science and technology Let the Guest-Imator help create the perfect (and less wasteful) Thanksgiving meal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Nov 2017 18:06:14 +0000 The Guest-Imator is a digital portion calculator that even considers the amount of leftovers you want to have. It works for vegan meals, too. Full Article Healthy Eating
science and technology How to freeze leftover pumpkin puree By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Nov 2017 16:09:24 +0000 Whether it's fresh or canned, pumpkin freezes really well. Full Article Healthy Eating
science and technology Discarded H&M clothing is fueling a Swedish power plant By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Nov 2017 16:51:42 +0000 Thousands of pounds of moldy cardigans and unsellable denim shorts are being burned in lieu of oil and coal at Västerås near Stockholm. Full Article Energy
science and technology London officials consider more public drinking fountains By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Dec 2017 16:23:15 +0000 Mayor Sadiq Kahn wants Londoners to stay hydrated with public water fountains while generating less plastic waste. Full Article Responsible Living
science and technology 'Fatberg' to be displayed in London museum By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Dec 2017 16:17:28 +0000 The Museum of London will showcase part of a 143-ton chunk of fat, diapers and baby wipes that was removed from the city's sewers. Full Article Healthy Eating
science and technology Old bread brewed into game-changing beer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jan 2018 23:09:00 +0000 As far as creative ideas to keep food food from being wasted go, Toast Beer is pretty brilliant. Full Article Beverages
science and technology Ready to plog? Fitness craze pairs aerobic exercise with litter removal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Feb 2018 12:51:43 +0000 Sweden is to thank (go figure) for a hot new lifestyle trend known as plogging that encourages participants to beautify cities while burning calories. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
science and technology Mardi Gras beads are an environmental nightmare — but they don't have to be By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Feb 2018 14:01:23 +0000 Ubiquitous Mardi Gras beads can be made of other things: Biodegradable seed bombs, anyone? Full Article Responsible Living
science and technology The Netherlands has too much cow poop By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Feb 2018 13:28:31 +0000 Illegal dung dumping is on the rise as the already-strong Dutch dairy sector continues to grow. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
science and technology Dutch supermarket debuts world's first plastic-free aisle By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Mar 2018 14:01:56 +0000 Organic supermarket chain EkoPlaza teams with an anti-plastic waste group to launch a supermarket aisle liberated from plastic packaging. Full Article Responsible Living
science and technology Cockroaches are built for our garbage By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Mar 2018 15:12:48 +0000 The specialized DNA of cockroaches makes them dumpster divers extraordinaire. Full Article Research & Innovations
science and technology These modern housewares are made from trash By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Mar 2018 14:33:24 +0000 A Product Impact Dashboard tells you exactly how much rubbish was used to create Pentatonic's cushions, tables and serving bowls. Full Article Remodeling & Design
science and technology There are fewer plastic bags clogging U.K. waters By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Apr 2018 12:34:22 +0000 A study found that while plastic bag litter has decreased in the U.K. seabed, other forms of pollution have increased. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
science and technology How a poop-filled train from NYC wound up in rural Alabama By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Apr 2018 18:24:45 +0000 While easy to focus on the gross-out factor, the tale of a stranded train filled with sewage sludge shines a light on the complicated afterlife of our waste. Full Article Responsible Living
science and technology U.K. grocery store removes 'best before' dates on produce By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 May 2018 15:55:26 +0000 In England, Tesco supermarket is overhauling its fresh produce department to fight food waste. Full Article Healthy Eating
science and technology 8 things to never put in your garbage disposal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Aug 2018 15:01:42 +0000 Here's a good list of items not to put in your garbage disposal, and a bonus list of 3 to be cautious about. Full Article At Home
science and technology Britain gets serious about curbing plastic waste By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Aug 2018 16:40:44 +0000 From Buckingham Palace to the BBC, British institutions are putting the kibosh on single-use plastic. Full Article Responsible Living
science and technology This sewage treatment plant moonlights as a wedding hotspot By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 09 Sep 2018 13:42:36 +0000 A singular place to say 'I do' in the Seattle area, Brightwater Treatment Plant can process 36 million gallons of wastewater daily. Full Article Travel
science and technology Volunteers rally around the planet for Clean Up the World Weekend By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Sep 2018 19:18:29 +0000 This weekend will feature several overlapping events meant to combat a growing plague of garbage around the world. Full Article Responsible Living
science and technology Why not feed the hungry with fresh leftovers? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Oct 2018 18:13:18 +0000 Second Helpings Atlanta provides a bridge between fresh, perishable food and the people who need it most. Full Article Responsible Living
science and technology What should you do with your dog's poop? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Oct 2018 13:18:36 +0000 There's no perfect way to dispose of your dog's waste, but here are some ideas. Full Article Pets
science and technology 'Single-use' is the 2018 word of the year By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Nov 2018 18:48:56 +0000 The dictionary's most popular word of the year has to do with waste. Full Article Responsible Living
science and technology Ikea to combat air pollution in India by turning farming waste into home goods By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Nov 2018 13:21:00 +0000 Although new on the Indian retail scene, Ikea already has big plans to alleviate one of the country's largest environmental ills. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
science and technology How to reduce packaging when ordering online By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Nov 2018 20:06:47 +0000 You may love Amazon Prime, but the environment doesn't. Full Article Responsible Living
science and technology Denmark's ski slope (on top of a power plant) welcomes first guests By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Feb 2019 14:08:16 +0000 Copenhagen gains an unusual new landmark in the form of a multitasking waste-to-energy plant designed by Bjarke Ingels Group that functions as a ski slope. Full Article Energy
science and technology A frozen river of poo is sliding down Denali By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Apr 2019 19:47:03 +0000 As much as 66 metric tons of human excrement from visitors to Alaska's Denali National Park could soon be released into the pristine Alaskan coast. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
science and technology Malaysia is sending trash back to the countries that created it By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 May 2019 12:15:20 +0000 Malaysia and the Philippines are forcefully rejecting trash from wealthier countries. Full Article Politics
science and technology Helium shortage ripples around the globe By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Jun 2019 17:32:47 +0000 Those helium-filled balloons you've seen bobbing in the breeze are the least important use of this critical element, especially since we don't have enough. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
science and technology Cigarette butts are the most pervasive man-made pollutant By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2019 16:18:47 +0000 These plastic filters far surpass plastic straws in coastal cleanup tallies and they're toxic on land, too. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
science and technology MNN blogger addresses 'Climategate' on Fox News By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:02:04 +0000 Video: A controversy over e-mails leads FOX to wonder why Obama would bother flying to Copenhagen for the climate summit. Our blogger responds. Full Article Climate & Weather
science and technology The real meaning of those stolen climate e-mails By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:54:24 +0000 The pilfering of e-mail correspondence among climate scientists from a major climate center in Britain two weeks ago has grown into a very public controversy un Full Article Climate & Weather
science and technology Buy into 'Climategate'? You're either paid or played By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:56:38 +0000 A few hacked e-mails does not overturn the mountain of science behind global warming, and if you think otherwise you're either coldly disingenuous or informatio Full Article Climate & Weather
science and technology Nearly Friday link drop By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 03:07:01 +0000 Are ex-KGB hackers behind "Climategate"? What's the latest drama in Copenhagen? Can a regular, affordable home really produce more power than it uses? Full Article Climate & Weather
science and technology Climategate scientist cleared By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:11:01 +0000 Academic Board of Inquiry has cleared the scientist at the center of "Climategate" and his "trick." So will the spin machine finally shut up? Full Article Research & Innovations
science and technology A tale of two climate polls By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 06 Feb 2010 21:34:50 +0000 wo new studies on how Americans perceive climate change is a testament to public confusion and an urgent call for better messaging from the scientific communit Full Article Research & Innovations
science and technology A tale of two climate polls, part 2 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:14:02 +0000 Two new studies on how Americans perceive climate change is a testament to public confusion and an urgent call for better messaging from the scientific communit Full Article Research & Innovations
science and technology Scientist to The Daily Mail: I didn't say the Earth was cooling By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:09:01 +0000 Phil Jones and The Union of Concerned Scientists say The Daily Mail misrepresented a statement about climate change data to support skeptics' claims. Full Article Climate & Weather
science and technology Climate hoax killer app By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:52:29 +0000 Finally.. an iPhone app that decodes the labyrinth of climate hoaxes and skeptic psuedo-science. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
science and technology Climate Counterspin TV By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 21:04:40 +0000 After more than a decade of anti-climate spin, the folks at DeSmogBlog say enough is enough. ClimateTV will respond to the daily lies of the climate denial mach Full Article Computers
science and technology Despite increasing attacks, climate scientists reiterate consensus By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 19 Jun 2010 22:45:00 +0000 255 top climate scientists are reiterating their conclusions on global warming in the face of increased e-mail attacks. Full Article Climate & Weather
science and technology Planet Pundit: The Climategate outrage By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:58:04 +0000 For the media, exonerated climate scientists aren't nearly as interesting as evil, manipulative ones. Full Article Climate & Weather
science and technology Science and sensibility: The danger of jargon By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:44:22 +0000 Science lingo may hurt efforts to inform the general public, a new study warns. Full Article Research & Innovations
science and technology Climategate debunked, but only Jon Stewart covers the news By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:20:46 +0000 A study funded by the Koch brothers debunks Climategate, but the cable news media doesn't cover it. Full Article Climate & Weather
science and technology Hackers break into university in attempt to revive 'Climategate' scandal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:57:41 +0000 'Hackergate' — a desperate attempt by climate skeptics to revive the manufactured 'Climategate' scandal in advance of U.N. climate conference — will backfir Full Article Climate & Weather
science and technology How political battles affect climate scientists By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Dec 2011 13:07:06 +0000 The release, quickly dubbed "Climategate 2.0" after the initial 2009 "Climategate" hacking, drew strong condemnation from scientists involved in the emails, as Full Article Politics
science and technology Climate change throws nature's timing out of whack By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:02:15 +0000 Timing matters: Flowers bloom, insects emerge, birds migrate, and planting and hunting seasons are carefully coordinated times in order to take advantage of wha Full Article Climate & Weather
science and technology In the Field: Trip to a local farmer's market By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 13:55:07 +0000 Video: Join Farmer D as he checks out the farmer's market in Savannah, GA. Full Article Healthy Eating
science and technology Sassy aprons for eco-friendly cooks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:11:54 +0000 Create your eco-friendly, organic culinary masterpiece wearing one of these sassy aprons. Full Article Healthy Eating
science and technology Hitting the green sheets By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 08 Feb 2009 23:10:26 +0000 Looking to avoid a date with pesticides this Valentine's Day? Outfit your boudoir with bedding made from eco-friendly fabrics. Full Article Remodeling & Design
science and technology Boxed wine: It's greener, but how's the taste? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:42:23 +0000 Boxed wine is quick becoming a favorite of eco-friendly wineries and organic wine drinkers who are starting to love brands like yellow + blue. Full Article Beverages