ot The Whole Foods boycott conundrum By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 16 Aug 2009 20:41:11 +0000 Whole Foods helped to galvanize a nation of progressive shoppers, and now they're mad as heck. Full Article Computers
ot Trader Joe's peanut butter recall spreads to other brands, nut butters and tahini By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Oct 2012 15:56:26 +0000 What started off as a recall of one version of Trader Joe’s peanut butter has spread to other brands of peanut butter, other nut butters and tahini. Full Article Healthy Eating
ot Mother Nature's Pop Science Guide to Apples [Infographic] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Oct 2012 21:58:18 +0000 The apple is one of Earth's most iconic foods, symbolizing everything from health and beauty to evil and ingenuity. This infographic explores it all. Full Article Healthy Eating
ot Why it's time to ditch baby carrots By www.bklynbread.com Published On :: Sat, 10 Nov 2018 15:29:43 +0000 They may be convenient, but baby carrots — and what they represent — sure are wasteful. Full Article Guest Columnist
ot You may not know what koji is, but you've probably eaten it By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Jul 2017 17:21:18 +0000 Koji, a fungus called Aspergillus oryzae, has been essential to Japanese cooking for centuries, and now it's catching on in the U.S. Full Article Healthy Eating
ot Australian wildlife officials air-drop carrots, sweet potatoes to help struggling wallabies By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Jan 2020 16:58:25 +0000 The Australian government uses helicopters to drop thousands of pounds of carrots and sweet potatoes to hungry animals in areas affected by the bushfires. Full Article Animals
ot How I finally got clear skin By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Mar 2014 00:57:04 +0000 Turns out the key to a clear complexion (for me) was diet. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
ot Hillary Clinton and 7 other yoga devotees known for other pursuits By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Feb 2014 17:45:09 +0000 From wrestler Diamond Dallas Page to the New York Giants, these sun-saluting stars may surprise you. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ot 5 yoga moves for people who fly a lot By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Nov 2014 14:19:34 +0000 These simple yoga moves can you help ease pain, release tension and boost energy in the close confines of an airplane. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ot Montana and North Dakota say yes to oil sands By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Sep 2010 19:54:21 +0000 North Dakota and Montana are preparing to tap into a pipeline that will link the Alberta oil sands with refineries on the Gulf Coast. Full Article Energy
ot Another pipeline spill makes for another political battle By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 19:26:05 +0000 Pipeline spills aren't good for the environment and they aren't good for politics. They are especially bad for business. Full Article Politics
ot North Dakota sitting on a (black) gold mine By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 21:01:51 +0000 A huge oil reserve under the western part of the state is drawing interest, according to reports. Full Article Energy
ot Another snag for the Keystone XL pipeline By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Jun 2011 16:08:03 +0000 Five Nebraska lawmakers say there is no rush to approve a massive pipeline that could damage the environment. Full Article Energy
ot Storm of protests unleashed around the U.S. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Aug 2011 17:00:27 +0000 Activists line up for different causes along different U.S. coasts to make sure that politicians know how they feel about methly iodide and a proposed pipeline Full Article Protection & Safety
ot Daryl Hannah arrested during White House protest By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Aug 2011 20:54:49 +0000 Actress one of 100 people detained today while protesting the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline. Full Article Arts & Culture
ot Indigenous leaders join Keystone protesters at White House By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Aug 2011 20:59:49 +0000 Tribal leaders are among the thousands of protesters who are trying to keep the Obama administration from giving the green light to a new pipeline. Full Article Politics
ot Biden calls for clean energy while protesters picket White House By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Aug 2011 21:19:09 +0000 The vice president has strong words about energy policy, but it's the administration's actions that have most in the environmental world concerned. Full Article Politics
ot Senators take note... 500,000 petitions in 8 hours means you're being watched By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 02:48:18 +0000 Senators tried (again) to sneak a last-minute approval for the controversial Keystone XL pipeline into a new transportation bill. But a record-setting 500,000 s Full Article Politics
ot Daryl Hannah arrested protesting oil pipeline By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Oct 2012 14:44:18 +0000 Actress Daryl Hannah and landowner Eleanor Fairchild were taken into custody after standing in the way of heavy equipment being used to build the southern porti Full Article Arts & Culture
ot Protestors dislike Mark Zuckerberg's support of Keystone XL pipeline By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 May 2013 14:13:33 +0000 Ads supporting the pipeline are the work of 2 political offshoots of Zuckerberg's social welfare organization. Full Article Energy
ot Why we must protect the ocean's 'twilight zone' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Sep 2019 12:35:10 +0000 Deep in the ocean is a 'twilight zone' teeming with 1 million undiscovered species, yet fishing there isn't regulated. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ot Mighty wind: Cape project wins approval, but opposition is still full of hot air By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Apr 2010 19:12:31 +0000 Cape Wind won decisive approval triggering a potential green energy gold rush. But the opposition -- which mainly just doesn't want to look at wind turbines -- Full Article Transportation
ot Wind power favored by Wisconsin voters By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 23 Apr 2011 13:03:25 +0000 Poll numbers show that if wind would run for office in Wisconsin, it would beat almost all major candidates already elected to office. Full Article Politics
ot It looks like we're going to need a bigger cart: Wind turbines come to Home Depot By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Jul 2011 20:00:53 +0000 Select Home Depot stores across 6 states are now selling the Skystream 3.7, a personal wind turbine that's quiet, compact and capable of producing up to 400 kWh Full Article At Home
ot Bruce Springsteen gives young fan a late note for school By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Mar 2016 18:34:27 +0000 The Bruce just delivered the ultimate excuse for 9-year-old Xabi Glovsky. Full Article Arts & Culture
ot Parrot throws itself a little dance party By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 14 Oct 2017 14:34:00 +0000 This parrot likes to move it while listening to 'I Like to Move It.' Full Article Pets
ot Report: Methane from fracking has large greenhouse footprint By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 20:39:18 +0000 A group of researchers at Cornell University finds that natural gas may not be as clean as originally thought. Full Article Energy
ot Honda's got the only CNG vehicle in America By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Jul 2011 18:44:56 +0000 Honda revamped the ultra-clean natural gas Civic for 2012, but it has an uphill battle getting widespread acceptance in the U.S., where there are still few CNG Full Article Transportation
ot 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
ot 'Gasland' sequel premiere sparks protests, outrage By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:34:09 +0000 Director Josh Fox's follow-up to his 2010 documentary on the natural gas industry sparks drama at the Tribeca Film Festival. Full Article Arts & Culture
ot On tsunami anniversary, Japan struggles with energy vision [Photos] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:25:30 +0000 March 11 marks the second anniversary of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that displaced more than 30,000 and left more than 19,000 dead or missing. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ot Trade law hits raw note for Gibson Guitars By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Sep 2011 18:49:10 +0000 When federal agents seized rare ebony and rosewood from famed guitar maker Gibson Guitars, it sparked a firestorm over illegal logging. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ot Vote to name two of Pluto's moons By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Feb 2013 21:00:01 +0000 If you've ever wanted to leave your mark on the heavens, here's your chance. Full Article Space
ot New Horizons' photos of Pluto show possible ice cap By www.space.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2015 13:56:32 +0000 A Pluto-bound NASA probe has captured the best-ever images of the dwarf planet. Full Article Space
ot New Pluto photos reveal a myriad of mysteries By www.space.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Jul 2015 13:56:44 +0000 Scientists are stunned at the incredible new images of the surface of Pluto, its largest moon Charon and its farthest-flung moon Hydra. Full Article Space
ot For the next Sandy, NYC eyes cargotecture-based disaster housing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Nov 2012 01:00:05 +0000 New York City unveils a disaster housing plan centered around retrofitted shipping containers that boast interiors that are like 'CB2 meets Motel 6' and that ar Full Article Remodeling & Design
ot Photos: Hudson Valley Breezehouse opens for business By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Jan 2013 02:08:08 +0000 Snow and near sub-zero temps didn't prevent a horde of prefab admirers — including this blogger — from welcoming Breezehouse to the East Coast. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ot Railway arch-repurposing housing scheme in London nothing to laugh at By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2013 20:47:05 +0000 Despite the unfortunate acronym, the London Original Loft (LOL) proposal cleverly repurposes unused railway viaduct arches into cave-like residences. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ot In Arlington, a free historic home with one not-so-small caveat By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jan 2014 22:07:03 +0000 A pair of preservation-minded architects are giving away a historic 1926 bungalow sold as a mail order kit home by Sears with one big catch ... Full Article Remodeling & Design
ot Denmark's Maintenance-Free House is protected from the elements by glass skin By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Sep 2014 20:50:14 +0000 Assembled on site in just 2 days with the aid of screwdrivers, this boxy plywood beauty is designed to last at least 150 years. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ot Vertical House: No-frills prefab abode from Muji is designed for tiny urban lots By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Oct 2014 03:09:00 +0000 In Japan, militantly unfussy retailer Muji sells much more than stationery, travel pillows and slippers. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ot Dutch prefabs pretty-up vacants lots while providing housing for priced-out Gen Y'ers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Jan 2015 19:30:06 +0000 Sleek, slender and topped with solar panels, Heijmans ONE is a rental unit that addresses the dearth of affordable housing options for young professionals. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ot Prefab beach bungalows were once a hot seller at Macy's By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 May 2015 23:30:36 +0000 Shoppers went gaga for 'Leisurama' vacation homes showcased on the department store's ninth floor in the early 1960s. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ot Barcelona's 'Penthouse Flats' limit urban sprawl by building up, not out By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jun 2015 17:30:47 +0000 In a marriage of modular building and adaptive reuse, one Spanish developer has taken to the rooftops. Full Article At Home
ot Rotating skyscraper might rise (again) in Dubai By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Feb 2017 20:08:17 +0000 Units in Dubai's wind- and solar-powered Dynamic Tower will sell for $30M — Dramamine not included. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ot 12 inspiring quotes about gratitude By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Nov 2016 18:33:08 +0000 Focusing on what we're thankful for can help us turn outward and express appreciation, especially during the holidays. Full Article Family Activities
ot Why some people love animals and others, not so much By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Oct 2017 10:57:34 +0000 Loving animals may have been passed down genetically from ancestors who appreciated their services. Full Article Pets
ot Geologists find that a remote region of Australia was once connected to Canada By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jan 2018 18:58:52 +0000 Surprising evidence linking Australia and Canada reminds us that our planet is a dynamic place. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ot Footprints preserve giant sloth's last stand By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Apr 2018 18:00:13 +0000 Preserved human footprints in the White Sands National Monument give us insights into early humans' hunting practices of giant ground sloths. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ot There's a newly discovered Amazon tribe, but here's why we're not contacting them By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 01 Sep 2018 18:08:43 +0000 Based on our mostly destructive history of interacting with isolated cultures, we should stay away. Full Article Arts & Culture