sa If animals could talk, they might say something sarcastic about the way we treat the planet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Jul 2016 10:30:22 +0000 Comic artist Rob Lang gives animals a way to speak their piece with "Underdone Comics.' Full Article Arts & Culture
sa 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
sa Climate guru James Hansen to leave NASA By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:02:16 +0000 After 46 years at the space agency, one of America's most famous climate scientists will now focus on rallying support for the fight against climate change. Full Article Climate & Weather
sa 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
sa 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
sa Healthy diet doesn't matter past 75, study says By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Jan 2013 19:37:34 +0000 For people over 75, a diet high in sugar and fat doesn’t have much of a negative health impact. Full Article Healthy Eating
sa Kids' poor breakfast habits may lead to adult metabolic syndrome, study says By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 15:20:19 +0000 Researchers in Sweden found that children who skipped breakfast regularly had a significant increase in symptoms of metabolic syndrome as adults. Full Article Healthy Eating
sa Dancing away dementia with salsa and danzón By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2014 22:50:19 +0000 A Chicago group is urging seniors to cha-cha-cha in an effort to ward off Alzheimer's, a disease that affects a disproportionate amount of Latinos. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
sa What would I say? New Facebook app takes the drudgery out of posting status updates By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2013 16:15:29 +0000 Why actually create your own status updates when your computer can do it for you? Full Article Computers
sa Disappointed in your Facebook movie? You'll love this By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Feb 2014 16:49:43 +0000 Comedians Tripp and Tyler have envisioned a funny — and much more accurate — Facebook movie of their own. Full Article Computers
sa How T-shirt sales changed an African boy's life By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2014 18:52:28 +0000 Watch how one man's donation contributed to surgery that enabled 3-year-old Congo native Loic Mbeze to walk. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
sa Are selfies creating a public health nuisance? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2014 15:22:27 +0000 According to some experts, the ubiquitous BFF self-portraits may be responsible for a significant increase in head lice. Full Article Protection & Safety
sa Facebook's new Safety Check feature lets friends and family know you're OK after disaster strikes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Oct 2014 17:35:31 +0000 The idea grew out of disaster message boards that sprung up on Facebook after Japan's most recent natural disaster. Full Article Protection & Safety
sa 8 special dogs saved by social media By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2015 20:26:50 +0000 Sometimes a Facebook post or a tweet can make all the difference for a shelter dog. Full Article Pets
sa Why I'm optimistic about 2010: Saving and going green at home By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:16:30 +0000 This New Years Eve, I'll be raising my glass of biodynamic champers to the success of energy and money-saving home improvement projects. Full Article Remodeling & Design
sa How to donate after a disaster and avoid scams By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Aug 2017 17:37:49 +0000 You want to donate after a disaster, but give wisely so your funds get to the people who need it most. Full Article Responsible Living
sa Aging is mathematically inevitable, say researchers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Oct 2017 05:49:59 +0000 Humans have always been searching for a cure for aging, but researchers claim to have developed a mathematical proof that shows it's impossible to avoid. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
sa How a 3-D printed mask helped save this puppy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Dec 2017 21:46:47 +0000 UC Davis vets and engineers designed a mask and cast exclusively for Loca, a Staffordshire bull terrier severely injured by another dog. Full Article Pets
sa New X-ray device could cut radiation dosage By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Mar 2018 13:10:52 +0000 Using a single-pixel camera, a patterned light source and some computer processing, researchers have demonstrated a cheap way to do X-rays with "ghost images." Full Article Research & Innovations
sa 5 new life-saving cancer developments By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Apr 2018 14:37:09 +0000 New studies on cancer are paving the way for faster diagnosis, better treatment — and more lives saved. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
sa This man's blood has saved 2.4 million babies By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 May 2018 17:11:20 +0000 James Harrison's plasma is used to make treatments for Rhesus disease. He has made 1,173 donations over more than 60 years, but now he has to retire. Full Article Responsible Living
sa First-ever insect vaccine could help save bees By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 09 Dec 2018 14:10:22 +0000 Developed at the University of Helsinki, PrimeBEE allows immunological signals to be passed from a queen bee to her offspring. Full Article Animals
sa Universal one-shot flu vaccine could soon eradicate the disease forever By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Feb 2019 18:26:34 +0000 Breakthrough vaccine technique makes you immune to all forms of the flu virus. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
sa Airbnb gives cancer patients one less thing to worry about: A safe place to sleep By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Mar 2019 17:06:17 +0000 Airbnb is offering free housing for cancer patients and the people who care for them. Full Article Travel
sa Your daily vitamin supplements aren't doing much good, say studies By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Apr 2019 13:59:22 +0000 Looking at calcium and vitamin D supplements, researchers found no difference in the health outcomes for people who took supplements and those who didn't. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
sa Inspired by Bob Ross, Michigan is planting thousands of 'happy little trees' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2019 12:26:30 +0000 Michigan state parks are teaming up with Bob Ross Inc. to plant lots of 'happy little trees.' Full Article Wilderness & Resources
sa The fight to save Coal River Mountain By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Feb 2009 19:54:25 +0000 Massey Energy wants to rip down Coal River Mountain in West Virginia to get at the coal below. Local residents need your help. Full Article Energy
sa Basalt formations may turn CO2 into limestone By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:17:26 +0000 New analysis of basalt rock formations on the Eastern Seaboard of the U.S. reveals the possibility of cleaner coal. Full Article Energy
sa Safe energy is the wave of the future By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Mar 2011 21:58:03 +0000 In the wake of the Japan nuclear situation, the Gulf oil spill and other disasters, maybe it's time to talk about energy in terms of safety instead of greenness Full Article Wilderness & Resources
sa Coal Cares brings biting satire to clean energy debate By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 May 2011 18:07:05 +0000 A note-perfect 'clean coal' parody site has become the talk of the Internet. With its Coal Cares campaign, the heretofore unknown activist group Coal is Killing Full Article Energy
sa Rick Santorum's environmental record By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Jun 2011 17:15:16 +0000 The Pennsylvania Republican is a solid pick for social conservatives, but what are his views when it comes to environmental policy? Full Article Politics
sa 'Poop Patrol' to hit the streets of San Francisco By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Aug 2018 12:18:41 +0000 Complaints of sidewalk excrement have become so frequent that the city has established a team dedicated to clearing away number twos. Full Article Healthy Spaces
sa Cities say 'lights out' to help migrating birds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Sep 2018 13:07:38 +0000 Migration forecasts developed by researchers at Cornell University help cities and building owners determine the best time to flip the switch. Full Article Animals
sa More than 95% of the world's population is breathing unsafe air By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Dec 2018 16:36:35 +0000 A new report from the Health Effects Institute says are breathing air that's considered unsafe by the World Health Organization. Full Article Healthy Spaces
sa Tulsa kicks off 2019 with a world-class new park By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Jan 2019 13:40:00 +0000 Spread across nearly 70 action-packed acres, Tulsa's newest public green space champions sustainability, accessibility and inclusion. Full Article Arts & Culture
sa The house that LEED built: Gottfried Green Home for sale By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:21:33 +0000 USGBC founder David Gottfried is selling his Oakland bungalow which, at the time of its completion, was the highest scoring LEED-certified home in the country. Full Article Remodeling & Design
sa San Francisco will host Greenbuild 2012 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000 The U.S. Green Building Council's annual conference and expo will be held in San Francisco, California. Full Article Green Workplace
sa A Bronx kale: Affordable housing meets hydroponic farming in Morrisania By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:56:26 +0000 In the South Bronx, a 124-unit housing development with a rooftop farm combines low-income housing with an emphasis on healthy living and fresh food. Full Article Remodeling & Design
sa San Francisco's Orchard Hotel has small sustainable touches and impressive sustainable practices By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 May 2013 17:23:26 +0000 This California hotel that our food blogger stayed goes beyond LEED certification in its sustainability initiatives. Full Article Travel
sa Deep green student demo home for sale in Tennessee By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Apr 2014 20:27:27 +0000 Now that it's established itself as one of the greenest homes in the Volunteer State, the New Norris House is seeking a private buyer. Full Article Remodeling & Design
sa Levi's Stadium, new home of the San Francisco 49ers, scores LEED Gold By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Jul 2014 19:31:52 +0000 This isn't your grandfather's vegetation-topped, solar-powered, vegan pulled pork sandwich-selling football stadium. Full Article Arts & Culture
sa Even at 100, San Francisco City Hall couldn't be greener By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Jun 2015 15:25:20 +0000 The palatial Beaux-Arts beauty completed in 1915 is named the oldest LEED Platinum building. Full Article Arts & Culture
sa Former EPA administrator Lisa P. Jackson shares how she became a top environmentalist By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2013 01:11:37 +0000 From curious kid to giving back, to advisor to Apple computers, Jackson shares her path to leadership. Full Article Responsible Living
sa Could carbon farming save our soils? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Jan 2015 15:22:57 +0000 Sustainable agricultural practices add essential carbon to soil's organic matter, which could be key to reviving soil quality. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
sa The demise of the dinosaurs found recorded in ancient mollusks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Jul 2016 22:15:24 +0000 Researchers studying fossilized bivalves discovered evidence of a one-two punch of cataclysmic climate change. Full Article Climate & Weather
sa Why NASA is studying an island that didn't exist until 4 years ago By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Feb 2019 15:15:36 +0000 The extremely rare South Pacific island is one of three new islands to form in the last 150 years. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
sa United Nations says existing biofuel policies bad for the Earth By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:55:49 +0000 New report calls for less damage in the development of biofuels. Full Article Energy
sa Cut the budget, save the environment By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:57:30 +0000 The Green Scissors 2010 report shines the spotlight on government spending that is both wasteful and harmful to the environment. Full Article Green Workplace
sa Lobbyists say 'hold on' to E12 fuel By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Sep 2010 14:44:42 +0000 Twenty-three different groups want the government take more time to study the issue. Full Article Energy
sa How ethanol is saving fuel at Daytona 500 By www.businessnewsdaily.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:19:24 +0000 When the 43 NASCAR drivers start their engines for Sunday's Daytona 500, they will be doing so for the second year with American ethanol-blended fuel in their g Full Article Arts & Culture