ng Why the definition of sustainability must change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Dec 2015 19:54:05 +0000 The co-founder of Soshal Group says if we want to influence the future of ethical business, we have to talk about it differently. Full Article Guest Columnist
ng If animals could talk, they might say something sarcastic about the way we treat the planet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Jul 2016 10:30:22 +0000 Comic artist Rob Lang gives animals a way to speak their piece with "Underdone Comics.' Full Article Arts & Culture
ng This new soap molecule may change cleaning products forever By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Oct 2016 09:37:00 +0000 University of Minnesota researchers claim to have created a 'perfect' soap molecule that's better for the environment. Full Article Healthy Spaces
ng 13 great things that happened in 2016 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Dec 2016 20:47:18 +0000 Don't dwell on the bad stuff that happened in 2016. Take a look at the year's best news. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ng The once hopelessly polluted Anacostia River is making a comeback By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Jan 2017 12:34:57 +0000 Conservation photographer Krista Schlyer is documenting the people, wildlife and landscapes of America's 'forgotten' river. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ng Teen replants mangroves trampled by hurricane By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Apr 2018 17:48:11 +0000 After Hurricane Irma ravaged Florida, a Miami teen saved hundreds of mangroves and replanted them as protection for animals and humans from future storms. Full Article Responsible Living
ng What climate change means for New England's maple trees By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 May 2018 15:23:34 +0000 Trees in Vermont and New Hampshire are becoming stressed and are producing less syrup. Full Article Climate & Weather
ng Stewart Brand's idea of a 'Whole Earth' changed our world (and he's not done yet) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 30 Jun 2018 16:42:58 +0000 Stewart Brand, creator of the Whole Earth Catalog, helped shape the future we live in now. Full Article Arts & Culture
ng How to be a good citizen on the hiking trail By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Jan 2019 15:03:54 +0000 When you're out on the trail, a little etiquette can take you a long way. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ng 13 stunning images that amplify the impacts of climate change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2019 12:28:03 +0000 CIWEM Environmental Photographer of the Year contest captures how humanity is coping with climate change. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ng Obama making life hard on greens By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Dec 2010 15:19:28 +0000 The EPA is punting on two more big decisions, making it a tough year for anyone who votes the environment. Full Article Politics
ng Debt ceiling debate raises environmental concerns By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Jul 2011 18:18:16 +0000 Spending cuts are the talk of Washington these days. Some are looking to make big political gains with cuts that won't create measurable savings. Full Article Politics
ng Why Obama is losing environmentalists By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Sep 2011 20:42:33 +0000 The White House is taking a political risk: Spurn environmentalists enough times, and they might return the favor. Full Article Politics
ng Leaked report confirms climate change and extreme weather connection By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Nov 2011 02:28:58 +0000 A new IPCC report is about to come out that proves what we all know already -- there is most definitely a connection between climate change and extreme weather. Full Article Climate & Weather
ng If beating climate change is the goal, does motivation matter? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Nov 2011 21:14:58 +0000 Worried about input costs, beer titan Molson Coors went green mainly to save green. If the end result - less waste - is to the planet's benefit, why should we c Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ng Michael Bloomberg endorses Barack Obama, 'a president to lead on climate change' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:22:57 +0000 NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg's surprise endorsement of Obama follows the devastating effect of Hurricane Sandy on New York City and the Northeast. Full Article Politics
ng Tread carefully in linking extreme weather to the climate crisis By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Nov 2012 23:00:54 +0000 Environmental scientist Amy Luers warns that a cultural shift to our approach to emissions and climate mitigation requires a broad, long-term view. Tying the is Full Article Climate & Weather
ng Poll reveals more Americans believe in climate change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:05:12 +0000 The percentage of Americans who believe the climate is changing has grown, and 64% of Americans favor regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Full Article Climate & Weather
ng State of the Union: Obama urges action on climate change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:25:01 +0000 President Barack Obama took a strong stance on fighting climate change, "for the sake of our children and our future." Full Article Politics
ng Web game looks at U.S. policies that could end world hunger By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Feb 2013 18:23:40 +0000 New interactive game takes a closer look at national policy choices that affect food security around the world. Full Article Politics
ng An Inconvenient Change: Why is it so hard? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Feb 2013 19:42:24 +0000 It's easy to blame the corporates, the governments, the multi-nationals. But how different is it on the local level, the personal level? Full Article Guest Columnist
ng 108 ski areas sign declaration calling for action on climate change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 May 2013 18:26:55 +0000 Fearful of late summers and early springs trimming their seasons, ski areas all over the United States are calling for action on climate change policy. Full Article Climate & Weather
ng Obama to announce global warming plan today By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jun 2013 13:57:56 +0000 President Barack Obama will announce a comprehensive plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in a highly anticipated speech today. Full Article Politics
ng Obama unveils new U.S. climate change plan By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jun 2013 21:05:18 +0000 Arguing that 'Americans are already paying the price of inaction,' Obama unveiled an unprecedented national climate strategy in a sweltering speech Tuesday. Full Article Climate & Weather
ng How trapping carbon dioxide underground will reduce emissions By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jul 2013 19:09:54 +0000 Reducing carbon dioxide may be solved in storing emissions in deep, subterranean rock throughout the country. Full Article Energy
ng New map identifies ecosystems most vulnerable to climate change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2013 13:49:25 +0000 Southern Asia, western Europe and southern Australia are among the areas at most risk. Full Article Climate & Weather
ng Ford using Big Data to fight climate change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 20:16:27 +0000 Crunching the numbers yields dividends, like a calculator that can measure the green score of electric cars anywhere in the country. Full Article Transportation
ng Global warming isn't on 'hiatus' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2013 19:38:17 +0000 The Montreal Protocol, which phased out ozone-killing gases, has helped. Meanwhile the oceans are warming faster than ever. Full Article Climate & Weather
ng John Kerry: Climate change is a 'fearsome weapon of mass destruction' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2014 16:30:17 +0000 In a speech in Indonesia, Secretary of State John Kerry also derided "head in the sand" climate change deniers. Full Article Climate & Weather
ng 5 things to know about the EPA's new CO2 proposal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Jun 2014 13:05:18 +0000 The new U.S. plan to limit power plant emissions is 645 pages long. Here's what you need to know. Full Article Climate & Weather
ng Curbing coal is inevitable (forget the political rhetoric) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Jun 2014 15:45:07 +0000 President Obama's power plant plan has gotten plenty of blowback from coal-state politicians, but it's popular with Americans. Full Article Energy
ng Conservation org to light up UN Headquarters with endangered species By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Sep 2014 14:52:52 +0000 Oceanic Preservation Society will project images of climate change and threatened species on the iconic building ahead of this weekend's Climate March. Full Article Animals
ng Why fixing climate change may turn out to be a bargain By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Sep 2014 15:24:36 +0000 If things like saved lives and prevented illnesses have a dollar value, efforts to stabilize the climate might pay for themselves, two studies find. Full Article Climate & Weather
ng Climate change jokes brings levity to NRDC fundraiser By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Nov 2014 18:28:37 +0000 Environmental org's 'Night of Comedy' brings laughter amidst a changing political landscape and growing concern over the impact of climate change. Full Article Arts & Culture
ng U.S. and China reach historic deal on climate change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Nov 2014 16:14:28 +0000 In a surprise announcement, Earth's two largest economies revealed a game-changing agreement to cut carbon emissions. Full Article Climate & Weather
ng Artists unite to record a 'Love Song to the Earth' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Sep 2015 10:00:00 +0000 New single, recorded to inspire action on climate change, features performances by Paul McCartney, Jon Bon Jovi, Sheryl Crow, Colbie Caillat and many more. Full Article Arts & Culture
ng 4 things to know about the Paris climate deal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Dec 2015 22:00:15 +0000 The new U.N. climate agreement is being called 'a monumental triumph' and 'a turning point for the world.' Here are a few key points to keep in mind. Full Article Climate & Weather
ng Alarming rise in diabetes in children By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Jun 2012 14:34:43 +0000 While the scientist try to figure out why type 1 diabetes is on the rise, let's do our parts to make sure our kids don't develop type 2 diabetes. Full Article Healthy Eating
ng Study: Weight training may reduce diabetes risk in men By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Aug 2012 19:25:30 +0000 Combining regular weight training with aerobics may reduce risk of type 2 diabetes by up to 59%, researchers find. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ng People who never knew they had diabetes are dying of it By www.livescience.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Sep 2012 13:09:11 +0000 A study finds that many people are dying due to a complication of Type 1 diabetes without knowing they had the disease. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ng Changes in gut flora linked to Type 2 diabetes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Sep 2012 14:53:40 +0000 Researchers find distinct differences in the intestinal bacteria between patients who have type 2 diabetes and those who do not. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ng Study finds strong link between psoriasis and diabetes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Oct 2012 20:21:38 +0000 Researchers find patients with severe psoriasis were almost twice as likely to have Type 2 diabetes than those without the skin condition. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ng How holiday eating disturbs your 'food clock' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Dec 2012 16:28:53 +0000 A new study reveals how binge eating can reset the body's food clock, and may have implications for other health issues. Full Article Healthy Eating
ng Walking after dinner may reduce diabetes risk By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:42:51 +0000 New study finds that short, brisk walks after dinner may be more effective than other forms of exercise at preventing diabetes. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ng Drinking tea could help control high blood sugar By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2013 20:37:49 +0000 This traditional beverage has many health benefits, including a possible blood sugar lowering effect. Full Article Healthy Eating
ng Lifting weights may reduce diabetes risk By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jan 2014 17:59:16 +0000 New study finds that pumping iron can cut a woman's risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by up to one-third. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ng Eating yogurt may reduce diabetes risk By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2014 12:10:05 +0000 New research shows that replacing unhealthy foods with a serving of low-fat yogurt can significantly lessen a person's risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Full Article Healthy Eating
ng Dancing away dementia with salsa and danzón By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2014 22:50:19 +0000 A Chicago group is urging seniors to cha-cha-cha in an effort to ward off Alzheimer's, a disease that affects a disproportionate amount of Latinos. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ng Anti-aging pill could allow everyone to live over 120 years old By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Dec 2015 08:25:51 +0000 The Fountain of Youth in pill form? 'Miracle' drug that could make us all centenarians is set to begin human trials. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ng We're all watching more videos online (especially if they involve cats) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2013 15:39:29 +0000 Smartphones and video-sharing social media sites make uploading and viewing videos easier than ever, driving our obsession with pets. Full Article Computers