al A future brain/cloud interface could give us all a collective super-consciousness By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 14 Apr 2019 19:07:49 +0000 Researchers propose developing nanobots that connect our brains with the cloud. Full Article Research & Innovations
al Businesses maintain green giving goals By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:16:09 +0000 Donations to environmental organizations from many businesses to remain consistent in 2009. Full Article Green Workplace
al Obama's Pacific trip brings climate agreements and challenges By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Nov 2010 16:43:42 +0000 As the president leapfrogs from India to Indonesia to Seoul, he's making deals on green energy in the hopes of curbing climate change. Full Article Climate & Weather
al China continues to walk fine line in green innovation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:23:13 +0000 China is the world's largest polluter and the largest green innovator. It is a country full of environmental contradictions, but so is the United States. Full Article Energy
al How birth order may determine your financial personality By www.businessnewsdaily.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:26:19 +0000 Conservative saver? Risky investor? Results of a new study suggest that your position in the family line-up may drive your financial decisions. Full Article Personal Finance
al Jimmy Fallon sings Fair Trade's praises By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Oct 2010 12:02:10 +0000 Jimmy Fallon is joined by Ladysmith Black Mambazo as they sing an ode to Fair Trade and Ben & Jerry's. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
al All Honest Teas to be fair trade certified By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Oct 2010 19:45:03 +0000 All 28 types of Honest Tea will sport the fair trade certification label by the end of March 2011. Full Article Responsible Living
al Sweet discounts on Halloween treats By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 18:56:53 +0000 Still don't have organic, fair trade sweets for the trick and treaters in your neighborhood? These discounts make eco-ethical candy more affordable. Full Article Responsible Living
al Buttery chocolate cups for the nut allergic By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Dec 2010 20:09:49 +0000 MNN's lifestyle blogger raves about a fair trade, organic alternative to Reese's peanut butter cups. Sunflower seed butter fans will love these treats. Full Article Allergies
al National Chocolate Cake Day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Jan 2011 14:14:37 +0000 In honor of this delicious holiday, we’ve got recipes for organic and vegan chocolate cakes to satisfy everyone’s cravings. Full Article Recipes
al Top 5 sustainable picks for Valentine's Day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Feb 2011 17:25:59 +0000 Traditional, sustainable Valentine’s gifts your sweetheart will love. Full Article Beverages
al Tropical cocktails made healthy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:57:59 +0000 Zhena's Gypsy Tea is out with a new line of organic and fair trade green teas -- in enticing flavors like Coconut Rum and Berry Bellini. Full Article Beverages
al Ben & Jerry's 'Schweddy Balls' ice cream is no joke By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Sep 2011 13:54:12 +0000 The ice cream company names its newest flavor after Alec Baldwin's classic 'Saturday Night Live' character Pete Schweddy. Yes, they're really going there. Full Article Healthy Eating
al Natural and organic chocolate Halloween candy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:37:05 +0000 One of our food blogger's choices for responsibly made treats for your trick-or-treaters this Halloween that won’t break your budget. Full Article Healthy Eating
al Why ethical fashion matters (Hint: It's about people) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:27:09 +0000 Here's a list of reasons this blogger thinks fair fashion is anything but frivolous. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
al The H&M conundrum: Does it make sense to support more ethical fast fashion? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 29 Dec 2012 01:05:20 +0000 H&M is the most ethically minded of the cheap clothing stores, but it still promotes virtually throwaway retail. What's a conscious shopper to do? Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
al On International Women's Day, a big cheer for a young woman By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:38:04 +0000 For International Women's Day, check out 10-year-old blogger Hannah who writes about the environment and social issues. Full Article Responsible Living
al Mother's Day cookies: Alfajores with fair trade ingredients By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 May 2013 14:14:52 +0000 This recipe for traditional Peruvian Alfajores gets a non-traditional twist with the addition of quinoa. It's a great recipe to make with kids for Mother's Day. Full Article Recipes
al 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
al The power of unusual animal friendships By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Dec 2019 19:13:07 +0000 Studying odd couple animal friendships can help researchers learn what goes into normal human relationships. Full Article Animals
al 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
al 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
al These animals survived the bushfires, and they need human help more than ever By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 20:59:48 +0000 Humane Society International is building temporary wildlife shelters for animals affected by the Australian bushfires on Kangaroo Island. Full Article Animals
al 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
al 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
al 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
al World's largest indoor vertical farm opens in Chicago By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:21:04 +0000 FarmedHere, a new 90,000-square-foot indoor farm, just opened in the suburbs of Chicago and is now the largest facility of its kind in the world. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
al Zazu Restaurant and Farm sources locally and humanely By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Jun 2013 16:18:36 +0000 Husband and wife team John Stewart and Duskie Estes have created a wine country restaurant that serves memorable meals. Full Article Healthy Eating
al 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
al Why healthy fast-food restaurants are thriving By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Aug 2014 20:42:11 +0000 Restaurants that focus on healthy food served quickly are growing, showing that consumers are ready to eat better. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
al '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
al 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
al For wind turbines, bigger is generally greener By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Jun 2012 02:11:39 +0000 Wind energy is often viewed as environmentally friendly. Still, even if wind turbines are situated so as to not inadvertently kill birds and bats, they may carr Full Article Energy
al Apple defends decision to leave environmental program By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Jul 2012 18:34:37 +0000 Apple is defending its decision to have its products removed from the EPEAT environmental standards certification program. Speaking to The Loop, Apple spokesper Full Article Computers
al 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
al NASA's experimental lander explodes in test flight By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Aug 2012 19:07:44 +0000 An experimental, "green" NASA lander crashed during its first free-flight test on Aug. 9, erupting in a ball of flame when it hit the ground. Full Article Space
al Pantech Renue: Made from 67% recyclable materials By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Oct 2012 18:00:00 +0000 Pantech's new phone will be available from AT&T on October 7, 2012. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
al Turf wars: Natural grass is greener than synthetic turf By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Jan 2013 22:27:10 +0000 As clicheé as it sounds, the grass isn't always greener on the other side when you're debating between grass and artificial turf on playing fields. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
al Could smart glass replace curtains altogether? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Aug 2013 18:29:47 +0000 Scientists have developed a glass that changes from opaque to transparent and can be adjusted for different wavelengths of light. Full Article Remodeling & Design
al 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
al DARPA publishes massive online catalog of open source code By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2014 14:10:06 +0000 The agency hopes that public access to the information will encourage collaboration and innovation across the computer science community. Full Article Computers
al You're ending your emails all wrong By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Jun 2015 16:42:13 +0000 From 'Best' to 'Peace out,' your email good-bye may be an unnecessary evil. Full Article Green Workplace
al Just when you thought they couldn't re-invent the pillow, along comes NASA ... By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Sep 2018 13:21:07 +0000 How exactly does turning a pillow into a big fluffy gadget help us disconnect from the world? Full Article Healthy Spaces
al 7 haunting songs sung by whales By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Jun 2019 15:50:02 +0000 Listen to eerie audio of humpbacks, bowheads and other whales singing in their natural habitats. Full Article Animals
al Proposal to mine near Okefenokee Swamp raises old fears By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Aug 2019 12:27:00 +0000 Environmental advocates worry that proposed titanium mining could permanently impact the Okefenokee Swamp. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
al Al Gore launches 'Reality Drop' to counter climate change denial By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Feb 2013 20:15:23 +0000 New tool rewards users for 'dropping' climate change facts into different online forums or comments on trending articles. Full Article Arts & Culture
al Hurricane Michele Bachmann? Viral video endorses name change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2013 15:44:12 +0000 The tongue-in-cheek campaign, courtesy of 350.org, proposes naming storms after climate change deniers. Full Article Politics
al Global warming? Some say Arctic is actually cooling By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2013 21:07:38 +0000 An article based upon a leaked report says that Arctic sea ice is up 60%. But is it true? Full Article Climate & Weather
al How to reduce household allergens By www.networx.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:11:23 +0000 Reducing indoor allergens is simpler and cheaper than you think! Full Article At Home
al Mold allergy symptoms By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Dec 2010 19:50:24 +0000 Does it seem like every time the weather is wet, you're sneezing up a storm? You might be experiencing mold allergy symptoms. Full Article Allergies