x 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
x Bill Gates thinks robots should be taxed. Is he right? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Mar 2017 17:03:21 +0000 Robots are taking jobs from tax-paying, product-consuming human beings and a lot of people are talking about it. How will these people live? Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
x What if you could earn a bonus for not living in a crazy expensive city? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Mar 2017 11:14:42 +0000 One San Francisco-based tech company is offering a $10K option to those who move away from the city. Full Article Personal Finance
x Who wants to work at Yosemite next summer? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Nov 2017 21:27:05 +0000 Yosemite National Park has 300 seasonal positions to fill for summer 2018. Here's how to apply. Full Article Green Workplace
x 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
x 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
x SafetyTats gives kids with food allergies an extra layer of protection By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Sep 2014 16:49:47 +0000 Parents need help keeping a child with food allergies away from life-threatening foods. Temporary tattoos with vital information can lend a hand. Full Article Healthy Eating
x Can the Girl Scouts attract the next generation? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Dec 2014 19:01:36 +0000 The organization has revamped everything from badges to cookie sales to try to be more relevant. Full Article Family Activities
x 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
x 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
x 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
x Barbara Boxer: On the precipice of compromise By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Nov 2010 03:29:51 +0000 A lot has changed in American politics in the last year, and a lot has stayed the same. Full Article Politics
x New Mexico governor forced to allow environmental protections By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:22:26 +0000 Despite her best attempts, Gov. Susana Martinez can't keep environmental regulations from becoming law. Full Article Politics
x Observations from the Natural Products Expo East By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Sep 2012 19:37:27 +0000 How many answers are there to the question, “Is your product GMO-free?” More than you’d think. Full Article Healthy Eating
x How eco-friendly brands get Hollywood exposure By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Feb 2013 20:03:21 +0000 Spied some natural dish soap or gluten-free snacks on your favorite TV show? Green Product Placement gets eco-friendly goods some time in front of the camera. Full Article Leaderboard
x California tile company is turning boxy TVs into kitchen backsplashes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Nov 2013 15:10:04 +0000 The scavenge-happy folks at Fireclay Tile launch a Kickstarter campaign to help transform old CRT TVs and computer monitors into stunning glass tiles. Full Article At Home
x Martha-approved, American-made gear for your next BBQ or backyard bash By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Jul 2014 20:00:33 +0000 Since nothing quite says 'U.S.A.' like summertime grilling and imbibing, consider these entertaining must-haves from the Martha Stewart American Made Market. Full Article At Home
x 6 unexpected products made from hemp By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Jul 2014 18:15:47 +0000 This versatile fiber can keep you looking good or speed you down the highway. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
x Kevin Costner's oil filtration tech gets BP 'excited' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Jun 2010 18:16:49 +0000 Company says latest tests prove the machines can make a difference in Gulf cleanup efforts. Full Article Arts & Culture
x What's next for Oscar-winner Leonardo DiCaprio? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Feb 2016 17:01:44 +0000 From a new environmental documentary to playing a 19th century serial killer, here's what Hollywood's top male star will be doing. Full Article Arts & Culture
x Tracey and Jon Stewart are expanding their animal rescue farm By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Apr 2016 15:05:53 +0000 Former 'Daily Show' host and family reportedly have purchased a 45-acre farm near their current operation in New Jersey. Full Article Animals
x 6 reasons why Bill Nye's new Netflix show will be awesome for science By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Sep 2016 12:55:19 +0000 'Bill Nye Saves the World' will dispel myths and anti-scientific rhetoric on everything from climate change to GMOs. Full Article Arts & Culture
x The risk of extinction is highest for Earth's largest and smallest animals By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Sep 2017 14:21:36 +0000 Humans seem to be causing 'a radical shift in the living architecture of the planet,' researchers say. Full Article Animals
x Hawaiian crows return from extinction in wild By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Jan 2018 20:43:41 +0000 The 'alalā went extinct in the wild in 2002, but a captive breeding program is preserving hope for the species. Full Article Animals
x 'Sex, Lies and Butterflies': Documentary takes a high-def look at these extraordinary insects By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 24 Mar 2018 18:37:45 +0000 You may think of butterflies simply as colorful garden pollinators, but there's so much more to these beautiful insects! Full Article Animals
x Mysterious Texas canines have 'ghost' DNA of red wolves By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Dec 2018 13:21:36 +0000 Genetic relics from a 'ghost population' of red wolves seem to live on in these coyote-like creatures. Full Article Animals
x In memory of species declared extinct in 2018 — plus one we've already lost in 2019 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Jan 2019 17:05:19 +0000 Extinctions are a wake-up call to protect the dwindling species that still exist. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
x The controversy behind the world's next great telescope By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2019 13:50:35 +0000 Thirty Meter Telescope, which has faced protests and construction shutdowns, will be built in a culturally and ecologically sensitive area of Hawaii. Full Article Space
x How President Nixon spied on Earth Day By www.livescience.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:15:01 +0000 The launch of Earth Day in 1970 raised suspicions in Washington, D.C. Full Article Politics
x Our toxic relationship with our gadgets [Infographic] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Apr 2014 15:50:40 +0000 The more we hooked we get on gadgets, the more often obsolete technology ends up in landfills. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
x DiCaprio-produced documentary about solar makes Netflix debut By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Apr 2016 22:27:26 +0000 Critically acclaimed 'Catching the Sun' offers solution to current economic crisis. Full Article Energy
x Peter Max never tires of painting for the planet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 May 2018 16:21:30 +0000 Max creates bold, iconic posters for events like Earth Day and groups like Greenpeace. Full Article Arts & Culture
x Playing the expectation game at the Cancun summit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Nov 2010 16:42:22 +0000 Success at COP16 is all about how you measure it. The lower the expectations, the higher the chances this conference will be a success. Full Article Climate & Weather
x 5 things I learned from the Mexican president By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 23:19:36 +0000 On the first day of COP 16, President Calderon made some interesting remarks -- incuding one about your grandmother's refrigerator. Full Article Climate & Weather
x How would a border wall between the U.S. and Mexico affect wildlife? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Jul 2018 18:32:45 +0000 As a wall goes up dividing the U.S. and Mexico, a range of environmental concerns are surfacing. Conservation photographer Krista Schlyer documents the impact. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
x New book sheds light on mountain caribou's fight against extinction By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Oct 2018 20:12:21 +0000 In 'Caribou Rainforest,' wildlife photographer David Moskowitz tracked elusive caribou through their rainforest habitat in the Pacific Northwest. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
x 5 strangely cat-like traits of gray foxes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Jan 2019 13:28:30 +0000 You'll wonder how gray foxes aren't in the cat family after reading these habits, like hanging out in trees and those semi-retractable claws. Full Article Animals
x New Mexico bans coyote-killing contests on state land By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 14:57:21 +0000 New Mexico's coyote-killing contest ban does not outlaw the killing of coyotes by hunters or ranchers who are protecting their livestock. Full Article Animals
x A chameleon's colors aren't just beautiful, they're amazingly complex By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Sep 2019 13:53:39 +0000 Scientists take a deeper look at how chameleons change color, and learn some tricks that could benefit humans. Full Article Animals
x Big melt expected for Canadian Arctic glaciers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Mar 2013 22:50:01 +0000 Scientists used computer models to predict how the glaciers would respond to future climate change, and the results were not reassuring. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
x NASA's Grover will explore Greenland ice sheet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 May 2013 13:43:01 +0000 NASA's newest rover won't be exploring another planet, but will take a look at part of our own. Full Article Research & Innovations
x Ocean drilling expedition sets sail to probe glacier changes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Jun 2013 14:10:05 +0000 Examining layers of offshore sediment can provide insight into the link between glaciers and climate change. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
x Illinois CSAs creatively expand customer base By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Apr 2010 18:18:27 +0000 Convenient tollway and business drop-off points, plus health insurance stipends, attract a new group of local veggie eaters. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
x 11 unexpected joys of joining a CSA By www.networx.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Aug 2014 18:41:59 +0000 CSA membership carries with it some unexpected fringe benefits. Here's what you’ll be able to do! Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
x Bugs experience chronic pain, too By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2019 12:25:23 +0000 Scientists have found the genetic mechanism behind chronic pain in bugs. Full Article Research & Innovations
x A new food made from carbon dioxide could be a game changer for our planet — and beyond By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Aug 2019 18:39:26 +0000 Solar Foods is set to unveil a fully sustainable, carbon-neutral food that can be produced anywhere. Full Article Research & Innovations
x Detroit Auto Show: The excitement's back By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:53:03 +0000 The North American International Auto Show is re-energized, and here are some of the high-voltage highlights. Full Article Transportation
x Ford C-MAX Energi delivers best in class driving range By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Jul 2012 17:00:28 +0000 Ford's upcoming plug-in hybrid can deliver 550 miles of driving pleasure on a single tank of gas. Full Article Transportation
x Despite the red-meat rhetoric, Texas benefits mightily from clean energy projects By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Aug 2012 15:21:38 +0000 Austin's 'Chevy Volt Village' makes a handy political target, but in fact clean energy — and especially wind power — has been very, very good for Texas' ec Full Article Transportation
x I left my hybrid taxi in San Francisco By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Nov 2012 01:09:05 +0000 California's City By the Bay has dramatically cut greenhouse gas emissions by switching to a mostly hybrid taxi fleet. It's a model for the rest of the country. Full Article Transportation