y 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
y 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
y 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
y 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
y 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
y 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
y 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
y 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
y 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
y The sky's the limit for these 120 girls on an all-female flight to NASA By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2019 17:09:21 +0000 Delta all-female team flies female students to NASA in hopes of inspiring them to pursue STEM careers. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
y 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
y 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
y 15 Facts About Bioenergy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Dec 2019 15:08:40 +0000 It's a crucial tool in the fight against climate change, but that's not the only reason to get on board with biomass. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
y 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
y North Carolina’s Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention Project delivered strong results in 2019 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 16:07:30 +0000 Programs and partnerships help underserved communities excel in the forestry business. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
y 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
y Meet Lauren Killian, Enviva sustainability forester By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 21 Mar 2020 14:30:00 +0000 Take a walk in the woods with Killian, who promotes forest health and stewardship and helps private landowners manage their forests. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
y 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
y Longleaf forests get the help they need By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 20:52:21 +0000 Enviva and The Longleaf Alliance announce a partnership to protect and restore one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in North America. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
y 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
y 5 cool facts about Australia's mystical Uluru By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2019 15:26:23 +0000 Formed hundreds of millions of years ago, the sacred site is now closed to climbers. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
y 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
y 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
y 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
y 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
y 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
y 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
y Why good Christmas trees might be hard to find By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Dec 2019 21:15:44 +0000 Want a real Christmas tree this season? Expect fewer options and higher prices. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
y World's oldest fossil forest discovered in New York By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Dec 2019 13:30:55 +0000 Researchers are exploring 386-million-year old fossilized tree roots in the Catskills region of New York. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
y Everything you ever wanted to know about tumbleweeds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Jan 2020 19:47:47 +0000 Part cultural icon and part invasive nuisance, tumbleweeds have an intriguing and tangled history. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
y Mysterious blind 'ghost fish' reveals Congo to be the deepest river in the world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Jan 2020 23:16:24 +0000 It's so deep there could be species lurking in its depths that we've never seen before. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
y What you can see on fee-free days at U.S. national parks this year By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 17:31:02 +0000 These are the fee-free days for national parks, wildlife refuges, national forests and more protected wilderness areas for 2020. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
y Gingko biloba trees guard a secret fountain of youth By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 20:00:45 +0000 The ginkgo biloba is unlikely to ever die of old age, researchers say. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
y Florida to buy Everglades land to prevent family from drilling for oil By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 16:53:09 +0000 The Kanter family's plans to drill for oil in the Everglades raised concerns about environmental and health risks, so the state stepped in. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
y Why Carolina bays are an enduring mystery By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 13:29:48 +0000 Tom Poland and Robert Clark traveled over 30,000 miles in three states documenting the phenomenon known as Carolina bays, the topic of their new book. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
y Oil companies are investing billions in new plastic plants to double output in next 20 years By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 17:09:57 +0000 Despite protests and bans across the globe, much more plastic is on the horizon because oil companies need a new reason for being. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
y Yosemite's 'firefall' has become too popular By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 20:01:54 +0000 The rare and stunningly beautiful phenomenon of Yosemite's firefall at Horsetail Falls only occurs during a two-week window in February. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
y Sand dunes may be 'communicating' with one another By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Feb 2020 01:37:14 +0000 Scientists watch closely and find evidence that sand dunes are coordinating their movements in ways we never knew before. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
y Researchers find 330-million-year-old shark's head in Kentucky cave By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 20:26:57 +0000 Scientists have discovered a fossilized shark head and many other fossils in Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
y World's largest honey bee makes rare hallucinogenic honey By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Feb 2020 18:15:27 +0000 Harvesters scale tall cliffs to collect this rare honey from Himalayan giant honeybees. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
y How to Stay Safe in a Flood By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Feb 2020 19:55:30 +0000 Knowing how to act before, during and after a flood is a matter of survival. Use these tips to learn how to protect yourself. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
y Why Iran's Lake Urmia disappeared — and may be coming back By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 15:40:36 +0000 Over 30 years, Iran's Lake Urmia has shrunk by 80% due to drought and water overuse, but there's hope the lake is starting to rise again. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
y Swirling seals win top underwater photography honors By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 13:18:06 +0000 Underwater Photographer of the Year winners include a smiling dolphin and octopus with a soccer ball. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
y 5 Ways to Support Women-Owned Businesses By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 20:37:19 +0000 Give women entrepreneurs the recognition they deserve by showing your support for the female business community. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
y Toilet paper: How much does your family need? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 14:21:13 +0000 Learn how much toilet paper you'll need for a family of 2 or 4 if you have to be homebound for an extended period of time. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
y Stay home, but keep the fun with our new social distancing guide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 17:21:33 +0000 You don’t have to sacrifice family fun, entertainment and productivity to comply with current social-distancing and stay-at-home guidelines. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
y 1,000-year-old cherry tree blooms in Japan By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 16:03:12 +0000 A gorgeous 1,000-year-old cherry tree blooms in Japan without any adoring fans to see it. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
y Bees and wildflowers may bounce back as roadsides go untrimmed By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 17:32:24 +0000 Silent lawn mowers in the United Kingdom may spell a summer bonanza for bees. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
y This Earth Day, Earth has something to say By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 19:11:41 +0000 On the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, the planet and a pandemic are showing us what's possible. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
y Pakistan sees a surge in honey production By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 21:45:54 +0000 Pakistan is turning around its struggling honey industry with the addition of hundreds of trees. Full Article Wilderness & Resources