la 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
la How Virgin Galactic's new spaceship honors Stephen Hawking By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Jul 2016 01:42:29 +0000 Virgin Spaceship Unity, set to begin test flights next month, includes a very special nod to the theoretical physicist. Full Article Space
la Leonardo DiCaprio may save the 'Captain Planet' movie By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Oct 2016 16:51:00 +0000 Previously in development at Sony, the film rights to the eco-superhero are now being jointly pursued by Leo and Paramount. Full Article Arts & Culture
la 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
la 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
la Luke of 'Gilmore Girls' launches coffee brand By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 01 Jul 2017 14:13:54 +0000 No, it won't be called Luke's coffee, but 'Gilmore Girls' Scott Patterson's new java seems to hint at the coffee served in the fictional diner. Full Article Beverages
la Oprah launches line of healthy comfort foods By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Aug 2017 21:05:05 +0000 O, That's Good! soups and side dishes include a healthy twist of unexpected vegetables and beans. Full Article Healthy Eating
la 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
la The risk of extinction is highest for Earth's largest and smallest animals By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Sep 2017 14:21:36 +0000 Humans seem to be causing 'a radical shift in the living architecture of the planet,' researchers say. Full Article Animals
la 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
la Why 'lazy' lawn mowers are heroes for bees By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Mar 2018 16:24:36 +0000 Mowing a lawn every two weeks instead of weekly can boost the abundance of bees, according to a new study. Full Article At Home
la 'Rip Van Winkle' plants can hide underground for 20 years By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Apr 2018 15:08:02 +0000 More than 100 plant species are capable of going dormant to avoid danger, according to a new study. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
la Big predators are showing up in surprising places more often. (That's a good sign.) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 May 2018 19:30:42 +0000 Conservation efforts are helping some large predators reclaim ancestral habitats, a new study finds. Full Article Animals
la In memory of species declared extinct in 2018 — plus one we've already lost in 2019 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Jan 2019 17:05:19 +0000 Extinctions are a wake-up call to protect the dwindling species that still exist. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
la Why California dumped 96 million plastic balls into a reservoir By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Jun 2019 20:18:03 +0000 Millions of black 'shade balls' float on the surface of reservoirs, slowing evaporation. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
la 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
la 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
la 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
la 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
la Richard Branson's Necker Island to install solar, wind By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Mar 2014 19:10:51 +0000 Transition to clean energy meant to provide a proof of concept to other island nations in the Caribbean. Full Article Arts & Culture
la Scientists rediscover the world's largest bee By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Feb 2019 13:58:54 +0000 Dubbed the 'flying bulldog,' this extremely rare bee has been lost to science since 1981. Full Article Animals
la Painted lady butterflies fill the skies over southern California By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Mar 2019 19:11:57 +0000 Painted lady butterflies are migrating north for the summer, and they're overtaking southern California, to the delight of many. Full Article Animals
la What's not to love about caterpillars? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 12:21:33 +0000 Sam Jaffe created The Caterpillar Lab to share his love of these weird and wacky creatures. He transformed a childhood passion into a full-fledged career. Full Article Animals
la We can now speak the universal language of honey bees By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Mar 2019 23:44:38 +0000 Virginia Tech researchers have deciphered and codified the honey bee language with remarkable precision. Full Article Animals
la 6 serious facts about the playful-looking roly-poly By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Mar 2019 12:21:47 +0000 The pill bug or roly-poly plays many key roles in its environment. Full Article Animals
la How to kill mosquitoes naturally and reclaim your backyard By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 May 2019 15:08:56 +0000 Mosquitoes are annoying, relentless and can pose a health risk for your family. Here are some effective ways to kill them and keep them away, the natural way. Full Article Animals
la Grasshoppers have invaded Las Vegas By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Jul 2019 18:23:28 +0000 A swarm of grasshoppers in Las Vegas is so big it shows up on weather radar. Full Article Climate & Weather
la Watch a caterpillar become a butterfly By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Aug 2019 17:04:58 +0000 Beautiful video from National Geographic shows how a caterpillar becomes a butterfly. Full Article Animals
la This is how flies land upside-down By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2019 12:19:54 +0000 A new study and videos show how flies are able to land upside-down on any surface by making lightning-fast adjustments. Full Article Animals
la California's monarch butterfly population has declined by 99% since the 1980s By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 15:28:42 +0000 The western monarch population may be on the verge of collapsing. Full Article Animals
la Picnic for the Planet on Earth Day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:49:42 +0000 The Nature Conservancy wants everyone to enjoy the earth this Earth Day by gathering outside to enjoy a meal. We've got some ideas to make sure your picnic hono Full Article Healthy Eating
la Earth Day from the South Lawn By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Apr 2011 13:55:00 +0000 Nancy Sutley, chair of the Council on Environmental Quality, and Heather Zichal, deputy assistant to the president for Energy and Climate Change, take your ques Full Article Politics
la Would you spend $60 on a light bulb that lasts 20 years? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:04:28 +0000 Attention Earth Day shoppers: The most highly anticipated, wildly expensive energy-saving light bulb out there, the L Prize-winning winning 60-watt equivalent L Full Article At Home
la Earth Day: 8 epic videos of our planet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:32:17 +0000 In honor of Earth Day's namesake orb, here's a time-lapse tour of Earth itself. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
la 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
la Captivate Network launches Earth Day photo contest By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Apr 2013 19:56:10 +0000 A picture of your favorite place could win you, and the charity of your choice, $1,000. Full Article Arts & Culture
la Teachers: Submit your Earth Day lesson plan, win cool stuff By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:30:49 +0000 Submit your Earth Day lesson plan to this contest and you win could tons of cool prizes for your classroom. Full Article Family Activities
la Get a haircut, set a Guinness World Record, save the planet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 21 Apr 2013 01:06:56 +0000 Join Aveda in setting an Earth Day world record. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
la 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
la 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
la What are your appliances costing the planet? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Apr 2014 12:20:12 +0000 How much money and energy do you spend each year powering the gadgets in your home? This infographic breaks it down for you. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
la 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
la As U.N. makes history on Earth Day, Leonardo DiCaprio reminds us not to rest on laurels By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Apr 2016 18:31:42 +0000 More than 170 world leaders signed the Paris Agreement on Earth Day 2016, but that's just the beginning. Full Article Climate & Weather
la DiCaprio-produced documentary about solar makes Netflix debut By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Apr 2016 22:27:26 +0000 Critically acclaimed 'Catching the Sun' offers solution to current economic crisis. Full Article Energy
la Peter Max never tires of painting for the planet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 May 2018 16:21:30 +0000 Max creates bold, iconic posters for events like Earth Day and groups like Greenpeace. Full Article Arts & Culture
la Playing the expectation game at the Cancun summit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Nov 2010 16:42:22 +0000 Success at COP16 is all about how you measure it. The lower the expectations, the higher the chances this conference will be a success. Full Article Climate & Weather
la Speaking the language of climate negotiations By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Dec 2010 15:51:01 +0000 Leaders during the Cancun climate meetings are walking a fine line of keeping expectations in perspective, but also wanting to get something done as deadlines l Full Article Climate & Weather
la Bangladesh minister responds to climate deniers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Dec 2010 02:13:47 +0000 Minister says natural disasters in his home country are evidence of climate change. Full Article Politics
la These popular mushrooms are carnivorous By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Jun 2018 13:39:05 +0000 Oyster mushrooms are one of the few fungi that hunt prey. And that fact may help us fight cancer! Full Article Wilderness & Resources
la This film takes you down Alaska's Inside Passage in a wooden canoe By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Jun 2018 12:34:18 +0000 In "The Passage," a family recounts past adventures and explores the meaning of kinship on a grand Alaskan journey. Full Article Arts & Culture