w Guess who wants to be a farmer? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Jun 2014 16:24:56 +0000 One of the world's oldest professions is gaining popularity among America's youth, thanks to demand for organic food and a desire to get back to basics. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
w To advertise plant sale, Idaho farmers harness the power of hip-hop By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Jun 2014 20:27:16 +0000 The Peaceful Belly Farm in Hailey, Idaho, found a unique way to advertise a plant sale. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
w King of Pops buys a farm to grow its own ingredients By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Sep 2014 17:46:36 +0000 King Of Pops founder, Steven Carse, recently purchased a 68-acre farm to grow ingredients for his all-natural ice pops. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
w Good Food Org Guide: Meet the nonprofits cultivating a better food system where you live By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Oct 2014 13:51:05 +0000 Food Tank and The James Beard Foundation have released the first annual guide that celebrates more than 400 U.S.-based groups. Full Article Healthy Eating
w Whack your way out of winter with a handcrafted camp axe By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2015 23:53:56 +0000 With campfire season just around the corner, the Explorers Axe collection will help you chop — and look — smart. Full Article Remodeling & Design
w What chickens do during a solar eclipse By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2015 20:23:17 +0000 Last week's total solar eclipse was a confusing phenomenon for a brood of chickens in the Faroe Islands. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
w How tea changed the world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2015 14:31:49 +0000 From its roots in ancient China, the healthful beverage tea has become one of the world's most popular drinks. Full Article Beverages
w How to farm without a field By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2015 17:38:43 +0000 These pioneers are sprouting produce indoors, no soil or sunlight required. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
w How one small town became the 'Lavender Capital of North America' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2015 13:00:00 +0000 In just 20 years, the city of Sequim, Washington transformed from a declining arid farmland into a fragrant prairie of purple blooms. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
w How coffee changed the world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Jun 2015 12:48:11 +0000 Everything you ever wanted to know about the history of coffee. Full Article Beverages
w This organic farm in North Carolina could be yours for $300 and 200 words By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Feb 2017 13:45:36 +0000 Owner of Bluebird Hill Farm launches essay contest to give the $450,000 property away. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
w These natural pesticides won't harm good bugs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 May 2018 15:48:20 +0000 Before reaching for commercial pesticides, try these solutions first to keep bees, butterflies and beneficial bugs safe. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
w Could a nuclear meltdown happen in U.S.? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:37:34 +0000 There are 104 nuclear power plants in the continental United States, two of which operate in quake-prone areas and others that are in need of major upgrades. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
w In Germany, renewable energy could replace nuclear By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:09:48 +0000 If countries continue to slow the use of nuclear power can green energy be a viable alternative, and at what cost? Full Article Wilderness & Resources
w Japan: A robot power everywhere except at nuclear plant By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:23:12 +0000 Robots need to be tailored made for their nuclear plants, and the Fukushima plant was built prior to the adoption of robots. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
w Wind power helping to keep the lights on in Japan By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Mar 2011 21:31:56 +0000 There's one piece of good news from Japan: All the wind turbines survived the earthquake and are helping to power some regions of the country. Full Article Research & Innovations
w Nuclear politics come to Washington By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Mar 2011 20:16:30 +0000 The future looks uncertain for an industry on the brink of making huge gains in Washington this year. Full Article Politics
w What to know about food imports from Japan By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Mar 2011 13:51:17 +0000 The FDA issues warnings about high levels of radiation in food from parts of Japan. There doesn’t seem to be too much of a danger of contaminated foods enteri Full Article Healthy Eating
w Visualize nuclear power and radiation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Apr 2011 01:45:04 +0000 These maps, graphs and charts will answer your questions about radiation exposure and nuclear energy. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
w New Mexico looks to expand its nuclear-waste business By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Apr 2011 18:22:14 +0000 The state wants to expand a nuclear-waste storage facility inside an ancient salt bed to play a bigger role in handling spent fuel from U.S. reactors. Full Article Energy
w Japanese homeowners to add climbing plants in place of window units this summer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:30:34 +0000 As Japan faces energy restrictions after a particularly trying month of March, normally AC-happy citizens are faced with a daunting prospect: Getting through th Full Article At Home
w Japanese researchers find better way to remove radiation from soil By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Sep 2011 08:10:56 +0000 Scientists have improved on a method that uses an acidic solution to remove radioactive material from soil. Full Article Research & Innovations
w Alec Baldwin knocks nuclear power, calls reactors 'filthy' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Sep 2011 19:19:46 +0000 For some opponents of nuclear power, no amount of planning or patching is enough. Among those critics is actor Alec Baldwin, whose thoughts on the subject carry Full Article Arts & Culture
w Will next-gen nuclear power be safe enough? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:49:13 +0000 Next-gen nuclear plants could provide carbon-free energy, but the painfully slow process of approving better, safer reactors — not to mention real anxiety ove Full Article Energy
w Nuclear fission scare hits wrecked Japan nuclear plant By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:36:33 +0000 The plant's operator found substances in a reactor which could be a result of nuclear fission, a possible setback in safely shutting down the plant. Full Article Energy
w New report quantifies just how badly Russian waters are polluted by radioactive waste By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Jan 2012 13:41:51 +0000 According to a government study, Russia is covered with tens of thousands of ecological disasters. Full Article Energy
w Design of new U.S. reactors puts priority on cooling By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:51:49 +0000 The United States has approved construction of new nuclear reactors for the first time in three decades. The two new reactors approved on Feb. 9 for Georgia wou Full Article Energy
w Fukushima chilled U.S. opinions on nuclear power By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:46:09 +0000 The nuclear meltdowns at the Fukushima power plant after the Japanese tsunami a year ago has made Americans more leery of nuclear power, according to a Yale Uni Full Article Energy
w How a nuclear bomb could save Earth from an asteroid By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:33:35 +0000 A well-placed nuclear explosion could actually save humanity from a big asteroid hurtling toward Earth, just like in the movies, a new study suggests. Full Article Space
w Where is Halliburton's radioactive cylinder? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Sep 2012 15:43:08 +0000 Somewhere in West Texas is a 7-inch radioactive cylinder that Halliburton would like to find. Anyone who comes across it is advised to keep their distance. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
w Steer clear of beer when nuclear bombs drop near By www.livescience.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Sep 2012 22:42:41 +0000 Scientists reexamine and reverse a 1955 study that claimed beer and soda would be safe to drink after a nuclear bomb drops and explodes nearby. Full Article Beverages
w Matt Damon, Michael Douglas, demand an end to nuclear weapons By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:52:28 +0000 Actors join other others in urging President Obama to stay true to his commitment to reduce nuclear weapons during this year's G8 summit. Full Article Arts & Culture
w Japan to encircle Fukushima with frozen earth By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Sep 2013 17:13:26 +0000 Japan is pledging $500 million to build a wall of frozen earth around the Fukushima nuclear power plant, which has been leaking radioactive water. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
w New radiation-proof underwear can protect your privates from Fukushima fallout By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2013 01:01:37 +0000 A Japanese company is looking to profit from continuing fears about Fukushima radiation, by selling radiation-proof underwear. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
w Worried about asteroids? Nuclear bombs could solve problem By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2014 12:39:56 +0000 If a dangerous asteroid pops onto the radar with no time to spare, nuclear bombs may be the best way to respond. Full Article Space
w What's the cancer risk for those still living near Fukushima? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2014 16:17:02 +0000 For people living in areas neighboring the Fukushima nuclear power plants, the worst of the radiation exposure may have passed. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
w How much radiation from Fukushima will hit the West Coast? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Mar 2014 18:45:07 +0000 Scientists are using crowdsourcing to test the water along the Pacific Coast of North America, a project that could predict future risks. Full Article Energy
w Even a 'small' nuclear war could trigger catastrophic cooling By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Mar 2014 14:15:27 +0000 Even a relatively small regional nuclear war could trigger global cooling, damage the ozone layer and cause droughts for more than a decade. Full Article Climate & Weather
w How a viable nuclear fusion reactor really could change the world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Oct 2014 03:01:40 +0000 Lockheed Martin recently claimed to have designed a fusion reactor that can fit on the back of a truck. If viable, it really could change the world. Full Article Energy
w Highest concentrations of Fukushima radiation in U.S. waters detected near San Francisco By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Dec 2015 08:57:47 +0000 Even years after the onset of the Fukushima nuclear disaster, radiation is still making its way across the Pacific. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
w Infographic: Why green is the most cost-effective way to live By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:29:00 +0000 How much money can you save by making certain green changes in your life? We'll tell you. Full Article Responsible Living
w Smart ways to cut down on your laundry By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:27:44 +0000 Wash and dry your clothes less to save resources and money. Full Article At Home
w From the ashes of 1969 meteorite, a new mineral is born By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Jun 2012 22:58:12 +0000 A fireball that tears across the sky is not just a one-time skywatching event — it can reap scientific dividends long afterward. In fact, one that lit up Mexi Full Article Space
w Earth's water shortage may be explained by where it formed in solar system By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Jul 2012 10:40:42 +0000 Earth probably formed in a hotter, drier part of the solar system than previously thought, which could explain our planet's puzzling shortage of water, a new st Full Article Wilderness & Resources
w 7 countries battling water issues By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Aug 2012 15:07:13 +0000 Here are 7 images of countries from space and the water concern that each nation faces. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
w Urban sprawl expected to triple by 2030 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Sep 2012 20:18:44 +0000 Urban development is set to triple in the first three decades of this century, the largest cityscape expansion in human history, according to a new study that f Full Article Wilderness & Resources
w Who holds the key to fresh water abundance? You By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Mar 2013 20:21:01 +0000 Fresh water. The planet has only so much to meet the needs of a growing world population. And global warming throws more uncertainty into the mix. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
w Stephen Hawking predicts the imminent end of humanity on Earth By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:34:39 +0000 The physicist says that colonization of outer space is the only way we’ll survive. Full Article Space
w Peer pressure may spur population growth, overconsumption By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:56:04 +0000 In countries where large families are the norm, the urge to conform pushes people to have more children than they can economically support. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
w EKG for the planet: New ecology network to monitor Earth's health By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:41:01 +0000 How healthy are America's plants, animals and environment? Full Article Wilderness & Resources