mp When buying chocolate becomes complicated By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 May 2013 00:41:33 +0000 Have you considered the impact of your purchasing decisions? That's what I've been doing — again. Full Article Healthy Eating
mp I don't like fair trade sometimes, and here's why By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2013 04:45:07 +0000 I do support fair trade products, but sometimes I wish I didn't. Full Article Healthy Eating
mp House of Mandela: Fair Trade wines from South Africa's famous family By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2013 13:00:00 +0000 The daughter and granddaughter of Nelson Mandela lead the Mandela family in sustainable wine making. Full Article Beverages
mp Breyer's ice cream ditches the hormones, adds sustainable vanilla By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Feb 2015 23:38:35 +0000 The popular brand of ice cream will be made with non-rBST milk and cream, plus vanilla that's sustainably sourced. Full Article Healthy Eating
mp World's most expensive pure chocolate is eaten with tongs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Feb 2015 19:51:58 +0000 To'ak Chocolate is fair trade, USDA organic-certified and exclusively sourced from rare cacao beans found in Ecuador. Full Article Healthy Eating
mp It’s Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry’s By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2015 14:00:00 +0000 Find out where can you get a free cone of sustainable Chunky Monkey, Phish food or your flavor of choice on April 8. Full Article Healthy Eating
mp Do Ben & Jerry's vegan flavors pass the kid test? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Feb 2017 18:38:31 +0000 Made with almond milk, these new ice cream flavors from Ben & Jerry's pack some surprises. Full Article Healthy Eating
mp Let's keep child labor out of Halloween candy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Oct 2018 20:19:17 +0000 This informative chart from Green America rates the candy companies on their commitment to avoiding child labor. Full Article Healthy Eating
mp Why do these chimps like to throw rocks at trees? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 18:44:12 +0000 Researchers studying chimps that like to throw rocks at certain trees in West Africa are getting clues about the purpose of this behavior. Full Article Animals
mp For these bears in the Ukraine, it's too warm to hibernate By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Dec 2019 13:33:23 +0000 Warming temperatures have had an impact on brown bear hibernation in Ukraine. Full Article Animals
mp Why the future of West Virginia's rare flying squirrel looks bright By medium.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 14:30:12 +0000 It's been 5 years since the West Virginia northern flying squirrel came off the Endangered Species List, and the recovery rate is encouraging. Full Article Animals
mp Atlanta's The Ellis: Sustainable food and more By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:55:11 +0000 The Ellis Hotel in Atlanta has a sustainable restaurant, a green certification, and a reasonable price tag. Full Article Healthy Eating
mp Weekend reads: Oyster eating vegans & enforcing organics By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Apr 2010 15:58:36 +0000 The USDA deputy secretary Kathleen Merrigan did a Q&A with The Washington Post about challenges for the organic food market. Full Article Beverages
mp Restaurants going from 'seed-to-stove' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:31:14 +0000 You know what a “farm-to-fork” restaurant is, but what’s a “seed-to-stove” restaurant? Full Article Healthy Eating
mp 40 chefs under 40: Readers' choice (11-20) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:30:00 +0000 You nominated your favorite green chefs, and here they are: Forty rising culinary stars, all working to make great sustenance more sustainable. Full Article Healthy Eating
mp 40 chefs under 40: Readers' choice (31-40) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:30:00 +0000 You nominated your favorite green chefs, and here they are: Forty rising culinary stars, all working to make great sustenance more sustainable. Full Article Healthy Eating
mp 40 chefs under 40: Readers' choice (21-30) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:30:00 +0000 You nominated your favorite green chefs, and here they are: Forty rising culinary stars, all working to make great sustenance more sustainable. Full Article Healthy Eating
mp 40 chefs under 40: Readers' choice By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:40:00 +0000 You nominated your favorite green chefs, and here they are: Forty rising culinary stars, all working to make great sustenance more sustainable. Full Article Healthy Eating
mp Philadelphia's clever 'Uwishunu's Philly 101' video series By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:06:45 +0000 In less than 2 minutes a day, you'll learn 101 (no, make that 202) things about Philadelphia that the tourism company wishes you knew. Full Article Travel
mp 6 tips for making healthy choices when you're eating out on a budget By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 May 2012 00:10:56 +0000 6 tips for making healthy choices when you're eating out on a budget. It can be a challenge to find decent food for a decent price when eating out. This is how Full Article Healthy Eating
mp World's largest indoor vertical farm opens in Chicago By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:21:04 +0000 FarmedHere, a new 90,000-square-foot indoor farm, just opened in the suburbs of Chicago and is now the largest facility of its kind in the world. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
mp PBS' 'A Chef's Life' takes a realistic look at farm-to-fork By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2013 13:08:12 +0000 The new show follows the personal and culinary journey of farm-to-fork Chef Vivian Howard, one ingredient at a time. Full Article Healthy Eating
mp 'Smart' window design instantly changes tint depending on air temperature By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Sep 2011 19:37:11 +0000 Korean scientists create energy-saving windows that reflect heat in the summer and absorb it during the winter. Full Article Research & Innovations
mp The Nest: A thermostat that's eager to learn in order to help you save By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:53:49 +0000 From two Apple expats comes the Nest Learning Thermostat, a cleverly intuitive household thermostat that picks up on your daily schedule as well as your heating Full Article At Home
mp 'Human cloud' of workers already taking shape By www.businessnewsdaily.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:05:47 +0000 Virtualization makes cloud computing possible, productive and profitable. Many businesses large and small think it can do the same thing for work by creating a Full Article Green Workplace
mp IBM's Watson lands job at Memorial Sloan-Kettering By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:01:16 +0000 Watson will help doctors diagnose and treat cancer patients. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
mp Watch: The company behind the Tupac hologram By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 May 2012 16:23:53 +0000 Digital Domain brought Tupac back to life for the 2012 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
mp From 'Jetsons' to your driveway: A folding car By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Jun 2012 20:49:13 +0000 Modern electronic controls help make science-fiction visions like the Hiriko Fold possible. It's an Explorer-sized electric car pod that folds to fit into a thi Full Article Transportation
mp AT&T launches eco-rating system By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Jul 2012 18:11:09 +0000 Products featuring an eco-rating are now available in AT&T stores. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
mp NASA's experimental lander explodes in test flight By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Aug 2012 19:07:44 +0000 An experimental, "green" NASA lander crashed during its first free-flight test on Aug. 9, erupting in a ball of flame when it hit the ground. Full Article Space
mp Ancient knots bind Mars rover's equipment together By www.livescience.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Sep 2012 14:15:41 +0000 While the Mars Curiosity rover sports state-of-the-art equipment, much of that machinery is bound to its body by a simple network of knots. Full Article Space
mp Is cloud computing secure? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:55:51 +0000 A growing number of businesses are moving to the cloud for everything from applications to data storage, but how secure is our data in the cloud? Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
mp Solar plane completes longest leg of historic flight By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 23 May 2013 15:00:01 +0000 The sun-powered plane Solar Impulse demonstrates the vast potential for renewable energy after successfully setting the distance record for solar aviation. Full Article Transportation
mp Solar Impulse to make stop in Cincinnati By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:10:00 +0000 The innovative plane continues its journey across the United States using only the sun for fuel. Full Article Transportation
mp NASA's green rocket fuel passes big hurdle By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jul 2013 12:39:50 +0000 With the passing of its first major milestone, NASA is on track to replace its highly toxic fuel with a greener, more efficient one. Full Article Space
mp Isn't it time we updated furnace standards? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2014 15:42:46 +0000 Updated standards for furnaces and furnace fans, combined, could save consumers roughly $37 billion over three decades. Full Article At Home
mp Want to see the northern lights? There's an app for that By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2014 15:50:03 +0000 You may not be able to see auroras in person, but soon you can watch them in the palm of your hand. Full Article Space
mp Boeing unveils secure smartphone that can 'self-destruct' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2014 13:39:59 +0000 The Boeing Black tackles cybersecurity with a range of spy-like features. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
mp Diamonds aren't just for rings: They could improve computers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Mar 2014 12:40:10 +0000 Physicists have gotten a first look at the way electrons spin in a tiny diamond wire, and it could mean big things for computer technology. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
mp These aren't the 'droids you're looking for (except one) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Jan 2015 18:01:18 +0000 The COOKI, a stir-frying robot wonder machine, could be the kind of robot that makes real sense in our homes. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
mp You're ending your emails all wrong By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Jun 2015 16:42:13 +0000 From 'Best' to 'Peace out,' your email good-bye may be an unnecessary evil. Full Article Green Workplace
mp Just when you thought they couldn't re-invent the pillow, along comes NASA ... By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Sep 2018 13:21:07 +0000 How exactly does turning a pillow into a big fluffy gadget help us disconnect from the world? Full Article Healthy Spaces
mp Excerpt: 'The Eco Chick Guide to Life' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2009 15:36:29 +0000 In 1984, the World Health Organization published a report determining the cause of sick building syndrome, in which the cumulative effects of bad ventilation, V Full Article Arts & Culture
mp What makes a 'good' office? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:38:12 +0000 Design and architecture professionals John Riordan and Kristen Becker have compiled 25 remarkable, sustainable workspaces in their book The Good Office: Green D Full Article Arts & Culture
mp After 14 months without tourists, Kauai's North Shore tests the waters again By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Jun 2019 16:57:09 +0000 The Hawaiian island has reopened its northern coast to tourists, but with new restrictions meant to protect local communities and wildlife. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
mp Proposal to mine near Okefenokee Swamp raises old fears By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Aug 2019 12:27:00 +0000 Environmental advocates worry that proposed titanium mining could permanently impact the Okefenokee Swamp. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
mp Al Gore launches 'Reality Drop' to counter climate change denial By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Feb 2013 20:15:23 +0000 New tool rewards users for 'dropping' climate change facts into different online forums or comments on trending articles. Full Article Arts & Culture
mp Has Nigeria's first astronaut been stranded in orbit on a secret space station since 1989? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Feb 2016 22:23:16 +0000 This fraudster has an overactive imagination. Full Article Space
mp Mold allergy symptoms By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Dec 2010 19:50:24 +0000 Does it seem like every time the weather is wet, you're sneezing up a storm? You might be experiencing mold allergy symptoms. Full Article Allergies
mp MNN Nest pledge: 'I will read three environmentally themed books this year' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Jul 2012 12:17:20 +0000 Joining an environmental book club (or cracking a few eco-books solo) is a virtually effortless way to green up your life a bit. Full Article Responsible Living