ed A badly injured leopard beats the odds to make a miracle recovery By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2019 12:26:01 +0000 Rescuers spent months nursing a paralyzed leopard until the day he stood on his own paws. Full Article Animals
ed Breaststroke home to this 3D-printed floating dorm By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2015 22:30:05 +0000 SwimCity is a housing concept for young Swedes who don't mind donning goggles or hopping in a canoe as part of their commute. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ed World's tallest wood building proposed for Paris By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Jun 2015 18:10:11 +0000 Michael Green, champion of lanky, carbon-neutral buildings, sets his sights on the City of Light. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ed Swedish students build law-skirting tiny house By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Jun 2015 21:00:03 +0000 Friggatto cleverly evades the exhausting, expensive process of securing a housing permit in Sweden. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ed Plant-clad Hawaiian micro-home is perched atop a hollow 'trunk' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Aug 2015 19:01:06 +0000 Don't want to live in it anymore? Just covert it into a drive-through shaved ice stand. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ed 3 Solar Decathlon homes designed to withstand the next Katrina By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Aug 2015 20:17:51 +0000 Resilient design is showcased in competing homes hailing from New York, New Jersey and Missouri. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ed In Vietnam, an urban college campus reimagined as a 'forested mountain' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Sep 2015 12:35:57 +0000 Honestly, it would be a touch difficult to hit the books on a campus this wildly verdant. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ed 3-D printed car and home live in symbiotic off-grid harmony By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Sep 2015 20:15:51 +0000 A solar-powered home that can charge a car is one thing. But what if power flowed the other way, as well? Full Article Research & Innovations
ed This cedar tree-studded Swiss high-rise will probably smell amazing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Nov 2015 14:49:16 +0000 Why move to the woods when you can live in a tower that doubles as a coniferous forest? Full Article Remodeling & Design
ed Fresh concerns raised over Leonardo DiCaprio's eco-resort By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Jan 2016 20:44:52 +0000 Developers behind the 104-acre sustainable project in Belize promise to consider all concerns ahead of construction in 2017. Full Article Arts & Culture
ed Manhattan is getting an office tower wrapped in spiraling sky gardens By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Feb 2016 14:18:39 +0000 From the man who brought you the giant tetrahedron on 57th Street... Full Article Remodeling & Design
ed Rooftop tiny houses offer freedom, flexibility and fantastic views By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Jul 2016 20:10:33 +0000 Berlin startup Cabin Spacey has a clever idea for the city's unused rooftops. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ed Recycled materials boost the appeal of a tiny house By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Aug 2016 11:00:00 +0000 Tiny houses have become the darlings of budget-minded minimalists, and Ryan Mitchell's book, "Tiny Houses Built with Recycled Materials," explores them. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ed 5 solar-powered buildings that will forever change architecture By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Sep 2016 14:41:50 +0000 From Apple's Spaceship HQ to GE's Boston campus, these solar-integrated designs are raising the bar. Full Article Energy
ed IKEA's flat-pack refugee shelter wins coveted design award By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Feb 2017 18:43:39 +0000 The Design Museum's recognition of IKEA's Better Shelter for refugees couldn't come at a more appropriate time. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ed Puget Sound getaway is pure freecycled genius By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Mar 2018 12:23:11 +0000 As its name implies, Scavenger Studio by Eerkes Architects was constructed from materials plucked from soon-to-be-demolished homes. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ed How Finn the yellow lab helped save an island of penguins By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Apr 2018 17:56:49 +0000 Finn the conservation dog was trained to sniff out pesky rabbits, and in the process he protect native plants and threatened Humboldt penguins. Full Article Animals
ed Scientists repurpose stargazing tools to protect endangered species By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 08 Apr 2018 14:40:54 +0000 A high-tech collaboration between astrophysicists and ecologists is helping to monitor and protect some of the world's most threatened animals. Full Article Animals
ed Butt-breathing turtle that can stay underwater for 72 hours is endangered By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Apr 2018 18:59:39 +0000 The Mary River turtle, recognized for its algae-induced punk rock appearance and ability to breathe through its rear is endangered. Full Article Animals
ed How tequila producers helped bring a bat species back from the brink By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Apr 2018 14:17:23 +0000 There were once less than 1,000 of them left in Mexico and the U.S. Full Article Animals
ed New Ikea collections for kids spotlight threatened wildlife By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Apr 2018 12:38:44 +0000 With guidance from the World Wildlife Fund, Swedish retailer IKEA uses bath towels and duvet covers to spread a message of conservation. Full Article At Home
ed 1 in 8 bird species are facing extinction, including some beloved ones By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Apr 2018 12:11:00 +0000 Many well-known bird species are in danger of going extinct, according to the State of the World’s Birds 2018 report. Full Article Animals
ed These shrew-like critters with dangerous sex lives are now officially endangered By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 May 2018 20:19:50 +0000 Habitat loss and climate change have pushed the antechinus, a marsupial that looks like a small shrew, to the brink. And their sex lives don't help. Full Article Animals
ed How nuns in Mexico are helping save a critically endangered salamander By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Jun 2018 17:21:37 +0000 The Sisters of the Monastery of the Dominican of Order have cared for the rare salamanders for 150 years. Full Article Animals
ed Should rhinos be introduced to Australia? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Jul 2018 14:06:30 +0000 It's a wild idea fraught with controversy, but Australia has the habitats and the protections in place to harbor these beasts. Full Article Animals
ed Meet the planet's 25 most endangered primates By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Aug 2018 16:39:17 +0000 This report highlights 25 apes, monkeys, lemurs, lorises and other primates on the brink of extinction. Full Article Animals
ed Bird thought extinct discovered in the Bahamas By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Aug 2018 18:40:07 +0000 The elusive Bahama nuthatch was found in limited numbers on the island Grand Bahama amid concerns it had been wiped out in 2016. Full Article Animals
ed A Brazilian rainforest is now being called an 'extinction vortex' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Sep 2018 04:09:41 +0000 Brazil's once-expansive Atlantic Forest has now almost completely disappeared. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ed Endangered sea turtles hatch on N.Y. beach By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Oct 2018 18:54:29 +0000 Rare endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtles hatch on New York City beach, but they normally nest in the Gulf of Mexico. Full Article Animals
ed Conservationists plant a 'super grove' of redwood trees cloned from ancient stumps By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Dec 2018 13:20:34 +0000 The clones come from trees that were larger than any alive today. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ed Tree frog with strange claw discovered in remote Andean dwarf forest By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Jan 2019 13:20:34 +0000 The newly identified species may already be at risk of extinction due to habitat loss, researchers report. Full Article Animals
ed Proposed mega-development could pose threat to iconic Florida panther By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Jan 2019 13:21:17 +0000 In Florida, not even the iconic Florida panther — the endangered state animal — is safe from new development. Full Article Animals
ed Calling all kids to draw (and honor) their favorite endangered species By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 17:57:06 +0000 The 2019 Saving Endangered Species Youth Art Contest is open to children in grades K-12. Full Article Animals
ed Government pushes to remove gray wolf from endangered species list By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Mar 2019 18:19:40 +0000 U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service proposes letting states, tribes manage wolf populations, dropping endangered species status on the federal level. Full Article Animals
ed Calf sightings in Cape Cod Bay are big news for endangered right whales By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Apr 2019 16:23:33 +0000 Two mother-and-calf pairs of North Atlantic right whales have been spotted so far this year in Cape Cod Bay. Full Article Animals
ed Certified Humane Raised & Handled egg labeling By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:25:51 +0000 Confused about egg carton labeling? You're not alone. Full Article Healthy Eating
ed The Dodge Dart Registry: It's not just for weddings anymore By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Jan 2013 20:57:11 +0000 dodge dart registry Full Article Transportation
ed The plushest peak you ever did see: Three Bad Seeds' nature-inspired pillows By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:55:54 +0000 Bring the great outdoors into your home with Three Bad Seeds' line of wilderness-inspired pillows handcrafted from repurposed scrap fabrics. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ed Rodale's: A new online shop for tested green products By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:27:19 +0000 From the venerable, eco-conscious publisher comes a new place to find great gifts, fairly made jewelry and sustainable fashion. Full Article Responsible Living
ed 5 wine gifts wine lovers don't need By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Dec 2013 17:10:23 +0000 If you buy me one of these as a holiday gift, I may never clink glasses with you again. Full Article Beverages
ed An organic candy cane with no red dye or corn syrup By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Dec 2013 05:42:16 +0000 Do you or your kids like candy canes, but do you dislike the dye and corn syrup they contain? Look no further. Full Article Healthy Eating
ed 12 must-have home goods for the well-stuffed stocking By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2013 14:00:29 +0000 Have a stocking to stuff before December 25? Consider these useful and beautiful gifts — most eco-friendly and/or from small designers — for $25 and under. Full Article At Home
ed Eden Paper: Beautiful gift wrap that you can plant and, eventually, eat By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2013 19:28:13 +0000 After you've furiously torn through your holiday prezzies, plant Eden Paper gift wrap it in the backyard where it will grow into a patch of veggies. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ed Salted Dried Cranberry-Hazelnut Chocolate Bark By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Dec 2014 16:20:07 +0000 This small-batch recipe is a treat for a small gathering or a holiday gift the kids can make. Full Article Recipes
ed 13 design gifts that give: A big-hearted holiday gift guide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Dec 2015 16:16:47 +0000 Who said you can't partake in a little shopping on Giving Tuesday? Full Article At Home
ed What kind of blender do I need? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Dec 2015 18:59:29 +0000 9 models to consider once you know how you'll be using this versatile kitchen tool. Full Article Healthy Eating
ed 10 stocking stuffers for home cooks (that will actually get used) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Dec 2017 17:51:59 +0000 Looking for stocking stuffer ideas for your favorite home cooks? Here are some suggestions for super useful tools that they’ll love. Full Article Healthy Eating
ed Union of Concerned Scientists questions true value of hybrid cars By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:27:54 +0000 Option packages and other 'forced' features increase the base price of many vehicles, balancing out the environmental value, group says. Full Article Transportation
ed 4 questions to ask about the proposed eco-grades for cars By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:48:39 +0000 Your next car purchase may be based on a letter grade issued by Beltway bureaucrats. Full Article Politics
ed Offshore drilling 'likely' in Arctic, feds say By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Jun 2012 17:42:36 +0000 Oil exploration will probably begin in Alaskan waters this summer, according to a top U.S. official, with more lease sales likely in the next four years. Full Article Energy