ng Sea levels are rising fast, and they'll stay that way for a long time By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Feb 2016 20:14:38 +0000 Sea levels are rising faster now than they have in over 2,800 years. And they'll keep on rising, even if we stop polluting tomorrow. Full Article Climate & Weather
ng Cycling triples, driving down 50% in London By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Mar 2016 17:45:35 +0000 The culture of transportation in our cities is changing. Will our cities change with it? Full Article Transportation
ng Is factory farming the next divestment target? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Mar 2016 15:58:19 +0000 Animal rights advocates are beginning to focus their attention on shareholders. But will it work? Full Article Personal Finance
ng Why do businesses spend money on doing good? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Mar 2016 15:24:35 +0000 Guilt? Greenwashing? Or a boost to the bottom line? New research aims to quantify the motivations behind corporate social responsibility. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ng Which lifestyle changes really make a dent in your environmental impact? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Apr 2016 19:20:08 +0000 In a world where almost everything we do has an impact, it's hard to know where to even start. Full Article Responsible Living
ng Finland's mail carriers will soon be mowing lawns. But are they happy about it? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 May 2016 12:50:22 +0000 In a bid to diversify revenue, Posti, Finland's state-owned mail carrier, is offering new services, including lawn mowing on Tuesdays. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ng Melting ice could expose Cold War toxic waste By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Aug 2016 16:30:53 +0000 Climate change is revealing the waste buried long ago at Camp Century in northwest Greenland. Full Article Climate & Weather
ng How a grieving mother set out to reclaim death By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 04 Feb 2017 21:22:19 +0000 After losing her son to heroin, Tami Schwerin founded the Death Faire to explore new ways of dealing with loss. Full Article Responsible Living
ng Will self-driving cars mean the end of car ownership? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Jun 2017 11:07:49 +0000 Autonomous vehicles may save consumers money in the future, but our cars mean more to us than simple economics. Full Article Transportation
ng How to fight climate change with what you eat By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Dec 2017 16:08:37 +0000 Environmentalists spend a lot of time telling you what not to eat. Here's how to help fight climate change with what you actually eat. Full Article Healthy Eating
ng How a litter picking movement went viral By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 24 Feb 2018 15:29:07 +0000 Martin Dorey started picking up litter every time he surfed. Soon, his habit spread across a nation and #2MinuteBeachClean was born. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ng 5 Reasons Scientists are Making the Case for Renewable Wood Energy and Forest Products By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2019 15:00:51 +0000 Could using more trees be part of the solution to climate change? Here’s what the United Nations and an increasing number of scientists are saying. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ng The reason why women are freezing at work By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Dec 2019 13:45:30 +0000 Nearly every woman has a sweater on hand at the office — even on 90-degree days. Now we know why. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ng How a small donation is bringing big changes to N.C. fire department By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Jan 2020 16:55:09 +0000 Ahoskie, a small town in North Carolina, can now buy new equipment and better training thanks to Enviva. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ng North Carolina’s Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention Project delivered strong results in 2019 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 16:07:30 +0000 Programs and partnerships help underserved communities excel in the forestry business. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ng Loop could be the major packaging shift we've been waiting for By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 16:46:51 +0000 An initiative from Terracycle called Loop creates returnable, reusable packaging for common consumer items. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ng Meet Dr. Jennifer Jenkins: Nobel Prize-winning scientist and bioenergy champion By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 22:26:22 +0000 Jenkins is vice president and chief sustainability officer of Enviva, a leading global energy company specializing in sustainable wood bioenergy. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ng Branching Out: Women in Forestry By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 16:29:26 +0000 In honor of Women's History Month, Enviva honors and highlight the achievements of 3 remarkable female foresters. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ng Longleaf forests get the help they need By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 20:52:21 +0000 Enviva and The Longleaf Alliance announce a partnership to protect and restore one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in North America. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ng Why buying local firewood matters By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2019 16:57:27 +0000 Invasive insects and diseases can hitch a ride on firewood — with devastating effects on local ecosystems. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ng To protect endangered rhinos, U.S. Army veterans answer a new call to arms By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2019 20:38:54 +0000 Ex-soldiers are joining the fight to save rhinos against poachers in S. Africa and beating back their own personal demons at the same time. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ng They're growing what? Hatcheries expand their mission beyond fish By www.fws.gov Published On :: Sat, 16 Nov 2019 14:29:57 +0000 Mussels, birds, turtles: these creatures, and more, are living at national fish hatcheries across the nation, courtesy of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ng Young designer creates plastic alternative from fish waste and algae By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 19:13:49 +0000 Winner of international James Dyson Award invents marine bioplastic made of algae and fish parts. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ng Coral reef fish are now moving into temperate kelp forests, with dire consequences By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 20:34:01 +0000 Climate change is forcing tropical fish to migrate, and they threaten to mow down their new terrain. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ng A relative of one of the most famous trees of all time is hiding in plain sight By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Dec 2019 13:23:36 +0000 A descendant of the Newton Tree lives a private, unassuming life in California. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ng Everything you ever wanted to know about tumbleweeds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Jan 2020 19:47:47 +0000 Part cultural icon and part invasive nuisance, tumbleweeds have an intriguing and tangled history. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ng 5 surprising facts about the famous Matterhorn By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Jan 2020 13:47:37 +0000 The well-known mountain straddling Switzerland and Italy has its fair share of intrigue. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ng World's largest flower bloom found in remote Indonesian jungle By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 04 Jan 2020 06:29:50 +0000 The bloom will only last for about one week before wilting. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ng Mysterious blind 'ghost fish' reveals Congo to be the deepest river in the world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Jan 2020 23:16:24 +0000 It's so deep there could be species lurking in its depths that we've never seen before. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ng Gingko biloba trees guard a secret fountain of youth By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 20:00:45 +0000 The ginkgo biloba is unlikely to ever die of old age, researchers say. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ng Florida to buy Everglades land to prevent family from drilling for oil By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 16:53:09 +0000 The Kanter family's plans to drill for oil in the Everglades raised concerns about environmental and health risks, so the state stepped in. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ng Why Carolina bays are an enduring mystery By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 13:29:48 +0000 Tom Poland and Robert Clark traveled over 30,000 miles in three states documenting the phenomenon known as Carolina bays, the topic of their new book. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ng Clean Water Act changes put wetlands in the crosshairs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 21:11:23 +0000 The Trump administration is changing how the government defines water, and new rules will have significant effects on wildlife and water quality. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ng Oil companies are investing billions in new plastic plants to double output in next 20 years By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 17:09:57 +0000 Despite protests and bans across the globe, much more plastic is on the horizon because oil companies need a new reason for being. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ng 9 stunning photos capture beautiful landscapes around the globe By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Feb 2020 18:52:01 +0000 International Landscape Photographer of the Year contest highlights winning images of everything from ice to forests. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ng Sand dunes may be 'communicating' with one another By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Feb 2020 01:37:14 +0000 Scientists watch closely and find evidence that sand dunes are coordinating their movements in ways we never knew before. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ng Once protected as national monuments, these Utah lands now face drilling and mining By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Feb 2020 21:15:27 +0000 The areas were part of national monuments in Utah that were dramatically shrunk in 2017. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ng Driving transformation with laser-guided autonomous vehicles By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2020 19:31:53 +0000 See how the machines are making work safer at one Georgia-Pacific plant in Crossett, Ark. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ng Why Iran's Lake Urmia disappeared — and may be coming back By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 15:40:36 +0000 Over 30 years, Iran's Lake Urmia has shrunk by 80% due to drought and water overuse, but there's hope the lake is starting to rise again. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ng Swirling seals win top underwater photography honors By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 13:18:06 +0000 Underwater Photographer of the Year winners include a smiling dolphin and octopus with a soccer ball. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ng It's time to stop releasing balloons By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 16:42:17 +0000 Balloons may be colorful and cheery, but they're lousy for wildlife. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ng Stay home, but keep the fun with our new social distancing guide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 17:21:33 +0000 You don’t have to sacrifice family fun, entertainment and productivity to comply with current social-distancing and stay-at-home guidelines. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ng This Earth Day, Earth has something to say By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 19:11:41 +0000 On the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, the planet and a pandemic are showing us what's possible. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ng Tour operators are using their down time to plant new corals in the Great Barrier Reef By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 21:20:40 +0000 Australian diving tour companies are working with scientists to restore the coral reefs. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ng Climate change outruns evolution, studies find By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Jul 2019 19:29:56 +0000 Most vertebrates would need to evolve 10,000 times faster than their normal rates to survive climate change over the next century. Full Article Climate & Weather
ng Most Americans support the Endangered Species Act — but that might not matter By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Aug 2019 17:07:39 +0000 The Endangered Species Act is popular with voters, so why are politicians changing it? Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ng Massive reforestation might be the moonshot we need to slow down climate change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2019 15:04:43 +0000 Two new studies map out the potential revival of Earth's lost forests. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ng You and a ginkgo tree can help scientists study climate change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2019 21:03:15 +0000 As 'living fossils,' gingko trees hold ancient secrets that may help us prepare for the future, researchers say. Full Article Climate & Weather
ng Wild giraffes are suffering a 'silent extinction' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Aug 2019 17:57:24 +0000 The iconic animals have declined more than 40 percent in 30 years, potentially facing extinction yet drawing little global attention until recently. Full Article Animals
ng 8 captivating facts about spider silk By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2019 12:26:40 +0000 Humans have long admired the magic of spider silk, but thanks to science, we're finally unraveling some of its most valuable secrets. Full Article Animals