me Smog alert! See air pollution in real time By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Sep 2015 20:57:23 +0000 Want to know what coal-fueled smog looks like on the other side of the world? Now you can. Full Article Climate & Weather
me Even BP admits it: Some existing oil reserves are unburnable By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 17 Oct 2015 11:52:00 +0000 As the world moves away from fossil fuels, oil companies are trying to reposition themselves. Full Article Energy
me Sail-powered shipping is making a comeback (all in the name of rum, of course!) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Jan 2016 20:38:20 +0000 Fair trade rum, delivered in a wind-powered ship. What's not to like? Full Article Transportation
me This theater is heated with sewage (and no, it doesn't smell) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Feb 2016 20:02:03 +0000 It doesn't sound too pleasant, but sewage can be a great source of heating and cooling for municipal buildings. Full Article Energy
me Home funerals: Rethinking the way we die By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 14 Feb 2016 15:59:26 +0000 Not many people realize it, but it's legal (and cheap!) to handle a funeral yourself. Full Article At Home
me The case for fossil fuel divestment is economic, not just moral By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Feb 2016 16:04:10 +0000 In the long run, fossil fuel investments are an increasingly risky bet. And investors are beginning to take note. Full Article Energy
me No more work email at home? French law may protect workers' home life By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Feb 2016 15:29:13 +0000 The French really do know how to put work in its place... Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
me Sea levels are rising fast, and they'll stay that way for a long time By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Feb 2016 20:14:38 +0000 Sea levels are rising faster now than they have in over 2,800 years. And they'll keep on rising, even if we stop polluting tomorrow. Full Article Climate & Weather
me Is factory farming the next divestment target? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Mar 2016 15:58:19 +0000 Animal rights advocates are beginning to focus their attention on shareholders. But will it work? Full Article Personal Finance
me 25% of all deaths linked to pollution and environmental degradation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Mar 2016 11:42:03 +0000 1 in 4 global deaths can be attributed to an unhealthy environment. Who says environmentalism is for the birds? Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
me Which lifestyle changes really make a dent in your environmental impact? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Apr 2016 19:20:08 +0000 In a world where almost everything we do has an impact, it's hard to know where to even start. Full Article Responsible Living
me 5 awesome, unusual ways to harvest rainwater By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 May 2016 14:39:42 +0000 From useful art to underground railway tunnels, the plastic rain barrel isn't the only way to harvest rainwater. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
me Melting ice could expose Cold War toxic waste By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Aug 2016 16:30:53 +0000 Climate change is revealing the waste buried long ago at Camp Century in northwest Greenland. Full Article Climate & Weather
me Will self-driving cars mean the end of car ownership? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Jun 2017 11:07:49 +0000 Autonomous vehicles may save consumers money in the future, but our cars mean more to us than simple economics. Full Article Transportation
me How real should 'fake' meat and dairy be? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 15 Oct 2017 19:55:58 +0000 From somewhat reminiscent to actually "bloody," the thinking on alternatives to meat appears to be split. Full Article Healthy Eating
me How a litter picking movement went viral By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 24 Feb 2018 15:29:07 +0000 Martin Dorey started picking up litter every time he surfed. Soon, his habit spread across a nation and #2MinuteBeachClean was born. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
me The huge carbon footprint of cement (and what we can do about it) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Jun 2019 18:15:27 +0000 Cement manufacturing contributes 8 percent of global carbon emissions. But what if it could become part of the solution? Full Article Research & Innovations
me Does Amazon Prime have to be so wasteful? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Jun 2019 16:34:54 +0000 Is Amazon Prime eco-friendly or wasteful? Does the ease of free, one-click shipping outweigh the potential environmental costs? Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
me Why you should add some Kaizen to your life By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Aug 2019 12:19:27 +0000 Kaizen, which involves incremental steps for continual improvement, can be applied to any part of your life, not just business. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
me The reason why women are freezing at work By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Dec 2019 13:45:30 +0000 Nearly every woman has a sweater on hand at the office — even on 90-degree days. Now we know why. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
me How a small donation is bringing big changes to N.C. fire department By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Jan 2020 16:55:09 +0000 Ahoskie, a small town in North Carolina, can now buy new equipment and better training thanks to Enviva. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
me Meet Dr. Jennifer Jenkins: Nobel Prize-winning scientist and bioenergy champion By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 22:26:22 +0000 Jenkins is vice president and chief sustainability officer of Enviva, a leading global energy company specializing in sustainable wood bioenergy. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
me Meet Lauren Killian, Enviva sustainability forester By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 21 Mar 2020 14:30:00 +0000 Take a walk in the woods with Killian, who promotes forest health and stewardship and helps private landowners manage their forests. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
me Branching Out: Women in Forestry By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 16:29:26 +0000 In honor of Women's History Month, Enviva honors and highlight the achievements of 3 remarkable female foresters. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
me 6 great treasures found with a metal detector By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 17:50:33 +0000 Amateur enthusiasts have uncovered some spectacular finds, including the Staffordshire Hoard and the Boot of Cortez. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
me A relative of one of the most famous trees of all time is hiding in plain sight By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Dec 2019 13:23:36 +0000 A descendant of the Newton Tree lives a private, unassuming life in California. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
me 'America's Forests' speaks for the trees By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Dec 2019 14:24:51 +0000 'America's Forest' with host Chuck Leavell of The Rolling Stones explains how forests can help climate change, the economy and so much more. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
me Yosemite's 'firefall' has become too popular By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 20:01:54 +0000 The rare and stunningly beautiful phenomenon of Yosemite's firefall at Horsetail Falls only occurs during a two-week window in February. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
me Once protected as national monuments, these Utah lands now face drilling and mining By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Feb 2020 21:15:27 +0000 The areas were part of national monuments in Utah that were dramatically shrunk in 2017. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
me It's time to stop releasing balloons By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 16:42:17 +0000 Balloons may be colorful and cheery, but they're lousy for wildlife. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
me 5 Ways to Support Women-Owned Businesses By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 20:37:19 +0000 Give women entrepreneurs the recognition they deserve by showing your support for the female business community. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
me Stay home, but keep the fun with our new social distancing guide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 17:21:33 +0000 You don’t have to sacrifice family fun, entertainment and productivity to comply with current social-distancing and stay-at-home guidelines. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
me Bees and wildflowers may bounce back as roadsides go untrimmed By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 17:32:24 +0000 Silent lawn mowers in the United Kingdom may spell a summer bonanza for bees. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
me This Earth Day, Earth has something to say By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 19:11:41 +0000 On the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, the planet and a pandemic are showing us what's possible. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
me New Zealand calls for thousands of new 'green' jobs in bold comeback plan By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 19:15:51 +0000 New Zealand's Green Party unveils a billion-dollar plan for an environmentally friendly economy in the aftermath of COVID-19. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
me This scientific breakthrough could jumpstart the revival of the Great American Barrier Reef By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 17:45:27 +0000 The Florida Aquarium has discovered how ridged coral reproduce, which had previously been a mystery. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
me Tour operators are using their down time to plant new corals in the Great Barrier Reef By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 21:20:40 +0000 Australian diving tour companies are working with scientists to restore the coral reefs. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
me Most Americans support the Endangered Species Act — but that might not matter By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Aug 2019 17:07:39 +0000 The Endangered Species Act is popular with voters, so why are politicians changing it? Full Article Wilderness & Resources
me American honeybees just can't get a break By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Aug 2019 17:30:42 +0000 Despite recent declines in honeybees and other bee species, the U.S. is suspending its annual count of honeybee hives. Full Article Animals
me Living near a coast is linked with better mental health, study suggests By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2019 12:26:40 +0000 The benefits of 'blue space' may be especially important for lower-income communities, researchers say. Full Article Healthy Spaces
me Meteorological winter arrives with a roar in North America By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Dec 2019 21:00:12 +0000 Early December snowstorms wreak havoc weeks ahead of the winter solstice. Full Article Climate & Weather
me How other species handle social distancing when someone is sick By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 16:30:42 +0000 Isolating ourselves during the coronavirus pandemic isn't as unnatural as it feels. Full Article Animals
me Lyrid meteor shower to peak around Earth Day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 14:59:29 +0000 The debris left by Comet Thatcher isn't as spectacular as other meteor showers, but the moon will make viewing much easier this year. Full Article Space
me Don't blame bats for their zoonotic viruses By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 12:30:42 +0000 Bats don't pose an unusual risk among mammals, research suggests, and bat viruses we do get often rely far more on us than bats. Full Article Animals
me Toomer's Corner oak set on fire after game By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Sep 2016 16:16:30 +0000 One of Auburn's new Toomer's Corner oaks is set on fire after Auburn beats LSU. A 29-year-old man has been taken into custody. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
me It's time to stop hugging your chickens By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Sep 2019 12:08:02 +0000 Backyard chickens have been linked to salmonella outbreaks, in part because some owners are getting too cozy with their feathered friends. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
me Which household items contain mercury? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2009 14:44:36 +0000 Despite being phased out of many products, mercury still lurks in our homes. Full Article Translating Uncle Sam
me Where does coal come from? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Aug 2009 13:30:40 +0000 Coal is a cornerstone of modern life, but its foundations pre-date the dinosaurs. Full Article Translating Uncle Sam
me How much mercury is in the fish we eat? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:30:05 +0000 Fish are one of the healthiest foods on Earth, but many are brimming with toxic mercury. Full Article Translating Uncle Sam
me Are fireworks bad for the environment? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Jul 2018 16:46:16 +0000 Fireworks can unleash a shower of toxins into soil and water, and scientists are only beginning to figure out what that means for human health. Full Article Translating Uncle Sam