w Is renewable energy about to go subsidy-free? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Mar 2016 16:10:29 +0000 Clean tech's reliance on subsidies has been a talking point for naysayers for decades. That may be about to change. Full Article Energy
w 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
w 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
w Prince: A secret warrior for clean energy and social justice By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Apr 2016 19:55:33 +0000 From solar in Oakland to training black kids to code, Prince supported a lot of good. He just didn't talk about it. Full Article Arts & Culture
w 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
w 5 awesome, unusual ways to harvest rainwater By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 May 2016 14:39:42 +0000 From useful art to underground railway tunnels, the plastic rain barrel isn't the only way to harvest rainwater. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
w Why aren't funeral costs more transparent? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Jun 2016 15:59:39 +0000 A new site, Parting.com, claims to be a 'Yelp' for funerals, bringing transparency and accountability to the funeral industry. Full Article Personal Finance
w 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
w Could a small Rhode Island wind farm revolutionize U.S. energy? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Aug 2016 14:24:50 +0000 Other countries have already installed thousands of offshore turbines. Will the U.S. be next? Full Article Energy
w When is public transport free in Paris? When pollution gets out of hand By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Dec 2016 17:54:41 +0000 Facing health alerts over smog and pollution, Paris tries to get its citizens out of their cars. Full Article Transportation
w 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
w 3 solar innovations to watch By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 11 Feb 2017 18:59:31 +0000 Solar costs have already dropped precipitously. But what's next? Full Article Energy
w The dirt on DIY funerals: What is legal? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Mar 2017 17:53:00 +0000 Grieving families are increasingly taking control of the funeral. But how far can they go? Full Article Responsible Living
w Electric vehicle etiquette: When to charge and other conundrums By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Mar 2017 20:09:56 +0000 Electric vehicles are better for the planet, but they've thrown new kinks into our social norms and interactions. Full Article Transportation
w 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
w How to talk to children about death By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Jul 2017 14:50:18 +0000 We can't shield kids from the subject of death, so be prepared with some answers. Full Article Family Activities
w Why don't we bury power lines in the U.S.? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Sep 2017 16:00:12 +0000 Storm-related blackouts are expensive. But then, so are buried power lines. Full Article Climate & Weather
w 5 food products made from food waste By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Oct 2017 17:48:53 +0000 The best way to fight food waste? Eat it, of course... Full Article Healthy Eating
w How real should 'fake' meat and dairy be? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 15 Oct 2017 19:55:58 +0000 From somewhat reminiscent to actually "bloody," the thinking on alternatives to meat appears to be split. Full Article Healthy Eating
w 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
w Norovirus in kids: How to prevent it, and how to cope when that fails By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Feb 2018 17:52:32 +0000 If you have young children, consider this required (albeit loathsome) reading. Full Article Protection & Safety
w 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
w What if funeral urns helped plant trees? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Jul 2018 16:53:29 +0000 Life after death takes a botanical form with The Living Urn. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
w How fake chimneys can help save birds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Sep 2018 16:50:30 +0000 With hollow dead trees and masonry chimneys disappearing fast, chimney swifts need all the help they can get. These fake chimneys can help them. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
w Could your child survive alone in the woods? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Mar 2019 17:08:17 +0000 There's a hierarchy of survival skills that are appropriate for children. Full Article Protection & Safety
w Why net neutrality matters By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Mar 2019 20:25:57 +0000 The FCC ended net neutrality protections last year, but it may be restored after protests from companies and internet users. Full Article Computers
w Why are so many kids allergic? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Mar 2019 14:32:47 +0000 Sometimes it seems like every other kid is allergic to something. Is that really the case and, if so, what can be done about it? Full Article Allergies
w The huge carbon footprint of cement (and what we can do about it) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Jun 2019 18:15:27 +0000 Cement manufacturing contributes 8 percent of global carbon emissions. But what if it could become part of the solution? Full Article Research & Innovations
w Does Amazon Prime have to be so wasteful? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Jun 2019 16:34:54 +0000 Is Amazon Prime eco-friendly or wasteful? Does the ease of free, one-click shipping outweigh the potential environmental costs? Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
w Why you should add some Kaizen to your life By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Aug 2019 12:19:27 +0000 Kaizen, which involves incremental steps for continual improvement, can be applied to any part of your life, not just business. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
w How much do you know about renewable energy and forests? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2019 14:29:42 +0000 From biomass to wind energy, we’re testing your knowledge of the past, present and future of forest products. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
w 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
w 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
w Enviva provides special donation toward forest conservation in North Carolina By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Dec 2019 21:36:25 +0000 The donation to the N.C. Tree Farm Program was made in honor of the renewable energy company's 15th anniversary. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
w A new life for low-value wood By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Jan 2020 16:28:45 +0000 By creating a market for low-value wood, Enviva is helping landowners maintain their forests. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
w 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
w How bioenergy creates opportunity By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 16:40:14 +0000 Learn more about how private working forests and modern bioenergy are making a positive impact today, and for the future, in this infographic. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
w 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
w 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
w 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
w 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
w New wildfires spark more evacuations as California burns By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2019 14:33:46 +0000 A dozen active major wildfires are burning in California, including the Getty and Kinkade fires, causing widespread evacuations. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
w 7 ways Hurricane Sandy started a tidal wave of resilience By medium.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2019 16:26:56 +0000 Guest blogger Darci Palmquist of U.S. Fish & Wildlife explains the power of nature-based solutions in the aftermath of a massive hurricane. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
w 6 great treasures found with a metal detector By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 17:50:33 +0000 Amateur enthusiasts have uncovered some spectacular finds, including the Staffordshire Hoard and the Boot of Cortez. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
w Will this century-old ship go over Niagara Falls? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2019 17:49:26 +0000 A century-old iron ship called 'Niagara scow' has moved 150 feet closer to the edge of Niagara Falls Full Article Wilderness & Resources
w 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
w The unexpectedly weird and beautiful world of lichens By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Nov 2019 16:20:34 +0000 Lichens are not what you think they are. Not plant, not fungus — they are one of a kind. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
w 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
w 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
w 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