y 97% of scientists agree on climate change, study finds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 May 2013 17:14:28 +0000 After scrutinizing thousands of peer-reviewed climate studies, the largest analysis of its kind reveals a 'gaping chasm' between science and public perception. Full Article Climate & Weather
y New technology helps utilities sniff out natural gas pipeline leaks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Aug 2013 14:23:02 +0000 Aging pipelines leak dangerous amounts of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Full Article Energy
y CO2 101: Why is carbon dioxide bad? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2013 17:07:42 +0000 We hear a lot about carbon dioxide when we talk about climate change, but sometimes here's why too much CO2 in the atmosphere is a bad thing. Full Article Climate & Weather
y Why kangaroos emit less methane when they ... um ... you know, pass gas By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Mar 2014 15:53:10 +0000 Scientists have known this for a while now, but new research gives us more information about why kangaroos are so much more efficient than cows. Full Article Climate & Weather
y Deserts don't just absorb carbon dioxide, they squirrel it away for safekeeping By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Apr 2014 14:23:32 +0000 This surprising discovery won't be enough to stop climate change, but it will help, researchers say. Full Article Climate & Weather
y What is methane and why should you care? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 May 2017 19:55:07 +0000 Methane is a natural substance that can be produced over time through biological routes. This colorless, odorless gas has huge potential as a fuel, but it also Full Article Energy
y Is climate change turning our vegetables into empty calories? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Sep 2017 12:58:36 +0000 Climate change may be stripping nutrients from the most basic of foods, and that's making its way up the chain to us. Full Article Climate & Weather
y Carbon dioxide levels are reaching heights we haven't seen in 800,000 years By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Oct 2017 15:08:00 +0000 The latest World Meteorological Organization Greenhouse Gas Bulletin paints a grim picture for our environment. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
y If you really want to reduce your carbon footprint, have fewer kids and ditch your car By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Jul 2018 12:21:32 +0000 A 2017 study published in Environmental Research Letters offers a number of ways to reduce your carbon emissions, and having fewer kids topped the list. Full Article Responsible Living
y Alec Baldwin to narrate Discovery's 'Frozen Planet' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:55:11 +0000 Four years in the making, the Discovery Channel/BBC co-production is a groundbreaking look at the Earth's polar regions. Full Article Arts & Culture
y Why the Arctic is becoming a 'giant Slushie' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Aug 2012 15:03:01 +0000 Long-term thinning of Arctic sea ice combined with an intense, windy storm over the Arctic in early August contributed to a new record low for sea-ice extent, s Full Article Wilderness & Resources
y Arctic sea ice hits yearly max, but still dwindling By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:15:01 +0000 It may be time to retire the groundhog and start tracking Arctic sea ice for a better prediction of late-winter weather. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
y Greenland may soon live up to its name By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2013 19:24:36 +0000 A new study explores the implications of a Greenland that's actually green. Full Article Climate & Weather
y 7 reasons why Arctic sea ice matters By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Dec 2018 18:50:05 +0000 The vanishing veneer of frozen ocean isn't just vital for polar bears. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
y Cadbury's Dairy Milk chocolate bar goes fair trade By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2009 20:56:59 +0000 Cadbury will certify 300 million of its Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate bars as well as its packaged cocoa, at a cost of £1.5m ($2.1m), by the end of summer. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
y 20 ways to reuse coffee grounds, tea leaves By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Nov 2012 23:07:22 +0000 It's unlikely that coffee or tea is growing in your garden, so after you finish that cup, put the grounds to work with these clever ideas. Full Article Recycling
y 10 ways to recycle your pantyhose By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Nov 2012 15:44:42 +0000 Don't throw out old pantyhose! You can recycle them in many different ways. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
y 7 least toxic laundry detergents By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:08:40 +0000 Of the 271 general purpose laundry detergents the Environmental Working Group evaluated, only 7 scored a rating of A. Full Article Responsible Living
y Recycled Brazilian office warehouse has neat ideas for small living By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:56:56 +0000 In order to make its employees more comfortable when they want to take a break from work, a sports marketing company from Sao Paulo, Latin Sports, asked Brazili Full Article Remodeling & Design
y 5 invasive plants you can eat By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Nov 2012 21:31:20 +0000 Invasive plants outcompete native vegetation, threaten endangered species and curb biodiversity. So put on a bib and chow down! Full Article Healthy Eating
y Artist crochets fabulous playgrounds for kids By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Nov 2012 20:03:06 +0000 The idea behind Toshiko Horiuchi MacAdam's lovely, loopy play structures was born when children started playing on the designer's crochet sculpture in an art ga Full Article Arts & Culture
y Recipe: Strawberry Basil Sangria By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:41:21 +0000 Unlike many sangrias, this one is designed to showcase the wine, not cover it up. Full Article Beverages
y Indian man single-handedly plants a 1,360-acre forest By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Dec 2012 18:20:12 +0000 Jadav Payeng single-handedly turned a barren sandbar in northern India into a lush new forest ecosystem. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
y Top 10 vegetables to grow in your garden By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Dec 2012 18:33:01 +0000 These nutritional powerhouse vegetables can flourish in your yard or in containers. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
y Absurd Korean pop hit 'Gangnam Style' actually a subversive critique of consumerism By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Dec 2012 22:43:52 +0000 Could we be witnessing Korean pop's plunge into the cultural criticism arena? Full Article Arts & Culture
y Love your stuff: Material possessions aren't evil By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Jan 2013 19:31:58 +0000 It's time to cultivate a true appreciation for what we have. Full Article Responsible Living
y Try a weekday vegetarian diet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Jan 2013 22:26:57 +0000 Get healthier by focusing on vegetable-based dishes Monday through Friday and eating meat only on the weekends. Full Article Healthy Eating
y Artist carves vintage books into astoundingly intricate 3-D sculptures By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Jan 2013 18:38:58 +0000 Guy Laramee's work speaks to the 'erosion of cultures' and our over-reliance on analytical knowledge, symbolized by the book. Full Article Arts & Culture
y Kids in England raise money to add solar power to African classrooms By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Jan 2013 19:59:00 +0000 Working with the nonprofit Solar Aid, students earn enough to bring electric light to a school in Kenya Full Article Leaderboard
y Graffiti artists upcycle thousands of spray cans into botanical art By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Jan 2013 20:42:26 +0000 CANLOVE, a collective of graffiti artists, is on a mission to collect and upcycle as many spray cans as possible into art. Full Article Leaderboard
y How throwing stuff away makes you frugal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Feb 2013 21:09:29 +0000 It really is important to learn to love your stuff. But that love comes so much easier when there is less stuff to love. Full Article At Home
y Man doing charity bike ride across Canada has bike stolen in Winnipeg (but he's not giving up!) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jul 2013 19:53:48 +0000 Anas Cheema, a 22-year-old economics student at the University of Victoria, decided to dedicate his summer. Full Article Arts & Culture
y 11 animals more likely to kill you than sharks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Mar 2018 17:03:49 +0000 If the mere thought of sharks sends chills down your spine, consider the damage that a swarm of ants could inflict. And even cows have been known to be deadly. Full Article Animals
y Polluted German cities eye free public transit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Feb 2018 13:42:57 +0000 Several German cities are planning to fight air pollution by eliminating fares on public transport. Full Article Transportation
y Don't underestimate the carbon-capturing power of the most basic backyard By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Mar 2018 13:53:10 +0000 Research conducted in Madison, Wisconsin, finds soil in developed residential landscapes is better at absorbing CO2 than forests. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
y Taj Mahal gets beautifying mudpack treatments By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 May 2018 15:08:56 +0000 To help erase unsightly yellowing brought on by air pollution, India's crown jewel is looking for new beauty miracles. Full Article Arts & Culture
y You have a personal cloud of particles and bugs that follows you everywhere By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Sep 2018 20:46:54 +0000 Each of us is a cloud of microscopic particles, chemicals and microorganisms swirling around us that's always there. It's called an exposome, and it's unique. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
y Federal judge halts construction of Keystone XL pipeline By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Nov 2018 18:39:39 +0000 Part of the Keystone oil pipeline was shut down after a 5,000-barrel leak in South Dakota, the pipeline's operator TransCanada said. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
y Urban air pollution skyrockets as California wildfires burn By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Nov 2018 17:11:28 +0000 While the Camp Fire rages over 100 miles away in the Sierra Nevada foothills, San Francisco experiences an air pollution emergency. Full Article Climate & Weather
y Why are blue whales changing the frequency of their songs? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Nov 2018 15:29:24 +0000 Researchers suspect it could be in reaction to melting sea ice as well as human noise pollution. Full Article Animals
y When you're hiking, keep your music to yourself By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Mar 2019 18:23:25 +0000 The whole point of getting out into the natural world is to see, smell and hear the sounds of nature. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
y Mystery behind the beach invasion of Garfield phones finally solved By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Mar 2019 17:14:00 +0000 Decades after the first of the iconic orange phones began washing ashore, a French community finally has answers. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
y EPA greenlights the 'Appalachian Apocalypse' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 May 2009 06:32:14 +0000 500 square miles of Appalachian forest is gone forever due to illegal mountaintop mining, and the EPA doesn't seem to mind. Full Article Research & Innovations
y Are you connected to mountaintop coal? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 May 2009 22:14:04 +0000 Web gadget lets you see if your utility purchases illegal coal from Appalachian mountaintop removal. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
y Standing room only Senate hearing on MTR By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:04:06 +0000 Appalachian residents witness to the atrocities of mountaintop removal as S. 696 hits the Senate. Full Article Research & Innovations
y Coal Country documentary debuts this week despite opposition from Big Coal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:28:59 +0000 Documentary on coal mining’s effect on Appalachian communities premieres in West Virginia this Saturday. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
y Watch: Angry drunken coal miners crash party By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:25:09 +0000 Over 20 drunken, rowdy coal miners showed up at a party thrown by mountaintop removal critics, and cameras were there to film it all. Full Article Energy
y Restoration no fix for mountains destroyed by coal mining By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Jul 2009 20:50:36 +0000 Federal law requires mining companies to restore strip mines to their original condition, but many don't bother. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
y A Wendy’s boycott By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:24:27 +0000 The fast food company allows some of its restaurants to display signs in support of mountain top removal. Full Article Healthy Eating
y RAN's Purple Mountain Majesty By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:39:17 +0000 Rainforest Action Network decides enough is enough with Obama's broken promises on mountaintop mining and stages dramatic protest in front of the EPA. Full Article Research & Innovations