pe European nations still push for deforestation loophole By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 03 Oct 2010 04:27:26 +0000 A trio of nations -- Austria, Sweden and Finland -- are pushing once again for loophole in the climate treaty that would allow them to get paid to cut down tree Full Article Research & Innovations
pe 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
pe Still no Pearl Harbor in the climate battle By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:05:39 +0000 The world is on course for climate catastrophe. Until the calamity is upon us, however, the "war footing" argument for dramatic action won't find much support. Full Article Climate & Weather
pe Starbucks' new competition: A $3,000 bike-cart By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 May 2014 03:41:20 +0000 Wheely's coffee and beverage franchises are carbon-neutral and ready to compete with brick-and-mortar stores. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
pe Why your personal food waste matters By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Jul 2014 15:05:00 +0000 A poll found that almost half of the people who see food waste as a problem don’t view it as a problem they’re contributing to. Full Article Healthy Eating
pe 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
pe NanoLight LED boasts unconventional appearance, peerless efficiency By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Jan 2013 19:46:24 +0000 The NanoLight, a new Kickstarter-funded 12-watt LED bulb, eschews fancy-schmancy smart capabilities and instead focuses on groundbreaking energy savings. Full Article At Home
pe McDonald's opens LEED-certified restaurant in N.C. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Dec 2013 22:00:03 +0000 Fast food and environmentalism aren't always seen as compatible. The owner of this green-built McDonald's hopes to change that. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
pe New Philips LED bulb offers transparency, throwback appeal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Mar 2014 20:07:28 +0000 Breaking up (with incandescents) can be hard to do. To help ease the pain, Philips unveils an LED that "lets people hold onto the light they love ..." Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
pe Michelangelo meets the light-emitting diode in Sistine Chapel lighting retrofit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Oct 2014 19:40:18 +0000 Adam finally gets his chance to shine in the (non-damaging) spotlight with 7,000 energy-saving LEDs set to undo the dim atmospherics of the Sistine Chapel. Full Article Research & Innovations
pe Slimmer, lighter, cheaper, brighter: Meet your new favorite LED bulb By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Oct 2014 21:41:38 +0000 With its latest consumer release, constantly innovating LED heavyweight Cree hits the under-$10 mark. Full Article At Home
pe 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
pe 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
pe 2,000 NYC pigeons to perform in spellbinding aerial light show By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 May 2016 00:42:46 +0000 Pigeon-fancying provocateur Duke Riley's 'Fly By Night' is set to dazzle over the East River. Full Article Animals
pe The Hunt helps online shoppers with difficult-to-find items By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jul 2013 20:06:03 +0000 If you've ever had trouble finding something online, a new website is here to help. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
pe Stay warm and keep it hyperlocal-ish with this homegrown hoodie By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Dec 2014 01:30:36 +0000 The North Face releases a limited edition hooded sweatshirt (mostly) designed and manufactured within the Bay Area. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
pe We've got good news for people who don't like to change their underwear By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 May 2018 19:13:54 +0000 A Danish company has developed space-age skivvies that you can wear for weeks. Full Article Research & Innovations
pe Should I ditch my not-so-old, eco-unfriendly carpets for newer, eco-friendlier ones? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:24:31 +0000 Matt Hickman can help you pick out the perfect shade of green for your rugs. Full Article Remodeling & Design
pe How to recycle carpet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:56:27 +0000 It's rare to see anyone choose to throw away a plastic bottle if a recycling bin is nearby. Unfortunately, it’s still common to see carpet waiting curbside fo Full Article Recycling
pe Buying eco-friendly carpet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Aug 2011 19:51:38 +0000 Carpet can be cozy, soft underfoot and sound-absorbing. Here's how to buy carpet that's also eco-friendly. Full Article At Home
pe Carpet for LEED buildings By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:07:54 +0000 A major source of indoor air pollution may be at your feet. That’s why carpet for LEED buildings is an issue not to be overlooked. Full Article At Home
pe We tested it: Vinegar as a carpet cleaner By www.networx.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Sep 2013 20:30:44 +0000 It turns out that the technique is just as important as the cleaning agent. Full Article At Home
pe Sticky notes offer messages of hope after student scrawls cry for help on bathroom wall By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 17:47:42 +0000 A student's desperate plea on a bathroom wall is met with powerful messages of support. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
pe Q&A with Nick Cope of Green Painting By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Feb 2011 14:00:18 +0000 Meet my friendly neighborhood green painter: Nick Cope of Green Painting, a Red Hook, Brooklyn-based 'eco-responsible' housepainting firm. Full Article Remodeling & Design
pe 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
pe Jason Graham-Nye wants to change the way we diaper our babies By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Jun 2011 16:55:41 +0000 Meet the eco-entrepreneur behind gDiapers, a greener, flushable, alternative to the traditional plastic disposable diaper. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
pe Artist imagines starscapes over city skylines By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:50:01 +0000 Thierry Cohen's artwork reveals the cosmic wonders hidden beneath the light pollution that masks the world's biggest cities. Full Article Space
pe Light pollution threatens migrating birds, especially if they tweet while flying By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Apr 2019 15:33:45 +0000 Birds that produce 'flight calls' during night migration may be more vulnerable to light pollution, a new study finds. Full Article Animals
pe The super-Kindle set to replace newspaper By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2009 23:34:58 +0000 Engadget sneaks some video of the new digital reader Kindle DX. Can it save 100 million trees per year? Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
pe Free and inexpensive Kindle eBook blogs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Oct 2012 22:04:58 +0000 It's hard to sift through all the free cookbooks, home improvement and other books that Amazon offers for the Kindle for free - especially when many of them are Full Article Healthy Eating
pe Turn your smartphone into night vision goggles with Snooperscope By www.laptopmag.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2013 18:33:59 +0000 The wireless camera attaches to your mobile device and provides a clear view — even through water and ink — for taking photos or recording video. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
pe Bluetooth paper airplane kit is ridiculously awesome By www.laptopmag.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Jan 2014 17:49:22 +0000 Flying paper airplanes has never been this fun. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
pe What is Facebook Paper, and why will you use it? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 15:20:45 +0000 In addition to providing a quick way to read your friends' updates, the app will include content will come from well-known publications and 'emerging voices.' Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
pe New app may help you cope with jet lag By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Apr 2014 13:14:51 +0000 Jet lag has long been thought of as an unavoidable malady, but a new app might help travelers get some much-needed relief. Full Article Transportation
pe New app connects bar hoppers, bars By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2015 19:44:47 +0000 BARTRENDr app helps drinkers share favorite cocktails and settings — but only with other drinkers. Full Article Beverages
pe Apple iPad Mini: Too much hype, not enough heft? By www.businessnewsdaily.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Oct 2012 13:56:47 +0000 Apple fans are frothing at the mouth in anticipation of the release of Apple's sequel to its wildly successful iPad, a 7.85-inch, Wi-Fi-only tablet computer spe Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
pe Apes get iPads at National Zoo By www.livescience.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:40:01 +0000 So far, the apes are using 10 different apps, including cognitive games, drawing programs and ones that feature virtual musical instruments. Full Article Animals
pe OpenTable pays $10 million to buy Foodspotting By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Jan 2013 21:00:00 +0000 Open Table pays $10 million to Foodspotting for its library of user-generated restaurant food photos. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
pe Paper Karma could be your best friend this catalog season By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2013 18:03:39 +0000 A free app for Apple and Android devices scans your unwanted mail and puts in unsubscribe requests for you. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
pe Tender is like Tinder for recipes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Jul 2015 19:10:33 +0000 Swipe right if you like what you see. Swipe left if there's no way you'd cook that. Full Article Recipes
pe 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
pe 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
pe The Lorax speaks for the SUVs? Yeah, sounds about right By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:28:56 +0000 The Lorax, defender of the trees, shilling for a gas-guzzling Mazda SUV? Cue the outrage, right? Wrong. The Lorax has always been part of the entertainment-indu Full Article Arts & Culture
pe 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
pe 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
pe 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
pe 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
pe 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
pe 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
pe 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