible Living
b Salted Dried Cranberry-Hazelnut Chocolate Bark By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Dec 2014 16:20:07 +0000 This small-batch recipe is a treat for a small gathering or a holiday gift the kids can make. Full Article Recipes
b 8 highly gift-able design books for the holiday season By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Nov 2015 23:11:48 +0000 'Tis the season for Cabin Porn and 200-page treatises on Norwegian wood chopping technique. Full Article Remodeling & Design
b 13 design gifts that give: A big-hearted holiday gift guide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Dec 2015 16:16:47 +0000 Who said you can't partake in a little shopping on Giving Tuesday? Full Article At Home
b 5 oddball sleeping bags for a fun night's sleep By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Dec 2015 20:34:50 +0000 A roundup of some of the weirdest — or shall we call them unique? — sleeping bags out there. Full Article Arts & Culture
b What kind of blender do I need? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Dec 2015 18:59:29 +0000 9 models to consider once you know how you'll be using this versatile kitchen tool. Full Article Healthy Eating
b 8 ideas for gifts made by monks or nuns By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Dec 2015 22:04:45 +0000 Try a triple pale ale, some mint julep fudge, or an amaretto cheesecake made by nuns and monks. Full Article Family Activities
b 7 Valentine's Day bouquets that aren't roses By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Feb 2016 23:48:02 +0000 There are all sorts of other things to gather together into a bouquet and give with love. Full Article Family Activities
b Holiday gift guide: 12 art and design gifts that give back big By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Nov 2016 17:11:08 +0000 Presenting a bevy of unique, useful and all-around lovely prezzies that support a range of good causes. Full Article At Home
b Be a force for good on Shop For Good Sunday By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Nov 2018 19:52:37 +0000 Shop for Good Sunday lets you put your holiday spending where your values are. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
b 10 thoughtful gifts that double your generosity By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Nov 2018 15:35:55 +0000 When you buy these presents, stocking stuffers and hostess gifts, you're also giving to charity. Full Article Responsible Living
b Would you shop blind (for a cause)? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Dec 2018 20:33:26 +0000 Blind brothers ask you to take a leap of faith to help find a cure for blindness. Full Article Responsible Living
b Why the best present is cold, hard cash By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Dec 2018 13:23:22 +0000 If you're doling out gift cards for Christmas, you might as well just give out cash. Full Article Family Activities
b A 'raft' of volcanic stone may be a lifesaver for the Great Barrier Reef By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Aug 2019 12:12:00 +0000 A floating sheet of pumice could bring an infusion of life to Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
b What if everyone drove a hybrid? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:39:55 +0000 The answer to this depends on the definition of hybrid, and how long it would take to "convert" each car on the road to a hybrid. One thing's for sure -- emissi Full Article Transportation
b Hybrid trucks: Delivering the total package By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2009 13:09:03 +0000 The shipping industry embraces fuel efficiency with hybrid delivery fleets. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
b Two Billion Cars By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2009 10:23:03 +0000 Are two billion cars a nightmare we can avoid? MNN's auto blogger reviews a new book on the subject. Full Article Arts & Culture
b So Bright! A rockin' 100-mpg van By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:02:01 +0000 The incredibly fuel-efficient Bright Idea isn't aimed at jam band fans who follow Phish: It's targeting fleet customers like Coca-Cola, Frito-Lay and Cox Commun Full Article Transportation
b U.S. Navy gets hybrid Destroyer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Jul 2009 23:42:23 +0000 A new USS Destroyer class, the DGG 51, boasts a hybrid-electric engine to conserve fuel on the high seas. Full Article Research & Innovations
b Green tax incentives for businesses By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:00:00 +0000 Business and property owners can decrease their tax liability by taking advantage of one of the many green tax incentives available to businesses. Full Article Green Workplace
b Union of Concerned Scientists questions true value of hybrid cars By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:27:54 +0000 Option packages and other 'forced' features increase the base price of many vehicles, balancing out the environmental value, group says. Full Article Transportation
b UPS adds 200 hybrids to U.S. fleet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Apr 2010 18:49:43 +0000 Next time you see one of UPS' iconic big brown delivery trucks, look closely because it may be one of the 200 new hybrids hitting the streets of American cities Full Article Transportation
b KBB announces top green cars for 2010 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:40:47 +0000 Despite the recall woes plaguing Toyota, Kelley Blue Book has named the Toyota Prius as the top green car for 2010. Full Article Transportation
b Toyota hybrid sales up 41.1% By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 May 2010 16:37:47 +0000 Toyota Motor Sales released its April 2010 sales figures and Toyota and Lexus hybrid sales are up 41.1% over April 2009. Full Article Transportation
b 4 questions to ask about the proposed eco-grades for cars By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:48:39 +0000 Your next car purchase may be based on a letter grade issued by Beltway bureaucrats. Full Article Politics
b New MPG standards will lead to political debate By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Oct 2010 21:29:13 +0000 The latest tag team effort from the EPA and Department of Transportation is an ambitious one: the 60 mile per gallon car. Full Article Energy
b The debt commission and the gas tax By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Nov 2010 23:56:15 +0000 What increasing the federal gas tax could mean for highways, green cars and the nation's bottom line. Full Article Politics
b 5 biggest car flops By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:12:49 +0000 The explosive Ford Pinto tops this list of the 5 biggest car flops. Full Article Transportation
b Ford and Toyota to develop new hybrid system By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:58:37 +0000 New hybrid system will allow rear-wheel drive light trucks and SUVs to achieve greater fuel efficiency levels. Full Article Transportation
b The deadly beasts of animal agriculture By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2009 06:38:30 +0000 Vanessa has a beef with meat, again. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
b Farmer battles animal factory and wins By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Apr 2010 06:52:17 +0000 Lynn Henning, a country farmer, wins the Goldman Prize for battling a massive factory cattle operation that was polluting once fertile farms in Michigan. Full Article Research & Innovations
b Nearly 70% of turkey burgers contain fecal bacteria, says Consumer Reports By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 May 2013 16:03:43 +0000 Overall, 90 percent of the ground turkey that the magazine examined had one or more of the five bacteria they tested for. Full Article Protection & Safety
b Chinese company to buy Smithfield Foods; Business boon or disaster? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 31 May 2013 11:45:40 +0000 To meet China's insatiable demand for pork, Shuanghui International is turning to an American company to help 'bring home the bacon.' Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
b Talking about more than just coal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Mar 2011 17:30:44 +0000 The Obama administration tips its hand on a number of energy policy issues during a press conference about coal leases in the West. Full Article Politics
b Republicans take aim at wild lands in budget deal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Apr 2011 18:40:21 +0000 As the U.S. Senate prepares to vote on the budget deal, it's interesting to see what noteworthy cuts will be made to the environment. Full Article Politics
b Obama administration reverses 'wild lands' plan By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Jun 2011 15:08:59 +0000 A plan to protect more than 11 million acres of land in the American West has been scrapped after months of talks inside the Beltway. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
b U.S. creates first 'National Blueway' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 May 2012 17:36:42 +0000 Unlike the current patchwork of river protections, the National Blueway System will cover entire rivers 'from source to sea,' including their watersheds. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
b Media Mayhem: Ball four! By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 12:37:55 +0000 Enviros stage (at least) four lavish, environment-saving events to ring in the Obama administration. Full Article Politics
b Media Mayhem: Leaf through these books By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2009 09:07:44 +0000 In honor of Earth Day, our columnist reveals his 13 favorite eco-books. Full Article Arts & Culture
b Coolio transformed into breakdancing polar bear By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:42:33 +0000 Student filmmakers win Environment Agency film competition by casting Coolio as a water-wasting polar bear. Full Article Computers
b Environmentalists are bringing solutions right to your desktop via Google Earth By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2009 09:03:43 +0000 Environmental activists are bringing problems (and solutions) right to your desktop via Google Earth. Full Article Computers
b Media Mayhem: Bad news, and news done badly By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 May 2009 09:46:11 +0000 After the recent swine flu outbreak, it's worth looking at the difference between reporting the news and scaring the audience. The former head of CNN's science Full Article Research & Innovations
b Media Matters: PETA's knack for buzz By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:21:49 +0000 PETA President Ingrid Newkirk talks with Ken Edelstein about the infamous Obama fly swat, their reaction and why PR matters. Full Article Politics
b Media Mayhem: Fox bursts my bubble By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:17:40 +0000 The global media’s response to the climate change bill shows how much influence Fox News has on the debate in the United States. Full Article Climate & Weather
b Media Mayhem: Limbaugh's 'fatwa' against the New York Times' Andrew Revkin By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:26:56 +0000 How can you blame the master of talk radio for suggesting that an elitist environmental reporter kill himself? Full Article Politics
b Media Mayhem: Bringing up baby in a cyberworld By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:08:12 +0000 Our media columnist’s newborn son wonders how he’ll get information when he’s all grown up. Full Article Computers