po Help Cascadian Farm 'Bee Friendlier' to pollinators By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Oct 2014 19:27:01 +0000 Donating money to help the bees is as easy as adding a mustache to your cat's (or your friend's) photo. Full Article Healthy Eating
po To protect bees, Portland bans insecticide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2015 20:31:58 +0000 The Oregon city suspended the use of any insecticide containing neonicotinoids, but not everyone is happy. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
po Urban pollinators fly high along Oslo's flower-lined bee highway By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Jul 2015 12:25:44 +0000 The apiarian artery is the buzziest infrastructure project in Scandinavia. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
po Angelenos abuzz over possibility of legalized backyard beekeeping By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Sep 2015 19:35:44 +0000 Concern over dwindling pollinator populations trumps worries of apiarian disturbances. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
po EPA's role becoming political issue in Appalachia By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 10 Oct 2010 14:32:18 +0000 Some see the EPA's regulation of mining in the region as federal overreach. Politicians are running against the agency in November's election. Full Article Politics
po Report slams safety at deadly Massey mine By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 May 2011 14:02:59 +0000 A scathing report on the April 2010 mine disaster that killed 29 miners at the Upper Big Branch mine in West Virginia is set to be released. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
po Ocean floor yields mass deposits of rare earth element By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Aug 2011 02:10:03 +0000 Did Japan hit the rare earth elements jackpot? Scientists have found undersea mud off the coast that could be packed with elements like yttrium, cerium and pras Full Article Wilderness & Resources
po U.S. turns to ocean for nuclear power By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Aug 2012 10:46:16 +0000 American chemists are searching for new and resourceful ways to extract uranium from deposit-rich oceans in order to reduce the expensive mining process's cost. Full Article Energy
po Are there diamonds in Antarctica? It's possible, scientists say By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Dec 2013 15:37:08 +0000 But for now only the penguins can enjoy them. (Turns out, mining is illegal in Antarctica.) Full Article Wilderness & Resources
po EPA: Proposed Pebble Mine could destroy Alaskan salmon fishery By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Jul 2014 19:48:04 +0000 The mining project, one of the largest ever conceived, could hold $500 billion in gold and copper. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
po Hints of colonial pollution hidden in Andean ice cap By www.livescience.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Feb 2015 17:39:24 +0000 Traces of air pollution from 16th-century Spanish silver mines were discovered deep inside an ice cap in the Peruvian Andes Full Article Wilderness & Resources
po Architect behind the 'ugliest house in Queens' responds to his critics By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Aug 2014 17:15:40 +0000 Complimentary or not, Thomas Paino welcomes the attention being lavished on his super-efficient Long Island City rowhouse. Full Article Remodeling & Design
po Why demand response will shape the future of energy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Jan 2015 15:24:30 +0000 Matching supply to demand is crucial when it comes to energy. And a concept called demand response can help us do it. Full Article Energy
po A cat has the surface area of a Ping-Pong table By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 15 Nov 2015 23:30:42 +0000 And that information isn't as useless as it may seem. Full Article Research & Innovations
po Super-absorbent Sponge Park to soak up pollutants along Brooklyn canal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Dec 2015 14:00:15 +0000 In a place where the streets flood with sewage after it rains, salvation may come in the form of a park. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
po Animated short captures the spirit of ocean pollution with ironically catchy soundtrack By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 May 2016 17:58:41 +0000 "Ain't No Fish" is a stop-motion animated short film that uses a 1940s show tune to highlight ocean pollution. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
po World's first polluted river flowed through Jordan 7,000 years ago By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 04 Dec 2016 02:20:08 +0000 Neolithic humans in the Wadi Faynan region of southern Jordan may have polluted the river while first learning how to smelt. Full Article Arts & Culture
po Are your yoga pants polluting the oceans? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Mar 2017 17:00:39 +0000 We know plastic products pollution the ocean, but washing yoga pants, athletic wear and other clothes is a rising cause of concern. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
po A dip in the Seine will soon be possible By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Jul 2017 13:08:52 +0000 Using the Seine as a Summer Olympics aquatic venue is the end goal, but the general public will benefit, too. Full Article Healthy Spaces
po There might be microplastic in that compost By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Apr 2018 13:27:58 +0000 A 2018 study found that microplastics are being introduced to the environment through fertilizers made through large-scale composting. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
po This accidental discovery could help solve our plastic pollution crisis By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Apr 2018 18:11:35 +0000 A research team working with an enzyme that eats plastic accidentally engineer it to make it better at breaking down PET. Full Article Research & Innovations
po Historic DC cemetery doubles as pollution-absorbing sponge By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Jun 2018 14:08:27 +0000 The Nature Conservancy teams with the Archdiocese of Washington to curb urban runoff at a 150-year old cemetery. Full Article Research & Innovations
po Sponsor-a-shuttle: Museums offer tiles, stars for space shuttle display funds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 May 2012 16:06:07 +0000 The Enterprise and Endeavour both have temporary displays, but their museums need help to make plans for permanent homes a reality. Full Article Space
po 3 super-Earth planets found that could support alien life By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jun 2013 14:59:56 +0000 The massive, potentially rocky planets orbit in the "habitable zone" of a star 22 light-years away. Full Article Space
po NASA's launch of sun observatory delayed by power outage By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jun 2013 20:59:56 +0000 NASA lost power on Sunday in California, delaying the launch of the IRIS sun observatory by one day. Full Article Space
po Is brain mapping project the Apollo of our time? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Aug 2013 16:19:42 +0000 In previous decades, we explored outward. Today's landmarks in science come from looking deeper inside. Full Article Research & Innovations
po What is a landspout? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Jun 2019 18:26:46 +0000 Landspouts are technically tornadoes, but they originate near the ground and aren't made from supercell thunderstorms. Full Article Climate & Weather
po Google's 'Project Sunroof' offers new take on home solar potential By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Aug 2015 20:44:49 +0000 Want to see if your home is a good fit for solar? Project Sunroof offers a decent snapshot from your web browser. Full Article Energy
po Bonnaroo hacks the sun to power its groove By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Jun 2016 17:43:15 +0000 The annual Bonnaroo Music Festival in Tennessee is the first to install a permanent solar installation to reduce its environmental footprint. Full Article Arts & Culture
po Route 66 is getting a patch of solar power-generating pavement By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Jun 2016 15:16:52 +0000 Kitschy nostalgia and clean-tech collide along Route 66, America's Mother Road, thanks to Solar Roadways. Full Article Energy
po Puerto Rico turns to Tesla to help restore power By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Oct 2017 14:56:19 +0000 In the wake of Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico may turn to Tesla turning disaster into an opportunity to avoid future blackouts. Full Article Energy
po This solar-powered Dutch poultry farm specializes in 'carbon-neutral' eggs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Nov 2017 15:26:00 +0000 Eco-conscious Dutch poultry company Kipster wants to revolutionize the egg industry. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
po First fully solar-powered train hits the track By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Dec 2017 16:42:32 +0000 Heritage rail and clean tech collide in the Aussie beach town of Byron Bay with the introduction of a solar panel-topped vintage train. Full Article Transportation
po World's first solar-powered theme park is coming to New Jersey By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Feb 2018 13:27:01 +0000 Following a protracted court battle, Six Flags Great Adventure is set to become the world's first theme park that's fully powered by the sun. Full Article Energy
po Oil spill continues to haunt politicians By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 00:05:22 +0000 Hindsight is 20/20 and there will be a lot of 20/20 analysis as the oil spill commission continues to drop bombshells from the behind-the-scenes reports of what Full Article Politics
po Leaked panel report: Gulf oil spill was avoidable By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Jan 2011 15:07:30 +0000 The final report by President Obama's oil spill commission concludes that the Deepwater Horizon blowout and subsequent massive oil spill was caused by a series Full Article Wilderness & Resources
po Kate Sheppard: Political journalist with an eye on the environment By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:55:39 +0000 Journalist Kate Sheppard covers the world of climate change, politics and energy for Mother Jones magazine. Full Article Politics
po Newt talks energy policy in Iowa By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Jul 2011 21:30:35 +0000 From pipelines and wind power to Brazil and the EPA, Newt Gingrich devoted a lot of time to energy policy during a camping stop. Full Article Politics
po A 'SpOILed' defense of fossil fuels By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:41:44 +0000 This new documentary is a love song to Big Oil, and it's underwritten by oil and gas interests. Watch the trailer with awe and wonder. Full Article Arts & Culture
po Hurricane Isaac deposits oil, possibly from Deepwater Horizon, on Louisiana beaches By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Sep 2012 15:19:17 +0000 More than 12 miles of Louisiana coast have been closed to fishing following the discovery of tar balls and other toxins. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
po A guide to Mother's Day poems By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Apr 2010 19:14:10 +0000 Mother's Day poems come in all shapes and sizes. Many address the poet’s memories of their mother. Others describe the poet’s gratitude for their mother. So Full Article Arts & Culture
po Photo: Michelle Obama honors moms, military spouses By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 May 2012 15:01:09 +0000 U.S. first lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, wife of U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, host a party at the White House on May 10 for mothers, grandmothers an Full Article Family Activities
po Political Habitat: Sludge under the bridge By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 10:39:21 +0000 What happens two months after a major environmental disaster, when the lights go out and everyone stops paying attention? Full Article Wilderness & Resources
po Engineer wins 2009 Purpose Prize for inventing green bricks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 16 Jan 2010 11:51:02 +0000 Engineer Henry Liu is honored for inventing a way to transform toxic waste into environmentally friendly bricks used for construction. Full Article Green Workplace
po The politics of healthier power plants By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Mar 2011 20:43:57 +0000 A new EPA proposal attempts to limit toxic emissions of air pollutants from coal and oil-fired power plants. Full Article Politics
po Crank up your workout with walking poles By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Oct 2017 20:49:23 +0000 Adding walking poles to your daily jaunt is an excellent way to boost your calorie burn, and they may even help prevent chronic pain with aging. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
po Air pollution may wipe out the benefits of walking for aging boomers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Dec 2017 11:07:03 +0000 A study in the Lancet looked at over-60 walkers, and those who worked on a busy London street didn't fare as well as the park walkers. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
po Why bananas are better than sports drinks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Apr 2018 12:08:28 +0000 Study finds bananas do more than help you recover after exercise. They also help reduce pain and swelling. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
po North Pole Marathon: Where the bitter cold slows you down and thoughts of polar bears make you go faster By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Apr 2018 16:58:00 +0000 Competitors from around the world line up on an Arctic ice floe to tackle one of the world's most difficult 26.2-mile races. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
po Black skies: This is what happens when an oil refinery loses power By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:36:30 +0000 This is what the skies over Beaumont, Texas, look like whenever one of the local refineries loses power. Full Article Healthy Spaces