rt 2014's Dirty Dozen produce list: Apples, peaches, cucumbers and more By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Apr 2014 12:29:18 +0000 Environmental Working Group’s latest Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce assists consumers in reducing the pesticides they consume in their diets. Full Article Healthy Eating
rt Interior Department to allow bee-harming pesticides, GMO crops in some wildlife areas By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Aug 2018 20:27:26 +0000 Rescinding a 2014 ban, the planting of genetically-modified crops and the use of neonicotinoid pesticides are allowed in U.S. national wildlife refuges again. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
rt Green States: Energy Department, still about the bomb By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:17:00 +0000 As Obama plans for an energy makeover, his Department of Energy is still focused on nuclear weapons. Full Article Energy
rt Conceptual faucet turns ordinary tap water into magical, swirling vortex By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2015 19:25:20 +0000 The Swirl Faucet also saves water, so long as you aren't completely beguiled by its beauty. Full Article Remodeling & Design
rt Water-smart approach only heightens the allure of Denver Botanic Gardens By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Jun 2015 13:00:36 +0000 These gardens epitomize a balance between beauty and conservation, promoting smart water practices and boosting honeybee populations in the area. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
rt Beer maker donates big bucks to water-saving toilet brick startup By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Aug 2015 15:11:44 +0000 Shock Top saves cheeky/ingenious conservation startup Drop-A-Brick from sinking. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
rt Desert beetle bumps inspire new water-collecting material By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Feb 2016 17:08:37 +0000 A carnivorous plant, desert beetle and cactus are behind a revolutionary new material that can collect water out of thin air. Full Article Research & Innovations
rt 5 smart tech solutions to water challenges around the world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Feb 2017 18:59:08 +0000 Freshwater supplies are dwindling as populations grow, but these companies are helping us use water more wisely. Full Article Research & Innovations
rt New solar device pulls water from desert air By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Apr 2017 18:08:31 +0000 With only the sun for energy, it can collect 3 liters of water a day. Full Article Research & Innovations
rt The benefit of dirt roads By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Sep 2017 19:19:11 +0000 In Arkansas, attention to thousands of miles of unpaved roads has helped clean up streams, ease the threat to endangered species and benefited everyone. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
rt No mirage: Amazing new water harvester turns air into fresh water, even in the desert By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Jun 2018 22:46:05 +0000 Spongy water harvester prototype that uses only sunlight was tested successfully in the Arizona desert. Full Article Research & Innovations
rt Turn your photos into emoji works of art By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Aug 2015 15:32:08 +0000 A handy new tool can transform your pictures into colorful mosaics of emoji. Full Article Computers
rt Boomer alert: Smartphones keep your brain young By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Sep 2015 20:26:35 +0000 It's yet one more benefit of living in the Google years. Full Article Research & Innovations
rt Artificial intelligence meets real stupidity (and guess who wins?) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Mar 2016 17:55:15 +0000 A Microsoft experiment goes awry in short order as Tay runs straight into Godwin's Law. Full Article Research & Innovations
rt Green investing: Put your money where your Earth is By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:00:45 +0000 Environmentally and socially responsible investment companies help make ecosystems and the economy more sustainable. Full Article Personal Finance
rt Electric vehicle start-up receives $350 million investment By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:59:42 +0000 Add $350 million to the already invested $350 million, and EV network start-up, Better Place, seems to have plenty of fuel to bring the world an EV network that Full Article Transportation
rt How birth order may determine your financial personality By www.businessnewsdaily.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:26:19 +0000 Conservative saver? Risky investor? Results of a new study suggest that your position in the family line-up may drive your financial decisions. Full Article Personal Finance
rt Southern startups get day in the sun with Southland By www.businessnewsdaily.com Published On :: Fri, 31 May 2013 16:41:17 +0000 The new conference introduces investors from across the country to Southeastern companies to shed more light on business in the region. Full Article Green Workplace
rt Throw a Fair Trade party in October By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Sep 2010 10:14:47 +0000 October is Fair Trade Month. Celebrate by throwing a fair trade coffee hour -- or cocktail hour -- and buying better-for-kids chocolate on Halloween. Full Article Responsible Living
rt All Honest Teas to be fair trade certified By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Oct 2010 19:45:03 +0000 All 28 types of Honest Tea will sport the fair trade certification label by the end of March 2011. Full Article Responsible Living
rt The H&M conundrum: Does it make sense to support more ethical fast fashion? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 29 Dec 2012 01:05:20 +0000 H&M is the most ethically minded of the cheap clothing stores, but it still promotes virtually throwaway retail. What's a conscious shopper to do? Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
rt Restaurants: Ortine Café in Brooklyn By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 May 2009 16:24:32 +0000 Customers at Ortine's in Brooklyn sit among the gardens where the food on their plates grows. Full Article Healthy Eating
rt Community-supported restaurants By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:31:20 +0000 Restaurants tap into the community supported agriculture model. Full Article Healthy Eating
rt Filament bulbs: Is ambiance worth the cost to the planet? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Jun 2010 19:28:58 +0000 Antique bulbs create retro vibe but also are the most-energy guzzling option for restaurants. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
rt Weekend reads: Jamie Oliver supports fast food, chicken-sitters, and more By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 24 Jul 2010 04:22:13 +0000 As sourcing ingredients directly from local farms gains in popularity, more chefs are building relationships with farmers to get the pick of their crops. Full Article Beverages
rt Cultured Caveman: A food cart done the right way By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Dec 2012 18:46:28 +0000 A food cart that uses real food ingredients like grass-fed beef, tallow and coconut milk is a winner in this household. Full Article Healthy Eating
rt World's largest indoor vertical farm opens in Chicago By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:21:04 +0000 FarmedHere, a new 90,000-square-foot indoor farm, just opened in the suburbs of Chicago and is now the largest facility of its kind in the world. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
rt The Golden Arrow resort in Lake Placid, N.Y., goes green By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2013 15:00:09 +0000 Read about all about the green happenin's at this resort hotel hugging Lake Placid's Mirror Lake. Full Article Travel
rt 'Smart' window design instantly changes tint depending on air temperature By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Sep 2011 19:37:11 +0000 Korean scientists create energy-saving windows that reflect heat in the summer and absorb it during the winter. Full Article Research & Innovations
rt Texas woman makes dumb choice to stop smart meter installation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Jul 2012 17:50:39 +0000 Thelma Taormina isn't exactly keen on smart meters. So when a utility worker arrived at her Houston home to install one of the devices, she did what any totally Full Article At Home
rt What on earth is vlogging? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 08 Dec 2012 17:02:46 +0000 Think of vlogging as a video podcast, a video blog, if you will, where you share opinions, information, or just your life in general. Full Article Research & Innovations
rt How the U.S. is getting back in the rare-earth mining race By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:50:05 +0000 These critical elements are abundant in Alaska's Bokan Mountain, but extracting them could be a long and difficult process. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
rt Could smart glass replace curtains altogether? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Aug 2013 18:29:47 +0000 Scientists have developed a glass that changes from opaque to transparent and can be adjusted for different wavelengths of light. Full Article Remodeling & Design
rt Want to see the northern lights? There's an app for that By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2014 15:50:03 +0000 You may not be able to see auroras in person, but soon you can watch them in the palm of your hand. Full Article Space
rt Boeing unveils secure smartphone that can 'self-destruct' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2014 13:39:59 +0000 The Boeing Black tackles cybersecurity with a range of spy-like features. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
rt After 14 months without tourists, Kauai's North Shore tests the waters again By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Jun 2019 16:57:09 +0000 The Hawaiian island has reopened its northern coast to tourists, but with new restrictions meant to protect local communities and wildlife. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
rt Loggerhead sea turtles nesting in record numbers in Southeast By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Jul 2019 13:19:32 +0000 Endangered loggerhead sea turtles are making a comeback in the Southeast thanks to protections put in place decades ago. Full Article Animals
rt Upcoming IPCC climate change report leaked by skeptics By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:44:56 +0000 Climate doubters are apoplectic over a few misinterpreted sentences in the draft report. Full Article Climate & Weather
rt MNN Nest pledge: 'I will support my town's local and green businesses this year' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Jul 2012 12:31:31 +0000 You can dramatically reduce your carbon footprint just by choosing products and services that are locally-owned and produced. Full Article Responsible Living
rt Is Windows RT dead? By www.laptopmag.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Nov 2013 14:20:30 +0000 It would make sense for Microsoft to either cut Windows RT out of the picture or somehow merge it with Windows Phone. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
rt Consumer Reports: Low-VOC paints perform just as well By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:26:48 +0000 Popular magazine and testing facility finds that nontoxic paints have improved in recent years, performing just as well as conventional paints. Full Article Remodeling & Design
rt Ikea curtains pull double-duty as air purifiers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Feb 2019 13:24:14 +0000 Swedish home furnishings giant Ikea wants to help us breathe easier with pollutant-busting window treatments. Full Article Healthy Spaces
rt Music may motivate you, but it won't necessarily make you better at sports By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Feb 2020 21:00:58 +0000 New study takes a closer look at the link between music and sports performance. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
rt Is a smart grid a smart move? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Dec 2013 18:42:29 +0000 The development of a smart grid would have substantial environmental and economic benefits. Full Article Energy
rt Trying to start a business? Why you should keep your job By www.businessnewsdaily.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2014 17:23:37 +0000 In these financially uncertain times, more and more 9-to-5 workers are rounding out their paychecks with cash from entrepreneurial ventures. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
rt North Dakota town is most pricey place in America to rent an apartment By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2014 23:34:47 +0000 Why does the North Dakota outpost of Williston have the highest rents for a one-bedroom apartment in the entire country according to a new survey? Full Article At Home
rt IKEA to pay American employees actual living wages starting in 2015 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Jun 2014 18:09:54 +0000 The blue- and yellow-clad home furnishings behemoth plans to add 17 percent more green to the paychecks of employees who earn minimum wage. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
rt 6 wild animals worth more alive than dead By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jun 2015 13:24:36 +0000 Most wildlife adds value to nature, but it's often hard for humans to quantify. Thanks to eco-tourism, though, some species are becoming undeniable gold mines. Full Article Animals
rt How will the new overtime law affect you? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Nov 2016 18:23:05 +0000 Here's what you need to know about the overtime rules that have been put on hold and how they could affect your paycheck if they go through. Full Article Personal Finance
rt Tourists can help Puerto Rico get back on track after Hurricane Maria By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Jun 2018 17:45:09 +0000 Puerto Rico wants to attract more tourists as part of its post-Maria economic recovery efforts, so don't be afraid to go there. Full Article Travel