ert To advertise plant sale, Idaho farmers harness the power of hip-hop By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Jun 2014 20:27:16 +0000 The Peaceful Belly Farm in Hailey, Idaho, found a unique way to advertise a plant sale. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ert Experts concerned about threatened Los Alamos lab By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:45:17 +0000 Pete Stockton, a former Department of Energy official, says the public should be concerned but not alarmed as a wildfire inches closer to the nuclear weapons fa Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ert Vertigo calling: Walkways at London's Tower Bridge outfitted with glass floors By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Nov 2014 20:10:00 +0000 The just-unveiled glass-bottomed walkways at Tower Bridge offer a dazzling new way to see the city. And, yes, ladies can wear skirts without fear. Full Article Arts & Culture
ert England's 19th century sea forts are being converted into offshore party hubs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2015 14:30:50 +0000 Let your hair down and party like it's 1899 in a converted Victorian sea fort off of the Isle of Wight. Full Article Arts & Culture
ert World's first vertical cable car attracts critics, admirers and guerrilla BASE jumpers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Jan 2016 20:02:33 +0000 The British Airways i360 isn't even due to open until August. Full Article Arts & Culture
ert Kazakhstan's Altyn Emel boasts deserts, forests — and a sand dune that sings By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Jun 2017 10:13:01 +0000 Kazakhstan's Altyn Emel, a newly named UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, home to deserts, forests and floodplains — and a giant sand dune that sings. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ert Drink wine, help alleviate world poverty By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Sep 2013 12:20:45 +0000 Whole Foods is donating a portion of the proceeds from wines to Whole Planet Foundation to fund poverty alleviation in areas where they source products. Full Article Beverages
ert 12 recipes for coconut from breakfast to dessert By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Sep 2014 12:00:00 +0000 Coconut is arguably one of the most diverse foods on the planet! Full Article Healthy Eating
ert Environmental groups says stay out of Alberta By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:59:00 +0000 Until oil sand situation is dealt with, 'Rethink Alberta' says tourists should travel elsewhere. Full Article Energy
ert Is oil from Alberta really climate's linchpin? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Aug 2011 17:59:27 +0000 Some of the world's most prominent climate activists are headed to D.C. to protest against a proposed pipeline that would bring Alberta's unconventional oil to Full Article Energy
ert Robert Redford praises Obama on Keystone decision By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:17:00 +0000 Actor and environmentalist says President stood up to Big Oil by delaying project and calling for more environmental reviews. Full Article Arts & Culture
ert Colbert discusses 'Wind Turbine Syndrome' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Nov 2012 16:49:03 +0000 Comedian describes the litany of health issues claimed by people living near wind turbines - which includes, of all things, herpes. Full Article Arts & Culture
ert Prince's Paisley Park could be converted into a museum By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Apr 2016 20:54:30 +0000 Will Minnesota's most mystique-filled home go the way of Graceland? Full Article Arts & Culture
ert How a computer algorithm gave Hamburg's new concert hall its incredible sound By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Jan 2017 20:36:33 +0000 The Elbphilharmonie features over 1 million computer-generated divots to shape sound within its main auditorium. Full Article Arts & Culture
ert Vertical House: No-frills prefab abode from Muji is designed for tiny urban lots By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Oct 2014 03:09:00 +0000 In Japan, militantly unfussy retailer Muji sells much more than stationery, travel pillows and slippers. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ert All the Thanksgiving dessert recipes you'll need By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Nov 2014 14:28:14 +0000 More than half of Thanksgiving guests will be taking dessert for the holiday. Whether it’s pumpkin pie or not, we’ve got you covered. Full Article Recipes
ert We have way more Neanderthal genes than scientists previously thought By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 07 Oct 2017 02:19:18 +0000 Neanderthals might be extinct, but their genes still live on inside of us. Full Article Research & Innovations
ert Deserts don't just absorb carbon dioxide, they squirrel it away for safekeeping By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Apr 2014 14:23:32 +0000 This surprising discovery won't be enough to stop climate change, but it will help, researchers say. Full Article Climate & Weather
ert Environmental shockvertising: Does it work? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 07:57:20 +0000 Two new video campaigns by Greenpeace are brave and forthright in making their point, but do they go too far? Full Article Computers
ert A recyclable phone with eco-awareness alerts By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:00:00 +0000 MBA students in a CSR course at Boston College were tasked to create a green business idea for Verizon and a recyclable phone project came out on top. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ert Canadian cob house achieves Living Building certification By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 13:30:43 +0000 Eco-Sense, described as North America's first code-approved, seismically engineered load-bearing insulated cob residence, is one of the first projects to gain s Full Article Remodeling & Design
ert Pollan: Don't buy food you've seen advertised By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 May 2009 20:56:54 +0000 Monsanto, swine flu, Lay's claim to be local, Michelle Obama's organic garden, school lunch programs and more. This video has Michael Pollan weighing in on a lo Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ert Michael Pollan discusses 'Cooked' on 'The Colbert Report' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 08 May 2013 15:16:39 +0000 Stephen Colbert cuts through the “locavore flim flam” to find out what is at the heart of Michael Pollan’s latest book. Full Article Healthy Eating
ert 10 stunning outdoor concert venues By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:07:14 +0000 The natural surroundings at these picturesque concert venues sometimes steal the show. Full Article Arts & Culture
ert Mesmerizing short film 'Wrapped' imagines NYC overtaken by plants By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Apr 2016 22:43:03 +0000 Botanophobics may want to avert their eyes. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ert The experts' secrets to getting organized By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Jan 2015 17:48:58 +0000 Out with the old and in with the new — as in a new, healthier perspective on your life and all your stuff. Full Article Healthy Spaces
ert Senator Byrd's death brings uncertainty to environmental issues By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:25:00 +0000 Robert Byrd's death will create a void that may directly affect environmental policy. Full Article Politics
ert Kennedy: Coal companies subvert democracy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 31 May 2011 13:57:22 +0000 Environmentalist Robert Kennedy Jr. is fighting with community activists to save West Virginia's Coal River Mountain from the hands of major coal corporations t Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ert Asteroid property rights? Space mining ventures raise legal questions By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Jul 2012 11:38:52 +0000 Private groups are shaping business plans to tap into the resource-rich environs of outer space. Early celestial targets with commercial cross hairs on them are Full Article Space
ert Mysterious patterns across Chinese deserts explained By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 03 Nov 2012 13:35:34 +0000 Chessboard-like grid patterns that cover sand dunes in China are explained as attempts at mining nickel in the deserts. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ert Slash summertime cooling bills with this big-brained ceiling fan By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Jun 2014 12:00:20 +0000 Big Ass Fans unveils an exceptionally smart ceiling fan that learns to start to spinning the minute your sweaty bod enters a room. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ert People who live in this desert have evolved the ability to drink arsenic By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Feb 2017 00:28:42 +0000 Those who live in the Quebrada Camarones region of South America's Atacama Desert have a remarkable resistance to arsenic, which is in the water. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ert C. Gordon Fullerton, shuttle test pilot and astronaut, dies at 76 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Aug 2013 17:18:24 +0000 Gordon Fullerton, an Apollo-era NASA astronaut who was among the first test pilots to fly the space shuttle, died on Aug. 21. Full Article Space
ert Puerto Rico turns to Tesla to help restore power By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Oct 2017 14:56:19 +0000 In the wake of Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico may turn to Tesla turning disaster into an opportunity to avoid future blackouts. Full Article Energy
ert Wind and solar farms could bring regular rains to the Sahara desert By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Sep 2018 00:03:03 +0000 The Sahara, one of the largest deserts in the world, could be transformed into a more hospitable place thanks to clean energy. Full Article Climate & Weather
ert Puerto Rico plots out total switch to green energy by 2050 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Nov 2018 13:07:53 +0000 Although a recent renewable energy bill stalled, the hurricane-ravaged territory isn't giving up on its fossil fuel-free aspirations. Full Article Energy
ert Robert Redford presents 'Stories from the Gulf' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Apr 2011 20:18:58 +0000 Planet Green to premiere new documentary about the impact on Gulf residents of the largest oil spill in American history. Full Article Arts & Culture
ert Mother’s Day meals: Desserts By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Apr 2010 21:08:10 +0000 Mother's Day meals. Whether your mom’s a vegan, a vegetarian or an omnivore, she’ll love at least one of these cupcake recipes. Full Article Healthy Eating
ert Rare weather phenomenon triggers air-quality alerts in D.C. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Feb 2019 16:12:24 +0000 A 'capped inversion' trapped air pollutants near the ground. Full Article Climate & Weather
ert Raise a glass to Robert Burns on Burns Night By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Jan 2017 22:43:56 +0000 Break out the whisky and the haggis for this celebration of Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns. Full Article Beverages
ert CloudBlue receives e-Stewards certification By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Oct 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Electronic waste recycling firm CloudBlue is now an e-Stewards Certified facility. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ert New Apple MacBook gets EPEAT Gold certification, but critics cry foul By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:32:04 +0000 The ultrathin New Apple MacBook laptop has been called one of the "least repairable, least recyclable" computers on the market. Sustainability was not included Full Article Computers
ert Are you energy-savvy about your entertainment devices? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2015 22:19:54 +0000 Do energy vampires haunt your living room? Find out if you are electricity-savvy with your entertainment devices. Full Article Energy
ert 10 (almost) deserted islands By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Apr 2018 14:11:49 +0000 While there are no remaining unmapped islands waiting to be discovered, these destinations live up to the deserted island lore. Full Article Travel
ert Desert beetle bumps inspire new water-collecting material By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Feb 2016 17:08:37 +0000 A carnivorous plant, desert beetle and cactus are behind a revolutionary new material that can collect water out of thin air. Full Article Research & Innovations
ert New solar device pulls water from desert air By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Apr 2017 18:08:31 +0000 With only the sun for energy, it can collect 3 liters of water a day. Full Article Research & Innovations
ert No mirage: Amazing new water harvester turns air into fresh water, even in the desert By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Jun 2018 22:46:05 +0000 Spongy water harvester prototype that uses only sunlight was tested successfully in the Arizona desert. Full Article Research & Innovations
ert Boomer alert: Smartphones keep your brain young By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Sep 2015 20:26:35 +0000 It's yet one more benefit of living in the Google years. Full Article Research & Innovations
ert 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
ert World's largest indoor vertical farm opens in Chicago By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:21:04 +0000 FarmedHere, a new 90,000-square-foot indoor farm, just opened in the suburbs of Chicago and is now the largest facility of its kind in the world. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening