k The hidden hazards of sunken ships By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Aug 2011 18:07:23 +0000 Shipwrecks are a ticking time bomb of oil waiting for the sea to finish eating through their corroded tanks. Full Article Energy
k Green book roundup: A half-wild planet, sloppy new environmentalism and more By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Oct 2011 11:44:53 +0000 Five rousing books that sound a rallying cry to think about and work toward environmental solutions in fresh, new ways. Full Article Arts & Culture
k MNN's week in review: Discovering remote places, oil spill solutions and more By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:34:16 +0000 While 'America Revealed' with Yul Kwon explores how typical systems work, we also explain new oil cleanup technology and Titanic history. Full Article Politics
k What's killing the Gulf of Mexico's dolphins? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:32:42 +0000 Two years after the BP oil spill, the Gulf is still suffering a historic dolphin die-off. Experts say oil is a likely culprit, but evidence remains elusive. Full Article Animals
k In wake of Gulf oil spill, bacteria sucked up 200,000 tons of oil By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Sep 2012 13:55:21 +0000 Naturally occurring bacteria gobbled up at least 200,000 tons of oil and natural gas that spewed into the Gulf following the BP Deepwater Horizon spill, a new s Full Article Wilderness & Resources
k Kemp's ridley sea turtles are mysteriously vanishing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2015 20:24:36 +0000 Five years after the 2010 BP oil spill, the endangered reptiles are one of several species still suffering from enigmatic declines. Full Article Animals
k Green job of the week: Grassroots director By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jun 2009 04:17:49 +0000 Greenpeace USA is seeking a senior strategist with experience managing organizers to mobilize grassroots members. Full Article Green Workplace
k Green job of the week: YouthBuild green building specialist By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 02:17:31 +0000 The Eagle Ridge Institute is searching for a green building specialist as part of the AmeriCorps VISTA YouthBuild USA program. Full Article Green Workplace
k Green job of the week: Banana buyer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:05:16 +0000 Oke USA is seeking a person passionate about Fair Trade to fill a Banana Logistics and Sales position. Full Article Green Workplace
k Green job of the week: PV Installer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:19:02 +0000 SolarCity is hiring 100 new photovoltaic installers in Southern California and in the Greater Phoenix, Arizona area. Full Article Green Workplace
k Green job of the week: College dean By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:30:03 +0000 Delaware Valley College in Doylestown, Pennsylvania is searching for a Dean of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. Full Article Green Workplace
k Green job of the week: Handbag model By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Jul 2009 01:47:15 +0000 Attention eco-fashionistas in New York City, Canopy Verde is searching for handbag models as part of a grassroots advertising campaign. Full Article Green Workplace
k Green job of the week: EPA administrative assistant By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Aug 2009 03:22:26 +0000 The EPA is searching for a senior (age 55+) to fill an administrative assistant position at the Ann Arbor, Michigan office. Full Article Green Workplace
k Green job of the week: Technical writing and design consultant By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Aug 2009 02:12:23 +0000 Chipotle, one of MNN's top 10 organic fast-food restaurants, is searching for a technical writing and design consultant at its Denver office. Full Article Green Workplace
k Green job of the week: Rock star user interaction engineer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Aug 2009 01:46:22 +0000 GoodGuide, home of the world's largest healthy and green product database, is searching for a Rock Star User Interaction Engineer. Full Article Green Workplace
k Baby spiders are born with big eyes, just like puppies are born with big feet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 03 Aug 2019 13:09:09 +0000 With huge eyes in tiny bodies, baby jumping spiders have high-quality vision. Full Article Animals
k Mother's Day crafts: Easy projects for kids By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Apr 2010 19:29:38 +0000 Mother's Day crafts. They are so easy to do, there's really no excuse not to melt Mom's heart. Full Article Family Activities
k Know a mom? Watch this. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 May 2010 21:09:42 +0000 If you’ve ever had a mom, been a mom, or known a mom, you’ll relate to this hysterical video by Anita Renfroe. Full Article Healthy Eating
k 5 books to give for Mother's Day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:37:13 +0000 Our food blogger recommends books she loves as gifts for the mom you love. Full Article Healthy Eating
k Mother's Day gifts that give back By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:01:52 +0000 It feels great to celebrate and give back to our moms, and they deserve it, so the pressure’s always on when Mother’s Day pops up. You want to find somethin Full Article Arts & Culture
k 'No Mothers Day' campaign asks moms to boycott the day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 May 2012 12:00:28 +0000 Christy Turlington Burns launches viral campaign asking mothers to raise awareness about maternal health around the world by boycotting Mother's Day. Full Article Family Activities
k The wackiest moms of the animal kingdom By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 11 May 2013 16:30:01 +0000 While Mother's Day celebrates human mothers, there are a lot of other moms in the animal kingdom worth a shout-out. Full Article Animals
k Engineer wins 2009 Purpose Prize for inventing green bricks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 16 Jan 2010 11:51:02 +0000 Engineer Henry Liu is honored for inventing a way to transform toxic waste into environmentally friendly bricks used for construction. Full Article Green Workplace
k The TVA coal ash spill: The other big leak By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Jun 2010 18:03:28 +0000 It's worth remembering that at the end of 2008, more than 1 billion gallons of toxic coal ash slurry was spilled by the Tennessee Valley Authority. When will ou Full Article Energy
k 5 ways walking is better than running By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Aug 2017 14:18:48 +0000 Running and walking may have similar benefits, but are there times when is walking better than running? Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
k How to exercise with kids of any age By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Sep 2017 15:30:33 +0000 Kids make the best workout buddies. Here's how adults can tailor their exercise routines to a child's abilities. Full Article Family Activities
k If your workouts cause extreme soreness and swelling, read this By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Sep 2017 14:53:39 +0000 Rhabdomyolysis is rare, but if your workouts cause extreme soreness or swelling, check with your doctor. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
k This WWII vet loves to walk, but he can't go far By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Oct 2017 19:46:13 +0000 Residents noticed 95-year-old Harvey Djerf struggling on his daily walks, so they came up with a kind solution. Full Article Responsible Living
k Crank up your workout with walking poles By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Oct 2017 20:49:23 +0000 Adding walking poles to your daily jaunt is an excellent way to boost your calorie burn, and they may even help prevent chronic pain with aging. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
k PE teachers are thinking outside the gym By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 19 Nov 2017 18:06:00 +0000 Schools are phasing out dodgeball and other sports in favor of exercises that get kids moving for a lifetime. Full Article Healthy Spaces
k Air pollution may wipe out the benefits of walking for aging boomers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Dec 2017 11:07:03 +0000 A study in the Lancet looked at over-60 walkers, and those who worked on a busy London street didn't fare as well as the park walkers. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
k It's time to tell 'senior citizens' to take a hike By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Feb 2018 18:48:34 +0000 It’s time to ditch the word "senior" and all the ageist baggage that goes with it. Full Article Arts & Culture
k Why bananas are better than sports drinks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Apr 2018 12:08:28 +0000 Study finds bananas do more than help you recover after exercise. They also help reduce pain and swelling. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
k North Pole Marathon: Where the bitter cold slows you down and thoughts of polar bears make you go faster By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Apr 2018 16:58:00 +0000 Competitors from around the world line up on an Arctic ice floe to tackle one of the world's most difficult 26.2-mile races. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
k We should worry about boomers on e-bikes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Apr 2018 21:05:23 +0000 In the Netherlands, men over 65 on e-bikes are causing a big spike in the cycling death rate. And the Dutch are ahead of the game on all things biking. Full Article Transportation
k How to clean smelly workout clothes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Jun 2018 15:12:31 +0000 Here's the secret to getting that smell out of your high-tech exercise wear. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
k 10 eye-opening benefits of walking By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Dec 2018 15:13:06 +0000 From your heart to your head, here's why you should lace up your sneakers and walk. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
k Short workouts add up to good health By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Feb 2019 16:44:27 +0000 New study finds several short bursts of exercise are just as effective as one long one. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
k Guide dogs make history, and help a blind runner's dreams come true By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Mar 2019 18:49:31 +0000 Thomas Panek just became the first blind runner to complete the NYC Half Marathon with guide dogs. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
k Your friends reveal more about your health than your fitness tracker By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Jun 2019 19:41:21 +0000 Your social network predicts your health and wellness more than your fitness tracker, study finds. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
k Why do we walk with straight arms but run with our arms bent? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Jul 2019 13:25:58 +0000 Researchers looked at walkers and runners with bent and straight arms to find out. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
k What kind of yoga is right for me? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Aug 2019 16:13:54 +0000 There are many styles of yoga to choose from, so if you’re new to yoga, it might be confusing to know the best place to start. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
k How to start running (and stick with it for life) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2019 13:30:12 +0000 Running doesn't have to be a struggle. Here's how to become a runner for life. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
k These sled dogs aren't walking on water, but something fishy is going on By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Jun 2019 16:15:42 +0000 Climatologist documents Greenland's warming conditions with a photo of sled dogs splashing in meltwater on top of sea ice. Full Article Climate & Weather
k Black skies: This is what happens when an oil refinery loses power By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:36:30 +0000 This is what the skies over Beaumont, Texas, look like whenever one of the local refineries loses power. Full Article Healthy Spaces
k Think air quality doesn't matter? Look at Pittsburgh in the 1940s By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:22:19 +0000 Before clean air laws were passed in Pittsburgh, smoke left buildings in a nighttime shroud all day, yet air quality issues aren't really in the past. Full Article Healthy Spaces
k Bird-brain: Canary smoke detector boasts impressive smarts By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2013 14:09:53 +0000 The Canary is a smoke and carbon monoxide detector-cum-air quality analyzer sporting good looks and remarkable smarts. Full Article At Home
k Air pollution linked to 2 million deaths worldwide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jul 2013 15:53:51 +0000 Air pollution may be responsible for more than 2 million deaths around the world each year. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
k Art that sucks: Dutch artist proposes 'vacuum' to clear Beijing of smog By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2013 18:53:49 +0000 Can a vacuum suck up China's smog? Daan Roosegaarde will test his new technology soon in Beijing's parks. Full Article Climate & Weather
k How to make your own rocket stove with a few cinder blocks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 17 Nov 2013 19:40:49 +0000 Four cinder blocks + one minute of time = wonderfully functional rocket stove. Full Article Energy