be Be a force for good on Shop For Good Sunday By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Nov 2018 19:52:37 +0000 Shop for Good Sunday lets you put your holiday spending where your values are. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
be Why the best present is cold, hard cash By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Dec 2018 13:23:22 +0000 If you're doling out gift cards for Christmas, you might as well just give out cash. Full Article Family Activities
be A 'raft' of volcanic stone may be a lifesaver for the Great Barrier Reef By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Aug 2019 12:12:00 +0000 A floating sheet of pumice could bring an infusion of life to Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
be The deadly beasts of animal agriculture By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2009 06:38:30 +0000 Vanessa has a beef with meat, again. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
be Coolio transformed into breakdancing polar bear By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:42:33 +0000 Student filmmakers win Environment Agency film competition by casting Coolio as a water-wasting polar bear. Full Article Computers
be Media Mayhem: Bringing up baby in a cyberworld By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:08:12 +0000 Our media columnist’s newborn son wonders how he’ll get information when he’s all grown up. Full Article Computers
be Betting on Copenhagen By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:23:05 +0000 A 'prediction market' is betting on the outcome of Copenhagen. Here are 4 experts making their own predictions for COP15. Full Article Research & Innovations
be December news from the USGBC By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:00:00 +0000 The USGBC has been busy this month including live blogging from Copenhagen, a deal with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and finalizing video from Green Full Article Green Workplace
be Andy Samberg moderates climate insanity By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:50:10 +0000 Lexus-sponsored 'debate' between climate denier Phelim McAleer and green girl Simran Sethi yields important lessons for an ailing climate movement... especially Full Article Research & Innovations
be Polar bear does tai chi for the climate By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Oct 2010 07:50:17 +0000 At the UN climate talks this week in Tianjin, polar bear leads a class in Tai Chi to teach negotiators about what "balance" really means. Full Article Research & Innovations
be Was Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. behind Climategate? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Jul 2011 14:10:30 +0000 Some are wondering if the embattled media tycoon was behind the scandal that derailed the Copenhagen climate negotiations. Full Article Politics
be 44 gigatons: The most important number in the world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Nov 2012 07:13:25 +0000 A new U.N. report challenges the world with a daunting task — reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 44 GT by 2020 or hit the tipping point for catastrophic clima Full Article Climate & Weather
be Swedish family moves into new home, begins strict carbon diet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jan 2011 16:15:31 +0000 An experiment in low-impact living called One Tonne Life finds a Swedish family moving into a 'climate-smart' home to drastically reduce their carbon footprints Full Article At Home
be U.S. CO2 emissions to stay below 2005 levels as coal use shrinks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:23:46 +0000 Energy-related CO2 emissions will be 7 percent lower than their 2005 level of nearly 6 billion metric tons in 2020, according to new government data. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
be Ocean acidification may be fastest in 300 million years By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Mar 2012 20:28:17 +0000 The world's oceans are turning acidic even more rapidly than during a monster emission of planet-warming carbon 56 million years ago. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
be Your virtual carbon footprint may be bigger than you think By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Nov 2012 23:02:45 +0000 Your virtual carbon footprint may be bigger than you think. You telecommute, while your friends idle in stop-and-go traffic on the way to work, but don’t feel Full Article Computers
be How 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' went green behind-the-scenes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Mar 2014 18:27:31 +0000 Sony Pictures releases a video detailing how the company made the big-budget action flick its most sustainable production yet. Full Article Arts & Culture
be Worldbeing wearable tracks your carbon footprint By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Nov 2015 15:01:17 +0000 I have no idea what my carbon footprint is. Do you know yours? This bracelet could help. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
be All our gains in energy efficiency have been wiped out by increases in house size By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Nov 2015 11:11:00 +0000 There are a number of reasons our houses are getting bigger, and it's a real problem. Full Article Energy
be Carbon dioxide could soon be transformed back into liquid fuel By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Dec 2015 21:06:16 +0000 What if we could turn our fuel emissions back into fuel? Full Article Research & Innovations
be Americans are curbing their love affair with beef By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Mar 2017 17:21:24 +0000 Americans are curbing their love affair with beef and the result is a 10 percent reduction in food-related emissions. Full Article Healthy Eating
be Ed Begley, Jr. hits The Simpsons By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:41:50 +0000 Begley showed up on 'The Simpsons' last night and was nearly hit by a solar-powered train while driving a solar-powered car during a solar eclipse. Full Article Energy
be Movie stars on alcohol: Daryl Hannah and Ed Begley, Jr. talk sustainable fuel By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:43:25 +0000 Ethanol has big fans in Hollywood. Can you believe the Kill Bill Trans-Am running on biofuel? Plus: We get a video tour of Begley's garage. Full Article Transportation
be Ed Begley Jr.'s back with new book and third season of 'Living With Ed' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:37:55 +0000 Ed Begley Jr.'s back with new book and third season of 'Living With Ed.' Green guru follows up his 2008 book with 'Guide to Sustainable Living' and takes his re Full Article Arts & Culture
be Environmental Media Awards: Ed Begley and his wife Rachelle By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:56:36 +0000 Video: Catch up with the Begleys at The Environmental Media Awards. Full Article Arts & Culture
be Ed Begley Jr. gets fired up on Fox News By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:28:44 +0000 Your favorite green celeb and mine, Ed Begley Jr., verbally jousted with Fox News guest host Stuart Varney about the science of climate change. Full Article Climate & Weather
be Ed Begley elated about the new Toyota/Tesla electric RAV4 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:56:44 +0000 MNN exclusive: He's driven an electric RAV4 (powered by the sun) for more than eight years. Now, the actor-activist comes to MNN to talk about its new iteration Full Article Transportation
be Shhh... Is the best way to fight climate change to stop talking about it? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 May 2013 15:34:34 +0000 A new study says the best messages (for some people) are energy efficiency and saving money. Full Article Energy
be Why the legalization of marijuana may be good for agriculture By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2013 21:04:24 +0000 Pot growers have traditionally had a negative impact on the environment — but that may be about to change. Full Article Politics
be Flicker no more: Cree debuts fluorescent-busting LED tubes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 07 May 2014 00:07:33 +0000 Because nothing can break one's spirit like dreadful overhead office lighting, the LED revolutionists at Cree have stepped in to save the day (and some energy). Full Article Green Workplace
be In Super Bowl first, host stadium will be illuminated by LED lighting By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Jan 2015 21:00:06 +0000 The University of Phoenix Stadium undergoes a lighting retrofit that's game-changing in more ways than one. Full Article Research & Innovations
be New Tappan Zee Bridge will be illuminated by smart LED systems By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2015 18:50:18 +0000 In addition to being safe, simple and more efficient, LEDs will transform the replacement bridge into a 'massive canvas.' Full Article Research & Innovations
be The Beacon: LED chandelier is a dazzling, data-driven showstopper By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Oct 2015 21:55:18 +0000 Pittsburgh's newest high-rise displays building performance stats in a most stunning manner. Full Article Research & Innovations
be The best of New York Fashion Week—so far By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 08 Sep 2013 02:39:58 +0000 From natural beauty to parties, openings and shows, the start of fashion week brings plenty of green goodness! Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
be Winter Olympics uniforms will be made in USA By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 18:02:42 +0000 After protests and complaints about prior Olympics uniforms being made in China, Ralph Lauren brings production back the USA. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
be Beautiful vegan winter hats, scarves, and gloves By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2013 21:03:24 +0000 Animal-free ways to keep warm and cozy as the temperature dips. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
be Abercrombie & Fitch, in reversal of exclusionary policy, now selling larger sizes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2013 02:48:45 +0000 After a drubbing in the media, the formerly popular brand is making amends. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
be To dress for success, nonconformity is best By www.businessnewsdaily.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2014 15:42:43 +0000 A new study suggests that people who dress differently appear more successful than their coworkers. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
be Zimmer launches zTailor, the Uber of alterations By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jun 2015 17:33:45 +0000 With new app, ousted founder of the Men's Wearhouse brings the tailor to your door. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
be Mushroom dress can be composted when it falls out of fashion By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Apr 2016 04:23:53 +0000 Make a statement by wearing this sleek dress made from mushroom mycelium. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
be Embrace your inner couch potato with these socially responsible robes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Jun 2017 13:51:09 +0000 Jackie Nelson and Evan Streusand's company Highway Robery brings sustainability and a fun, sustainable vibe to lounging around. Full Article Green Workplace
be L.L. Bean revises its legendary return policy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Feb 2018 21:43:01 +0000 Citing increasing abuses of their return policy, L.L. Bean has updated its lifetime guarantee policy. Full Article Personal Finance
be Beaulieu and the environment By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Jul 2011 16:49:04 +0000 For all its perks, like adding color and cozy softness to a home, carpeting is not typically an eco-friendly product. Often made from petroleum-based materials Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
be Is EnergyStar at the risk of becoming EnergyIrrelevant? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:45:21 +0000 On the tail of an audit that questioned the reliability of the EnergyStar label, the <i>Washington Post</i> wonders: Are less-than-efficient appliances still ma Full Article At Home
be 15 minutes with author Rebecca Cohen By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Mar 2011 18:00:50 +0000 Rebecca Cohen, author of '15 Minutes Outside,' dishes the dirt on how to get kids off the couch and out the door. Full Article Family Activities
be Gary Hirshberg, CEO of Stonyfield Farm, adds 'rapper' to his resume By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Apr 2011 16:20:46 +0000 Find out how Stonyfield Farm CEO Gary Hirshberg made a rap video about organic food that inspired a battle rap response from Honest Tea's Seth Goldman. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
be Lindsay Clarke on how we should be helping the developing world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:47:48 +0000 Clarke's Breaking Ground is a nonprofit organization that works on the local level to help communities complete projects like bridges, libraries and schools. Full Article Responsible Living
be Bentley Christie is crazy about worms, composting worms that is By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 May 2011 16:03:44 +0000 Composting worms couldn't have asked for a better advocate than Bentley Christie. Meet this amazing entrepreneur, scientist, and worm wrangler. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
be A not-so-nutty professor brings science to the masses on YouTube By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 14 Aug 2011 12:02:32 +0000 Martyn Poliakoff, a professor of chemistry at the University of Nottingham, may first appear like a mad scientist in his popular series of YouTube videos in whi Full Article Arts & Culture
be Get inspired: Passionate rain forest activist Beth Doane By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 05 May 2012 16:30:05 +0000 As one of America's youngest and brightest social entrepreneurs, Beth Doane launched her first fashion company at age 22, created a consulting firm focused on s Full Article Responsible Living