we How do I properly insulate my windows for the cold weather? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Oct 2010 13:57:02 +0000 Chanie Kirschner's house looks like one of those plastic-wrapped gifts. (Well, on the inside windows, anyway.) Full Article At Home
we How a third-grader sowed a food movement By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2016 17:41:13 +0000 Katie's Krops is helping kids fight hunger one garden at a time. Full Article Responsible Living
we Kids in need choose between two gifts and surprise everyone with their answer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Dec 2016 12:32:42 +0000 Get ready to break out the tissues with this video featuring children from the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta. Full Article Family Activities
we Low-powered community radio is proving to be a powerful voice By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Mar 2018 14:32:36 +0000 People are using low-power FM radio stations (LPFMs) to inform, educate and spark change in their communities. Full Article Arts & Culture
we Power of Purpose: How Companies Can Spark Real Social Change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Nov 2018 20:23:23 +0000 Learn how Aflac and other companies are using the power of their brands to speak out on major public policy issues and social missions. Full Article Healthy Eating
we That huge helium deposit under Tanzania is even bigger than we thought By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Oct 2017 16:18:41 +0000 Scientists have found a 'world-class' helium gas field in East Africa. That's a big deal, and not just because squeaky voices are funny. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
we Natural ways to lower blood pressure By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Nov 2017 16:33:03 +0000 High blood pressure is known as the silent killer — many people don't realize they have it until it’s too late. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
we 'Injectable bandage' stops the bleeding with an assist from seaweed By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Apr 2018 14:23:17 +0000 The bandage uses a thickening agent known as kappa-carrageenan, obtained from seaweed, to create injectable hydrogels. Full Article Research & Innovations
we There's a possible link between this vaccine and a decline in Type 1 diabetes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Jan 2019 22:00:29 +0000 The rotavirus vaccine may also have the unexpected advantage of reducing rates of Type 1 diabetes. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
we If we want more people in the U.S. to donate organs, we might have to change how we ask By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Mar 2019 16:34:21 +0000 To solve organ shortages, some places are making it the norm to have people opt out of organ donation. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
we 15 weird medical treatments that we used to think worked By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Apr 2019 12:13:14 +0000 Mercury, bloodletting, corpses, radioactive water and even heroin are just some of the treatments doctors used to prescribe patients. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
we Joshua trees face extinction by 2070 unless we address climate change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Jul 2019 12:25:10 +0000 The quirky Joshua tree may be nearly gone in 50 years if we don't battle climate change. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
we U.S. Capitol Power Plant to stop burning coal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2009 10:41:00 +0000 After nearly 100 years of burning coal to heat and cool Congress, the U.S. Capitol Power Plant will switch over to less harmful natural gas. Full Article Energy
we Power plants = fish choppers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:55:27 +0000 Lend your voice to calls for power plants to upgrade their water systems to prevent millions of fish from being chopped to bits. Full Article Energy
we These 8 sinking cities are most at risk of being swallowed by rising seas By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Oct 2018 12:20:25 +0000 London, Houston and Bangkok are among the cities most vulnerable to sea level identified in a new report by London-based charity Christian Aid. Full Article Climate & Weather
we Manhattan's newest green space straddles an active train yard By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Mar 2019 11:59:10 +0000 Dubbed 'the smartest park ever built,' the Public Square and Gardens at Hudson Yards is now open for visitors. Full Article Arts & Culture
we How making lower Manhattan larger will protect it from future flooding By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Mar 2019 16:42:52 +0000 Mayor Bill de Blasio's $10B climate resiliency plan would extend the Manhattan shoreline by as much as 500 feet into the East River. Full Article Climate & Weather
we Trees are the not-so-secret weapon in keeping cities cool By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Apr 2019 12:25:20 +0000 Researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison find that city blocks with 40% or more tree coverage are naturally cooler than blocks with fewer trees. Full Article Climate & Weather
we Weekend reads: Green jobs and green buildings By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:00:00 +0000 Recession proof green jobs, $7 million in energy efficiency savings and more. Full Article Green Workplace
we World Green Building Week 2012 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Sep 2012 12:00:00 +0000 'Green Buildings for Great Communities' is the theme for World Green Building Week 2012. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
we BIG-designed tower aims to liven up white collar downtown Calgary By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Jul 2013 00:01:24 +0000 Calgary will be getting yet another show-stopping skyscraper, this one a LEED Platinum-exceeding mixed-use development designed by Bjarke Ingels Group. Full Article Remodeling & Design
we Meet the 'blue whirl,' the newest form of fire By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Aug 2016 19:11:05 +0000 Researchers say the beautiful new flame, inspired by fire tornadoes, may provide an eco-friendly way to clean up oil spills. Full Article Research & Innovations
we U.S. ethanol production drops, snaps 4-week rise By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Aug 2011 16:56:13 +0000 The Energy Information Administration said on Wednesday that U.S. ethanol production was down about 1 percent. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
we End o' the week links By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:11:45 +0000 Carbon offsets could work in Indonesia, "clean coal" is a fantasy, beer companies are going greener, and can car factories really be local? Full Article Energy
we Buy this book: Power Trip by Amanda Little By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Dec 2009 21:41:57 +0000 Power Trip is a fascinating journey through our incredibly complex relationship with oil, energy and everything in between. Full Article Energy
we What's the difference between carbon offsets and renewable energy credits? Is one better? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Nov 2010 14:31:50 +0000 Matt Hickman unravels the mysteries behind offsetting CO2 and buying RECs. (Hint: One of them can fund tree-planting efforts.) Full Article Energy
we 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
we Goodbye to cars: Why we should take a good look at Finland's phone-based mobility system By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Sep 2014 16:52:36 +0000 Helsinki is experimenting with a plan to match people with rides, making cars unnecessary. Full Article Transportation
we Cold weather kills electric car range By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Feb 2015 13:35:09 +0000 When the weather outside is frightful, battery performance suffers. Full Article Transportation
we China loves to make really weird cars By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 14 Mar 2015 13:57:10 +0000 Cars with 10 horsepower, fish tanks and Home Depot hardware are just part of the fun. Some even plug in. Full Article Transportation
we San Fran's new EV chargers are solar-powered, and free! By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2015 13:22:37 +0000 Charge Across Town is cutting carbon emissions with mobile charging. Just respect the two-hour limit. Full Article Transportation
we 4 insanely powerful and expensive electric cars By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2015 12:08:10 +0000 These plug-in supercars are big on sex appeal and horsepower — but you've never heard of the companies that make them. Full Article Transportation
we 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
we 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
we Are abandoned gas stations the wellness hubs of the future? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Feb 2018 12:44:12 +0000 Reebook partners with architecture firm Gensler for 'Get Pumped,' a conceptual scheme in which health-conscious drivers rule the roads. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
we Don't feel weird about saying 'Hi' to strangers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2019 17:18:45 +0000 Greeting people you pass on the street with a smile and "Hello" is good for you and them. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
we Why are we so reliant on air conditioning? (It's not just climate change, it's bad design) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Feb 2015 16:45:00 +0000 Air conditioners have made architects lazy, and we've forgotten how to design houses that might work without it. Full Article Remodeling & Design
we 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
we 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
we 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
we 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
we Swedish students build law-skirting tiny house By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Jun 2015 21:00:03 +0000 Friggatto cleverly evades the exhausting, expensive process of securing a housing permit in Sweden. Full Article Remodeling & Design
we British cancer center spotlights the healing power of good design By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jun 2015 20:15:30 +0000 Heatherwick Studio's mighty pretty design for Maggie's Centre Yorkshire resembles a cluster of massive potted plants. Full Article Remodeling & Design
we Dumpster-dwelling professor upsizes (just a bit) to portable urban micro-homes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Oct 2015 19:35:08 +0000 At 208-square-feet, Kasita smart apartments are roughly the size of 6 garbage receptacles. Full Article Remodeling & Design
we Manhattan is getting an office tower wrapped in spiraling sky gardens By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Feb 2016 14:18:39 +0000 From the man who brought you the giant tetrahedron on 57th Street... Full Article Remodeling & Design
we 5 solar-powered buildings that will forever change architecture By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Sep 2016 14:41:50 +0000 From Apple's Spaceship HQ to GE's Boston campus, these solar-integrated designs are raising the bar. Full Article Energy
we Twisty Taipei apartment tower sucks up CO2 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Jan 2017 20:22:09 +0000 New high-rise called Tao Zhu Yin Yuan (“ The Retreat of Tao Zhu”) by Vincent Callebaut provides luxury housing and 'hope for a better tomorrow' in Taiwan. Full Article Remodeling & Design
we Do we love classic cars (and guns) too much? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:49:28 +0000 guns and classic car emotion Full Article Transportation
we Drone reveals 'extinct' Hawaiian flower growing on remote cliff By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Apr 2019 12:25:40 +0000 The rediscovery of this hibiscus relative in Hawaii illustrates the growing importance of drones in wildlife conservation. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
we The Dodge Dart Registry: It's not just for weddings anymore By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Jan 2013 20:57:11 +0000 dodge dart registry Full Article Transportation