rt 4 things you should know about the Black Friday climate report By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Nov 2018 17:20:36 +0000 A new U.S. report on climate change offers 'information that every human needs.' Full Article Climate & Weather
rt Tea Party is reason for congressman's environmental flip-flops By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Jun 2011 21:30:09 +0000 L.A. Times says the head of the House Energy and Commerce Committee was once a moderate, but he was able to gain this powerful seat by embracing Tea Party princ Full Article Politics
rt Second Montana oil spill went unreported for a month By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Jul 2011 19:05:16 +0000 While much smaller than the Yellowstone River oil spill, a newly discovered spill is raising eyebrows because it went unreported for a month. Full Article Energy
rt College tailgate parties go green with the EPA's Game Day Challenge By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:14:52 +0000 Schools are competing to generate the best recycling rates and the lowest levels of waste. Full Article Recycling
rt GM facility earns Energy Star certification By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:37:26 +0000 The General Motors Lansing Delta Township Assembly Plant receives recognition for energy efficiency measures. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
rt U.S. House OKs 'Sportsmen's Heritage Act' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 21 Apr 2012 14:48:42 +0000 The controversial bill, which now heads to the Senate, would open more national parks to hunting and protect the use of toxic lead ammunition. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
rt Obama picks Gina McCarthy to lead EPA By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:15:28 +0000 The longtime environmental cop is known for being tough, pragmatic and likable. Full Article Politics
rt McCarthy should open the windows at the EPA, letting in the press and public By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:15:42 +0000 Two environmental journalists call for the Environmental Protection Agency to become more open to the press and thus to the public. Full Article Guest Columnist
rt Senators introduce bipartisan bill to reform chemical safety laws By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 23 May 2013 10:11:30 +0000 Bipartisan 'Chemical Safety Improvement Act' would require more safety regulation for chemicals while making it easier for those that pass to get on the market. Full Article Protection & Safety
rt Apple hires ex-EPA chief to lead green efforts By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 May 2013 14:15:06 +0000 Lisa Jackson will serve as the computing giant's VP for environmental initiatives. Full Article Computers
rt Climate change hurts economy, EPA chief says By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Jul 2013 16:54:07 +0000 In her first speech as EPA administrator, Gina McCarthy argues 'climate change isn't an environmental issue. It's a fundamental economic challenge.' Full Article Climate & Weather
rt 7 expert tips for reducing household food waste before it starts By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 07 May 2014 18:01:32 +0000 "American Wasteland" author Jonathan Bloom shares tips for the source reduction of food waste like shopping smarter and keeping foods visible. Full Article Responsible Living
rt Cheap wines reportedly have high levels of arsenic By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2015 19:34:54 +0000 Should we be worried, or is it OK to keep drinking (for now)? Full Article Beverages
rt The amazing, naturalistic art of Leslie Fry By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2009 21:39:19 +0000 The imagery and placement of Leslie Fry's sculptures aim to increase awareness about the effects of human impact on the natural environment. Full Article Arts & Culture
rt 5 easy ways to green your tailgate party By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Mar 2010 19:27:43 +0000 Tailgating season is winding down, but football is still in the air. Can you make a stadium outing less of a green disaster? Try these tips and find out. Full Article At Home
rt Indian designer creates Braille Phone, a smartphone for the visually impaired By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Jan 2013 21:59:01 +0000 Imagine a smartphone for the visually impaired that has the tools most sighted smartphone users have come to take for granted Full Article Leaderboard
rt Go Eat Give connects people, plates and hearts By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Feb 2013 20:39:15 +0000 Sucheta Rawal's Go Eat Give brings people from around the world together through food and community service. Full Article Leaderboard
rt Kids kickstart clean energy revolution in Britain By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Feb 2013 20:42:10 +0000 Kids in England have been raising money to fund solar for schools in Africa, but now they are bringing it closer to home too. Full Article Leaderboard
rt Joe Hanson proves it's OK to be smart By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 08 May 2013 19:13:26 +0000 See why the science blog creator thinks there are too many scientists. (A funny thing for someone with a Ph.D. in molecular biology, don't you think?) Full Article Leaderboard
rt This family produces 1 quart of waste in a year By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 May 2013 18:55:37 +0000 How do they do it? Through lots of glass jars, obliterating clutter, and recycling only as a last resort. Bea Johnson shares her top 10 tips. Full Article Leaderboard
rt Why did this man quit a high-paying Wall Street job to start an Indian kitchen? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Aug 2013 19:33:17 +0000 Vijay Brihmadesam, one of the minds behind Tava Indian Kitchen, has mastered the tasty and convenient fast-food market. Full Article Leaderboard
rt A new weapon against vitamin A deficiency: Yogurt By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2013 18:45:55 +0000 Grad student Christopher Johnson hopes to save lives with a little help from some microscopic partners. Full Article Leaderboard
rt The nature museum that Sandra Martin built By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2013 20:51:55 +0000 Begun in her bedroom when she was 13, this dedicated woman’s Little Nature Museum has never stopped growing and inspiring visitors. Full Article Leaderboard
rt Beware Kudzilla, the Kickstarter-funded invasive plant beast By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2013 19:21:08 +0000 The botanical monster-makers behind a new Kickstarter campaign aim to erect a towering hell-beast made from North America's most notorious invasive plant. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
rt In the Green Room: Ned Sullivan on smart growth By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:18:21 +0000 See how smart growth and conservation easements play a role in preserving the land of the Hudson River Valley. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
rt In the Green Room: Environmental issues in the art world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2009 10:35:38 +0000 Video: Learn about ecoartspace and how that organization addresses environmental issues through the visual arts. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
rt In the Green Room: Performing at the Fortune Brainstorm: Green By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:12:04 +0000 Watch Chuck perform at the Fortune Brainstorm: Green. Full Article Arts & Culture
rt In the Green Room: Ray Anderson of Interface Inc., part 2 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:13:17 +0000 Chuck Leavell, keyboardist for The Rolling Stones and the cofounder of MNN, sits down with noted environmentalist Ray Anderson of Interface Inc. Anderson, a not Full Article Remodeling & Design
rt Book by farmer and rocker Chuck Leavell advocates smart, green growth By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:01:57 +0000 "Growing a Better America" offers lessons on how the United States can keep growing without sacrificing the environment. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
rt What Ebola can teach astronauts about safely handling Martian samples on Earth By www.space.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Nov 2014 15:43:06 +0000 Measures taken in the current Ebola outbreak may hold some clues for how to handle samples brought back to Earth from Mars. Full Article Space
rt 'Wanderers' beautifully envisions our life beyond Earth By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Dec 2014 19:15:28 +0000 A new 4-minute film casts digital humans in real extraterrestrial destinations, guided by the timeless words of Carl Sagan. Full Article Space
rt What to know about NASA's Martian 'flying saucer' By www.space.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Jun 2015 14:47:22 +0000 NASA aims to launch a flight test Thursday, June 4, of an innovative "flying saucer" that could help humans land on Mars in the future. Full Article Space
rt These 3-D printed Martian dwellings are assembled with robot labor By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Sep 2015 23:30:39 +0000 Having conquered both the moon and Cupertino, Sir Norman Foster eyes the Red Planet. Full Article Space
rt Why NASA can't examine Martian water By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Oct 2015 17:55:43 +0000 Space law prevents rovers from contaminating H2O on Mars. Full Article Space
rt NASA is growing Martian gardens to prepare for life on Mars By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Apr 2017 14:25:23 +0000 The space agency is trying to understand what vegetables may thrive on the red planet, and how to help them do so. Full Article Space
rt Massive Martian hole suggests something (someone, maybe?) has been digging around By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Jun 2017 18:04:53 +0000 NASA has just released an image of a unique hole on the surface of Mars. Full Article Space
rt United Arab Emirates to build Martian mini-city By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Oct 2017 12:48:15 +0000 The massive Mars colony simulation located in the Dubai desert will be designed by Danish architect Bjake Ingels. Full Article Space
rt NASA just came up with a brilliant way to turn Martian soil into rocket fuel By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Nov 2018 02:03:27 +0000 The plan to manufacture fuel on Mars instead of on Earth could make human missions to Mars more practical. Full Article Space
rt Take a listen to a Martian sunrise By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Nov 2018 19:56:17 +0000 Using data from a photo of a Martian sunrise, scientists have created the 'sounds' of that sunrise. Full Article Space
rt NASA's record-setting Mars Opportunity rover is officially dead By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Feb 2019 19:49:11 +0000 The rover was originally meant to only live for 90 days. Full Article Space
rt Greening 'Spartacus: War of the Damned' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Jan 2013 19:04:22 +0000 Inside the final season of Starz show 'Spartacus' (Liam McIntyre). Full Article Arts & Culture
rt Grammys' party lounge gets in the green spirit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Feb 2013 22:25:06 +0000 Green Grammy goodies, wolf hunt, 'Earth from Space,' 'Reef Wranglers'. Full Article Arts & Culture
rt Celebrity gift event supports charity By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:11:43 +0000 Goodies included many Earth-friendly items. Full Article Arts & Culture
rt Anjelica Huston designs eco-pod, hosts farm-to-table dinner party By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2013 22:20:53 +0000 Actress was also recently named PETA's Person of the Year. Full Article Arts & Culture
rt Star-studded event brings out celebrities to support Alzheimer's research By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2013 19:55:28 +0000 Marilu Henner and others stage reading 'Surviving Grace,' a play about Alzheimer's. Full Article Arts & Culture
rt Leonardo DiCaprio to donate 'Solar Reserve' art installation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Jun 2015 21:59:49 +0000 Large-scale installation, by artist John Gerrard, simulates the sun and night sky above a solar thermal plant in Nevada. Full Article Arts & Culture
rt Behold the unique beauty of a real desert oasis By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 May 2017 15:07:59 +0000 California's Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is home to a natural desert oasis, complete with huge palm trees and gravel-bottom wading pools. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
rt America spent a fortune on the solar eclipse — and it was worth every penny By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Aug 2017 16:16:24 +0000 American employers may have paid a steep price for the eclipse, but it was just what the nation needed. Full Article Green Workplace
rt Stewart Brand's idea of a 'Whole Earth' changed our world (and he's not done yet) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 30 Jun 2018 16:42:58 +0000 Stewart Brand, creator of the Whole Earth Catalog, helped shape the future we live in now. Full Article Arts & Culture
rt Low profile Supreme Court case could be big problems for planet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:08:23 +0000 Because of the contentious nature of the Senate, the Supreme Court's ruling that there is not a "parallel track" for climate policy paves the way for a Washingt Full Article Politics