world news Dolphin deathtoll: Feds declare 'unusual mortality event' on East Coast By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Aug 2013 20:09:44 +0000 The NOAA suspects the infectious morbillivirus is responsible for the unusually high number of dolphin strandings and deaths this month. Full Article Animals
world news 4 years after Gulf oil spill, wildlife still dying By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Apr 2014 12:56:22 +0000 The 2010 BP oil spill left a lasting legacy that the National Wildlife Federation says is still killing animals in record numbers. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
world news 'The Great Invisible' explores the environmental and psychological aftermath of the Gulf oil spill By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Oct 2014 19:07:13 +0000 Margaret Brown shares her insights about the Deepwater Horizon spill with MNN. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
world news Oil spill 'footprint' found on Gulf of Mexico floor By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Feb 2015 19:30:42 +0000 Five years later, scientists may have finally found up to 10 million gallons of missing oil from the 2010 BP spill. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
world news Kemp's ridley sea turtles are mysteriously vanishing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2015 20:24:36 +0000 Five years after the 2010 BP oil spill, the endangered reptiles are one of several species still suffering from enigmatic declines. Full Article Animals
world news Silver lining of a disaster: Deepwater Horizon spill inspires beautiful bird art By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Dec 2015 16:39:49 +0000 Jason Alexander Byers uses an unusual material to make an environmental point. Full Article Arts & Culture
world news Green job of the week: Grassroots director By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jun 2009 04:17:49 +0000 Greenpeace USA is seeking a senior strategist with experience managing organizers to mobilize grassroots members. Full Article Green Workplace
world news Green job of the week: YouthBuild green building specialist By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 02:17:31 +0000 The Eagle Ridge Institute is searching for a green building specialist as part of the AmeriCorps VISTA YouthBuild USA program. Full Article Green Workplace
world news Green job of the week: Banana buyer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:05:16 +0000 Oke USA is seeking a person passionate about Fair Trade to fill a Banana Logistics and Sales position. Full Article Green Workplace
world news Green job of the week: PV Installer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:19:02 +0000 SolarCity is hiring 100 new photovoltaic installers in Southern California and in the Greater Phoenix, Arizona area. Full Article Green Workplace
world news Green job of the week: College dean By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:30:03 +0000 Delaware Valley College in Doylestown, Pennsylvania is searching for a Dean of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. Full Article Green Workplace
world news Green job of the week: Handbag model By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Jul 2009 01:47:15 +0000 Attention eco-fashionistas in New York City, Canopy Verde is searching for handbag models as part of a grassroots advertising campaign. Full Article Green Workplace
world news Green job of the week: EPA administrative assistant By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Aug 2009 03:22:26 +0000 The EPA is searching for a senior (age 55+) to fill an administrative assistant position at the Ann Arbor, Michigan office. Full Article Green Workplace
world news Green job of the week: Technical writing and design consultant By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Aug 2009 02:12:23 +0000 Chipotle, one of MNN's top 10 organic fast-food restaurants, is searching for a technical writing and design consultant at its Denver office. Full Article Green Workplace
world news Green job of the week: Rock star user interaction engineer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Aug 2009 01:46:22 +0000 GoodGuide, home of the world's largest healthy and green product database, is searching for a Rock Star User Interaction Engineer. Full Article Green Workplace
world news Why you should celebrate International Day of Yoga every day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Jun 2019 16:57:19 +0000 From increasing flexibility to easing stress, yoga has so many health benefits. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
world news Orbit map of the solar system reveals gorgeous planetary perspective By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Jun 2019 13:15:31 +0000 Beautiful solar system map by Eleanor Lutz shows the orbits of more than 18,000 celestial objects. Full Article Space
world news The Farallon Islands have a mouse problem. The solution is raising eyebrows. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2019 17:59:04 +0000 Scientists propose dropping poison to kill mice on the Farallon Islands, but there's concern that wildlife and water quality will suffer. Full Article Animals
world news Baby spiders are born with big eyes, just like puppies are born with big feet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 03 Aug 2019 13:09:09 +0000 With huge eyes in tiny bodies, baby jumping spiders have high-quality vision. Full Article Animals
world news White rhinos team up to save northern relatives from extinction By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Aug 2019 18:45:25 +0000 Researchers hope these rhinos could serve as surrogate mothers, saving the northern white rhino subspecies. Full Article Animals
world news Russia releases last belugas from overcrowded 'whale jail' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2019 19:05:11 +0000 After reports of icy pens, rotten food and sick animals sparked an outcry, 97 orcas and belugas have been released from a Russian 'whale jail.' Full Article Animals
world news Living near green spaces can help you live longer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Nov 2019 17:14:17 +0000 Being surrounded by trees, grass and shrubs can add years to your life. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
world news Color-changing brittle stars can see — even without eyes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Jan 2020 17:46:52 +0000 The red brittle star appears to use its color-changing powers for vision. Full Article Animals
world news Scenes from the TVA coal disaster By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Feb 2009 22:23:12 +0000 The people of Harriman, Tenn., woke the morning of Dec. 23, 2008, to find their community awash in a billion gallons of toxic coal sludge. Full Article Energy
world news Political Habitat: Sludge under the bridge By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 10:39:21 +0000 What happens two months after a major environmental disaster, when the lights go out and everyone stops paying attention? Full Article Wilderness & Resources
world news Appalachian groups target Obama By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:18:38 +0000 Massive twitter campaign invites @barackobama to visit Appalachia and see mountaintop removal first hand. Full Article Research & Innovations
world news Battle over TVA coal ash in Alabama By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:01:53 +0000 Alabama county’s decision to store coal ash from the Tennessee spill fills coffers, but also spurs worries about consequences. Full Article Energy
world news TVA to spend $43 million on projects in coal waste spill area By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:11:42 +0000 Tennessee Valley Authority announces plans for economic development projects in Roane County, the site of last December’s coal ash spill. Full Article Energy
world news New cement cuts greenhouse gases by 90% By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:43:23 +0000 Cement made from 'fly ash', a byproduct from coal-fired power plants, has a remarkably lower carbon footprint, recycles industrial waste, and is more durable. Full Article Research & Innovations
world news Shea's year in review By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:52:51 +0000 In which I revisit some of my favorite posts from 2009. Watch a Malaysian mine collapse, read about a truly homemade toaster oven, and find out if kites can pow Full Article Energy
world news Engineer wins 2009 Purpose Prize for inventing green bricks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 16 Jan 2010 11:51:02 +0000 Engineer Henry Liu is honored for inventing a way to transform toxic waste into environmentally friendly bricks used for construction. Full Article Green Workplace
world news The TVA coal ash spill: The other big leak By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Jun 2010 18:03:28 +0000 It's worth remembering that at the end of 2008, more than 1 billion gallons of toxic coal ash slurry was spilled by the Tennessee Valley Authority. When will ou Full Article Energy
world news Coal ash tour gets mixed reviews By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Sep 2010 20:55:01 +0000 Industry and environmentalists find themselves on opposite ends of coal ash options. Full Article Energy
world news Judge allows environmental groups to sue over coal ash By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Sep 2010 21:47:01 +0000 Ruling is latest twist in a long debate over how to regulate and enforce coal ash disposal. Full Article Energy
world news Twitter storm for 'Safe American Communities' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Nov 2010 22:25:20 +0000 EPAcoal.org launches a Twitter campaign to send a strong message of support to the EPA for regulating toxic coal sludge so it doesn't enter the water supply. Full Article Research & Innovations
world news What's going on behind closed doors at the White House? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Dec 2010 14:30:34 +0000 Despite claims that special interest groups don't have a place in the White House, some reports say that's not the case. Other reports simply don't exist. Full Article Politics
world news The politics of healthier power plants By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Mar 2011 20:43:57 +0000 A new EPA proposal attempts to limit toxic emissions of air pollutants from coal and oil-fired power plants. Full Article Politics
world news Coal ash threatens South Georgia By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 May 2016 09:31:00 +0000 Fear of toxins unites Wayne County community against dumping of coal ash waste. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
world news How to learn to do a handstand By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Jul 2017 19:06:36 +0000 Turn your world upside-down by practicing handstands, a whole-body move. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
world news 11 of the most difficult ultramarathons in the world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Jul 2017 15:48:23 +0000 A regular marathon will sound like an easy warm-up compared to these crazy yet compelling endurance races. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
world news How to train for an obstacle race By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Jul 2017 15:18:43 +0000 An expert conditioning coach offers down-and-dirty advice on preparing your body for an obstacle race. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
world news Why are American runners slowing down? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 05 Aug 2017 17:12:00 +0000 American runners are getting slower, and it's not because more women are running now then ever before. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
world news Exercising in the heat may not be worth it By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 12 Aug 2017 14:06:45 +0000 Study finds you may be better off moving your workout indoors. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
world news Concept of 'fat but fit' questioned in new study By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Aug 2017 15:49:35 +0000 A new study buries the concept of "fat but fit," and finds that obesity is more dangerous than a lack of fitness. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
world news What is hot yoga and is it right for you? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Aug 2017 16:43:47 +0000 Two new studies find that hot yoga may help to reduce stress, anxiety and emotional eating. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
world news 5 ways walking is better than running By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Aug 2017 14:18:48 +0000 Running and walking may have similar benefits, but are there times when is walking better than running? Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
world news How to train for your first triathlon By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Aug 2017 13:16:14 +0000 If you want to try a triathlon, here's what you need to know about the event that combines swimming, cycling and running. Experts Erin Beresini weighs in. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
world news Why are women so underrepresented in research on exercise? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Sep 2017 17:49:53 +0000 Why aren't women counted in most exercise studies? Their periods tend to mess up the data. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
world news You really can run away from dental problems By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Sep 2017 13:39:11 +0000 A new study reveals that a lean, fit body equals happy teeth and gums. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
world news What's the deal with runners 'going' in public? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Sep 2017 16:28:50 +0000 As the 'Mad Pooper' terrorizes Colorado Springs, many are asking why runners are so obsessed with poop anyhow. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being