el Make-believe cap-and-trade plan heads to court By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Dec 2010 21:19:35 +0000 Real or not, Farmington, New Mexico wants no part of a system that reduces CO2 emissions. Full Article Politics
el Michele Bachmann's environmental record By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Jun 2011 18:01:53 +0000 The latest Republican to seek the presidency has a clear environmental record. Full Article Politics
el The Squatty Potty makes me feel skinny By www.networx.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:37:43 +0000 When a company's goal is 'to change the way we poop, one 'stool' at a time,' you just have to check it out. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
el Review: Life Without Plastic Freezycup steel popsicle mold By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:38:31 +0000 The Freezycup popsicle mold makes it easy to make your own frozen treats without using a bit of plastic. It's a great product, if a bit pricey. Full Article Beverages
el 9 household hydration helpers for heat waves By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Jul 2013 13:00:02 +0000 As parts of the country enter day three of a heat wave, it's time to consider breaking out the big guns: Ice straws and stainless steel popsicle molds. Full Article At Home
el 8 handsome home goods from the West Elm Handcrafted collection By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Sep 2013 20:34:00 +0000 West Elm is about to get a whole lot more crafty with the launch of a new initiative that involves a significant financial commitment to handcrafted products. Full Article Remodeling & Design
el Diapers made from jellyfish? Researchers say it's a cleaner, more efficient option By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Apr 2014 19:42:16 +0000 Diapers made from jellyfish biodegrade in less than 30 days and soak up twice the mess. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
el What's the difference between cellulose sponges and those other kitchen sponges? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Aug 2017 15:55:50 +0000 By choosing wisely with kitchen sponges you can keep plastic out of the landfill. Full Article At Home
el Kroger to eliminate plastic bags by 2025 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Aug 2018 14:36:18 +0000 The supermarket giant also committed to lowering the amount of waste it produces. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
el Michael Pollan discusses the farm bill By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:42:30 +0000 In this video, the author and real-food advocate talks about why the farm bill should matter to anyone who cares about food. Full Article Healthy Eating
el Stephen Colbert tackles eliminating food stamps from Farm Bill By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Jul 2013 20:00:00 +0000 The House cut funding for food stamps out of their version of the Farm Bill that goes to the Senate next. Colbert, of course, has something to say about that. Full Article Healthy Eating
el The interview bonanza: Joel Makower, Gary Hirshberg, Seth Godin, and more By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Apr 2013 02:20:46 +0000 Check out this full listing of the interviews I've conducted here on MNN over the years. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
el Jimmy Kimmel introduces Gordon Ramsay to Girl Scout cookies By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Feb 2016 16:17:15 +0000 Find out if the acerbic celebrity chef is impressed. Full Article Healthy Eating
el Steve Harvey is selling transparent eggs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Mar 2016 19:05:37 +0000 Just Ordinary eggs aren't see-through, but consumers will be able to get plenty of information about them. Full Article Healthy Eating
el 'Cheers' star Kelsey Grammer is reportedly opening a brewery By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Mar 2016 20:11:38 +0000 Actor of "Fraser" and "Cheers" fame owns land in the Catskills and wants to grow his own hops and barley. Full Article Arts & Culture
el Captain Planet Foundation celebrates 25 years with star-studded gala, new initiatives By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Dec 2016 20:56:10 +0000 Nonprofit, cofounded by media mogul Ted Turner, has been an instrumental force in supporting global environmental education since 1991. Full Article Arts & Culture
el David Attenborough concludes 'Planet Earth II' with heartfelt appeal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Dec 2016 20:09:46 +0000 Legendary naturalist and broadcaster urges humanity not to 'lose its connection with the natural world.' Full Article Wilderness & Resources
el After stint on the farm, Daniel Day-Lewis retires from acting By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Jun 2017 21:04:49 +0000 Oscar-winning actor Daniel Day-Lewis famously went on sabbatical to focus on his family and farming in 2013. Now it's clear he's not coming back. Full Article Arts & Culture
el 5 celebs you didn't know were amazing cooks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Jun 2017 17:10:45 +0000 Epicurious picks the 100 greatest home cooks of all time, and you might be surprised by the names on the list. Full Article Arts & Culture
el 6 celebrities show off their secret talents By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Jan 2018 17:39:49 +0000 Celebrities are asked to show off their hidden talents, and Oprah surprises with her ability to make dog poop stains vanish. Full Article Arts & Culture
el The physical feat behind Michael Jackson's anti-gravity illusion By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 May 2018 13:47:25 +0000 New study sheds light on the illusion and athleticism behind Michael Jackson's 'Smooth Criminal' tilt. Full Article Arts & Culture
el Wayward NYC farm animals get a helping hand By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Mar 2019 21:05:16 +0000 Animal advocate Tracey Stewart worked with the Farm Sanctuary Emergency Rescue Team to re-home the abandoned animals. Full Article Animals
el This parasitic vine helps plants communicate By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Sep 2017 15:14:57 +0000 Dodder vines can tap into multiple hosts, causing damage but also providing botanical wires that let host plants share valuable info. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
el How Iceland is regrowing forests destroyed by the Vikings By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Oct 2017 11:00:15 +0000 Only about 2 percent of Iceland is now forested, down from as much as 40 percent before Vikings arrived. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
el Why bugs belong in your house By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Nov 2017 20:30:42 +0000 A human home inevitably contains about 100 kinds of arthropods, research shows, but most are harmless and some can be helpful. Full Article At Home
el 22 things you may not know about squirrels By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Nov 2017 15:35:22 +0000 From urban jungles to sprawling prairies, here are some noteworthy facts about these resourceful rodents. Full Article Animals
el These newly discovered 'pelican spiders' resemble pelicans for a good reason By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jan 2018 16:00:15 +0000 A new study introduces 18 previously unknown spider species that look remarkably like pelicans. Full Article Animals
el These weird Hawaiian spiders are helping scientists understand a quirk of evolution By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Mar 2018 17:05:17 +0000 A group of stick spiders in Hawaii evolves into the same three 'ecomorphs' every time it colonizes a new island or region. Full Article Animals
el A few interesting facts about flying squirrels By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Feb 2019 17:12:17 +0000 Meet some of the most spectacular, and secretive, squirrels on Earth. Full Article Animals
el The controversy behind the world's next great telescope By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2019 13:50:35 +0000 Thirty Meter Telescope, which has faced protests and construction shutdowns, will be built in a culturally and ecologically sensitive area of Hawaii. Full Article Space
el World's longest underwater electric cable to connect Iceland and Europe By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Mar 2011 09:41:12 +0000 Giant cable will allow Iceland to share its vast geothermal and volcanic energy resources with mainland Europe. Full Article Energy
el Ted Turner wants a level playing field for renewables By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 16:30:43 +0000 The fossil fuel industry benefits from government money, but not renewables. In a forum with T. Boone Pickens at the National Press Club, media mogel Ted Turner Full Article Energy
el Bardessono: California’s first LEED Platinum hotel By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Sep 2012 18:00:00 +0000 The eco-friendly boutique hotel is located in Napa Valley. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
el What Yellowstone's geysers can teach us about volcanoes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2013 14:39:48 +0000 A closer look at the Lone Star Geyser could help scientists predict volcanic eruptions. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
el Hot springs-heated hotel in Iceland does the northern lights right By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Dec 2013 01:00:14 +0000 Iceland's ION Luxury Adventure Hotel isn't so much about the hotel itself but about the stunning, otherworldly landscapes that surround it. Full Article Travel
el Feast your eyes on the alien-like geysers of El Tatio By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Apr 2014 12:00:00 +0000 Photographer documents the sublime landscape of a bubbling Andean geyser field. Full Article Travel
el Road melts from Yellowstone's volcanic heat By www.livescience.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Jul 2014 15:04:56 +0000 Yellowstone National Park closed a popular road on July 10 after geothermal heat cooked the asphalt. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
el This self-cloning tick is invading several states By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 06 May 2019 12:18:21 +0000 The longhorned tick, native to Asia, is first new invasive tick to be found in U.S. in 50 years. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
el How Dutch bus stops are helping bees By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 13 Jul 2019 13:27:26 +0000 Bus stops in the Dutch city of Utrecht now have gardens specifically to help the bee population. Full Article Animals
el Coca-Cola donates 1,000 rain barrels By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:00:00 +0000 Old syrup drums are being repurposed as rain barrels. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
el River cleanups: Channel your love of nature By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:32:45 +0000 As Earth Day nears, MNN follows a 48-mile sweep of Atlanta's Chattahoochee River to shed light on the rising relevance of crowd-sourced conservation. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
el TV shows celebrates Earth Day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 21 Apr 2013 17:35:26 +0000 Your guide to the holiday's planet-centric programs. Full Article Arts & Culture
el Celebrate National Park Week with free fees By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:00:17 +0000 You can celebrate Earth Day all week long with free admission to any national park. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
el Google Doodle for Earth Day is an interactive delight By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:31:31 +0000 The search engine shows the globe some love in celebration of April 22. Full Article Computers
el NASA satellites celebrate Earth Day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:07:18 +0000 In honor of Earth Day, NASA has released an awe-inspiring video of the best imagery captured by its Earth-observing satellites. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
el How Carla Hall, Mayim Bialik, Andy Richter and Izabella Miko protect the planet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Apr 2014 16:55:43 +0000 We asked Carla Hall, Mayim Bialik, Andy Richter, Izabella Miko about their Earth Day plans. Full Article Arts & Culture
el Our toxic relationship with our gadgets [Infographic] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Apr 2014 15:50:40 +0000 The more we hooked we get on gadgets, the more often obsolete technology ends up in landfills. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
el Get out in nature and take a #NatureSelfie this Earth Day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Apr 2014 12:53:33 +0000 If nothing else, taking a picture of yourself in nature for Earth Day will get you outside. Full Article Healthy Eating
el TV shows and movies that celebrate Earth Day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2015 18:29:41 +0000 From environmental tips to hanging out with monkeys, there's no shortage of Earth Day entertainment. Full Article Arts & Culture
el We are one: Inspiring film 'Planetary' offers fresh perspective on our relationship with Earth By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2015 16:25:23 +0000 Thought-provoking documentary weaves together stunning imagery with enlightening interviews to show how connected we are to our planet. Full Article Arts & Culture