& On International Women's Day, a big cheer for a young woman By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:38:04 +0000 For International Women's Day, check out 10-year-old blogger Hannah who writes about the environment and social issues. Full Article Responsible Living
& Where to get your free Ben & Jerry's cone By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:52:53 +0000 Today is Ben & Jerry’s annual free cone day, and you have permission to indulge in this socially responsible treat. Full Article Healthy Eating
& Mother's Day cookies: Alfajores with fair trade ingredients By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 May 2013 14:14:52 +0000 This recipe for traditional Peruvian Alfajores gets a non-traditional twist with the addition of quinoa. It's a great recipe to make with kids for Mother's Day. Full Article Recipes
& 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
& 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
& 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
& 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
& 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
& 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
& 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
& 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
& 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
& Restaurants: Ortine Café in Brooklyn By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 May 2009 16:24:32 +0000 Customers at Ortine's in Brooklyn sit among the gardens where the food on their plates grows. Full Article Healthy Eating
& 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
& 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
& 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
& 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
& 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
& 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
& 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
& 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
& 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
& 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
& 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
& '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
& 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
& '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
& 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
& 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
& 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
& 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
& 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
& 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
& 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
& 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
& 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
& 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
& 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
& 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
& 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
& 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
& 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
& 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
& 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
& 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
& 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
& MNN Nest pledge: 'I will support my town's local and green businesses this year' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Jul 2012 12:31:31 +0000 You can dramatically reduce your carbon footprint just by choosing products and services that are locally-owned and produced. Full Article Responsible Living
& It's a ridiculous day in the neighborhood By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 May 2018 21:27:08 +0000 Social drama unfolds on the social networking site Nextdoor. Full Article At Home
& People thank close friends and family less than strangers (and that's not a bad thing) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 09 Jun 2018 12:02:44 +0000 "Expressing gratitude and feeling gratitude are not the same thing," remind scientists looking at recordings of conversations among families. Full Article Arts & Culture
& Dogs know when we're sad — and rush to help By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Jul 2018 20:19:15 +0000 A new study finds dogs rush in — but stay calm — when they hear their human crying. Full Article Pets