el Pipeline spills call attention to Keystone XL By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:22:49 +0000 From Michigan to Arkansas, a series of recent oil spills have raised doubts about the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
el Impact of Keystone XL pipeline examined in new e-book By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:12:54 +0000 Washington Post energy correspondent Steven Mufson traveled the 1,700-mile path of the controversial tar sands pipeline. Full Article Energy
el Protestors dislike Mark Zuckerberg's support of Keystone XL pipeline By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 May 2013 14:13:33 +0000 Ads supporting the pipeline are the work of 2 political offshoots of Zuckerberg's social welfare organization. Full Article Energy
el Celebs star in Keystone XL pipeline horror trailer spoof By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2013 21:22:29 +0000 Amy Smart, Justin Chatwin, Wendie Malick and Ed Begley Jr. for the Environmental Media Association. Full Article Energy
el Why we shouldn't shrug off the latest pipeline spill(s) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Jan 2015 15:30:42 +0000 U.S. pipelines have already sprung two major leaks in 2015, including the Yellowstone River's second oil spill in four years. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
el Astonished divers come across a massive jellyfish off the coast of England By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Jul 2019 17:32:46 +0000 Divers enjoy a swim alongside a human-sized jellyfish near Cornwall, England. Full Article Animals
el Humpback whales share songs on their travels By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2019 19:06:25 +0000 New research from a team of U.K. scientists reveals that humpback whales share songs during their migratory travels in the South Pacific. Full Article Animals
el Two wind turbines self-destruct in same week By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:45:26 +0000 Turbines in Denmark and Sweden throw off blades — a rare event, but one to consider as alternative energy use grows across globe. Full Article Energy
el Watch: BASE jumpers hurl themselves off wind turbines By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 May 2011 17:51:06 +0000 Anyone can jump off a building or a cliff. It takes a real green adrenaline junkie to hurl himself off a wind turbine. Full Article Energy
el Science helps bats navigate wind turbines By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:03:23 +0000 Researchers have developed an interactive tool that uses bat calls and local environmental conditions to help wind farms reduce bat fatalities while still runni Full Article Energy
el Iceland embraces slow TV trend with leisurely 24-hour drive around the country By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Jun 2016 19:35:05 +0000 Soundtracked by Sigur Rós, the ultra-mellow trek was broadcast live on national television. Full Article Arts & Culture
el Dog politely crashes live orchestra performance By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Jun 2017 18:33:09 +0000 As the Vienna Chamber Orchestra performs Mendelssohn, a dog saunters up to enjoy the show. Full Article Pets
el This lonely dog 'plays' the blues when its humans leave By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Aug 2017 17:00:01 +0000 Left all alone, this dog 'plays' the piano and 'sings' the blues. Full Article Pets
el Parrot throws itself a little dance party By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 14 Oct 2017 14:34:00 +0000 This parrot likes to move it while listening to 'I Like to Move It.' Full Article Pets
el Yodel-ay-hee-hoo! A degree in yodeling awaits By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Feb 2018 20:06:30 +0000 The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts is offering bachelor's and master's degrees in yodeling. Full Article Arts & Culture
el Pizza delivery driver surprises family with incredible piano performance By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Aug 2018 15:30:55 +0000 An 18-year-old pizza delivery driver surprises a family in Detroit by playing piano for them. Full Article Arts & Culture
el Paul Barton brings his music, and a moment of peace, to rescued elephants By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Aug 2018 19:32:19 +0000 Weary animals at elephant sanctuary in Thailand relax as volunteer plays classical piano music in the forest. Full Article Animals
el Christmas comes early with this a cappella version of 'Little Drummer Boy' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Nov 2018 21:59:39 +0000 You're not officially supposed to listen to Christmas music until after Thanksgiving, but Pentatonix's a cappella cover is worth breaking the rules for. Full Article Arts & Culture
el 'Gasland' sequel coming to HBO By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Mar 2011 19:56:47 +0000 Director Josh Fox lands deal with network to premiere next film in what could become a trilogy of docs on the natural gas industry. Full Article Arts & Culture
el Celebs say 'don't frack with NYC water' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Jun 2011 20:23:42 +0000 In a new video, celebrities team up to raise awareness about why we should be concerned about natural gas extraction in the Northeast. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
el EPA probes water well pollution in Pa. gas field By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:21:46 +0000 Residents of Pennsylvania's top natural gas-producing town will soon know what may be lurking in their drinking water wells. Federal environmental regulators ar Full Article Wilderness & Resources
el 'Gasland' sequel premiere sparks protests, outrage By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:34:09 +0000 Director Josh Fox's follow-up to his 2010 documentary on the natural gas industry sparks drama at the Tribeca Film Festival. Full Article Arts & Culture
el 'Gasland II' sequel tells fracking's next chapter By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2013 18:34:14 +0000 Director Josh Fox accuses the energy industry and politicians of failing the American people. Full Article Arts & Culture
el Why you should care about the looming helium shortage By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2013 15:19:42 +0000 The worldwide shortage of helium threatens many industrial, medical and military applications far beyond balloons. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
el Old, leaky gas lines lurk below U.S. cities By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2014 20:42:54 +0000 Researchers have found 10,000 natural gas leaks under just two U.S. cities, hinting at a broader problem. Full Article Protection & Safety
el Are abandoned oil and gas wells dumping methane into the atmosphere? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Dec 2014 14:28:43 +0000 Researchers at Princeton recently studied the question of whether abandoned gas & oil well are leaking methane into the atmosphere. Full Article Energy
el How to help Japan now By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:22:28 +0000 Several organizations are trying to help those in need in Japan following the massive earthquake and tsunami. Here's how you can help. Full Article Responsible Living
el Japanese earthquake delays Nissan Leaf deliveries, and more By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:08:54 +0000 In the end, delivery dates are unimportant — but they do show how connected we are. Full Article Transportation
el Live fish found in likely tsunami debris By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:30:01 +0000 The fish, which live off the coast of Japan, made their way across the Pacific in a drifting skiff. Of the 5 fish that made the journey, 1 is still alive. Full Article Animals
el Tsunamiball: A handcrafted wooden vessel for riding out unlikely disasters By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Sep 2014 23:19:44 +0000 Meet Chris Robinson, an average California dad who just happens to be constructing a 22-foot-long tsunami escape pod out of plywood in his backyard. Full Article Remodeling & Design
el Sustainable Forestry: a timeline By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 May 2010 19:40:23 +0000 Sustainable forestry. Here's an overview of how the sustainable forestry movement has evolved from the 1960s to the present. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
el Mattel vows change after Greenpeace 'Barbie' campaign By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:01:28 +0000 Toy giant freezes purchases from supplier accused of deforestation. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
el Is your bookshelf made from a 600-year-old Russian tree? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Jun 2012 15:45:41 +0000 .Chances are it's not, but Swedish mega-retailer IKEA has recently come under fire from environmental watchdog groups for clear-cutting old-growth forests in a Full Article At Home
el Dwarf planet discovery could help show life's spread through solar system By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Apr 2014 13:20:04 +0000 Scientists are searching for possible sources for life on Earth on the edge of our Solar System. Full Article Space
el A brief history of tiny and elusive Pluto By www.space.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Jul 2015 15:40:10 +0000 With Pluto's unveiling on the horizon, here's a quick look at past and present efforts to study the elusive world. Full Article Space
el NASA selects nickname for next celestial target By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Mar 2018 15:11:11 +0000 NASA asked the internet for help in choosing a nickname for the Kuiper Belt object named '(486958) 2014 MU69.' Full Article Space
el When Pharrell met Zaha: Duo to collaborate on prefab housing? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:10:29 +0000 Architect Zaha Hadid is "touring around" a prefab concept with musician/design dabbler extraordinaire Pharrell Williams. Full Article Remodeling & Design
el Room and billboard: Prefab dwelling attached to massive blank canvas By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Mar 2013 19:31:54 +0000 Perched above Mexico City's trendiest shopping district, the Billboard House is obscured by a mural created by the dwelling's artist-in-residence. Full Article Remodeling & Design
el Self-build, surprise-free starter homes offered to newbie Dutch homeowners By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 May 2013 20:44:47 +0000 The oldest city in the Netherlands attracts first-time homeowners with flat-pack prefab abodes free of hidden costs or complications. Full Article Remodeling & Design
el With new model home, Breezehouse gets SoCal treatment By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Jun 2013 16:35:15 +0000 Blu Homes arrives on the L.A. market with a Breezehouse model home boasting SoCal specific features including bigger walk-in closets and more windows. Full Article Remodeling & Design
el P.A.T.H.: Philippe Starck's pretty, prohibitively priced prefab project By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Jul 2013 04:20:10 +0000 Philippe Starck unveils a line of energy-efficient prefab homes with European wood builder Riko. Full Article Remodeling & Design
el Airbnb invades L.A. with celebrity-curated prefab pop-up listings By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2013 00:00:52 +0000 Airbnb celebrates its presence in L.A. with a city-wide 'hospitality experience' revolving around prefab studios with celebrity-designed interiors. Full Article At Home
el YMCA unveils flat-pack abodes for Londoners transitioning out of homelessness By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2014 18:31:18 +0000 Catering to young Londoners struggling to enter the city's real estate market, the YMCA's Y:Cube Housing offers a green prefab-based step toward independence. Full Article Remodeling & Design
el Denmark's Maintenance-Free House is protected from the elements by glass skin By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Sep 2014 20:50:14 +0000 Assembled on site in just 2 days with the aid of screwdrivers, this boxy plywood beauty is designed to last at least 150 years. Full Article Remodeling & Design
el Prefab beach bungalows were once a hot seller at Macy's By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 May 2015 23:30:36 +0000 Shoppers went gaga for 'Leisurama' vacation homes showcased on the department store's ninth floor in the early 1960s. Full Article Remodeling & Design
el Barcelona's 'Penthouse Flats' limit urban sprawl by building up, not out By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jun 2015 17:30:47 +0000 In a marriage of modular building and adaptive reuse, one Spanish developer has taken to the rooftops. Full Article At Home
el Mary Ann Esposito’s Yellow Squash Salad with Grana Padano By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2013 18:07:56 +0000 The chef of PBS’ long running “Ciao Italia” taught me to make this flavorful, seasonal salad that would be a perfect side dish for Thanksgiving. Full Article Recipes
el How to help picky eaters enjoy Thanksgiving dinner By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2013 19:00:12 +0000 Keep Thanksgiving from turning into a battle zone with these tips to help your picky eaters enjoy their holiday meals. Full Article Family Activities
el DIY Spiced Caramel Apple Cider By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 14:55:03 +0000 It takes only a few minutes to whip up this delicious cold-weather drink at home. Full Article Healthy Eating
el How to avoid a Thanksgiving dinner meltdown By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Nov 2014 20:13:58 +0000 Get a jump on Thanksgiving prep with these pro tips and avoid holiday meltdowns. Full Article Healthy Eating