ri London officials consider more public drinking fountains By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Dec 2017 16:23:15 +0000 Mayor Sadiq Kahn wants Londoners to stay hydrated with public water fountains while generating less plastic waste. Full Article Responsible Living
ri Britain gets serious about curbing plastic waste By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Aug 2018 16:40:44 +0000 From Buckingham Palace to the BBC, British institutions are putting the kibosh on single-use plastic. Full Article Responsible Living
ri How to reduce packaging when ordering online By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Nov 2018 20:06:47 +0000 You may love Amazon Prime, but the environment doesn't. Full Article Responsible Living
ri A frozen river of poo is sliding down Denali By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Apr 2019 19:47:03 +0000 As much as 66 metric tons of human excrement from visitors to Alaska's Denali National Park could soon be released into the pristine Alaskan coast. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ri Malaysia is sending trash back to the countries that created it By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 May 2019 12:15:20 +0000 Malaysia and the Philippines are forcefully rejecting trash from wealthier countries. Full Article Politics
ri Helium shortage ripples around the globe By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Jun 2019 17:32:47 +0000 Those helium-filled balloons you've seen bobbing in the breeze are the least important use of this critical element, especially since we don't have enough. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ri African wild dogs 'vote' by sneezing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Sep 2017 16:30:42 +0000 The endangered African wild dog has a nose for democracy, according to a study, which explains how the dogs "vote." Full Article Animals
ri Birds with friendly neighbors age more slowly By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Oct 2017 12:21:15 +0000 Getting along with neighbors can yield big health benefits for birds, a new study finds. It's probably good for us, too. Full Article Healthy Spaces
ri North America has millions of utility markers. This biologist sees millions of birdhouses. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 08 Apr 2018 14:47:42 +0000 Wildlife biologist Steve Barlow has invented a nest box that can be added to utility right-of-way markers across the U.S. and Canada. Full Article Research & Innovations
ri 10 reasons swearing is good for you By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2019 17:40:37 +0000 A colorful oath or spirited expletive can heal the body and soul. (We have the science to prove it.) Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ri Why do smells trigger such vivid memories? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 20:03:38 +0000 Certain scents can cause a rush of feelings — even if you don't always remember why. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ri Why we need time alone and time with other people to thrive By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 14:33:53 +0000 We need a mix of solitude and interactions for a healthy social diet. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ri Nearly Friday link drop By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 03:07:01 +0000 Are ex-KGB hackers behind "Climategate"? What's the latest drama in Copenhagen? Can a regular, affordable home really produce more power than it uses? Full Article Climate & Weather
ri GE announces $200M smart grid challenge By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Jul 2010 23:33:19 +0000 GE Ecomagination contest hopes to solicit the smartest solutions for a much-needed quantum leap in electrical grid technology. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ri Nanocomp cuts through nano-hype with truly futuristic materals By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:50:17 +0000 Paper that stops bullets and yarn that conducts electricity.. it sounds like Sci Fi, but Nanocomp is making these futuristic dreams a reality. Full Article Research & Innovations
ri Start o' the week links: Costa Rica, spiders and a drying world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Oct 2010 11:32:20 +0000 Soil is drying up all over the world, Google is dropping big bucks building a wind power transmission line, and a spider and centipede battle it out. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ri Smart grids get dumb reaction By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Jan 2011 20:48:32 +0000 The Tea Party and a few others don't like the idea of 'Big Brother' monitoring our electricity usage. Full Article Energy
ri Yahoo Livestand to bring the magazine rack to tablet computers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:55:59 +0000 Meanwhile, rumors of a pending iPad 3 spread around the Web, but are they to be believed? Full Article Computers
ri Physics-defying LEDs light the way to a brighter cleantech future By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 31 May 2012 18:37:28 +0000 A light-emitting diode (LED) developed at MIT operates at 230-percent efficiency. That's not a typo. LEDs will provide 70 percent of the world's general lightin Full Article Research & Innovations
ri Future computers could run on water droplets instead of electricity By www.livescience.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Sep 2012 21:42:42 +0000 Finnish scientists are studying the possibility of turning water droplets into digital bits and using them to power computers instead of electricity. Full Article Energy
ri 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
ri Elastic batteries could power bionic implants By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:40:01 +0000 A new style of tiny lithium battery that can charge wirelessly could help make cyborg grafts an imminent reality. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ri Wish you could buy Google Glass? You can, but only on April 15 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Apr 2014 14:00:40 +0000 Anyone in the U.S. can buy Google Glass starting at 9 a.m. ET on April 15 through the Explorer program – but spaces are limited. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ri Blue LED light discovery wins Nobel Prize in physics By www.livescience.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Oct 2014 13:28:27 +0000 Isamu Akasaki, Hiroshi Amano and Shuji Nakamura have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for their invention of the blue light-emitting diode. Full Article Research & Innovations
ri Why insuring a coral reef is a good idea By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Mar 2018 12:16:35 +0000 Almost 40 miles of coral reef and beach around Cancun and Puerto Morelos are now insured against storms. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ri Africa is splitting in two By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Apr 2018 12:12:03 +0000 In tens of millions of years, Africa will lose a sizable chunk of its eastern coast. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ri Extraordinary video of massive tornado will leave you mesmerized By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Jun 2018 20:16:09 +0000 A storm chaser captured stunning clear video of a perfect tornado in Wyoming. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ri UNESCO selects 19 new breathtaking World Heritage Sites By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Jul 2018 15:47:33 +0000 UNESCO's World Heritage Committee has added 19 new locations to its list of World Heritage Sites and expanded the boundaries of another one. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ri In Florida's Everglades, prescribed burning helps head off larger wildfires By www.fws.gov Published On :: Sun, 02 Sep 2018 14:46:42 +0000 Carefully managed fire is used as a tool to protect wildlands from invasive plants and other threats. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ri Wildlife corridor is a road to survival for animals in Brazil's Atlantic Forest By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Sep 2018 17:11:28 +0000 A wildlife corridor in Brazil's Atlantic Forest will help animals like the golden lion tamarin thrive in its preferred environment. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ri National wildlife refuge system imperiled by government shutdown By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Jan 2019 14:51:00 +0000 Refuge protectors weigh in on the shutdown's impact. Full Article Politics
ri It's time to start demanding justification for drilling in the Arctic refuge By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Apr 2019 13:06:31 +0000 Alaska professor discusses why the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge should not be opened for oil drilling. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ri In the Field: Trip to a local farmer's market By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 13:55:07 +0000 Video: Join Farmer D as he checks out the farmer's market in Savannah, GA. Full Article Healthy Eating
ri Sassy aprons for eco-friendly cooks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:11:54 +0000 Create your eco-friendly, organic culinary masterpiece wearing one of these sassy aprons. Full Article Healthy Eating
ri Blue Ice American Organic Wheat Vodka By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:05:26 +0000 How does an all organic vodka hold up at a neighborhood cookout? Full Article Beverages
ri Organic sales see impressive rise in 2008 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2009 17:10:53 +0000 Despite the recession, organics made an impressive showing in 2008. Find out how impressive. Full Article Healthy Eating
ri Are organic foods really about better nutrition? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:40:41 +0000 A trip to Costa Rica reminds the author of the chemicals you avoid when buying organically grown products. Full Article Healthy Eating
ri 15 eco-friendly dog treats By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:24:38 +0000 Organic, vegan and even kosher dog treats that'll make your dog's tail wag. Full Article Pets
ri Do you have any good eco-friendly gift ideas for Valentine's Day? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:20:05 +0000 Trust Chanie Kirschner when she says you can't go wrong with flowers and chocolate -- organic or free trade, of course. Full Article Family Activities
ri How can I go green for my newborn? I'm worried about all the bad stuff out there By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:53:57 +0000 Chanie Kirschner helps an expectant mom focus on the things she can control. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
ri Eco-friendly sleep masks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:39:46 +0000 City lights keeping you awake? Put on an eco-friendly sleep mask and get a darker, deeper night's sleep. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ri Wal-Mart announces sustainable agriculture goals By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Oct 2010 15:13:18 +0000 During a live webcast, Walmart reveals its new global sustainable agriculture goals. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ri The green crib: Stuffed animals By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Nov 2010 14:00:42 +0000 Synthetic, made-in-China teddy bears? Who needs 'em when there are reclaimed wool frogs, organic cotton polar bears and plush nontoxic lions just wanting for a Full Article At Home
ri Eco-friendly eye pillow for green yogis By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Dec 2010 01:45:50 +0000 Manduka's new inSight eye pillow soothes your senses with soft fabric spun from bamboo fibers and a natural organic barley filling. Full Article Responsible Living
ri Kombucha soda: A fizzy drink without anything extra By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Mar 2014 18:05:49 +0000 Delightfully fizzy and well-flavored, these kombucha sodas are a healthy choice. Full Article Beverages
ri Coupon clipping: Natural and organic printable coupons for May 2014 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 02 May 2014 12:35:58 +0000 Free printable coupons plus recipe ideas to use them to make cooking at home a little easier. Full Article Personal Finance
ri How changes in barometric pressure affect the human body By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2019 20:02:23 +0000 From your blood pressure to your vision, here's how barometric pressure might affect you. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ri 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
ri 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
ri 10 lifestyle changes that could significantly lessen your cancer risk By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Dec 2019 19:15:59 +0000 Experts believe that between one-third and one-half of cancers are preventable. Here's what you can do. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being