mp Start o' the week links: Costa Rica, spiders and a drying world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Oct 2010 11:32:20 +0000 Soil is drying up all over the world, Google is dropping big bucks building a wind power transmission line, and a spider and centipede battle it out. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
mp Electronics companies get recycling grades By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 20:33:00 +0000 Dell makes recycling its old laptops fairly easy, but most companies make it tough for customers to return no-longer-usable electronics for safe disposal. Full Article Responsible Living
mp 'Zapped: Why Your Cell Phone Shouldn't Be Your Alarm Clock' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Jan 2011 11:11:17 +0000 Ann Louise Gittleman offers '1,268 Ways to Outsmart the Hazards of Electronic Pollution' Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
mp Yahoo Livestand to bring the magazine rack to tablet computers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:55:59 +0000 Meanwhile, rumors of a pending iPad 3 spread around the Web, but are they to be believed? Full Article Computers
mp Forgot to turn off the lights? There's an app for that By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:06:26 +0000 Zerofootprint's TalkingPlug device turns everyday electrical outlets into miniature communications hubs, allowing remote monitoring and control of energy use by Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
mp MIT's 3-D solar towers generate 20 times the power By www.livescience.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Mar 2012 22:58:17 +0000 The new towers collect much more sunlight during the mornings, evenings and all days of the year regardless of clouds or shadows Full Article Energy
mp Future computers could run on water droplets instead of electricity By www.livescience.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Sep 2012 21:42:42 +0000 Finnish scientists are studying the possibility of turning water droplets into digital bits and using them to power computers instead of electricity. Full Article Energy
mp 10 future-proof gadgets you'll still love next year By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Oct 2012 18:10:46 +0000 Technology may be drastically changing each year, but there are a few older gadgets you can still buy without regretting your decision later. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
mp Weird Japanese animation: Casio's anime signs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Jan 2013 17:38:42 +0000 Casio shows off realistic animated messages at Consumer Electronics Show Full Article Transportation
mp World's first flexible lithium ion battery engineered By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:00:18 +0000 A scientific team from South Korea has just created the first bendable lithium ion battery. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
mp Augmented reality goggles set new standard in wearable computers By www.laptopmag.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:06:55 +0000 A prototype wearable computer runs on its own OS, features 720p displays over both eyes and recognizes facial and hand movements. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
mp Elastic batteries could power bionic implants By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:40:01 +0000 A new style of tiny lithium battery that can charge wirelessly could help make cyborg grafts an imminent reality. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
mp Motes: Remote sensors that transmit temperature, light intensity and more By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 May 2013 18:11:28 +0000 If the Motes project is successful, it will make remote sensing as easy as using an iPhone. They are currently raising funds on Indiegogo, Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
mp 8 ways the 'Internet of Things' will change the way we work By www.businessnewsdaily.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2013 18:51:23 +0000 From data storage to time-saving, a seamless network of everyday objects in the workplace would make offices more efficient and productive in a variety of ways. Full Article Green Workplace
mp Solving the e-waste problem: Trash bans aren't the answer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2013 15:29:18 +0000 Incentives for recycling old or unwanted electronics may be the best solution. Full Article Recycling
mp This stick could be the end of the personal computer as we know it By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Jan 2015 23:02:08 +0000 Intel's Compute Stick turns your big TV into a working Windows computer. Full Article Computers
mp Farming: There's an app for that By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Feb 2015 14:38:15 +0000 The latest agricultural apps are helping farmers boost productivity and profits. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
mp Pssst: Wanna buy a cheap lamp? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2015 12:27:43 +0000 Counterfeit certification labels on household electronics are a safety issue not to be ignored. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
mp Why is it so hard to find 'green' electronics? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Oct 2017 19:25:15 +0000 Greenpeace reports what the world's leading consumer electronics companies are doing to address their environmental impacts. Full Article Responsible Living
mp 9 things you don't know about John Muir By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Apr 2018 12:22:48 +0000 Famed naturalist and conservationist John Muir was so much more than the father of our national parks. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
mp When lynx argue about sex, it's hard to ignore By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 26 May 2018 17:26:23 +0000 A video capturing the screech-filled feud has gone viral. Full Article Animals
mp In Florida's Everglades, prescribed burning helps head off larger wildfires By www.fws.gov Published On :: Sun, 02 Sep 2018 14:46:42 +0000 Carefully managed fire is used as a tool to protect wildlands from invasive plants and other threats. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
mp 5 things that probably aren't killing honeybees – and 1 thing that definitely is By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Sep 2018 16:03:55 +0000 Scientists scramble to understand the causes of colony collapse disorder. Full Article Animals
mp Wildlife corridor is a road to survival for animals in Brazil's Atlantic Forest By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Sep 2018 17:11:28 +0000 A wildlife corridor in Brazil's Atlantic Forest will help animals like the golden lion tamarin thrive in its preferred environment. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
mp How to protect the world's largest living thing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Oct 2018 15:36:48 +0000 Pando, the world's largest-known organism, is dying. But there might still be time to save this wonder of nature. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
mp Supermarket's rejected 'Rang-tan' holiday ad becomes viral sensation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Nov 2018 13:26:38 +0000 The ad, meant to highlight the environmental costs of palm oil, has touched the hearts of millions. Full Article Animals
mp National wildlife refuge system imperiled by government shutdown By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Jan 2019 14:51:00 +0000 Refuge protectors weigh in on the shutdown's impact. Full Article Politics
mp 20 tips for camping in the depths of winter By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Feb 2019 13:10:22 +0000 With the right equipment and preparation, it can be worth the hard work of venturing into the wilderness in winter. Full Article Travel
mp It's time to start demanding justification for drilling in the Arctic refuge By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Apr 2019 13:06:31 +0000 Alaska professor discusses why the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge should not be opened for oil drilling. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
mp Say hello to the first female chief ranger in this national park's 85-year history By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 May 2019 17:44:11 +0000 Lisa Hendy is the first woman to become chief ranger at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
mp In the Field: Trip to a local farmer's market By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 13:55:07 +0000 Video: Join Farmer D as he checks out the farmer's market in Savannah, GA. Full Article Healthy Eating
mp Boxed wine: It's greener, but how's the taste? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:42:23 +0000 Boxed wine is quick becoming a favorite of eco-friendly wineries and organic wine drinkers who are starting to love brands like yellow + blue. Full Article Beverages
mp Loomstate for Target's launch party By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:38:18 +0000 The affordable organic cotton fashion line threw a star-studded private shopping party in Venice, Calif. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
mp Organic sales see impressive rise in 2008 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2009 17:10:53 +0000 Despite the recession, organics made an impressive showing in 2008. Find out how impressive. Full Article Healthy Eating
mp Back to basics: Dr. Bronner's Classic Liquid Soaps By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Nov 2009 06:02:00 +0000 Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps, the health food store staple with confounding labeling, has been a green home fixture for over 60 years. Full Article At Home
mp H&M's 'organic cotton fraud' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:37:25 +0000 A testing lab finds genetically modified cotton in H&M and other European brands' eco-friendly lines. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
mp Do you have any good eco-friendly gift ideas for Valentine's Day? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:20:05 +0000 Trust Chanie Kirschner when she says you can't go wrong with flowers and chocolate -- organic or free trade, of course. Full Article Family Activities
mp Hitting the green sheets: '10 edition By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:33:09 +0000 Looking to avoid a date with pesticides this Valentine's Day? Outfit your boudoir with stylish sheets made from organic cotton. Full Article Remodeling & Design
mp How can I go green for my newborn? I'm worried about all the bad stuff out there By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:53:57 +0000 Chanie Kirschner helps an expectant mom focus on the things she can control. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
mp 'Green Gone Wrong: How Our Economy is Undermining the Environmental Revolution' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:00:26 +0000 Journalist Heather Rogers maintains that we can't buy our way out of the crisis our planet is experiencing. Full Article Responsible Living
mp Hitting the green sheets: '11 edition By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Feb 2011 16:58:24 +0000 Looking to avoid a date with pesticides this Valentine's Day? Outfit your boudoir with stylish sheets made from organic cotton. Full Article At Home
mp Pamela's Products Cornbread & Muffin Mix By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 01:18:52 +0000 An all-natural mix that’s wheat-free, gluten-free and made with organic ingredients. Full Article Healthy Eating
mp Hiber-Nation '12: Spa day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:00:57 +0000 For seasonal shut-ins in need of some straight-up pampering, look no further than this assortment of lovely, low-impact at-home spa goodies. (And no, I didn't f Full Article At Home
mp Organic companies against labeling GMOs? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Aug 2012 16:10:14 +0000 With so many organic companies owned by large corporations, some of their profits may be used to fight Proposition 37 – which would require genetically modifi Full Article Healthy Eating
mp Art in the Age's Sage libation inspired by a founding father By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Sep 2012 13:25:13 +0000 An organic “garden gin,” Sage uses botanicals like the ones grown by Thomas Jefferson in his Monticello gardens. Full Article Beverages
mp Whole Foods' John Mackey on Obamacare, fascism and capitalism's moral code By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:35:29 +0000 The granola guru John Mackey has a new book and is once again making waves with his outspoken views. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
mp Hitting the green sheets: '13 edition By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Feb 2013 23:09:22 +0000 Want to avoid getting intimate with pesticides this Valentine's Day? Outfit your love den with stylish sheet sets made from organic cotton. Full Article At Home
mp Hoodies: Hiber-Nation '13 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Feb 2013 17:25:45 +0000 Chilly today? Crank down the thermostat and break out that hoodie — a versatile staple that can help you save a few bucks on wintertime heating bills. Full Article At Home
mp Environmental Working Group's updated cleaning guide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Apr 2013 20:08:38 +0000 EWG grades the products many of us use to clean our kitchens and houses. How do your 'green' cleaning products rate? Full Article Protection & Safety
mp Can we trust imported organic foods? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Aug 2014 22:35:18 +0000 Organic food is becoming more widely available. But how organic is it when it's grown elsewhere? Full Article Healthy Eating