b Colby College joins the carbon neutrality club 2 years ahead of schedule By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 03:08:43 +0000 Find out how this small Maine liberal arts school achieved its goal of being 100% carbon-neutral ahead of a 2015 deadline. Full Article Energy
b Baxter Brewing: The story of how to build and grow a truly sustainable craft brewery By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:48:29 +0000 Watch how this small, but fast-growing, Maine brewery is rolling sustainability into their operational DNA. Full Article Beverages
b Scientists measure LA's carbon footprint By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 May 2013 14:10:46 +0000 A project at CalTech and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory is trying to measure the carbon footprint of human activity in the Los Angeles basin. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
b Startling statistic: Wasted food is world's third-biggest carbon dioxide emitter By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Sep 2013 19:33:07 +0000 Wasted food accounts for more greenhouse gas emissions than any country except China and the United States, according to a new report. Full Article Responsible Living
b Using legos to explain carbon emissions By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2013 10:22:04 +0000 Need climate change data defined in simpler terms? It doesn't get any easier to understand than this. Full Article Energy
b How earthworms offset their carbon emissions By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2013 19:19:14 +0000 Earthworms affect the amount of carbon dioxide produced in the soil. Full Article Animals
b Could burying CO2 enhance energy production? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Jan 2014 22:18:57 +0000 We don't want greenhouse gas emissions, but we do want energy. What if we could bury one to get more of the other? Full Article Energy
b How 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' went green behind-the-scenes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Mar 2014 18:27:31 +0000 Sony Pictures releases a video detailing how the company made the big-budget action flick its most sustainable production yet. Full Article Arts & Culture
b Starbucks' new competition: A $3,000 bike-cart By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 May 2014 03:41:20 +0000 Wheely's coffee and beverage franchises are carbon-neutral and ready to compete with brick-and-mortar stores. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
b Leonardo DiCaprio narrates new short film 'CARBON' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Aug 2014 14:53:04 +0000 Actor warns of a 'catastrophic warming of the planet' if carbon pricing is not enforced to curb the emissions of the fossil fuel industry. Full Article Energy
b What is carbon insetting? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Jan 2015 17:52:36 +0000 From tree planting to better forms of farming, a growing number of businesses are investing in carbon reduction within their own supply chains. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
b Could the carbon bubble ruin your retirement? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 May 2015 14:00:34 +0000 Remember the subprime mortgage bubble? The carbon bubble might be our next $6 trillion nightmare. Full Article Energy
b Worldbeing wearable tracks your carbon footprint By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Nov 2015 15:01:17 +0000 I have no idea what my carbon footprint is. Do you know yours? This bracelet could help. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
b All our gains in energy efficiency have been wiped out by increases in house size By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Nov 2015 11:11:00 +0000 There are a number of reasons our houses are getting bigger, and it's a real problem. Full Article Energy
b Carbon dioxide could soon be transformed back into liquid fuel By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Dec 2015 21:06:16 +0000 What if we could turn our fuel emissions back into fuel? Full Article Research & Innovations
b Americans are curbing their love affair with beef By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Mar 2017 17:21:24 +0000 Americans are curbing their love affair with beef and the result is a 10 percent reduction in food-related emissions. Full Article Healthy Eating
b The surprising truth about meal kits By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Apr 2019 17:57:03 +0000 Meal kits aren't as bad for the environment as a trip to the grocery store for the same ingredients in terms of greenhouse gas emissions. Full Article Healthy Eating
b Ed Begley, Jr. hits The Simpsons By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:41:50 +0000 Begley showed up on 'The Simpsons' last night and was nearly hit by a solar-powered train while driving a solar-powered car during a solar eclipse. Full Article Energy
b Movie stars on alcohol: Daryl Hannah and Ed Begley, Jr. talk sustainable fuel By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:43:25 +0000 Ethanol has big fans in Hollywood. Can you believe the Kill Bill Trans-Am running on biofuel? Plus: We get a video tour of Begley's garage. Full Article Transportation
b Ed Begley Jr.'s back with new book and third season of 'Living With Ed' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:37:55 +0000 Ed Begley Jr.'s back with new book and third season of 'Living With Ed.' Green guru follows up his 2008 book with 'Guide to Sustainable Living' and takes his re Full Article Arts & Culture
b Environmental Media Awards: Ed Begley and his wife Rachelle By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:56:36 +0000 Video: Catch up with the Begleys at The Environmental Media Awards. Full Article Arts & Culture
b Ed Begley Jr. gets fired up on Fox News By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:28:44 +0000 Your favorite green celeb and mine, Ed Begley Jr., verbally jousted with Fox News guest host Stuart Varney about the science of climate change. Full Article Climate & Weather
b Ed Begley elated about the new Toyota/Tesla electric RAV4 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:56:44 +0000 MNN exclusive: He's driven an electric RAV4 (powered by the sun) for more than eight years. Now, the actor-activist comes to MNN to talk about its new iteration Full Article Transportation
b 'Party Rock Anthem' Halloween house shut down by HOA By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Oct 2012 15:49:57 +0000 Kevin Judd enjoys programming elaborate holiday light shows at his Riverside, Calif. home. But after a video of last Halloween's 'Party Rock Anthem' display wen Full Article At Home
b LED replacements hit stores empty of 100W bulbs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:17:56 +0000 Sorry to see 100-watt bulbs disappear from stores because they were energy hogs? LED bulbs will roughly match the 100-watters for size and brightness, but their Full Article Energy
b First LED replacement for 100-watt incandescent bulb hits the market By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Nov 2012 17:47:15 +0000 Although several manufacturers have plans to release long-lasting, energy-sipping LED A-Line bulbs that replace the near-obsolete 100-watt incandescent, Osram S Full Article At Home
b iLumi: Bluetooth-enabled bulb seeks bank By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Nov 2012 02:15:59 +0000 Firm in the belief that light should help you <i>live</i> in addition to see, two young eco-entrepreneurs have created a family of super-brainy, Bluetooth-enabl Full Article At Home
b Nebula 12: A lamp for all seasons (and weather conditions) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Dec 2012 13:30:27 +0000 For those who prefer their meteorological forecasts to be startlingly literal, check out this WiFi-enabled chandelier that magically produces indoor clou Full Article At Home
b Space station to get insomnia-fighting light bulbs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:45:01 +0000 NASA will replace the ISS's fluorescent bulbs with an array of LEDs Full Article Space
b 10 clever uses for burned-out bulbs By www.networx.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Dec 2012 18:23:05 +0000 Here's what you can do with your incandescent bulbs as they fade away and are replaced by their more energy-efficient cousins. Full Article Recycling
b NanoLight LED boasts unconventional appearance, peerless efficiency By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Jan 2013 19:46:24 +0000 The NanoLight, a new Kickstarter-funded 12-watt LED bulb, eschews fancy-schmancy smart capabilities and instead focuses on groundbreaking energy savings. Full Article At Home
b Food lighting: Lumière au Chocolat is an LED-based delight By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:45:21 +0000 Finally, a lamp that's good enough to eat. For Stockholm Design Week, designer Alexander Lervik debuts an LED lamp with a slowly melting chocolate shade. Full Article Remodeling & Design
b From Cree, a budget LED that won't make Edison roll over in his grave By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:56 +0000 Cree makes a game-changing jump into consumer lighting with affordable LED bulbs that resemble the energy-hogging incandescents of yesteryear. Full Article At Home
b 'Nostalgia is dumb': Cree launches LED-promoting TV spots By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:53:03 +0000 Realizing that some folks may need further convincing to ditch incandescents, LED pioneer Cree releases a series of TV spots starring Lance Reddick. Full Article At Home
b Shhh... Is the best way to fight climate change to stop talking about it? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 May 2013 15:34:34 +0000 A new study says the best messages (for some people) are energy efficiency and saving money. Full Article Energy
b NY Design Week teaser: Stylish LED lamps powered by falling sand By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 May 2013 17:36:41 +0000 Danielle Trofe returns to WantedDesign with a duo of LED lamp-hourglass hybrids that stay illuminated via the kinetic energy produced by falling sand. Full Article Remodeling & Design
b Philips Hue LED bulbs susceptible to hackers, malicious hijinks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2013 17:02:14 +0000 Using a malware script, a security expert finds that wirelessly controlled — and supposedly totally safe — Philips Hue LED bulbs can be maliciously hacked. Full Article At Home
b A multi-tasking LED bulb that stays bright when the lights go out By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Sep 2013 17:23:59 +0000 Lin Guohui's Bulb Flashlight is just that: A screw-in 40W LEDreplacement bulb with a rechargeable battery that can be removed and used as a handheld torch. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
b Walmart: The next great place to buy cheap LED bulbs? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2013 14:15:55 +0000 Watch out, IKEA: Walmart jumps on the affordable LED train with the release of a line of light bulbs. Prices start at less than $10. Full Article At Home
b Price of budget-friendly LEDs to drop further with Energy Star certification By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2013 00:00:28 +0000 Thanks to Energy Star qualification, the most affordable high-quality LED on the market, the Cree LED Bulb, just got even cheaper. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
b The next bright idea for energy savings By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2013 15:10:56 +0000 Actor Ian Somerhalder sings the praises of an innovative new light bulb. Full Article Guest Columnist
b Why the legalization of marijuana may be good for agriculture By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2013 21:04:24 +0000 Pot growers have traditionally had a negative impact on the environment — but that may be about to change. Full Article Politics
b As incandescent bulbs make final exit, Philips unveils eye-catching LED By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2013 16:30:04 +0000 Get the skinny on SlimStyle, Philips' latest LED bulb release that boasts a svelte profile and a price tag that's anticipated to be highly competitive. Full Article At Home
b Shining a light on energy-efficient light bulbs [Infographic] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Dec 2013 19:47:07 +0000 The phasing out of incandescent bulbs in favor of more energy-efficient bulbs needn't be a confusing. Full Article Energy
b 5 myths about the light bulb ban By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Dec 2013 21:40:19 +0000 No, government officials won't break down your door if you have incandescent light bulbs. They will be phased out gradually, with plenty of alternatives. Full Article At Home
b Ignorance is bliss: 4 in 10 Americans aware of incandescent phase-out By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2013 15:00:58 +0000 According to Osram Sylvania's 6th annual Socket Survey, not too many folks realize that 40W and 60W incandescent bulbs will go bye-bye come Jan 1. Full Article At Home
b More illumination on why you should ditch those old bulbs [Infographic] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Jan 2014 01:00:28 +0000 Seventy percent of sockets contain inefficient light bulbs. Here's how to switch them out with energy-saving models while minding your lumens and your watts. Full Article At Home
b War on light bulb efficiency rages on with GOP-backed rider By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2014 23:11:26 +0000 Just when you thought energy-efficient light bulb uprisings were a thing of the past, the DOE is now powerless when it comes to enforcing efficiency standards. Full Article Politics
b Buy an LED bulb at IKEA, help improve lighting at refugee camps By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2014 00:26:33 +0000 Now through the end of March, the sale of LED bulbs at IKEA will help to make refugee camps safer and more secure and for the families living in them. Full Article At Home
b New Philips LED bulb offers transparency, throwback appeal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Mar 2014 20:07:28 +0000 Breaking up (with incandescents) can be hard to do. To help ease the pain, Philips unveils an LED that "lets people hold onto the light they love ..." Full Article Gadgets & Electronics