y 72 sets of parents named their kid 'Cheese' in 2013 (seriously) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Dec 2013 19:00:00 +0000 Cheesy trend saw a 450% growth in popularity this year. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
y Meet Peyton Robertson, the 12-year-old scientist with 3 patents pending By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Feb 2014 13:14:30 +0000 This hot young scientist has created solutions to everything from helping communities survive a flood to helping his twin sisters learn how to ride their bikes. Full Article Family Activities
y Maya Penn: Teen designer, entrepreneur, and activist By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2014 13:00:04 +0000 This 13-year-old fashion designer, cartoon animator, and activist is committed to making eco-savvy clothing that gives back. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
y Teen activist campaigns for gender-neutral toys By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2014 11:32:22 +0000 McKenna Pope shares her thoughts on convincing Hasbro to change the design of the Easy Bake Oven. Full Article Family Activities
y 31 creative ideas for Youth Art Month By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Mar 2014 16:47:17 +0000 Explore your inner artist all month long with these fun ideas to help kids create. Full Article Family Activities
y Hillary Clinton to Millennials: We need you to act on climate change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Mar 2014 16:48:59 +0000 According to a new poll, the majority of millennials believe that the Earth is getting warmer and that humans are to blame. Full Article Politics
y Women still 3 times less likely to become scientists By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Mar 2014 14:40:55 +0000 New report finds that women start dropping out of the sciences as soon as they graduate from high school. Full Article Green Workplace
y 30 great ways to celebrate Earth Day every day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Apr 2014 22:15:12 +0000 Don't wait for April 22! Here is a month-long list of eco-awesome activities you can do to celebrate the planet every day. Full Article Family Activities
y Kids can help parents get healthy [Infographic] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Apr 2014 23:50:30 +0000 A new survey finds that the vast majority of kids would be willing to make changes in their own lifestyle if it meant their parents' health would benefit. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
y 13-year-old Masai boy invents device to help his community live in peace with the lions By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Aug 2014 12:00:03 +0000 Richard Turere's solar-powered invention safely scares lions away from his family's cattle. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
y SafetyTats gives kids with food allergies an extra layer of protection By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Sep 2014 16:49:47 +0000 Parents need help keeping a child with food allergies away from life-threatening foods. Temporary tattoos with vital information can lend a hand. Full Article Healthy Eating
y How much do you know about the Girl Scouts? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Sep 2014 14:57:07 +0000 Are you qualified to recite the Girl Scout promise? Prove it. Full Article Family Activities
y 9 young inventors who may just save the world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Oct 2014 21:30:49 +0000 From cleaning up the oceans to finding safer ways to save people after a natural disaster, these kids have big ideas to improve our world. Full Article Research & Innovations
y Marine artist Wyland encourages kids to connect with the environment through art By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Feb 2015 15:38:57 +0000 Wyland Foundation's National Art Contest helps kids think about how they can protect the oceans. Full Article Arts & Culture
y Little girl feeds crows; in return, they bring her gifts By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Feb 2015 13:59:36 +0000 Eight-year-old Gabi Mann loves her corvid friends, and they reciprocate with small trinkets and treasures. Full Article Family Activities
y Girl helps rebuild family's home with lemonade stand By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 May 2015 13:37:27 +0000 10-year-old Alyssa De La Sala set up a drink stand, and the response was overwhelming. Full Article Family Activities
y Boyan Slat's Ocean Cleanup Project to launch in 2016 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jun 2015 21:52:26 +0000 The project will utilize a 2,000-meter barrier, making it the largest floating structure ever deployed in the ocean. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
y 9-year-old builds mobile shelters for the homeless By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jun 2015 15:42:29 +0000 Hailey Fort also grows food and is fundraising to buy coats and other supplies to help those in need. Full Article Family Activities
y 15-year-old intern discovers new planet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 20 Jun 2015 17:30:00 +0000 Instead of running errands, Tom Wagg used his one-week internship to earn a place in history. Full Article Space
y Kids' drawings spring to life as IKEA toys By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Oct 2015 14:52:17 +0000 A portion of sales from the new toy line will be donated to UNICEF and Save the Children. Full Article Family Activities
y 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
y 11-year-old invents better lead-detecting device By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Oct 2017 20:03:46 +0000 Gitanjali Rao saw that the current options for testing lead were slow and unreliable, and decided to do something about it. Full Article Responsible Living
y 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
y 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
y 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
y One day without plastic. Can you do it? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 17 Feb 2018 14:07:00 +0000 Take the pledge to go plastic-free on Feb. 21, which has been dubbed Plastic-Free Day. Full Article Responsible Living
y 4 natural ways to relieve baby's teething pain By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Dec 2018 16:22:01 +0000 Soothe baby's sore gums without toxic tablets, gels and plastic teethers. Full Article Family Activities
y Won't a carbon tax raise my power bills? 12/14/2008 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 01:49:02 +0000 What will happen if we pass a carbon tax or regulate carbon emissions more? Won't my bills go up? Full Article Energy
y Help Wanted! The carbon industry is hiring By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Aug 2009 01:24:34 +0000 Growing demand for energy efficiency and energy management has created an unprecedented opportunity for certified carbon managers. And according to Dr. Eric Woo Full Article Research & Innovations
y The Story of Cap and Trade By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:31:29 +0000 The Story of Stuff's Annie Leonard takes on a new challenge: Explaining the potential perils of cap and trade. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
y Grist goes off on Annie Leonard's Story of Cap & Trade By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:50:42 +0000 Grist's David Roberts thinks Annie Leonard doesn't really understand the real Story of Cap & Trade. Full Article Politics
y Homeowners: Sell your own carbon credits By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:31:17 +0000 My Emissions Exchange just sold its first carbon credit on behalf of the Wilsons, a family in Harrisburg, PA. Welcome to the wacky world of personal carbon trad Full Article Computers
y Obama courts 7 Republicans to hash out energy bill By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:40:36 +0000 Only one of the Republicans is running in the 2010 midterm elections, but each is being courted for a number of reasons. Full Article Politics
y 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
y Will EPA pave the way for cap-and-trade? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Jul 2010 20:38:11 +0000 The EPA may be the most powerful weapon in the fight for cap-and-trade legislation. The agency fired another shot on Tuesday with the CAIR announcement. Full Article Politics
y Energy remains an uncertain election issue for Democrats By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Jul 2010 18:39:52 +0000 National surveys show the public supports having more green energy. But in local elections energy is likely to take a backseat to the economy. Full Article Politics
y 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
y 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
y Tea Party candidates Paladino and O'Donnell win with anti-environment platforms By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:32:37 +0000 Now all Republican Senate candidates this November are on the record denying global warming. Full Article Politics
y O'Donnell site offers little about energy issues By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Sep 2010 21:45:18 +0000 Tea Party candidate has lots of followers on her website, but a few searches on the revamped site reveals little about issues. Full Article Politics
y Will 2011 be the year for climate legislation? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Sep 2010 19:01:45 +0000 A recent interview with President Obama reveals he hasn't given up of the climate issue. Full Article Politics
y Article shows what really happened to the 2010 climate bill By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Oct 2010 01:11:05 +0000 A New Yorker article gives a behind-the-scenes look at what led to the demise of the climate bill this summer. Here are five observations. Full Article Politics
y BP apologist wants control of Energy and Commerce Committee By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Oct 2010 20:18:47 +0000 Despite several obstacles in his path Joe Barton thinks he will be the next chairman of the committee and is already drawing up plans. Full Article Politics
y 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
y '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
y Cap-and-trade may never to be heard from again By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Nov 2010 19:30:31 +0000 Nobody likes a loser - and that's just what this energy policy looks like after the midterm elections. Full Article Energy
y 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
y Conservative says Obama on 'jihad' against greenhouse gases By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 16:35:00 +0000 One climate change skeptic says derailing the EPA's plans to regulate carbon emissions should be a priority for Congress. Full Article Politics
y 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
y Sen. Bingaman's departure means more uncertainty for the environment By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 15:32:57 +0000 New Mexico senator's plan to retire creates questions for Democrats and environmentalists in 2012. Full Article Politics