us One man's incredible search for the acoustic wonders of the world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Apr 2014 05:59:42 +0000 Acoustic engineer Trevor Cox is on a mission to identify the most wondrous sounds on Earth. Full Article Leaderboard
us Doors salvaged from demolished Detroit houses reborn as artsy bus stop benches By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Apr 2014 20:32:02 +0000 A new, award-winning public arts project makes good use out of building materials salvaged from Detroit's sizable supply of destroyed/derelict homes. Full Article Leaderboard
us Richard Proenneke: The man who showed us how to be alone in the wilderness By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Apr 2014 16:30:33 +0000 For decades, Proenneke lived in a handmade cabin at Alaska's Twin Lakes; his writings and films have left a legacy. Full Article Leaderboard
us Truly local (and sustainable) craft beer from Empire Brewing Company By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Apr 2014 15:04:51 +0000 The brewery in New York state uses local energy, grows its own ingredients, composts – and even more. Full Article Leaderboard
us Five Ways Walmart is Upping Its Sustainability Game By blog.walmart.com Published On :: Wed, 07 May 2014 18:13:02 +0000 With Earth Day now behind us, it’s time to take another look at the steps we are taking to be a more sustainable company. Full Article Leaderboard
us Sustainability is an Industrywide Effort By blog.walmart.com Published On :: Wed, 07 May 2014 18:20:58 +0000 By working together, we can address food production and recycling, as well as other pressing issues in the product supply chain Full Article Leaderboard
us BSR: Partnering with Businesses for a Sustainable World By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Jun 2014 13:14:49 +0000 BSR focuses on a company’s national business operations and global supply chain from both environmental and social perspectives. Full Article Leaderboard
us Conservation International: Asking Businesses the Right Questions By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Jun 2014 13:19:06 +0000 Have you secured the health of nature so we continue to have quality of life? Full Article Leaderboard
us Feeding America with Help from Business Leaders By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Jun 2014 13:49:49 +0000 As the largest domestic hunger relief organization, Feeding America manages 200 food banks that distribute food to 60,000 agencies. Full Article Leaderboard
us With a focus on sustainability and the future, Walmart enhances the way it does business By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Jun 2014 15:03:37 +0000 Collaboration is the key as Walmart works with some of the world's largest corporations to address global sustainability challenges. Full Article Leaderboard
us How one chemist is saving lives with house paint By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Aug 2014 12:43:21 +0000 Spanish visionary Pilar Mateo is snuffing out bug-borne diseases and the poverty behind them. Full Article Leaderboard
us Walmart: Global Sustainability Milestone Meeting By news.walmart.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Oct 2014 14:12:57 +0000 Watch this replay webcast of Walmart's Global Sustainability Milestone Meeting. Full Article Leaderboard
us Walmart Announces New Commitment to a Sustainable Food System By news.walmart.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Oct 2014 15:29:58 +0000 Company will focus on four pillars to advance the sustainability of its biggest product category, food Full Article Leaderboard
us Seeking Sustainable Beauty Products: Are Consumers Being Heard? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Dec 2014 21:08:33 +0000 The Beauty and Personal Care Products Sustainability Summit gathered industry leaders to collaborate for the benefit of all Full Article Leaderboard
us 8 nature-focused projects for citizen scientists By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Dec 2014 19:24:07 +0000 Volunteers can lend a hand, from categorizing whale songs to planting sunflowers. Full Article Leaderboard
us Financial decision-maker sentiment: US By www.mckinsey.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 An ongoing look at how the attitudes of financial decision makers in the US are evolving during the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article Insights on Financial Services
us How COVID-19 is reshaping China’s medtech industry By www.mckinsey.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 With COVID-19 accelerating the underlying trends in China’s medtech industry, new business models are likely to emerge. Full Article China
us Survey: Spanish consumer sentiment during the coronavirus crisis By www.mckinsey.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 Spanish consumers continue to face the financial impact of COVID-19 and to cut back on spending across categories. Full Article Marketing & Sales Insights
us Survey: UK consumer sentiment during the coronavirus crisis By www.mckinsey.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 UK consumers are worried about the economy during the COVID-19 crisis, but less so than in prior weeks. Full Article Marketing & Sales Insights
us How Indian insurance companies can respond to coronavirus By www.mckinsey.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 To navigate the next normal, Indian insurers must consider the potential recovery scenarios and act quickly and decisively. Full Article Insights on Financial Services
us Reopening US state government operations on a path to the next normal By www.mckinsey.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 State leaders must continue to address the COVID-19 challenges facing their own operations while also considering how to rebuild and reimagine for the next normal. Full Article Public Sector Insights
us Survey: US consumer sentiment during the coronavirus crisis By www.mckinsey.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 As COVID-19 progresses and some regions begin to reopen, US consumer sentiment is mixed, with many consumers unsure of the future. The next normal is beginning to emerge, and consumers indicate some of their behavioral changes may stick long-term. Full Article Marketing & Sales Insights
us Survey: Dutch consumer sentiment during the coronavirus crisis By www.mckinsey.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 Dutch consumers are concerned about the duration of the COVID-19 crisis and its consequences for the Dutch economy and public health. Full Article Marketing & Sales Insights
us Survey: Portuguese consumer sentiment during the coronavirus crisis By www.mckinsey.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 Portuguese consumers are concerned about the health of family members and the economy as a result of COVID-19 and are cutting back on spending. Full Article Marketing & Sales Insights
us What environmental issues should President Obama focus on? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:55:07 +0000 Vanessa offers the new president some unsolicited advice. Full Article Politics
us Is it OK to flush prescription meds? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2009 14:32:15 +0000 It is best not to flush medicine, as pharmaceuticals and personal care products are detectable in almost all water systems. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
us Grab a free ticket to a museum this Saturday By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2019 18:16:40 +0000 Sept. 21 is Museum Day, and it's your chance to get free admission to hundreds of museums across the country. Full Article Family Activities
us Embracing Sustainable Energy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:39:59 +0000 Embracing Sustainable Energy Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
us Crazy for Coconuts: Ford and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Research Using Coconut Fibers in Vehicles By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:42:04 +0000 Crazy for Coconuts: Ford and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Research Using Coconut Fibers in Vehicles Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
us Join MillerCoors in a Sustainability Discussion Live on Twitter By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Sep 2012 14:36:21 +0000 MillerCoors and Mother Nature Network are hosting a live Twitterview with MillerCoors Director of Sustainability Kim Marotta. Join us on Twitter @MillerCoors an Full Article Beverages
us Cooking with Herbs: Infuse a Four-Course Meal with Flavor By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:32:14 +0000 Basil, parsley, cilantro, thyme and mint bring fresh flavors from the garden into a four-course meal, from appetizer to dessert. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
us Walk between the Smokies on North America's longest pedestrian suspension bridge By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Dec 2019 13:27:28 +0000 SkyBridge, North America's longest pedestrian suspension bridge, opened earlier this year in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. And now it's ready for Christmas. Full Article Travel
us The healthiest foods for us are also the healthiest for the planet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2019 18:27:30 +0000 A major new study examines the impact of certain foods on both the body and the planet. Full Article Healthy Eating
us VW pushes eco-diesels -- and reaches out to American soccer moms By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:38:07 +0000 Volkswagen is trying to convince Americans that its TDI diesels are as environmentally friendly as hybrids, and it's using sports marketing to get the message a Full Article Transportation
us Oregon brewery is serious about being green By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:18:29 +0000 Standing Stone Brewing in Ashland, Ore., has eco-responsibility covered: Bicycles for employees, energy efficient appliances, sustainable food sources. Full Article Beverages
us Riding while tall: A custom bike story By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:54:06 +0000 Professional volleyball player Colleen Smith will be traveling greener during her season with the help of biodiesel, a good tent, and a bike custom built by Tre Full Article Wilderness & Resources
us Biodiesel corrosion could cause leaks in fuel infrastructure By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Jun 2010 04:38:11 +0000 New findings show that microbes present in biodiesel cause reactions that weaken the steel in fuel storage tanks. Full Article Energy
us Food waste should be used for fuel By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0000 A thought-provoking infographic explains how we could be turning our food waste into fuel. Full Article Healthy Eating
us Cow power: Indiana farm uses manure to fuel its dairy trucks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Apr 2013 19:42:13 +0000 Fair Oaks Farms now powers 42 tractor-trailers with compressed natural gas from methane, the largest project of its kind to date. Full Article Energy
us 11 ways to use nutritional yeast (and why you should) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Nov 2015 21:27:23 +0000 You may not realize that nutritional yeast is a vitamin-packed protein. Here's how to add it to salads, pastas and more. Full Article Healthy Eating
us Mushroom-engineered insulation arrives By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2009 03:35:37 +0000 Two Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute students use "mushroom tech" to create high-performance, rigid insulation. Full Article Research & Innovations
us New material traps radioactive waste like a Venus flytrap By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:17:25 +0000 Chemical material could speed clean-up at power plants by snapping its jaws at radioactive waste, leaving nontoxic byproducts alone. Full Article Research & Innovations
us Lightning-powered mushrooms could boost food yields By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 10 Apr 2010 03:20:56 +0000 New research reveals that mushrooms and some vegetables can multiply rapidly when struck by lightning. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
us Scientists create mouse that can smell light By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Oct 2010 09:38:42 +0000 Researchers say the mutant mice study could increase our understanding of perception systems. Full Article Research & Innovations
us Brain waves converted into music By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Nov 2012 18:15:53 +0000 Researchers have wedded the arts and sciences by transforming the human brain into a maestro that directs brain waves and signals. Full Article Research & Innovations
us Using brain meld, scientist remotely controls colleague in another building By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2013 15:54:26 +0000 A scientist successfully used his mind to control the hand of a researcher playing a video game in another building. Full Article Research & Innovations
us For stem cells in 30 minutes, just add acid By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2014 19:08:27 +0000 Japanese researchers have developed a method to quickly create stem cells from almost any other type of cell. Full Article Research & Innovations
us Scientists create 'living materials' using E. coli By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Mar 2014 01:03:17 +0000 The new materials could one day be used for building devices that have the properties of living things, such as the ability to self-heal. Full Article Research & Innovations
us Development of bomb-sniffing cyborg locusts officially underway By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Jul 2016 17:03:39 +0000 The Office of Naval Research hopes to harness locusts' powerful sense of smell to protect soldiers on the battlefield. Full Article Research & Innovations
us Thirsty koala seeks help from bikers in South Australia By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Jan 2020 13:27:57 +0000 A biker in South Australia stopped when she saw a koala and it came up to her looking for water. Full Article Animals