w Watch 28 trombones gracefully cover Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Dec 2018 14:46:00 +0000 You haven't heard 'Bohemian Rhapsody' until you've heard it performed by beautiful trombones. Full Article Arts & Culture
w Why listening to music while trying to do something creative is a terrible idea By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Mar 2019 13:22:00 +0000 New research suggests listening to music kills creativity. Full Article Healthy Spaces
w Boy's awesome reaction to live orchestra sparks a search for his identity By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 May 2019 20:20:01 +0000 A young boy said 'Wow!' after hearing Mozart at Boston Symphony Hall, and it sparked a viral push to find out who had produced this adorable reaction. Full Article Arts & Culture
w Oscar-nominated 'Gasland' director wants to debate T. Boone Pickens By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:05:56 +0000 He may not have won an Oscar, but the director of "Gasland" isn’t backing off the natural gas industry. Full Article Energy
w Following Arkansas quake, regulators call time out on fracking By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Mar 2011 19:29:51 +0000 Wastewater storage from fracking may be causing earthquakes. For now, Arkansas is stopping operations. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
w Coal-fired power plants: A thing of the past? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Mar 2011 20:13:36 +0000 A compromise in Washington state may be the example for the rest of the country to follow when it comes to cleaning up our energy sources. Full Article Energy
w 4 things I learned at this week's fracking hearings By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Apr 2011 22:17:09 +0000 A congressional hearing on the safety of hyrdo-fracking revealed a few rifts on Capitol HIll. Full Article Politics
w Public water plants can't be used for fracking wastewater By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 21:30:46 +0000 Gov. Tom Corbett takes swift action after TV investigation shows increased levels of bromide in Pennsylvania drinking water. Full Article Energy
w Study links flammable tap water to fracking By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 May 2011 15:38:25 +0000 When the documentary 'Gasland' revealed an instance of flaming tap water, the gas industry tried to debunk it. A peer-reviewed study now confirms the finding. Full Article Energy
w Wind and natural gas team up By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Jun 2011 21:55:18 +0000 Wind energy and natural gas could be a formidable solution for America's energy problem. Full Article Energy
w Mark Ruffalo to receive prestigious green award By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Jun 2011 20:08:42 +0000 Actor to be honored during Global Green's 15th Annual Millennium Awards for his work in fighting for a ban on hydrofracking. Full Article Arts & Culture
w Celebs say 'don't frack with NYC water' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Jun 2011 20:23:42 +0000 In a new video, celebrities team up to raise awareness about why we should be concerned about natural gas extraction in the Northeast. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
w Congratulations to Josh Fox for winning an Emmy for 'Gasland'! By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Sep 2011 04:43:00 +0000 Documentary filmmaker Josh Fox just won an Emmy for his film "Gasland" which exposes fracking for the dangerous boondoggle that it is. Full Article Energy
w SOTU 2012: Obama touts old, new energy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:07:28 +0000 In his State of the Union speech, Obama unveils plans to expand U.S. oil and gas production, but vows not to 'walk away from the promise of clean energy.' Full Article Politics
w EPA probes water well pollution in Pa. gas field By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:21:46 +0000 Residents of Pennsylvania's top natural gas-producing town will soon know what may be lurking in their drinking water wells. Federal environmental regulators ar Full Article Wilderness & Resources
w Watch: President Obama on American energy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:08:50 +0000 The president discussed the nation's growing clean energy economy at a Daimler facility in North Carolina. Full Article Personal Finance
w Fracking injection process linked to scores of earthquakes, new study finds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Aug 2012 11:20:54 +0000 Earthquakes triggered by fluids injected deep underground, such as during the controversial practice of fracking, may be more common than previously thought, a Full Article Wilderness & Resources
w The ballad of Sean and Yoko: Anti-fracking, for renewables By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:20:40 +0000 The new Artists Against Fracking makes a compelling case against opening up New York state to natural gas drilling. It's fuzzier about the energy sources that c Full Article Transportation
w Fracking waste: Is it safe to ship by barge? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Feb 2013 19:30:30 +0000 The Coast Guard is investigating a proposal to ship hydraulic fracturing 'fracking' wastewater on the Ohio River. Full Article Energy
w Warren Buffett's BNSF to test natural gas-powered trains By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:52:46 +0000 Meanwhile, increasing domestic oil production (and shipping it by rail) is expected to spur the billionaire's profits. Full Article Transportation
w Methane, ethane and propane found in drinking water near fracking sites By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jun 2013 17:51:01 +0000 A new study finds that drinking water quality near Marcellus shale gas extraction sites could be compromised. Full Article Energy
w Latest blowout highlights Gulf drilling dangers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Jul 2013 21:42:54 +0000 Workers fled the leaking gas well hours before it caught fire, once again shedding light on the Gulf of Mexico's risky relationship with offshore drilling. Full Article Energy
w Shh! Settlement bans two kids from talking about fracking – for life By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Aug 2013 15:39:00 +0000 Two Pennsylvania children, ages 7 and 10 have been permanently banned from talking about fracking. Full Article Energy
w Warren Buffett could soon own the largest energy holding company in the U.S. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Aug 2013 14:47:05 +0000 Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has agreed to acquire NV Energy, and Sen. Harry Reid wants to help. Full Article Energy
w Why you should care about the looming helium shortage By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2013 15:19:42 +0000 The worldwide shortage of helium threatens many industrial, medical and military applications far beyond balloons. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
w Old, leaky gas lines lurk below U.S. cities By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2014 20:42:54 +0000 Researchers have found 10,000 natural gas leaks under just two U.S. cities, hinting at a broader problem. Full Article Protection & Safety
w Giant hole mysteriously forms in Siberia, and nobody knows why By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Jul 2014 18:35:16 +0000 The gaping 260-foot-wide hole was spotted in an area of Siberia known as "the end of the world." Full Article Wilderness & Resources
w Are abandoned oil and gas wells dumping methane into the atmosphere? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Dec 2014 14:28:43 +0000 Researchers at Princeton recently studied the question of whether abandoned gas & oil well are leaking methane into the atmosphere. Full Article Energy
w New Zealand surfer survives tsunami by riding giant wave By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:55:05 +0000 A student and his fellow surfers used their skills to ride the giant waves to safety after a deadly tsunami struck Samoa. Full Article Travel
w Oregon beach town plans for devastating tsunami By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 May 2010 23:55:49 +0000 Cannon Beach is building the first tsunami evacuation center, a city hall that can also serve as a shelter. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
w Nuclear power and earthquake zones overlap in the U.S. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:43:20 +0000 Earthquake in Japan raises concerns about what could happen in the U.S. Full Article Energy
w How to help Japan now By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:22:28 +0000 Several organizations are trying to help those in need in Japan following the massive earthquake and tsunami. Here's how you can help. Full Article Responsible Living
w Was Discovery 'too soon' on disaster special promo? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:13:37 +0000 'Anatomy of a Disaster' announced only hours after disaster hits Japan. Full Article Arts & Culture
w Dramatic video shows tsunami survivor's rescue By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Mar 2011 16:35:15 +0000 Video: Images continue to appear showing the scale of the tsunami. ITN's Louisa James describes the rescue of one woman, plucked to safety as the water surged t Full Article Climate & Weather
w An ocean away: Seeing the Japan tsunami hit California By blog.nature.org Published On :: Fri, 18 Mar 2011 03:31:56 +0000 The lead scientist for our Global Marine Team was there as the surge arrived in Santa Cruz. It was supposed to be 40 minutes of small waves. He explains why boa Full Article Wilderness & Resources
w Dog found after tsunami reunited with owner By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:47:32 +0000 A dog that was found three weeks after the massive earthquake and tsunami hit Japan was reunited with her owner, who saw the pup on local news. Full Article Pets
w Knickers with a mission: PACT for Japan By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Nov 2011 03:30:45 +0000 Feel-good (in more way than one) underwear line PACT releases a new collection of organic cotton skivvies that support Architecture for Humanity's rebuilding ef Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
w What we learned from Japan's deadly earthquake: One year later By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:01:00 +0000 In 2011, Japan was one of the most prepared countries in the world for a massive earthquake. Yet when a mega-quake hit Japan last March, sparking a huge tsunami Full Article Wilderness & Resources
w Cable across Pacific seafloor could transform tsunami warning system By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:54:07 +0000 Scientists, engineers and telecommunications officials are in the early planning stages for a seafloor fiber-optic cable that would span the Pacific Ocean, and Full Article Wilderness & Resources
w 7 ways the quake in Japan shook the world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Mar 2012 17:37:20 +0000 OurAmazingPlanet reviews the strangest effects the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami had on our planet. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
w U.S. nuclear chief wants faster reforms By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:04:31 +0000 One year after Japan's Fukushima crisis began, the U.S. nuclear chief says American reactors should adopt safety reforms more quickly. Full Article Energy
w Why the Indonesian earthquake didn't spawn a tsunami By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:11:30 +0000 The magnitude 8.6 earthquake that struck in the Indian Ocean off the western coast of Sumatra today resurrected fears of a repeat of the 2004 Indian Ocean earth Full Article Wilderness & Resources
w Ancient 'Wave of Poseidon' was real tsunami By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:07:10 +0000 When the ocean rose up and saved a Greek town from a marauding Persian army nearly 1,500 years ago, renowned Greek historian Herodotus chalked it up to an act o Full Article Wilderness & Resources
w Largest piece of tsunami debris: Japanese dock washes ashore in Oregon By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Jun 2012 15:14:03 +0000 A nearly 70-foot-long dock floated onto an Oregon beach after being torn loose from a fishing port in Japan after the tsunami. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
w Tsunami debris a hit with tourists By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Jun 2012 13:02:38 +0000 The 132-ton dock from Japan that washed ashore at Agate Beach last week is attracting crowds. State officials estimate that more than 11,000 tourists have trave Full Article Wilderness & Resources
w Tsunami boat washes up in Canada By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:01:26 +0000 A small Japanese boat confirmed to have been lost during the 2011 Japan tsunami has washed up on a remote Canadian island. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
w How wave shapes can explain why tsunamis are so devastating By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Sep 2012 17:55:25 +0000 X- and Y-shaped ocean waves that are often seen at beaches may help explain why tsunamis can be so devastating, researchers say. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
w Huge dock from tsunami found near Hawaii By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Sep 2012 13:35:19 +0000 Fisherman discovered a dock from the Japanese tsunami off the shores of Hawaii. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
w Ancient tsunami swept through Swiss lake By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:29:21 +0000 An ancient tsunami in a Swiss lake triggered by an Alpine landslide suggests that cities now on the lake's shore may face dangers more commonly associated with Full Article Wilderness & Resources
w Tsunami debris washes up in Hawaii By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:39:44 +0000 On the Big Island of Hawaii, debris is changing the landscape as thousands of pounds of trash hit Kamilo Beach — much of it from Japan. The refuse is already Full Article Wilderness & Resources