k What do you know about the farmer who grew your coffee? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2013 14:47:11 +0000 Forthcoming documentary follows movement to link poor growers with roasters and consumers. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
k I don't like fair trade sometimes, and here's why By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2013 04:45:07 +0000 I do support fair trade products, but sometimes I wish I didn't. Full Article Healthy Eating
k Fair. Quinoa Vodka, a gluten-free, Fair Trade spirit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2013 17:02:18 +0000 This Fair Trade certified vodka made from South American quinoa helps keep 1200 small independent farmers investing in their futures. Full Article Beverages
k Harry Potter chocolate will be fair trade, thanks to fans By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Jan 2015 21:36:30 +0000 The Harry Potter Alliance worked to ensure all the chocolate sold in the fictional wizard's name would reflect the values he fought for. Full Article Healthy Eating
k Do Ben & Jerry's vegan flavors pass the kid test? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Feb 2017 18:38:31 +0000 Made with almond milk, these new ice cream flavors from Ben & Jerry's pack some surprises. Full Article Healthy Eating
k How many different kinds of grapes can you stuff into one bottle of wine? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Apr 2017 19:49:00 +0000 De Bos Rosé is handpicked, fair trade accredited and made from 47 different varietals of grapes. Full Article Beverages
k Let's keep child labor out of Halloween candy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Oct 2018 20:19:17 +0000 This informative chart from Green America rates the candy companies on their commitment to avoiding child labor. Full Article Healthy Eating
k Why do these chimps like to throw rocks at trees? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 18:44:12 +0000 Researchers studying chimps that like to throw rocks at certain trees in West Africa are getting clues about the purpose of this behavior. Full Article Animals
k For these bears in the Ukraine, it's too warm to hibernate By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Dec 2019 13:33:23 +0000 Warming temperatures have had an impact on brown bear hibernation in Ukraine. Full Article Animals
k Watch an elk herd run majestically across the Colorado foothills By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Jan 2020 17:03:49 +0000 This serene video from Colorado Parks and Wildlife shows a large herd of elk running across the landscape in Colorado. Full Article Animals
k Quick-thinking staff save zoo animals from wildfire in Australia By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Jan 2020 18:34:32 +0000 Animals at Australia's Mogo Zoo were saved from wildfires by savvy staff. Full Article Animals
k Why the future of West Virginia's rare flying squirrel looks bright By medium.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 14:30:12 +0000 It's been 5 years since the West Virginia northern flying squirrel came off the Endangered Species List, and the recovery rate is encouraging. Full Article Animals
k 9 quirky facts about the platypus By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 19:34:39 +0000 Platypuses are odd critters filled with surprises, and a few mysteries. Full Article Animals
k Eat out this World Water Week By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2009 21:53:14 +0000 Give a boost to your local economy while supporting clean water access around the world. All you have to do is eat out — and drink tap water — at a restaura Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
k Restaurants: Ortine Café in Brooklyn By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 May 2009 16:24:32 +0000 Customers at Ortine's in Brooklyn sit among the gardens where the food on their plates grows. Full Article Healthy Eating
k Weekly LEED roundup – 7/31/09 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:02:26 +0000 A multi-purpose facility and Arizona's first LEED certified restaurant are featured in this week's LEED roundup. Full Article Green Workplace
k Weekly LEED roundup – 12/4/09 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Dec 2009 19:19:56 +0000 The ACE Building in Philadelphia, San Francisco's Bentley Reserve, and the first Pizza Fusion in Saudi Arabia are featured this week. Full Article Green Workplace
k Weekend reads: Oyster eating vegans & enforcing organics By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Apr 2010 15:58:36 +0000 The USDA deputy secretary Kathleen Merrigan did a Q&A with The Washington Post about challenges for the organic food market. Full Article Beverages
k Restaurant: Baltimore’s The Black Olive By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Apr 2010 14:58:53 +0000 Good food and wine at a sustainable Fell’s Point restaurant. Full Article Healthy Eating
k Weekend reads: Jamie Oliver supports fast food, chicken-sitters, and more By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 24 Jul 2010 04:22:13 +0000 As sourcing ingredients directly from local farms gains in popularity, more chefs are building relationships with farmers to get the pick of their crops. Full Article Beverages
k Sneak peek of the Philly Homegrown Tour By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 15:52:26 +0000 City Food Tours has a delicious new walking tour dedicated to showcasing local foods. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
k Restaurants: The Spotted Pig in New York City By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Feb 2011 16:04:05 +0000 Yes, the burger at this seasonal and local restaurant is everything it's hyped to be. Full Article Healthy Eating
k Free online cookbook features Philadelphia chefs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Sep 2011 20:52:34 +0000 The City of Brotherly Love hosts a restaurant week with a local twist and offers a free, downloadable cookbook, 'Center City Cooks,' which includes seasonal rec Full Article Recipes
k 6 tips for making healthy choices when you're eating out on a budget By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 May 2012 00:10:56 +0000 6 tips for making healthy choices when you're eating out on a budget. It can be a challenge to find decent food for a decent price when eating out. This is how Full Article Healthy Eating
k Weekend reads: Restaurant food photos get controversial By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Jan 2013 22:48:35 +0000 Instagramming your restaurant could get you a slap on the wrist from the chef. Should it? Full Article Healthy Eating
k Noble Vines 337: Sustainable cabernet sauvignon for burgers and steaks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 26 May 2013 16:39:50 +0000 For Memorial Day weekend, and for all your summer grilling celebrations, this great red is affordable enough to serve to crowds. Full Article Beverages
k The Golden Arrow resort in Lake Placid, N.Y., goes green By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2013 15:00:09 +0000 Read about all about the green happenin's at this resort hotel hugging Lake Placid's Mirror Lake. Full Article Travel
k PBS' 'A Chef's Life' takes a realistic look at farm-to-fork By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2013 13:08:12 +0000 The new show follows the personal and culinary journey of farm-to-fork Chef Vivian Howard, one ingredient at a time. Full Article Healthy Eating
k My favorite gluten-free restaurants and bakeries By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Nov 2014 18:29:39 +0000 It’s been fun to explore the gluten-free world in Portland, Oregon. Here are some of my favorite finds so far. Full Article Healthy Eating
k 'Human cloud' of workers already taking shape By www.businessnewsdaily.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:05:47 +0000 Virtualization makes cloud computing possible, productive and profitable. Many businesses large and small think it can do the same thing for work by creating a Full Article Green Workplace
k IBM's Watson lands job at Memorial Sloan-Kettering By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:01:16 +0000 Watson will help doctors diagnose and treat cancer patients. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
k Prius of the sea: Battery pack will make Viking Lady a hybrid ship By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:28:50 +0000 The 300-foot-long (92.2-meter-long) Viking Lady is set to get a battery pack, which will turn the supply vessel into a hybrid ship with technology similar to th Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
k Apple backs out of EPEAT program By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Jul 2012 17:33:24 +0000 The company removes 39 products from the green certification program. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
k Texas woman makes dumb choice to stop smart meter installation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Jul 2012 17:50:39 +0000 Thelma Taormina isn't exactly keen on smart meters. So when a utility worker arrived at her Houston home to install one of the devices, she did what any totally Full Article At Home
k Ancient knots bind Mars rover's equipment together By www.livescience.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Sep 2012 14:15:41 +0000 While the Mars Curiosity rover sports state-of-the-art equipment, much of that machinery is bound to its body by a simple network of knots. Full Article Space
k When waste attacks: 5 big sewage disasters By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Jan 2013 21:36:21 +0000 Here are five serious sewage disasters in history, many of them caused by overwhelmed sewer systems. How we can prevent future ones from flowing our way? Full Article Research & Innovations
k Parasitic worm inspires skin graft tech By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:43:21 +0000 A new technique for skin grafts involves an adhesive made of tiny needles that was inspired by a parasitic worm's behavior. Full Article Research & Innovations
k How the U.S. is getting back in the rare-earth mining race By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:50:05 +0000 These critical elements are abundant in Alaska's Bokan Mountain, but extracting them could be a long and difficult process. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
k Solar Impulse to make stop in Cincinnati By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:10:00 +0000 The innovative plane continues its journey across the United States using only the sun for fuel. Full Article Transportation
k NASA's green rocket fuel passes big hurdle By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jul 2013 12:39:50 +0000 With the passing of its first major milestone, NASA is on track to replace its highly toxic fuel with a greener, more efficient one. Full Article Space
k How researchers can use GPS to track hurricane wind speeds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Jul 2013 16:09:48 +0000 Adding to data from current technologies, GPS radio signals could help to show a more comprehensive view of hurricanes' behaviors. Full Article Climate & Weather
k 6 ways Elon Musk is changing the world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Aug 2013 17:40:49 +0000 The super-fast "Hyperloop" travel concept is just the latest in a series of big, bold dreams by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk. Full Article Research & Innovations
k Geese-scaring drone keeps Canadian beach clean By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2013 17:39:36 +0000 Officials hope the aircraft will help prevent unsafe E. coli counts, which have caused beach closures in the past. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
k Google, Apple leaders team up to tackle aging By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Sep 2013 19:44:04 +0000 Google CEO Larry Page and Apple Chairman Arthur Levinson are joining forces on Calico, a healthcare project. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
k Does a green roof on a bus really make sense? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Dec 2013 18:31:04 +0000 Greening the urban environment is important. Sticking a roof garden on a moving bus is an odd way to do it. Full Article Transportation
k This 50 cent microscope folds up like origami By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Mar 2014 23:56:34 +0000 The FoldScope will bring microscopes to the masses and revolutionize health care around the world. Full Article Research & Innovations
k Hyundai dethrones Honda as the greenest automaker By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 May 2014 20:50:41 +0000 The Union of Concerned Scientists has some good news: All 8 of the top automakers have cut their climate emissions. Full Article Transportation
k Honeywell launches Lyric, a thermostat that keeps tabs on your comings and goings By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Jun 2014 21:09:25 +0000 HVAC heavyweight Honeywell unveils Lyric, an attractive and eager-to-adapt household thermostat with GPS-based functionality. Full Article At Home
k Why 3-D food printing makes sense for nursing homes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Jun 2014 16:34:38 +0000 When you can’t properly chew or shallow, eating can be a chore, but specialty created food can help. Full Article Healthy Eating
k These aren't the 'droids you're looking for (except one) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Jan 2015 18:01:18 +0000 The COOKI, a stir-frying robot wonder machine, could be the kind of robot that makes real sense in our homes. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics