rt Leaked report confirms climate change and extreme weather connection By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Nov 2011 02:28:58 +0000 A new IPCC report is about to come out that proves what we all know already -- there is most definitely a connection between climate change and extreme weather. Full Article Climate & Weather
rt Cartoon spoofs Canada's Kyoto pullout By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Dec 2011 20:28:57 +0000 Taiwan-based NMA.tv, famous for its satiric animations, releases a new video about Canada's decision to withdraw from the Kyoto Protocol. Full Article Climate & Weather
rt Jill Stein: Green Party in the White House? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Oct 2012 14:00:42 +0000 Jill Stein, the Green Party's presidential candidate, wants to reform U.S. politics, but critics worry she'll just play spoiler by luring away progressive voter Full Article Politics
rt Report: 10-degree heat rise possible by 2100 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Nov 2012 21:24:36 +0000 World leaders have pledged to limit the rise to 3.6 degrees, but a new study finds global temperatures could increase 10.8 degrees by century's end. Full Article Climate & Weather
rt Conservation org to light up UN Headquarters with endangered species By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Sep 2014 14:52:52 +0000 Oceanic Preservation Society will project images of climate change and threatened species on the iconic building ahead of this weekend's Climate March. Full Article Animals
rt Artists unite to record a 'Love Song to the Earth' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Sep 2015 10:00:00 +0000 New single, recorded to inspire action on climate change, features performances by Paul McCartney, Jon Bon Jovi, Sheryl Crow, Colbie Caillat and many more. Full Article Arts & Culture
rt Artificial sweeteners: Not a silver bullet for weight loss By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:09:50 +0000 A joint scientific statement reveals that the use of sugar-free products doesn't necessarily guarantee a smaller waistline. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
rt For some diabetics, weight loss doesn't reduce heart risk By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jun 2013 13:25:56 +0000 Diet and exercise can help people with Type 2 diabetes lose weight, but that weight loss may not translate into a lower risk of heart problems. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
rt 'Thor' star Chris Hemsworth on crash diet for shipwreck drama By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2013 18:46:48 +0000 Actor says he's currently subsisting on a meager 500 calories per day for Ron Howard's new film 'In the Heart of the Sea' Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
rt Eating yogurt may reduce diabetes risk By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2014 12:10:05 +0000 New research shows that replacing unhealthy foods with a serving of low-fat yogurt can significantly lessen a person's risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Full Article Healthy Eating
rt How social media can make you look smart By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Feb 2014 20:06:33 +0000 If Google is making users stupid, then social networks like Facebook may be making people seem smart without actually being so. Full Article Computers
rt Mom starts Facebook page to collect birthday wishes for ostracized son By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Feb 2014 16:28:34 +0000 The boy who eats lunch alone in the school office everyday because no one will sit with him now has more than 1.2 million likes on his Facebook birthday page. Full Article Family Activities
rt Twin sisters separated at birth find each other by chance 25 years later By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Feb 2014 18:33:25 +0000 A random YouTube video leads to the reunion of two sisters who grew up 5,000 miles apart. Full Article Family Activities
rt How T-shirt sales changed an African boy's life By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2014 18:52:28 +0000 Watch how one man's donation contributed to surgery that enabled 3-year-old Congo native Loic Mbeze to walk. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
rt Facebook acquires virtual-reality company Oculus for $2 billion By www.tomsguide.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Mar 2014 13:23:55 +0000 The social network's acquisition of the makers of the Oculus Rift headset promises to change the way we experience online media. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
rt Is meeting face-to-face with your Facebook friends really a smart idea? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Oct 2014 21:30:38 +0000 One Australian is on a mission to have coffee, one-on-one, with each of his 1,088 Facebook friends. The question is, would you want to do that? Full Article Beverages
rt Facebook to issue Amber Alerts to help find missing kids By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Jan 2015 22:36:07 +0000 The social media giant has partnered with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to help get out the word when kids are in danger. Full Article Protection & Safety
rt The redheads are throwing a massive party By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Jul 2015 15:04:42 +0000 Organizers are planning a huge event to celebrate the joy of 'ginger pride.' Full Article Family Activities
rt Birthday party invite for boy with speech disorder goes viral By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Jul 2015 17:58:11 +0000 Mom posts open invite on Facebook and receives a 'Reddit hug' from the online community. Full Article Family Activities
rt Your social media activity can help and hurt animal rescues By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Mar 2016 12:10:00 +0000 When you share a rescue organization's posts or comment on them, it may not always be what's best for the shelter. Full Article Pets
rt The joy of working for a nonprofit is worth how much? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Jun 2016 18:37:31 +0000 The job satisfaction of working for a nonprofit is worth an extra $40,000 per year, British study finds. Full Article Family Activities
rt Paris to sell off 'love locks' in support of refugees By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Dec 2016 20:01:04 +0000 Officials anticipate raising big bucks from the sale of lovey-dovey padlocks removed from Paris' bridges. Full Article Arts & Culture
rt Billionaire steps up for national parks, offering employment opportunities, army of volunteers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Jan 2019 17:12:34 +0000 Philanthropist Marcus Lemonis is offering work at his Camping World stories and access to an army of volunteers to national parks in need. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
rt Billionaire behind 'Fortnite' invests millions in N.C. forest conservation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 17:14:44 +0000 Tim Sweeney, founder of Epic Games and "Fortnite," is using the popularity of his virtual worlds to make a big impact in his home state of North Carolina. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
rt How Icehearts is transforming lives of at-risk kids in Finland By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Feb 2019 13:21:13 +0000 This 12-year program in Finland inspires troubled kids to reach for their dreams. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
rt In the Green Room: Chuck's biodiesel explainer, part one By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:39:03 +0000 In this episode, Chuck chats with fellow musician Rob Del Bueno from Refuel Biodiesel about how he went from making fuel in his backyard (let's just say the EPA Full Article Transportation
rt In the Green Room: Chuck's biodiesel explainer, part two By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:47:01 +0000 In this episode, Chuck chats with fellow musician Rob Del Bueno from Refuel Biodiesel about how to make biodiesel. "It's simple to do," Del Bueno says, "but it' Full Article Transportation
rt In the Green Room: Chuck's biodiesel explainer, part three By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:53:55 +0000 Video: Chuck visits one of the first 24-hour card-swipe biodiesel filling kiosks. Full Article Transportation
rt In the Green Room: Ray Anderson of Interface Inc., part 1 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:03:44 +0000 Video: Chuck interviews Ray Anderson of Interface Inc., author of 'Confessions of a Radical Industrialist'. Full Article Remodeling & Design
rt Have an unused prescription? Here's the smart way to get rid of it By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Apr 2018 14:13:52 +0000 As the U.S. struggles with an opioid epidemic, efforts like National Prescription Take Back Day are more valuable than ever. Full Article Healthy Eating
rt Dentists can smell your fear — and that could hurt your teeth By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Jun 2018 13:17:00 +0000 It may be subliminal, but you transmit your fear to your dentist. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
rt Political Habitat: Coal comfort By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 May 2009 09:10:05 +0000 Coal has made Duke Energy wealthy, yet the company's CEO admits it can be dangerous. Will he solve the problem? Full Article Research & Innovations
rt Coal comfort: Margaret Palmer on 'Colbert Report' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:32:27 +0000 Margaret Palmer, professor of biology at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Studies, believes there's a better way to mine for coal than blowin Full Article Arts & Culture
rt Even Earth's most amazing creatures do some funny things By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2019 18:35:17 +0000 Here are the winners and highly commended images from the 2019 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards. Full Article Animals
rt Los Angeles debuts first early earthquake warning app in U.S. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Jan 2019 14:35:04 +0000 Developed by the U.S. Geological Survey, the technology 'aims to reduce the impact of earthquakes and save lives and property.' Full Article Research & Innovations
rt This New Jersey city is turning illegal dumps into public art hotspots By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Feb 2019 14:11:35 +0000 The views along Camden's trash-strewn transportation corridors are getting a $1 million boost from Bloomberg's Public Art Challenge. Full Article Arts & Culture
rt Harvard University receives 50th LEED certification By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Aug 2011 18:45:57 +0000 The Ivy League campus is now home to 50 LEED certified green building projects. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
rt Billions for defense, not a penny for LEED certification By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:32:05 +0000 Buried in the 500-plus pages of the defense budget signed by President Obama on Dec. 31 is a curious provision that prohibits the Department of Defense from spe Full Article Green Workplace
rt Tour Atlantic Canada's first LEED Silver certified home By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Mar 2012 19:13:14 +0000 The Salmon Cove home was built with the environment in mind. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
rt Follow the LEEDer: Home Depot and USGBC partner for product database By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Mar 2012 18:07:29 +0000 In response to the rapidly expanding green home building market, the USGBC teams up with Home Depot to launch a database of LEED-qualifying products ranging fro Full Article At Home
rt What do all the LEED certifications mean? By www.networx.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:49:36 +0000 The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) developed the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system to certify buildings as meetin Full Article Remodeling & Design
rt Green Classroom Professional Certificate now available By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:28:06 +0000 The new certificate is offered by the U.S. Green Building Council's Center for Green Schools. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
rt Soldier Field earns LEED Certification By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:31:01 +0000 The home of the Chicago Bears is the first LEED-EB certified NFL stadium. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
rt Clif Bar headquarters earns LEED Platinum By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Jun 2012 18:00:00 +0000 The company's Emeryville, California headquarters earns top green building honors. Full Article Green Workplace
rt Toyota earns 29th LEED certification By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Jun 2012 12:00:00 +0000 Toyota's Kansas City Regional Technical Training Center received LEED Gold certification. Full Article Green Workplace
rt Citi celebrates 200 LEED certified projects By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Jun 2012 20:43:28 +0000 The Citi branch in Union Square received LEED Platinum certification. Full Article Green Workplace
rt Green certification increases home values in California By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Jul 2012 18:00:00 +0000 Study reveals that green certified homes are valued 9% higher than comparable properties. Full Article Personal Finance
rt LEED-Certified space tops 2 billion square feet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Jul 2012 12:00:00 +0000 The U.S. Green Building Council's LEED certification program reaches a new milestone. Full Article Green Workplace
rt Tour a LEED Platinum certified denim factory By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:53:26 +0000 Tour a LEED Platinum certified denim factory. The VDS Group factory in Bangladesh received LEED Platinum certification. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
rt Perkins+Will tops 150 LEED certifications By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Oct 2012 18:00:00 +0000 The architectural design firm’s portfolio includes 20 LEED Platinum certified facilities. Full Article Green Workplace