ed Millions of environmentalists are registered to vote in the U.S. but don't. What if they did? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Sep 2018 14:20:36 +0000 The Environmental Voter Project has a plan to awaken a sleeping giant in American politics. Full Article Politics
ed Ted Turner says Obama should have put energy first By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 May 2011 16:24:59 +0000 Media mogul offers to lobby at no charge in support of wind power. Full Article Politics
ed My coal-themed encounter with Mitt Romney By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Jul 2011 16:15:44 +0000 At a campaign stop, retired environmentalist Anthony Samsel asked Mitt Romney a question about coal-fired power plants. Romney's response surprised him. Full Article Guest Columnist
ed Climate conspiracy hoax revealed! By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Sep 2011 20:15:37 +0000 As GOP presidential hopefuls sound the alarm on the global warming hoax, we've uncovered the smoking gun: irrefutable proof, backed by flawless logic, that clim Full Article Climate & Weather
ed 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
ed How trapping carbon dioxide underground will reduce emissions By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jul 2013 19:09:54 +0000 Reducing carbon dioxide may be solved in storing emissions in deep, subterranean rock throughout the country. Full Article Energy
ed 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
ed Study: Weight training may reduce diabetes risk in men By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Aug 2012 19:25:30 +0000 Combining regular weight training with aerobics may reduce risk of type 2 diabetes by up to 59%, researchers find. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ed Alzheimer's could be reclassified as Type 3 diabetes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Sep 2012 09:34:18 +0000 Could Alzheimer's really just be another form of diabetes, caused by eating too much junk food? Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ed Changes in gut flora linked to Type 2 diabetes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Sep 2012 14:53:40 +0000 Researchers find distinct differences in the intestinal bacteria between patients who have type 2 diabetes and those who do not. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ed 7 diet gurus who died of poor health By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Jan 2013 18:03:29 +0000 Advocating for fitness and good nutrition wasn't enough to save these health experts from an early demise. Full Article Healthy Eating
ed Walking after dinner may reduce diabetes risk By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:42:51 +0000 New study finds that short, brisk walks after dinner may be more effective than other forms of exercise at preventing diabetes. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ed 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
ed Special teddy bear could help kids cope with diabetes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2013 13:59:14 +0000 Children can feed Jerry the Bear, regulate his insulin, prick his fingers and even play games via the large screen on his chest. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ed Can a Mediterranean diet prevent diabetes? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Jan 2014 14:43:21 +0000 Following a Mediterranean diet may help prevent diabetes in people who are at risk for heart disease. Full Article Healthy Eating
ed Lifting weights may reduce diabetes risk By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jan 2014 17:59:16 +0000 New study finds that pumping iron can cut a woman's risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by up to one-third. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ed 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
ed Diabetes mellitus: It's not always linked to obesity By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Apr 2014 17:01:04 +0000 Researchers warn health care providers that obesity is not the only factor that can contribute to Type 2 diabetes. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ed Diabetes medications may sometimes do more harm than good By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Jul 2014 10:40:41 +0000 New study may help doctors and patients find a better balance between diabetes control and quality of life. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ed Diabetes medication may help prevent Alzheimer's By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Jul 2014 09:54:48 +0000 New German study finds that people taking this type of generic diabetes medication were less likely to develop diabetes. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ed Prediabetes may raise cancer risk By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Sep 2014 17:51:28 +0000 Researchers find a strong association between elevated blood glucose levels and certain types of cancer. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ed Grapefruit diet earns redemption, new study suggests By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Oct 2014 15:59:11 +0000 Recent research finds that grapefruit juice stems weight loss by 18 percent in mice and may be as effective as diabetes drugs. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ed Planned C-sections linked to more health risks for babies By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Dec 2015 18:34:57 +0000 Babies born via scheduled C-section were more likely to develop asthma and diabetes. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
ed 5 reasons to slash added sugar in kids' diets By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Aug 2016 20:44:02 +0000 The American Heart Association wants parents to keep the added sugar in children's diets to less than 25 grams a day. Here's why and how to do it. Full Article Healthy Eating
ed How Facebook knows when you'll get divorced (even before you do) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 01:26:59 +0000 Facebook knows who your romantic partner is, even if you keep that information private, and can even predict if the relationship will last. Full Article Computers
ed Randi Zuckerberg on why we need to unplug By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2013 17:00:09 +0000 Former Facebook exec and sister of Facebook founder shares her tips on unplugging from our digital lives. Full Article Family Activities
ed Disappointed in your Facebook movie? You'll love this By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Feb 2014 16:49:43 +0000 Comedians Tripp and Tyler have envisioned a funny — and much more accurate — Facebook movie of their own. Full Article Computers
ed 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
ed 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
ed 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
ed 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
ed Why is Facebook looking to purchase a solar-powered drone company? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Mar 2014 15:00:05 +0000 Facebook is in talks to buy a drone company that manufactures ultra-lightweight, solar-powered planes. Full Article Computers
ed Was Facebook's manipulation of news feeds ethical? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Jul 2014 19:49:39 +0000 Many of the social media network's users were outraged to learn they could've been unwitting participants in the study. Full Article Computers
ed How social media affects body image By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Oct 2014 13:59:54 +0000 We know photos in magazine ads and TV commercials are altered, but are you aware of the Photoshopping on your friends' selfies? Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ed Why 'Photo Doggies For Anthony' is blowing up your Facebook feed By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Jan 2015 19:00:08 +0000 Have you noticed a plethora of puppies on your Facebook page? This is why people are posting them. Full Article Pets
ed 8 special dogs saved by social media By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2015 20:26:50 +0000 Sometimes a Facebook post or a tweet can make all the difference for a shelter dog. Full Article Pets
ed After 5 years in shelter, dog gets adopted By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2015 14:56:13 +0000 Thanks to the power of social media, Chester the pit bull spent his first Easter with his new family. Full Article Pets
ed Who needs 4 legs to get around? Not Pancake the cat By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Jun 2015 15:36:11 +0000 Pancake was born with a skeletal deformity and has to rely on only her back legs, but it sure hasn't slowed her down. Full Article Pets
ed 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
ed 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
ed Wine-infused coffee blurs the wine o'clock rule By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Mar 2017 16:34:37 +0000 This new drink makes all your coffee and wine meme dreams come true. Full Article Beverages
ed $29 million awarded for weatherization training By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Jun 2010 03:16:54 +0000 The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded $29 million in Recovery Act funding for weatherization training centers in 27 states. Full Article Green Workplace
ed This woman tried crossing the Irish Sea in a giant inflatable hamster wheel By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Feb 2016 17:51:24 +0000 25-year-old wave runner Lindsey Russell undertook the 20-mile challenge to raise money for charity. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ed British comedian Eddie Izzard to run 27 marathons in 27 days for charity By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Feb 2016 18:31:02 +0000 Each day will symbolize one year that Nelson Mandela spent in prison. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ed L.A. officials impound tiny houses donated to the homeless By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 05 Mar 2016 00:07:38 +0000 As homelessness woes mount in the city, one big-hearted solution is squashed. Full Article At Home
ed How a third-grader sowed a food movement By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2016 17:41:13 +0000 Katie's Krops is helping kids fight hunger one garden at a time. Full Article Responsible Living
ed Kids in need choose between two gifts and surprise everyone with their answer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Dec 2016 12:32:42 +0000 Get ready to break out the tissues with this video featuring children from the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta. Full Article Family Activities
ed Eclipse glasses distributed to the homeless in Southern cities By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Aug 2017 15:42:25 +0000 Eclipse glasses distributed to the homeless, plus where to donate your old eclipse glasses if you don't plan on reusing them. Full Article Space
ed What do you get when you mix bearded men with mermaid tails? Your new favorite calendar By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Nov 2017 18:40:03 +0000 Who needs calendars of yoga cats when you could have bearded mermen from the Newfoundland & Labrador Beard and Mustache Club on your walls? Full Article Family Activities
ed California city plans to pay needy residents By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Jan 2018 14:01:54 +0000 Stockton is set to become the first city in the U.S. to experiment with providing a universal basic income to some low-income families. Full Article Personal Finance