io Hiber-Nation '12: Spa day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:00:57 +0000 For seasonal shut-ins in need of some straight-up pampering, look no further than this assortment of lovely, low-impact at-home spa goodies. (And no, I didn't f Full Article At Home
io Art in the Age's Sage libation inspired by a founding father By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Sep 2012 13:25:13 +0000 An organic “garden gin,” Sage uses botanicals like the ones grown by Thomas Jefferson in his Monticello gardens. Full Article Beverages
io Hitting the green sheets: '13 edition By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Feb 2013 23:09:22 +0000 Want to avoid getting intimate with pesticides this Valentine's Day? Outfit your love den with stylish sheet sets made from organic cotton. Full Article At Home
io Hoodies: Hiber-Nation '13 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Feb 2013 17:25:45 +0000 Chilly today? Crank down the thermostat and break out that hoodie — a versatile staple that can help you save a few bucks on wintertime heating bills. Full Article At Home
io Black bean spaghetti and other tasty gluten-free options By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Oct 2014 18:22:44 +0000 You can still enjoy a wide variety of pasta dishes while following a special diet with these suggestions. Full Article Healthy Eating
io Is there a best sleeping position? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2019 17:14:56 +0000 If you suffer from specific conditions, you might want to look at changing the position you fall asleep in. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
io Prevent memory loss by protecting your hearing and vision By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Nov 2019 13:18:35 +0000 Hearing aids and cataract surgery can slow mental decline, say new studies. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
io Americans are taking fish antibiotics because they can't afford to see a doctor By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Dec 2019 15:02:41 +0000 Taking fish antibiotics instead of human drugs is a creative solution when money is tight, but it could lead to dangerous consequences. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
io Destination of the Week: Oakland, Calif. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 07 Mar 2009 11:47:33 +0000 With green hotels, vegan grub and the nation's oldest wildlife refuge, Oaktown stays true to its roots. Full Article Travel
io Pizza Fusion: Organic pizzas that please ethical omnivores and vegans alike By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:13:20 +0000 An organic pizza franchise is expanding fast with a menu that boasts vegan cheeses, organic meats, and gluten-free brownies. Full Article Responsible Living
io Philadelphia’s Table 31 serves up delicious sustainable fare By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:36:21 +0000 Taking a cue from the LEED certified building it’s housed in, Table 31 sources sustainably and creates dishes that contributes to Philadelphia being a dining Full Article Healthy Eating
io Online reviews, a new form of extortion By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Jan 2013 21:42:39 +0000 A new, keyboard-wielding mafia wants discounts, free stuff and preferential treatment in exchange for good reviews. Full Article Healthy Eating
io Fact or fiction? 7 eco-myths debunked By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:00:57 +0000 With today's technology, myths get spread quickly, so let's debunk a few green ones. Full Article Research & Innovations
io Farmed vs. wild seafood: What's the best option? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 14:29:21 +0000 Morieka Johnson helps you choose what to get at the grocery and the sushi bar. Plus: 10 fish to avoid. Full Article Healthy Eating
io Hilary Swank suffered mercury poisoning during 'Million Dollar Baby' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Jan 2011 19:18:22 +0000 While "Million Dollar Baby" earned critical acclaim and a Best Actress Oscar for Hilary Swank, it also took a toll on her health. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
io EPA administrator talks mercury pollution on 'The Daily Show' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 May 2011 19:55:05 +0000 U.S. EPA administrator Lisa P. Jackson sits down with Jon Stewart to discuss the Republican attacks against her agency. Full Article Arts & Culture
io New study another blow to mercury-autism connection By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:59:57 +0000 Mercury does not cause autism, another study now concludes. The levels of mercury in the urine of children with autism were no higher than urine mercury levels Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
io EPA: The nation's rivers are in sad shape By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:35:03 +0000 More than half of the country’s rivers and streams are suffering from nutrient pollution and habitat degradation; mercury and bacteria a problem as well. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
io How climate change could make mercury pollution worse By www.livescience.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2013 14:30:14 +0000 Mercury pollution and climate change are both unintended consequences of burning fossil fuels for centuries. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
io Pesticides contaminating frogs in California's national parks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Jul 2013 16:39:46 +0000 The chemicals, which come from valley farms as well as illegal marijuana gardens, are a contributing factor towards sharp declines in frog populations. Full Article Animals
io Britain's national bee strategy: Will it work? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Aug 2013 16:15:56 +0000 Environmental groups celebrate the bee strategy announcement — but only briefly before turning their focus to specifics and timing. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
io Bioinsecticides: Tarantula venom kills agricultural pests By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Sep 2013 17:55:16 +0000 A tarantula's toxic brew could serve as an insecticide against agricultural pests that consume the venom orally. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
io WHO questions safety of another top herbicide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jun 2015 18:42:14 +0000 World Health Organization raises concerns about 2,4-D, calling it 'possibly' carcinogenic.' Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
io A dandelion's natural cycle causes chaos and confusion on the internet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 May 2018 17:42:09 +0000 A lot of people thought white and yellow dandelions were different plants. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
io Interior Department to allow bee-harming pesticides, GMO crops in some wildlife areas By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Aug 2018 20:27:26 +0000 Rescinding a 2014 ban, the planting of genetically-modified crops and the use of neonicotinoid pesticides are allowed in U.S. national wildlife refuges again. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
io Green States: Asparagus malfunction By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 10:36:52 +0000 A few years ago, when Janet Jackson “oopsed” her way into Super Bowl and Federal Communications Commission history, 140 million viewers of the biggest game Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
io Run wild in this Chinese landscape pavilion that mimics a meandering river By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Nov 2015 22:34:06 +0000 'Where the River Runs' is a pop-up meadow with a deep environmental message. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
io California's waste-curbing water restrictions should be enacted everywhere By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 May 2016 12:30:39 +0000 The now-permanent rules are just common sense, really. Full Article Climate & Weather
io Sun-powered desalination device transforms seawater into clean drinking water By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Aug 2016 19:52:34 +0000 Santa Monica's iconic amusement pier is the site of this year's Land Art Generator Initiative. The Pipe is an offshore desalination concept that's making waves. Full Article Research & Innovations
io 5 smart tech solutions to water challenges around the world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Feb 2017 18:59:08 +0000 Freshwater supplies are dwindling as populations grow, but these companies are helping us use water more wisely. Full Article Research & Innovations
io Are 'sponge cities' the solution to urban flooding? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Sep 2017 17:15:34 +0000 Right now, we basically build cities in a way that worsens flooding events, but nature has solutions. Full Article Remodeling & Design
io Ancient European stone inscriptions revealed by low river levels carry grave warnings By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Aug 2018 23:58:15 +0000 'If you see me, weep,' reads one of these so-called 'hunger stones.' Full Article Wilderness & Resources
io 3-D printer is merely a hint of the revolution to come By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jun 2015 13:17:32 +0000 In a new world of digital fabrication, computer-driven tools of all kinds will change the way we make things. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
io How to manage your social media addiction By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Sep 2015 19:00:00 +0000 Theses six apps can help you add hours back to your day. Full Article Family Activities
io Does this chess problem reveal the key to human consciousness? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Mar 2017 20:31:56 +0000 Computers can't solve this chess problem. Can you? Full Article Computers
io 'Completely new form of 3-D vision' found in praying mantises By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Feb 2018 18:10:24 +0000 Using tiny eyewear, researchers tricked the insects into revealing secrets that could lead to simpler visual processing in robots. Full Article Research & Innovations
io A future brain/cloud interface could give us all a collective super-consciousness By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 14 Apr 2019 19:07:49 +0000 Researchers propose developing nanobots that connect our brains with the cloud. Full Article Research & Innovations
io Green venture fund raises $1 billion By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:00:37 +0000 A Silicon Valley investor with a penchant for green technology raised $1 billion for a new venture fund. His vision: science experiments and clean technologies Full Article Green Workplace
io Green investing is not a priority By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:23:38 +0000 New study shows that nearly half the investment managers from some of the world's largest funds don’t consider climate change an important factor when making Full Article Personal Finance
io Electric vehicle start-up receives $350 million investment By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:59:42 +0000 Add $350 million to the already invested $350 million, and EV network start-up, Better Place, seems to have plenty of fuel to bring the world an EV network that Full Article Transportation
io Tesla IPO brings in $266 million By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:13:42 +0000 Tesla Motors raised $266 million during its IPO with shares selling for more than the $14 to $16 target range. Full Article Green Workplace
io China continues to walk fine line in green innovation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:23:13 +0000 China is the world's largest polluter and the largest green innovator. It is a country full of environmental contradictions, but so is the United States. Full Article Energy
io Fair trade fashion: Here and hippie By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Dec 2010 20:51:51 +0000 Ethical shoppers can opt for fair trade certified fashions this season -- although MNN's lifestyle blogger isn't too impressed by the current selection. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
io National Chocolate Cake Day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Jan 2011 14:14:37 +0000 In honor of this delicious holiday, we’ve got recipes for organic and vegan chocolate cakes to satisfy everyone’s cravings. Full Article Recipes
io Fair Trade Finder app crowd-sources product locations By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Oct 2011 20:55:27 +0000 Fair Trade USA has just released an app that allows users to upload the location of fair trade products that they find for sale. No smartphone? No problem. Use Full Article Healthy Eating
io Review: The Conscious Box By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:51:57 +0000 The Conscious Box delivers new greener goods and goodies to your doorstep every month for around the price of two tickets to the movies. Full Article Responsible Living
io Why ethical fashion matters (Hint: It's about people) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:27:09 +0000 Here's a list of reasons this blogger thinks fair fashion is anything but frivolous. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
io The H&M conundrum: Does it make sense to support more ethical fast fashion? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 29 Dec 2012 01:05:20 +0000 H&M is the most ethically minded of the cheap clothing stores, but it still promotes virtually throwaway retail. What's a conscious shopper to do? Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
io Bradley Cooper in eco-fashion at Golden Globes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Jan 2013 17:05:14 +0000 'Silver Linings' star is the first major actor to participate in Livia Firth's 2013 Green Carpet Challenge. Full Article Arts & Culture
io On International Women's Day, a big cheer for a young woman By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:38:04 +0000 For International Women's Day, check out 10-year-old blogger Hannah who writes about the environment and social issues. Full Article Responsible Living