ut Thinking about going solar? Google adds peer pressure into the mix By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Jun 2017 10:59:55 +0000 A new feature added to Project Sunroof, a free solar mapping tool from Google, makes keeping up with Joneses even easier. Full Article Energy
ut This has to be the world's first solar farm that can be described as 'cute' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Jul 2017 16:43:02 +0000 China has now given a face to its aggressive renewable energy goals — and man, is that face adorable. (It's a panda.) Full Article Energy
ut This solar-powered Dutch poultry farm specializes in 'carbon-neutral' eggs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Nov 2017 15:26:00 +0000 Eco-conscious Dutch poultry company Kipster wants to revolutionize the egg industry. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ut Puerto Rico plots out total switch to green energy by 2050 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Nov 2018 13:07:53 +0000 Although a recent renewable energy bill stalled, the hurricane-ravaged territory isn't giving up on its fossil fuel-free aspirations. Full Article Energy
ut Have you thought about cow-sharing? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Mar 2017 18:23:18 +0000 If you're a fan of humanely raised, sustainable beef, you may want to become a 'steakholder.' Full Article Healthy Eating
ut Chocolate companies put their heads together to save trees By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Mar 2017 20:06:04 +0000 Twelve of the world's leading chocolate producers, with some help from Prince Charles, intend to tackle deforestation. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ut Paul Greenberg answers the trickiest questions about fish, our last wild food By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 May 2017 19:00:20 +0000 Is responsible seafood the answer to our health and environmental crises? Author Paul Greenberg explores in a new PBS documentary, "The Fish on My Plate." Full Article Healthy Eating
ut Architects recognize Virginia's Brock Center for outstanding environmental performance By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 May 2017 17:29:35 +0000 The Brock Environmental Center's 'regenerative' design is key to its AIA recognition — it generates 80 percent more energy than it uses. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ut Eating beans instead of beef will put a dent in greenhouse gas emissions By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 May 2017 12:44:44 +0000 If you're not ready to go cold turkey with beef, we have some bean recipes to get you started in replacing just a meal or two. Full Article Healthy Eating
ut The Flow beehive harvests honey without opening hive By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Mar 2018 16:12:24 +0000 The creators of the original Flow Hive are back with a new model. Full Article Healthy Eating
ut IKEA is betting bugs are the future of burgers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Mar 2018 15:22:44 +0000 IKEA's innovation lab, SPACE10, has been busy updating meatballs, burgers and hotdogs to focus on bugs, algae and plants. Full Article Healthy Eating
ut 4 exploitive societies that died out By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Aug 2018 14:43:23 +0000 If you want your way of life to come to a bitter end, follow the example of ancient civilizations like the Sumerians and the Olmecs and use up all the available Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ut Hutchison's replacement will have big anti-environment shoes to fill By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Jan 2011 20:43:46 +0000 The retiring three-term Republican will leave behind many legacies, including a strong anti-environment record. Full Article Politics
ut MNN's week in review: Discovering remote places, oil spill solutions and more By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:34:16 +0000 While 'America Revealed' with Yul Kwon explores how typical systems work, we also explain new oil cleanup technology and Titanic history. Full Article Politics
ut Silver lining of a disaster: Deepwater Horizon spill inspires beautiful bird art By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Dec 2015 16:39:49 +0000 Jason Alexander Byers uses an unusual material to make an environmental point. Full Article Arts & Culture
ut Green job of the week: YouthBuild green building specialist By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 02:17:31 +0000 The Eagle Ridge Institute is searching for a green building specialist as part of the AmeriCorps VISTA YouthBuild USA program. Full Article Green Workplace
ut The Farallon Islands have a mouse problem. The solution is raising eyebrows. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2019 17:59:04 +0000 Scientists propose dropping poison to kill mice on the Farallon Islands, but there's concern that wildlife and water quality will suffer. Full Article Animals
ut Color-changing brittle stars can see — even without eyes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Jan 2020 17:46:52 +0000 The red brittle star appears to use its color-changing powers for vision. Full Article Animals
ut 8 baby animals salute moms for Mother's Day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 May 2013 14:53:16 +0000 In honor of all the hard-working mothers in the animal kingdom, here's a collection of adorable baby animals being doted on by their moms. Full Article Animals
ut New cement cuts greenhouse gases by 90% By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:43:23 +0000 Cement made from 'fly ash', a byproduct from coal-fired power plants, has a remarkably lower carbon footprint, recycles industrial waste, and is more durable. Full Article Research & Innovations
ut Coal ash threatens South Georgia By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 May 2016 09:31:00 +0000 Fear of toxins unites Wayne County community against dumping of coal ash waste. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ut Concept of 'fat but fit' questioned in new study By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Aug 2017 15:49:35 +0000 A new study buries the concept of "fat but fit," and finds that obesity is more dangerous than a lack of fitness. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ut If your workouts cause extreme soreness and swelling, read this By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Sep 2017 14:53:39 +0000 Rhabdomyolysis is rare, but if your workouts cause extreme soreness or swelling, check with your doctor. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ut This WWII vet loves to walk, but he can't go far By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Oct 2017 19:46:13 +0000 Residents noticed 95-year-old Harvey Djerf struggling on his daily walks, so they came up with a kind solution. Full Article Responsible Living
ut Crank up your workout with walking poles By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Oct 2017 20:49:23 +0000 Adding walking poles to your daily jaunt is an excellent way to boost your calorie burn, and they may even help prevent chronic pain with aging. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ut PE teachers are thinking outside the gym By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 19 Nov 2017 18:06:00 +0000 Schools are phasing out dodgeball and other sports in favor of exercises that get kids moving for a lifetime. Full Article Healthy Spaces
ut Air pollution may wipe out the benefits of walking for aging boomers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Dec 2017 11:07:03 +0000 A study in the Lancet looked at over-60 walkers, and those who worked on a busy London street didn't fare as well as the park walkers. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ut We should worry about boomers on e-bikes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Apr 2018 21:05:23 +0000 In the Netherlands, men over 65 on e-bikes are causing a big spike in the cycling death rate. And the Dutch are ahead of the game on all things biking. Full Article Transportation
ut How to clean smelly workout clothes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Jun 2018 15:12:31 +0000 Here's the secret to getting that smell out of your high-tech exercise wear. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ut Stop worrying about sitting and just move By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Nov 2018 16:10:53 +0000 Go ahead and have a seat. New research says it's not the sitting that's the problem. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ut Short workouts add up to good health By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Feb 2019 16:44:27 +0000 New study finds several short bursts of exercise are just as effective as one long one. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ut 10 ways to get 10 minutes of exercise By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Mar 2019 14:52:31 +0000 The benefits of cumulative exercise are well-documented. Here's how to get your exercise, 10 minutes at a time. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ut Your friends reveal more about your health than your fitness tracker By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Jun 2019 19:41:21 +0000 Your social network predicts your health and wellness more than your fitness tracker, study finds. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ut Why do we walk with straight arms but run with our arms bent? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Jul 2019 13:25:58 +0000 Researchers looked at walkers and runners with bent and straight arms to find out. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ut The truth about exercise and weight loss By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Jul 2019 12:25:24 +0000 Eating less is more important than exercise if you want to lose weight. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ut These sled dogs aren't walking on water, but something fishy is going on By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Jun 2019 16:15:42 +0000 Climatologist documents Greenland's warming conditions with a photo of sled dogs splashing in meltwater on top of sea ice. Full Article Climate & Weather
ut Air pollution linked to 2 million deaths worldwide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jul 2013 15:53:51 +0000 Air pollution may be responsible for more than 2 million deaths around the world each year. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ut Air pollution causes cancer, says World Health Organization By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2013 14:27:00 +0000 Outdoor air pollution has now been classified as 'carcinogenic to humans' by the United Nations. Full Article Transportation
ut Art that sucks: Dutch artist proposes 'vacuum' to clear Beijing of smog By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2013 18:53:49 +0000 Can a vacuum suck up China's smog? Daan Roosegaarde will test his new technology soon in Beijing's parks. Full Article Climate & Weather
ut How smoggy Beijing's new license plate law will help curb pollution By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2013 17:32:50 +0000 Tokyo, which cleaned up its act in the 1970s, is a role model as the Chinese capital starts to address some of the world's worst air pollution. Full Article Transportation
ut 11 surprising facts about indoor air quality [Infographic] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Nov 2013 17:15:40 +0000 Many American likely aren't aware that the air in their homes and offices may be cause for concern. Full Article Healthy Spaces
ut Air pollution linked to 1 in 8 deaths worldwide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Mar 2014 13:43:57 +0000 Air pollution exposure contributes to one in eight deaths around the globe, according to WHO estimates. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ut Panasonic to pay pollution premium to employees working in China By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Mar 2014 14:46:42 +0000 Electronics giant announces it will compensate workers relocating to China for the poor quality of air they will have to breathe. Full Article Energy
ut Half of Americans are living with dangerous levels of air pollution By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Apr 2014 16:58:46 +0000 A new report from the American Lung Association finds that nearly 148 million Americans breathe unhealthy air. Full Article Healthy Spaces
ut The 10 cities with the worst air pollution in the world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 09 May 2014 14:36:09 +0000 A new study by WHO finds that air pollution has worsened since 2011, signaling increased health risks for city dwellers. Full Article Climate & Weather
ut Billboard sucks in pollution and turns it into purified air By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 May 2014 23:42:45 +0000 This high tech billboard can do the work of 1,200 trees, scrubbing the air of pollutants. Full Article Research & Innovations
ut Laundry detergent eats smog (but is it a good idea?) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Sep 2014 14:48:50 +0000 By adding tiny nanoparticles of titanium dioxide, our clothes could become air purifiers — or so they say. Full Article Protection & Safety
ut China reins in New Year fireworks to curb air pollution By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Feb 2015 18:31:57 +0000 Dozens of cities throughout the country have either banned or limited fireworks displays due to the threat of heavy pollution. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ut 'Under the Dome' air pollution documentary turns viral sensation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2015 03:17:37 +0000 Since its release last Saturday, the film on China's crippling pollution has been viewed over 100 million times. Full Article Climate & Weather
ut India launches clean air index to help tackle pollution By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2015 19:51:50 +0000 Prime Minister Modi's efforts aimed at tackling local air pollution, but the whole world stands to benefit. Full Article Politics