sa Miranda Kerr named global Earth Hour ambassador By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:57:58 +0000 Actress will front marketing campaign targeted at getting more involved in turning off the lights on March 26th. Full Article Arts & Culture
sa Climate change's kryptonite: The green rock that could help save our planet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Dec 2014 02:19:59 +0000 Olivine is a miracle green rock that absorbs carbon dioxide naturally from the air. Full Article Climate & Weather
sa Ecollywood: Sabrina Bryan and Robbie Amell By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:24:49 +0000 Video: Sabrina Bryan and Robbie Amell give you their eco-tips. Full Article Arts & Culture
sa How can I save gas while playing taxi driver to my kids? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:45:19 +0000 Morieka Johnson can help you maximize those trips to school, tae kwon do, gymnastics, soccer ... Full Article Transportation
sa Justin Bieber says, 'Don't text and drive' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Jul 2011 21:22:08 +0000 If a celebrity endorsement gets kids using a phone app that prevents on-the-road texting, emailing and phone use, who am I to complain? But, for the record, Jus Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
sa Will the smartphone save public transit? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Mar 2014 15:06:23 +0000 Public transit has long been undervalued as a mobility option. Thanks to new technologies and new ways of living, that's changing. Full Article Transportation
sa 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
sa 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
sa Australian hacks a Nissan Leaf — in England By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Feb 2016 15:00:56 +0000 Automaker networks are vulnerable to guys with laptops, and it's not an isolated problem. Full Article Transportation
sa 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
sa Camel, cow and donkey found wandering in Kansas neighborhood By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Nov 2019 16:45:05 +0000 Escaped camel, cow and donkey in Kansas are 'halfway towards a live nativity.' Full Article Animals
sa Urban treehouse triplex in Atlanta offers shady sanctuary By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2015 18:30:00 +0000 Environmentalist Peter Bahouth shares the inspiration behind Atlanta's most leafy and lovely Airbnb listing. Full Article Remodeling & Design
sa This Brooklyn townhome has it all: Treehouse, turtle sanctuary and even a stream on the roof By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Oct 2018 16:54:35 +0000 This biophilic home owned by Gennaro Brooks-Church, founder of Eco Brooklyn Living Walls, is so green it boasts a turtle sanctuary. Full Article Remodeling & Design
sa How Finn the yellow lab helped save an island of penguins By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Apr 2018 17:56:49 +0000 Finn the conservation dog was trained to sniff out pesky rabbits, and in the process he protect native plants and threatened Humboldt penguins. Full Article Animals
sa Sea otters are helping save their own habitat By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 May 2018 17:10:07 +0000 Eelgrass is thriving again, thanks to the help of a sea otter rehabilitation program. Full Article Animals
sa How nuns in Mexico are helping save a critically endangered salamander By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Jun 2018 17:21:37 +0000 The Sisters of the Monastery of the Dominican of Order have cared for the rare salamanders for 150 years. Full Article Animals
sa Can a glut of fake horns save real rhinos? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2019 20:25:39 +0000 Scientists plan to flood the black market with cheap fake rhino horns to disrupt the poaching market. Full Article Animals
sa 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
sa Why we don't all see gift-giving the same way By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Dec 2015 20:16:12 +0000 How can men and women get on the same page about gifts? Full Article Arts & Culture
sa 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
sa 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
sa 'I was wrong' says former vegan diet advocate By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Sep 2010 19:39:33 +0000 Climate change journalist George Monbiot says he was wrong when he claimed 'the only ethical response is to stop eating meat.' Full Article Responsible Living
sa 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
sa 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
sa Salazar scraps sale of oil-and-gas leases in Utah By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Feb 2009 14:35:42 +0000 From the Associated Press Full Article Energy
sa Salazar shares his energy priorities with Congress By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 May 2011 18:12:14 +0000 During an Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing, the secretary of the Interior outlines the Obama administration's energy wish list. Full Article Politics
sa Offshore drilling 'likely' in Arctic, feds say By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Jun 2012 17:42:36 +0000 Oil exploration will probably begin in Alaskan waters this summer, according to a top U.S. official, with more lease sales likely in the next four years. Full Article Energy
sa Ken Salazar to step down as Secretary of the Interior By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:16:13 +0000 His office confirms that he will leave his job this March to spend more time with his family. Full Article Politics
sa Media Mayhem: Can Twitter save the earth? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Jan 2009 10:36:20 +0000 How a social networking site beat the major media on a major environmental story. Full Article Computers
sa 11th Hour: How one film saved an ancient forest By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Jan 2010 01:08:20 +0000 On the heels of a failed COP15, one story reminds me of the importance of media in the fight to save our planet. Full Article Research & Innovations
sa Andy Samberg moderates climate insanity By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:50:10 +0000 Lexus-sponsored 'debate' between climate denier Phelim McAleer and green girl Simran Sethi yields important lessons for an ailing climate movement... especially Full Article Research & Innovations
sa Scientists say new climate change report must focus on consensus By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2013 14:39:14 +0000 The United Nations rules require the IPCC to seek unanimous consensus, a fact that climate scientists want to see emphasized in the newest report. Full Article Climate & Weather
sa CEO says U.S. is years away from crafting an energy policy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 May 2011 17:22:41 +0000 The head of Duke Energy says Americans don't have the attention span to take on crafting a meaningful energy policy. Full Article Politics
sa Is Santa's carbon footprint as big as his generous spirit? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Dec 2011 20:28:58 +0000 Quick, somebody get Rudolph some Rolaids. Along with the methane emissions generated by a fleet of airborne tundra reindeer, take a gander at other contributor Full Article At Home
sa IBM energy conservation projects save $43 million By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Jul 2012 18:30:00 +0000 Energy efficiency efforts are a highlight of the company’s 2011 Corporate Responsibility Report. Full Article Green Workplace
sa Energy-savings potential of LED lighting [Infographic] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Oct 2012 01:14:35 +0000 In commemoration of National Energy Action Month, our friends at Cree share an infographic highlighting the energy-saving prowess of LED lighting. Full Article At Home
sa How do movie theaters save energy? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Dec 2012 16:07:42 +0000 LEDs, photovoltaic arrays and motion sensors are helping cinemas save money while lessening their impact on the planet. Full Article Energy
sa 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
sa LED lights saved $675M in energy costs in 2012 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Jun 2013 20:17:21 +0000 LEDs saved about 71 trillion British thermal units, equivalent to an annual energy cost savings of about $675 million! Full Article Energy
sa Energy-saving lights: Options for outdoor lighting By www.networx.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Jun 2013 15:40:40 +0000 What energy efficient outdoor lighting options are there? From high-tech to just plain tiki, you've got plenty of options for illuminating the outdoors. Full Article At Home
sa 2D-Light: Mega-thin LED promises low-cost, energy-savings By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2013 17:39:58 +0000 In manufacturing, 'flat' has long been synonymous with 'low-cost' but can this also be applied to consumer LED bulbs? The 2D-Light gives it a go. Full Article At Home
sa 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
sa How one bride's disappointment launched a fair trade wedding dress company By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Aug 2013 18:06:58 +0000 A fair trade wedding dress maker discusses how her business was born. Full Article Leaderboard
sa Winter Olympics uniforms will be made in USA By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 18:02:42 +0000 After protests and complaints about prior Olympics uniforms being made in China, Ralph Lauren brings production back the USA. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
sa Abercrombie & Fitch, in reversal of exclusionary policy, now selling larger sizes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2013 02:48:45 +0000 After a drubbing in the media, the formerly popular brand is making amends. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
sa San Francisco eyes last season's fashions with new recycling initiative By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2014 13:00:33 +0000 Feel free to leave your heart in San Francisco, but don't forget to drop those old boxer shorts and blouses in one of the city's new textile recycling bins. Full Article Recycling
sa 5 sandals for summer: Free your feet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Apr 2014 16:29:33 +0000 Let your toes enjoy the warmer weather too. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
sa Sticky notes offer messages of hope after student scrawls cry for help on bathroom wall By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 17:47:42 +0000 A student's desperate plea on a bathroom wall is met with powerful messages of support. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
sa Lindsay Clarke on how we should be helping the developing world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:47:48 +0000 Clarke's Breaking Ground is a nonprofit organization that works on the local level to help communities complete projects like bridges, libraries and schools. Full Article Responsible Living
sa A bunkie of one's own: Q&A with Sarah Richardson By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 May 2011 18:30:07 +0000 On 'Sarah's Summer House,' interior designer Sarah Richardson tackles a most formidable challenge: The eco-renovation of her off the grid summer cottage located Full Article Remodeling & Design