mp Diver takes a dip in Bali's sea of plastic By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Mar 2018 22:37:17 +0000 Rich Horner went diving in Manta Point, off the coast of Bali, and found a world of plastics waiting for him. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
mp 'Infinitely' recyclable polymer could be the future of plastics By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 May 2018 14:35:03 +0000 Chemists at Colorado State University think they've found a polymer that's similar to plastic and can be easily manufactured and recycled. Full Article Research & Innovations
mp Why we can't ban plastic straws completely By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Jul 2018 13:34:15 +0000 As the ban the plastic straw movement grows, we need to make sure those who really need them have access. Full Article Healthy Eating
mp World's first recycled plastic bike path opens in the Netherlands By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Sep 2018 14:21:10 +0000 The Dutch do it again with a new cycling path in the northeastern city of Zwolle that's made from old plastic bottles and packaging. Full Article Research & Innovations
mp The solution to plastic pollution isn't beach clean-ups, it's companies taking responsibility By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Sep 2018 12:21:08 +0000 Why are regular citizens doing the work that should be done by the companies that make the disposables? Full Article Responsible Living
mp This coyote almost died because humans can't pick up after themselves By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2019 20:52:50 +0000 A community rallied to find a coyote trapped in plastic in the middle of a snowstorm. Full Article Animals
mp Head of EPA talks climate change on 'The Daily Show' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Apr 2010 17:53:13 +0000 Lisa P. Jackson, administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, discusses climate change with Jon Stewart. Full Article Climate & Weather
mp 'Time' names most influential in sustainable food By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Apr 2010 14:24:48 +0000 You won’t recognize all the names from Time’s list of people that most affect our world, but you’ll want to get to know them. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
mp Obama still has EPA's back By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Feb 2011 15:05:47 +0000 The EPA will continue to draw fire, but the veto weapon should protect the agency as long as Obama is in the White House. Full Article Politics
mp The competitive advantage of green grids By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 May 2012 19:21:23 +0000 As Greenpeace attacks Apple for the coal clouds firing its data centers, green grids from Iceland to Quebec are attracting some surprising new customers. All ki Full Article Energy
mp AT&T adding 9.6MW of fuel cell power By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Oct 2012 12:00:00 +0000 The telecommunications company will be Bloom Energy's largest non-utility customer. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
mp The saddest little video of smokestacks collapsing that you'll ever see By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:38:58 +0000 Your heart may break as you watch anthropomorphic cooling towers and smokestacks tumble to the ground. Full Article Energy
mp GoSun: It's the hot new device in solar cookers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2013 17:47:16 +0000 GoSun Stove offers a new approach to solar-powered cooking with a heated tube used to prepare food. Full Article Energy
mp 5 ways to support clean energy if you can't go solar By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 21:30:35 +0000 Not all of us can put solar panels on our houses, but we can still support renewable energy. Here's how. Full Article Energy
mp A British supermarket that's powered by its own garbage By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Jul 2014 23:00:40 +0000 Through a pioneering waste-to-energy scheme, the spoiled stock at a Sainsbury's superstore will be used to keep the lights on. Full Article Energy
mp Van Gogh's life to be explored in first fully painted feature film By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Mar 2016 23:51:03 +0000 Painstakingly handcrafted biopic on the legendary Dutch painter is seeking artists interested in contributing. Full Article Arts & Culture
mp Meet the real animals behind 'Finding Dory' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Apr 2016 10:30:00 +0000 You might already know that Dory is a Pacific blue tang and Nemo is a clownfish, but how well do you know the other species that are represented in the films? Full Article Animals
mp Pixar's latest little hero has a fear of water By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Apr 2016 16:32:07 +0000 New animated short 'Piper,' about a sandpiper with hydrophobia, will appear before the highly anticipated 'Finding Dory.' Full Article Arts & Culture
mp Mesmerizing short film 'Wrapped' imagines NYC overtaken by plants By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Apr 2016 22:43:03 +0000 Botanophobics may want to avert their eyes. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
mp Meet the snowflake consultant for Disney's 'Frozen' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Apr 2016 16:14:03 +0000 Physicist Kenneth Libbrecht, a leading expert on snowflake formation, is proud to have added scientific accuracy to Disney's hit animated musical. Full Article Climate & Weather
mp George Lucas' groundbreaking art museum exits Chicago By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Jun 2016 21:00:06 +0000 After two years of fighting for permission to build along the city's waterfront, Lucas says he's pivoting back to California. Full Article Arts & Culture
mp 'Star Wars' planet is a remote, real-life paradise here on Earth By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Jul 2016 20:56:33 +0000 Laamu Atoll in the Maldives has a surprising starring role in the events of 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.' Full Article Arts & Culture
mp Teens serenade John Williams with 'Star Wars' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Aug 2016 17:10:47 +0000 John Williams even comes out to greet the two teenagers after their finish their recital. Full Article Arts & Culture
mp When you turn 18 in Italy, you get a 'culture bonus' of over $500 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Aug 2016 15:00:30 +0000 With money from the government to spend on culture, Italian teens have another reason to celebrate their milestone 18th birthday. Full Article Arts & Culture
mp 'Inferno' fueled by apocalyptic Malthusian theory By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Oct 2016 18:34:46 +0000 New film, based on the best-selling book by Dan Brown, warns of humanity's demise from unchecked population growth. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
mp Leo DiCaprio's new film 'Before the Flood' is a sweeping look at climate change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Nov 2016 20:21:56 +0000 You can watch Leo DiCaprio's "Before the Flood" free online. Full Article Climate & Weather
mp Werner Herzog goes 'Into the Inferno' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 26 Nov 2016 18:24:53 +0000 Werner Herzog's investigates our fascination with volcanoes in his latest movie, Netflix's "Into the Inferno." Full Article Wilderness & Resources
mp Here's how all the Pixar movies are connected By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Jan 2017 13:21:19 +0000 Pixar has sprinkled references to all its movies throughout its films. Full Article Arts & Culture
mp Astronomers may have just discovered Luke Skywalker's home world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Feb 2017 23:17:44 +0000 Tatooine, a desert planet in 'Star Wars,' may have a real-life analogue 1,000 light-years away. Full Article Space
mp 'One Big Home' profiles America's obsession with supersized dwellings By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Mar 2017 12:16:03 +0000 In the documentary "One Big Home," carpenter Thomas Bena goes behind the scenes to explores the trophy homes and "starter castles" of Martha's Vineyard. Full Article Remodeling & Design
mp The 'Wonder Woman' scenery that took your breath away? That's Italy's Amalfi Coast By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Jun 2017 16:11:14 +0000 After scouring the world, producers of the new film settled on Italy's famed Amalfi Coast as the setting for the fictional island of Themyscira. Full Article Travel
mp 'Silent Killers' highlights fishing net pollution with beautiful imagery By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Jul 2017 20:15:59 +0000 Christine Ren's "Silent Killers" uses stunning visuals to draw attention to a net-buyback program to keep our seas cleaner for wildlife. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
mp Why you should watch 'Okja' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 30 Jul 2017 14:03:03 +0000 Streaming on Netflix, "Okja" is an action-parable about an animal and her human. It's bold and totally unique. Full Article Arts & Culture
mp 'Walden' embraces Thoreau's message By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Nov 2017 17:32:31 +0000 On the bicentennial of Thoreau's birth, a brief look into his life captures what makes the writer an American icon. Full Article Arts & Culture
mp A 'Last Jedi' battle was filmed on Earth's largest salt flat By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Dec 2017 18:43:27 +0000 The remote Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia is the setting for a pivotal moment in the latest episode of the 'Star Wars' franchise. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
mp Carrie Fisher's dog reportedly got emotional during 'The Last Jedi' premiere By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 16 Dec 2017 01:51:45 +0000 Gary Fisher, the dog owned by late actress Carrie Fisher, perked up every time Leia spoke. Full Article Pets
mp The animal inspirations behind these 'Star Wars' creatures By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Dec 2017 17:44:53 +0000 From adorable porgs to crystalline foxes, the otherworld species of 'The Last Jedi' have roots here on Earth. Full Article Animals
mp 17 repeatable quotes from 'Groundhog Day' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Feb 2018 17:01:48 +0000 These 'Groundhog Day' quotes are perfect for when you feel like you're living the same day over and over. Full Article Arts & Culture
mp 'Science Fair' wins hearts at Sundance By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Feb 2018 17:24:55 +0000 After watching "Science Fair," You’ll never look at your high-school science fair the same way again. Full Article Research & Innovations
mp Is 'Black Panther' boosting black cat adoptions? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Feb 2018 19:18:33 +0000 Anecdotal social media posts suggest that the Marvel blockbuster 'Black Panther' is spurring folks to adopt black cats. Full Article Pets
mp How youth activism underscores 'Isle of Dogs' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Mar 2018 21:02:09 +0000 "Isle of Dogs,"Wes Anderson's new stop-motion animated film about teens coming to the rescue unintentionally parallels real-life movements in the U.S. Full Article Arts & Culture
mp Why 'Beetlejuice' is a feminist classic By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Mar 2018 15:13:29 +0000 On the 30th anniversary of "Beetlejuice," the female characters in the classic film seem fresher than ever. Full Article Arts & Culture
mp 'Migrating with the Sandhill Cranes': Follow the journey By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Mar 2018 15:43:51 +0000 Bryan Nelson's short film, "Migrating with the Sandhill Cranes," profiles one couple's epic journey to migrate with sandhill cranes from New Mexico to Alaska. Full Article Animals
mp Shelter dog is new 'Lady and the Tramp' star By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Aug 2019 16:23:50 +0000 A star is born as terrier mix Monte leaves a shelter and heads to Hollywood. Full Article Pets
mp 12 spectacular images from NASA's Spitzer telescope By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Sep 2019 19:15:27 +0000 The Spitzer Space Telescope is so sensitive it can see objects optical telescopes cannot. Here are some incredible images it has helped capture. Full Article Space
mp Despite threats from big bad Trump, Scotland okays offshore wind farm By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:25:56 +0000 In approving an offshore wind farm, the Scottish government handles Donald Trump in a manner in which everyone should handle Donald Trump: They ignore him. Full Article Energy
mp Donald Trump: 0; Scottish wind farm: 1 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:44:30 +0000 The Scottish government recently approved the construction of a wind farm set off the coast from Donald Trump's golf course. Full Article Energy
mp These clever wind turbines store energy for when the wind's not blowing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Aug 2013 21:06:44 +0000 This isn't your father's turbine. It can create more electricity at lower wind speeds and does a better job of predicting the supply of wind energy. Full Article Energy
mp How an 'off-grid' hippie built a wind energy empire By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2013 17:33:07 +0000 Wind entrepreneur Dale Vince used to live on a bus. Now he's one of Britain's richest men, and he has big plans to transform his country. Full Article Energy
mp Riding for renewables: Why I'm pedaling 120 miles on an electric bike to deliver a petition to Maine's governor By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2013 15:06:59 +0000 I’m making this trek to ask Maine Gov. Paul LePage to lead, follow, or get out of the way of clean energy development. Full Article Energy