ee Don't go green gadget, don't go By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Dec 2008 02:53:45 +0000 Not all so-called green home gadgets are as green as you think. What to do? Play a game of Inspector Green Gadget. Full Article At Home
ee How to spot greenwashing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Dec 2008 20:28:42 +0000 Get The Greenwash Guide, a free primer on how to spot really green vs. greenwashed products. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ee Don't get greenwashed By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:00:05 +0000 Get savvy about the labels that prove a product's eco-merit. Full Article Family Activities
ee Is hate 'green'? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Aug 2009 19:12:50 +0000 Major brands continue to fund hate speech in the midst of major green makeovers. Will they be called out? Full Article Research & Innovations
ee World's Greenest (and most ostentatious) Homes? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:01:11 +0000 New York magazine thinks that the Planet Green series, World's Greenest Homes, is more peacocky than practical. What do you think? Full Article Remodeling & Design
ee ForestEthics releases Green Grades for paper industry By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Aug 2009 22:14:23 +0000 The 3rd annual Green Grades report card by ForestEthics holds big office supply companies accountable for their sometimes questionable paper sourcing. Full Article Research & Innovations
ee SFI: Greenwashing at Greenbuild? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:40:46 +0000 On the expo floor at Greenbuild 2009, Forest Ethics called out the Sustainable Forestry Initiative for questionable practices. Full Article Green Workplace
ee 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
ee Do bananas need plastic wrap? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Mar 2011 21:51:37 +0000 Del Monte says their individually wrapped bananas are environmentally friendly. Others think Del Monte is bananas. Full Article Healthy Eating
ee Practical sustainability takes on greenwashing By www.networx.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Mar 2011 02:40:19 +0000 John Brown, founder of the Slow Home movement, discusses the fundamentals of building and living in a greener house. Full Article At Home
ee 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
ee 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
ee Online colleges are green, sure, but are they fun? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:15:56 +0000 Chanie Kirschner wonders whether all that paper and gas saved are worth going to college online. Full Article Family Activities
ee Faster than a speeding bullet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:38:36 +0000 Passengers across Spain have been flocking in droves aboard the AVE (Alta Velocidad Espanola). Full Article Transportation
ee Watch: The Preachy Green series By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Mar 2010 21:06:03 +0000 Do you have officemates who preach about living the greener life? They're annoying, but they're also right. The SOAP Group explores this theme in a hilarious se Full Article Recycling
ee California consults with China about high-speed rail By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 11 Apr 2010 14:33:00 +0000 Chinese government offers high-speed rail expertise to U.S. projects. Full Article Transportation
ee Green transportation of tomorrow By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:10:13 +0000 Telecommuting, HOV lanes and drive-through emission testing once seemed like the future of green transportation. To keep pace with growing mobility demands worl Full Article Transportation
ee Coffee or commuting: Where we spend our money By www.businessnewsdaily.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:03:47 +0000 A lunchbox and a thermos may be the best tools for saving money during the work week. Full Article Personal Finance
ee On a sustainable street, there are no jaywalkers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:23:05 +0000 At the start of the 20th century, streets belonged as much to pedestrians and children at play as to automobiles. By the end of it, stepping into the street in Full Article Transportation
ee Telework Week 2012 begins on Monday By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Mar 2012 22:23:42 +0000 Find out how to stay focused while working from home, what companies have telecommuting opportunities and more. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ee 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
ee Weekend reads: Telecommuting By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Aug 2012 19:30:10 +0000 A trio works from anywhere in the world, teleworking during the Olympics and a mandatory work from home day. If you’re preparing for the Friday night commute Full Article Green Workplace
ee Two retired Solar Decathlon homes seek deep-pocketed buyers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2014 18:00:15 +0000 Two student teams from the 2013 Solar Decathlon, USC and Santa Clara University, need to sell their innovative, solar-powered homes to private buyers. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ee Are we really turning into Freelance Nation? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Jun 2015 21:44:07 +0000 Everybody says we are, but an economist claims that the data show otherwise. Full Article Tech
ee After high-heel drama, British woman petitions Parliament to join the 21st century By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 May 2016 17:15:37 +0000 Thousands of people support Nicola Thorp, the London receptionist who wrote a petition asking for change in dress code laws. Full Article Green Workplace
ee This remote Scottish island desperately needs a nurse By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Apr 2017 18:49:40 +0000 Fair Isle, with a population of 60, is looking for someone with a sense of adventure — and a nursing certificate. Full Article Arts & Culture
ee Learning how to fix bicycles is opening new career paths for teens By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Jun 2018 12:12:40 +0000 Project Bike Tech offers students diverse skills and options when they leave high school. Full Article Green Workplace
ee 9 stories from 2018 that made us feel good By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Dec 2018 19:51:25 +0000 From saving dogs to cleaning up plastic, these were the stories that revealed some of the good happening in the world. Full Article Arts & Culture
ee Kids get vocal about the interracial family Cheerios commercial By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2013 13:37:06 +0000 The commercial received so many negative comments on YouTube that the comments section was disabled. Full Article Healthy Eating
ee Teen scientists identify phthalate-eating bacteria By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2013 18:00:38 +0000 In their last year of high school, Miranda Wang and Jeanny Yao went looking for a solution to their town's plastic waste problem, and found one close to home. Full Article Research & Innovations
ee 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
ee Teen wows science fair with body-heat powered flashlight By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2013 18:48:47 +0000 Watch as 15-year-old Ann Makosinski explains how she figured out the voltage and circuitry necessary to facilitate her design. Full Article Leaderboard
ee Teens for Jeans is back By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2013 17:00:57 +0000 Start a jean drive for a chance to win a scholarship and money for your school. Full Article Responsible Living
ee Students create robot that can throw a Frisbee By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2013 19:00:36 +0000 Nationwide competition encourages kids to put their robot-building skills to the test. Full Article Research & Innovations
ee 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
ee 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
ee 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
ee Meet Peyton Robertson, the 12-year-old scientist with 3 patents pending By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Feb 2014 13:14:30 +0000 This hot young scientist has created solutions to everything from helping communities survive a flood to helping his twin sisters learn how to ride their bikes. Full Article Family Activities
ee Maya Penn: Teen designer, entrepreneur, and activist By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2014 13:00:04 +0000 This 13-year-old fashion designer, cartoon animator, and activist is committed to making eco-savvy clothing that gives back. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
ee 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
ee Hillary Clinton to Millennials: We need you to act on climate change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Mar 2014 16:48:59 +0000 According to a new poll, the majority of millennials believe that the Earth is getting warmer and that humans are to blame. Full Article Politics
ee Obama announces free national park admission to all 4th graders and their families By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Feb 2015 12:55:09 +0000 The Every Kid in a Park initiative aims to get kids active and outdoors, but it may also turn them into environmental stewards. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ee Little girl feeds crows; in return, they bring her gifts By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Feb 2015 13:59:36 +0000 Eight-year-old Gabi Mann loves her corvid friends, and they reciprocate with small trinkets and treasures. Full Article Family Activities
ee Free-range parenting: Confidence builder or bad idea? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2015 18:56:55 +0000 Free-range parents argue that allowing kids to make their own choices helps build self-confidence and happiness. Full Article Family Activities
ee 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
ee Program harnesses the magic of music to teach kids about living green By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Jan 2016 20:04:01 +0000 Team Green World creates catchy tunes with an eco-savvy theme. Full Article Family Activities
ee Teen scientists make health, environmental breakthroughs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Mar 2016 11:59:43 +0000 Three high schoolers each took home $150,000 at Intel Science Talent Search. Full Article Research & Innovations
ee 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
ee 10-year-old keeps his promise to make the world a better place By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Dec 2017 15:31:20 +0000 Zander Hite's woodworking hobby started with a gift from his grandfather and a challenge to make a difference in the world. Full Article Responsible Living
ee Internet rallies to support teen whose rock museum was burglarized By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Mar 2018 14:37:22 +0000 Judah Tyreman lost rocks and fossils worth thousands, but thanks to the Internet, he'll replace them and even add some more. Full Article Responsible Living