mp Unholy alliance: green NGO's buddy up with big corporations By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:41:30 +0000 Nature Conservancy, Conservation International, WWF, Sierra Club -- are the biggest environmental NGO's losing credibility by receiving funds from major corpora Full Article Research & Innovations
mp What is 'USDA process verified'? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:30:06 +0000 A label is popping up on chicken in the meat case. Here's what you should know about it. Full Article Healthy Eating
mp CBS slapped with 'greenwashing' complaint By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:22:27 +0000 Network's "EcoAd" campaign misleads consumers, say four environmental organizations. Full Article Arts & Culture
mp Mom 'shocked' that Nutella isn't healthy, wins lawsuit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:07:34 +0000 From the "naive consumer vs candy company" files, a mom sues confection corporation, Ferrero USA, for suggesting Nutella as part of a healthy breakfast. Full Article Healthy Eating
mp Peter Williams on IBM's 'Big Green Innovations' portfolio By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Feb 2009 21:46:47 +0000 CTO of Big Green Innovations, a unit of IBM's Smarter Planet Initiative, lays out 5 key project areas. Full Article Computers
mp 10 simple steps (and pedals and rides) cities are taking to move beyond the automobile By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 May 2011 21:58:02 +0000 In its magnificent mini-epic 10-part series, "Moving Beyond the Automobile," Streetfilms has created a handy, eye-catching primer to the most important transfor Full Article Transportation
mp Want everyone to embrace biking? Here's a roadmap By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Oct 2011 14:15:04 +0000 In an effort to encourage residents to pedal to work, Minneapolis is making strides in bike-friendly commuting. Learn why we should follow their lead. Full Article Transportation
mp What can Canada's forgotten Turbo train teach us about nostalgia and innovation? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:36:32 +0000 North America's only real high-speed train first hit the rails in 1970. An unearthed video from its launch is a reminder of the can-do energy of that 'Mad Men' Full Article Transportation
mp Police cars revamped for better high-speed handling By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Mar 2012 20:18:13 +0000 Say goodbye to the lumbering old Crown Vic, the new generation of Ford police cars can go from a stop to 100 mph in 14.5 seconds. Full Article Transportation
mp Park and pedal: Bike commuting made simple By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Apr 2012 23:38:37 +0000 Want a cool way to combat expensive gas? Take your bicycle at least part of the way. (We can't all live in Portland, where bicycle commuting has become a religi Full Article Transportation
mp Telecommuters aren't isolated and unproductive By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 31 May 2012 12:00:00 +0000 Study debunks the myth that telecommuters are disconnected and thus less productive. Results from the study were published in the June issue of Communication Mo Full Article Green Workplace
mp A taxidermy-themed storage solution that's minus the fur, plus the fixie By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:30:17 +0000 Trophy Bicycle Holders offer a smart, space-saving storage solution in the form of two 'iconic silhouettes.' Full Article Remodeling & Design
mp London to be an 'ultra-low emission zone' by 2020 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Feb 2013 20:03:36 +0000 An ultra-low emission zone for London by 2020. Full Article Transportation
mp Most of us haven't had a vacation in over a year By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Aug 2015 10:00:00 +0000 American workers either don't get paid vacation days, or they are afraid to use them. Full Article Green Workplace
mp 9 professions that should be extinct but aren't By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Apr 2016 19:09:16 +0000 9 dying professions being kept alive by dedicated diehards Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
mp The real reason so many of us go to work when we're sick By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Nov 2016 16:36:04 +0000 About 50 million Americans don't have paid sick leave, but there are numerous benefits when employers offer it. Full Article Healthy Spaces
mp Chocolate taster may be the world's coolest gig By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Feb 2017 21:25:43 +0000 It could be yours if you're a serious chocoholic and willing to relocate. Full Article Healthy Eating
mp Here's a practical way to close the gender wage gap: Flex time By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Feb 2017 13:32:51 +0000 Judging workers' value by time spent at a desk hurts working moms — and companies' bottom lines. Flex time could fix it. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
mp What's your opposite job? This tool will tell you By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Aug 2017 13:27:56 +0000 If you're thinking about a career move, a fun new tool from the New York Times can offer some interesting ideas and suggestions. Full Article Green Workplace
mp Norwegian pet supply company joins the pack in offering paid puppy parental leave By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Jun 2018 17:29:05 +0000 A Norwegian company offers paid time off to give people time to bond with their new pets. Full Article Pets
mp 2 in 3 kids are born in countries where dads don't get paid leave By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Jun 2018 21:09:33 +0000 92 countries lack a national policy that grants fathers paid paternity leave, including the United States. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
mp Find your passion? If only it were that simple By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 23 Jun 2018 18:20:31 +0000 New study from researchers at Stanford challenges the idea that your lifelong pursuit is just buried inside you somewhere. Full Article Green Workplace
mp 'Signing Day' recognizes high school seniors starting jobs, not college By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 16:41:00 +0000 Virginia school system celebrates the students who are heading for careers instead of going to college. Full Article Green Workplace
mp 9-year-old makes a stand with 'lemon-aid' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Aug 2013 18:00:07 +0000 Vivienne Harr ran a lemonade stand for 365 days straight to help end child slavery. And she's not done yet. Full Article Family Activities
mp New Cousteau series looks to kids for solutions to aquatic 'dead zones' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2013 16:00:19 +0000 This EarthEcho Expedition takes an in-depth look at dead zones in the Chesapeake Bay — and hopes to get kids involved in finding the answer. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
mp U.K. teen creates app to get people 'jazzed' about recycling By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2013 19:23:32 +0000 Celebrate Ada Lovelace Day with this story about a young teen shining in her STEM field. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
mp Phoenix teen named 'Thanksgiving Hero' for his anti-bullying program By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Nov 2013 11:44:36 +0000 Matthew Kaplan searched for a way to use peer pressure for good after seeing his own little brother get bullied in middle school. Full Article Family Activities
mp Eagle Scout's airport invention will save raptors, and possibly humans too By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2013 15:59:58 +0000 This industrious teen hopes to make flying safer for all with his raptor trap, which is designed to prevent bird-strikes at airports. Full Article Leaderboard
mp 2nd-grader creates 'Buddy Bench' to cure loneliness at recess By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Dec 2013 11:33:34 +0000 The Buddy Bench is designed to foster friendships and prevent the blues at playtime. Full Article Family Activities
mp How green is your campus? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2013 12:31:20 +0000 Did your favorite school make the list as one of the 10 greenest colleges in the U.S.? Full Article Green Workplace
mp 72 sets of parents named their kid 'Cheese' in 2013 (seriously) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Dec 2013 19:00:00 +0000 Cheesy trend saw a 450% growth in popularity this year. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
mp Teen activist campaigns for gender-neutral toys By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2014 11:32:22 +0000 McKenna Pope shares her thoughts on convincing Hasbro to change the design of the Easy Bake Oven. Full Article Family Activities
mp Kids create eco-themed Google Doodles to compete for college cash By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 07 May 2014 17:45:52 +0000 One Doodle 4 Google contest winner will earn $30K in college scholarships plus $50K for their school. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
mp Millennials' relationship with books and information By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Sep 2014 18:00:33 +0000 Millennials have grown up with gadgets, yet they are more likely than older adults to say that a lot of important info is not available on the Internet. Full Article Family Activities
mp It's official: Girl Scouts can sell their cookies online By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Dec 2014 15:44:47 +0000 The new Digital Cookie platform can teach the girls useful entrepreneurial skills, if their parents can step aside and let the girls be in charge. Full Article Healthy Eating
mp Girl helps rebuild family's home with lemonade stand By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 May 2015 13:37:27 +0000 10-year-old Alyssa De La Sala set up a drink stand, and the response was overwhelming. Full Article Family Activities
mp Boyan Slat's Ocean Cleanup Project to launch in 2016 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jun 2015 21:52:26 +0000 The project will utilize a 2,000-meter barrier, making it the largest floating structure ever deployed in the ocean. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
mp Kids' drawings spring to life as IKEA toys By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Oct 2015 14:52:17 +0000 A portion of sales from the new toy line will be donated to UNICEF and Save the Children. Full Article Family Activities
mp Teen's video honored with Breakthrough Prize By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Nov 2015 17:43:20 +0000 18-year-old Ryan Chester joins 13 scientists feted at the 2015 Breakthrough Awards. Full Article Research & Innovations
mp Girl wins prestigious fellowship to build robots, all to make the streets of Paris 'happy again' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Jul 2016 16:02:41 +0000 Her application inspires Paris Summer Innovation Fellowship selection officials to look beyond age and take a chance on a kid with passion. Full Article Family Activities
mp These 2 Kickstarter campaigns will get kids excited about science By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Nov 2016 11:07:12 +0000 From atoms to stardust, these books get kids familiar with some of science's most fascinating terms and concepts. Full Article Family Activities
mp This 10-year-old is speaking up for America's national parks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Dec 2017 16:27:47 +0000 Robbie Bond wants to inspire kids and their families to protect our national lands. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
mp Kimbal Musk's garden dream is growing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jan 2018 17:18:45 +0000 Kimbal Musk, an investor, philanthropist and chef, has taken his nonprofit Kitchen Community national and renamed it Big Green. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
mp Meet the teen who's cleaning up space junk By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 May 2018 19:34:10 +0000 Amber Yang is on a mission to create a better way to track space debris and prevent collisions in the Earth's atmosphere. Full Article Family Activities
mp Pumpkin carving 101 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Oct 2018 15:53:58 +0000 How to cut, scoop, and carve a pumpkin into a world-class Halloween masterpiece using a simple pumpkin carving idea or a complex one. Full Article Family Activities
mp 4 natural ways to relieve baby's teething pain By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Dec 2018 16:22:01 +0000 Soothe baby's sore gums without toxic tablets, gels and plastic teethers. Full Article Family Activities
mp 15 Easter egg fillers that won't go to waste By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Apr 2019 13:22:00 +0000 Skip the plastic toys and try these creative ideas. Full Article Family Activities
mp Won't a carbon tax raise my power bills? 12/14/2008 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 01:49:02 +0000 What will happen if we pass a carbon tax or regulate carbon emissions more? Won't my bills go up? Full Article Energy
mp EcoGeek's explanation of Cap & Trade By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Sep 2009 07:02:13 +0000 The fastest and best explanation of Cap & Trade ever. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
mp Grist goes off on Annie Leonard's Story of Cap & Trade By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:50:42 +0000 Grist's David Roberts thinks Annie Leonard doesn't really understand the real Story of Cap & Trade. Full Article Politics