world news A huge amount of water is sinking through the planet's tectonic fault lines By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Nov 2018 19:37:57 +0000 A perplexing amount of the planet's water slips deep into Earth's interior at some tectonic boundaries, a new study has found. But where does it go? Full Article Wilderness & Resources
world news Freshwater sources around the world are in unprecedented decline By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Dec 2018 00:48:03 +0000 Our landlocked water is drying up, and the oceans are rising. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
world news Groundwater is an 'environmental time bomb' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Jan 2019 18:28:55 +0000 Scientists report that it could take 100 years for the world's groundwater supplies to respond to climate change, potentially leaving populations without water. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
world news Huge freshwater aquifer found under the ocean By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jun 2019 15:48:00 +0000 The aquifer is hundreds of feet under the seabed, spans 200 miles along the U.S. East Coast, and hints at similar deposits elsewhere. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
world news Help me design a custom fair trade Ben & Jerry's flavor By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Sep 2010 18:08:15 +0000 Ben & Jerry's has invited me to create my own custom flavor using fair trade ingredients next month- help me out with some tasty ideas. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
world news Throw a Fair Trade party in October By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Sep 2010 10:14:47 +0000 October is Fair Trade Month. Celebrate by throwing a fair trade coffee hour -- or cocktail hour -- and buying better-for-kids chocolate on Halloween. Full Article Responsible Living
world news Jimmy Fallon sings Fair Trade's praises By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Oct 2010 12:02:10 +0000 Jimmy Fallon is joined by Ladysmith Black Mambazo as they sing an ode to Fair Trade and Ben & Jerry's. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
world news Get a free Reverse Trick-or-Treating kit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Oct 2010 21:47:40 +0000 You pay only shipping for a set of 15 organic, fair trade chocolates and educational cards that your kids can give out to visitors. Full Article Responsible Living
world news All Honest Teas to be fair trade certified By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Oct 2010 19:45:03 +0000 All 28 types of Honest Tea will sport the fair trade certification label by the end of March 2011. Full Article Responsible Living
world news Ben & Jerry announces big move into fair trade By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Oct 2010 18:43:10 +0000 The Vermont-based premium ice cream company is making the commitment to get 100% of all possible ingredients from Fair Trade sources by the end of 2013. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
world news The Great Ben & Jerry's Fair Trade Ice Cream Giveaway By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 14:14:08 +0000 Help support fair trade products and get a shot at winning a year's worth of Ben & Jerry's ice cream. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
world news Sweet discounts on Halloween treats By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 18:56:53 +0000 Still don't have organic, fair trade sweets for the trick and treaters in your neighborhood? These discounts make eco-ethical candy more affordable. Full Article Responsible Living
world news We have a winner! The Great Ben & Jerry's Fair Trade Ice Cream Giveaway By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 19:04:34 +0000 Find out who won a year's worth of Ben & Jerry's ice cream and how contest promoted the benefits of fair trade. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
world news Flattering fair trade panties By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 23:14:51 +0000 Pants to Poverty's ruched panties promise fair trade premiums for cotton farmers and workers -- and slimmer-looking derrieres for wearers. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
world news Fair trade fashion: Here and hippie By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Dec 2010 20:51:51 +0000 Ethical shoppers can opt for fair trade certified fashions this season -- although MNN's lifestyle blogger isn't too impressed by the current selection. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
world news Buttery chocolate cups for the nut allergic By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Dec 2010 20:09:49 +0000 MNN's lifestyle blogger raves about a fair trade, organic alternative to Reese's peanut butter cups. Sunflower seed butter fans will love these treats. Full Article Allergies
world news Drink coffee to plant trees By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Dec 2010 22:37:13 +0000 Can drinking coffee reduce your carbon footprint? Tiny Footprint Coffee claims it roasts the world's first carbon-negative coffee. Full Article Responsible Living
world news Berry decadent dark chocolate By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 20:57:12 +0000 Divine Chocolate's fair trade 70% Dark Chocolate with Raspberries combines rich chocolate decadence with tart fruity flavors. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
world news National Chocolate Cake Day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Jan 2011 14:14:37 +0000 In honor of this delicious holiday, we’ve got recipes for organic and vegan chocolate cakes to satisfy everyone’s cravings. Full Article Recipes
world news Top 5 sustainable picks for Valentine's Day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Feb 2011 17:25:59 +0000 Traditional, sustainable Valentine’s gifts your sweetheart will love. Full Article Beverages
world news 5 sustainable chocolates you can find at the grocery store By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Feb 2011 17:30:26 +0000 If you didn’t think ahead, shop your store’s candy aisle for these sustainable Valentine’s Day treats. Full Article Healthy Eating
world news How does cocoa go from bean to bar? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 13:59:07 +0000 Get an in-depth look at the process of making organic cocoa beans into chocolate bars. Full Article Healthy Eating
world news 'Fair trade' to get a fair debate By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Mar 2011 21:20:37 +0000 The Fair Trade Federation Conference in May will tackle tough questions in the activist and business communities about what 'fair' really means. Full Article Responsible Living
world news Top breakfast trends By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:46:05 +0000 The Food Channel has released its Top Ten Breakfast Trends for 2011. There are some trends like chocolate for breakfast and fast-food restaurants offering more Full Article Healthy Eating
world news Stamp Out Hunger while drinking fair trade coffee By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 May 2011 02:13:04 +0000 May 14, 2011, is Stamp Out Hunger Day and World Fair Trade Day. It's one of those occasions when you can do some good for other people while you're still in you Full Article Healthy Eating
world news Celebrate World Fair Trade Day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 May 2011 21:29:41 +0000 Enjoy a fair trade breakfast, join a fair trade event near you, and take advantage of fair trade discounts for World Fair Trade Day. Full Article Responsible Living
world news When chocolate met maca By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 18 Jun 2011 03:38:59 +0000 MNN's lifestyle blogger loves the sweet and crunchy taste of Chocolate Maca Chunk — a raw, organic, vegan and fair trade chocolate bar handcrafted by Lulu's C Full Article Healthy Eating
world news Tropical cocktails made healthy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:57:59 +0000 Zhena's Gypsy Tea is out with a new line of organic and fair trade green teas -- in enticing flavors like Coconut Rum and Berry Bellini. Full Article Beverages
world news A high-tech protest against Hershey By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Jul 2011 17:06:23 +0000 At the height of S’mores season, protesters are leaving cards with QR codes near Hershey’s chocolate products in stores to alert shoppers of the problems wi Full Article Healthy Eating
world news Taste the Wei of Chocolate By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Jul 2011 18:32:02 +0000 MNN's lifestyle blogger taste tests organic vegan chocolates infused with flower essences that are said to lift moods and spirits. Full Article Healthy Eating
world news 4 organic rooibos teas By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Aug 2011 18:55:47 +0000 MNN's lifestyle blogger put four organic rooibos teas to the taste test. Full Article Beverages
world news Blissmobox: A monthly box of greener goodness By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Aug 2011 23:13:03 +0000 The Blissmobox is a monthly subscription that delivers a cornucopia of organic and Fair Trade goodies right to your door. Full Article Healthy Eating
world news Organic chocolate bars at a great price By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Aug 2011 01:41:47 +0000 Stock up on Endangered Species chocolate — just 49 cents for full-size candy bars. Full Article Healthy Eating
world news Organic tea for lemongrass lovers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Aug 2011 17:40:39 +0000 Enjoy the sweet, lemony flavor of lemongrass -- in an organic, fair trade certified tea. Full Article Beverages
world news Ben & Jerry's 'Schweddy Balls' ice cream is no joke By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Sep 2011 13:54:12 +0000 The ice cream company names its newest flavor after Alec Baldwin's classic 'Saturday Night Live' character Pete Schweddy. Yes, they're really going there. Full Article Healthy Eating
world news Fair Trade Finder app crowd-sources product locations By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Oct 2011 20:55:27 +0000 Fair Trade USA has just released an app that allows users to upload the location of fair trade products that they find for sale. No smartphone? No problem. Use Full Article Healthy Eating
world news Natural and organic chocolate Halloween candy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:37:05 +0000 One of our food blogger's choices for responsibly made treats for your trick-or-treaters this Halloween that won’t break your budget. Full Article Healthy Eating
world news Review: The Conscious Box By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:51:57 +0000 The Conscious Box delivers new greener goods and goodies to your doorstep every month for around the price of two tickets to the movies. Full Article Responsible Living
world news Why ethical fashion matters (Hint: It's about people) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:27:09 +0000 Here's a list of reasons this blogger thinks fair fashion is anything but frivolous. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
world news Robot sewing machines could make 'made in China' obsolete By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Jun 2012 13:53:34 +0000 Sweatshops filled with robots could bring manufacturing of smartphones, computers and TVs to the United States, as well. Full Article Research & Innovations
world news Chai Tea S'mores By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Jun 2012 13:37:53 +0000 Homemade chai tea graham crackers turn everyone’s favorite campfire dessert into an amazing ending to a dinner party. Full Article Recipes
world news Finding the best bargains in fair trade foods By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Oct 2012 20:52:32 +0000 Products that carry fair trade certification are sourced from places where the workers are paid fair wages for their work and the working conditions are safe. H Full Article Healthy Eating
world news A new kind of chocolate? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:36:11 +0000 Chocoholics (and cacao growers) rejoice! A type of cocoa once believed extinct has been found! Criollo cocoa has much lower yields and is less disease-resistant Full Article Healthy Eating
world news The H&M conundrum: Does it make sense to support more ethical fast fashion? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 29 Dec 2012 01:05:20 +0000 H&M is the most ethically minded of the cheap clothing stores, but it still promotes virtually throwaway retail. What's a conscious shopper to do? Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
world news Bradley Cooper in eco-fashion at Golden Globes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Jan 2013 17:05:14 +0000 'Silver Linings' star is the first major actor to participate in Livia Firth's 2013 Green Carpet Challenge. Full Article Arts & Culture
world news On International Women's Day, a big cheer for a young woman By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:38:04 +0000 For International Women's Day, check out 10-year-old blogger Hannah who writes about the environment and social issues. Full Article Responsible Living
world news Where to get your free Ben & Jerry's cone By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:52:53 +0000 Today is Ben & Jerry’s annual free cone day, and you have permission to indulge in this socially responsible treat. Full Article Healthy Eating
world news Mother's Day cookies: Alfajores with fair trade ingredients By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 May 2013 14:14:52 +0000 This recipe for traditional Peruvian Alfajores gets a non-traditional twist with the addition of quinoa. It's a great recipe to make with kids for Mother's Day. Full Article Recipes
world news When buying chocolate becomes complicated By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 May 2013 00:41:33 +0000 Have you considered the impact of your purchasing decisions? That's what I've been doing — again. Full Article Healthy Eating
world news What do you know about the farmer who grew your coffee? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2013 14:47:11 +0000 Forthcoming documentary follows movement to link poor growers with roasters and consumers. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices