ac Marine ecologist Nancy Rabalais receives $500,000 MacArthur 'genius' grant By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Oct 2012 15:58:09 +0000 Nancy Rabalais has spent a lifetime documenting the effect of ocean "dead zones." The Louisiana researcher has increased our understanding of these hypoxic zone Full Article Research & Innovations
ac Green job of the week: Rock star user interaction engineer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Aug 2009 01:46:22 +0000 GoodGuide, home of the world's largest healthy and green product database, is searching for a Rock Star User Interaction Engineer. Full Article Green Workplace
ac Living near green spaces can help you live longer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Nov 2019 17:14:17 +0000 Being surrounded by trees, grass and shrubs can add years to your life. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ac Mother's Day gifts that give back By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:01:52 +0000 It feels great to celebrate and give back to our moms, and they deserve it, so the pressure’s always on when Mother’s Day pops up. You want to find somethin Full Article Arts & Culture
ac The wackiest moms of the animal kingdom By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 11 May 2013 16:30:01 +0000 While Mother's Day celebrates human mothers, there are a lot of other moms in the animal kingdom worth a shout-out. Full Article Animals
ac Appalachian groups target Obama By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:18:38 +0000 Massive twitter campaign invites @barackobama to visit Appalachia and see mountaintop removal first hand. Full Article Research & Innovations
ac How to train for an obstacle race By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Jul 2017 15:18:43 +0000 An expert conditioning coach offers down-and-dirty advice on preparing your body for an obstacle race. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ac PE teachers are thinking outside the gym By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 19 Nov 2017 18:06:00 +0000 Schools are phasing out dodgeball and other sports in favor of exercises that get kids moving for a lifetime. Full Article Healthy Spaces
ac Your friends reveal more about your health than your fitness tracker By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Jun 2019 19:41:21 +0000 Your social network predicts your health and wellness more than your fitness tracker, study finds. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ac 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
ac How the Clean Air Act helped it rain in Atlanta By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jul 2013 16:09:54 +0000 New study finds that air pollution limits led to 10 percent more rainfall for Atlanta in the 1970s and 1980s. Full Article Climate & Weather
ac Red cedar trees rebounded in response to Clean Air Act By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Sep 2013 16:09:27 +0000 Tree rings of old eastern red cedars show improved tree growth and physiology since the Clean Air Act's implementation in the 1980s. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ac Art that sucks: Dutch artist proposes 'vacuum' to clear Beijing of smog By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2013 18:53:49 +0000 Can a vacuum suck up China's smog? Daan Roosegaarde will test his new technology soon in Beijing's parks. Full Article Climate & Weather
ac 11 surprising facts about indoor air quality [Infographic] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Nov 2013 17:15:40 +0000 Many American likely aren't aware that the air in their homes and offices may be cause for concern. Full Article Healthy Spaces
ac A vacation tainted by China's toxic air By www.livescience.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2014 15:46:01 +0000 What good is it if all of the historical cities and natural beauty in China are covered by haze? Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ac Green up your office space for more focus, less stress By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Apr 2014 23:19:58 +0000 Bringing nature into the workplace can give you a bit more energy and reduce stress. Full Article Green Workplace
ac 5 signs that China can't grow unless it tackles smog By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Apr 2014 16:48:38 +0000 Skeptics question whether China can grow its economy and fight emissions. The truth is, it has no choice. Full Article Climate & Weather
ac India launches clean air index to help tackle pollution By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2015 19:51:50 +0000 Prime Minister Modi's efforts aimed at tackling local air pollution, but the whole world stands to benefit. Full Article Politics
ac Champs-Elysees is going car-free the first Sunday of each month By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 May 2016 15:25:53 +0000 Paris gives cars the boot on this popular thoroughfare one day a month to promote clean air and exploring the city on foot. Full Article Healthy Spaces
ac Artificial photosynthesis achieved in device that also cleans the air By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Apr 2017 06:51:24 +0000 It's a breakthrough that scientists around the world have been pursuing for years. Full Article Research & Innovations
ac How do we solve the school drop-off debacle? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Jul 2018 13:18:55 +0000 Some cities outside the U.S. are banning school drop-offs by car. They say it saves time — and lives. Full Article Family Activities
ac Ocean of acid blamed for Earth's 'great dying' By www.livescience.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2015 19:54:55 +0000 Death by acid was the fate of the sea monsters that perished in Earth's biggest mass extinction, some 251 million years ago. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ac Ginseng demand boosts prices and poaching By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Oct 2015 15:25:43 +0000 Single roots can have thousand-dollar price tags, attracting poachers into protected lands, so what makes ginseng so valuable? Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ac Fan MNN on Facebook and win the ultimate Chef's Case By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:37:01 +0000 Zest up your holiday feast with these must-have sauces and spices. Full Article Healthy Eating
ac Fan MNN on Facebook and win these great green books By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:00:14 +0000 Become a fan and win these 6 eco-books focused on food and living well. Full Article Arts & Culture
ac Fan MNN on Facebook and win an eco-friendly bird feeder By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:57:25 +0000 Spruce up your backyard with this must-have bird feeder. Full Article At Home
ac Fan MNN on Facebook and win these outstanding eco-books By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 May 2010 16:09:06 +0000 Become a fan and win these 5 environmentally-themed books. Full Article Arts & Culture
ac Fan MNN on Facebook and win a Solio Classic Charger By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Jul 2010 14:55:29 +0000 Become a fan of Mother Nature Network and win this top-of-the-line solar charging device -- perfect for your summer vacation. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ac Fan MNN on Facebook and win an eco-friendly picnic basket set By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 19:02:36 +0000 Become a fan and win this wine and cheese picnic basket set with accessories. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ac Become a Facebook fan of MNN and win a shelf of great eco-books By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Jan 2011 22:32:33 +0000 Mother Nature Network is giving away some of our favorite green books to keep you busy by your favorite low-carbon fireplace this winter. Full Article Arts & Culture
ac Become a fan of MNN on Facebook and win a free backyard food garden By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:51:13 +0000 One of our lucky Facebook followers will have an organic backyard food garden created at their home by professionals. Full Article Arts & Culture
ac Become a fan of MNN on Facebook and win a shelf of great eco-books By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Jul 2013 19:47:33 +0000 Become a Facebook fan and win these 7 environmentally-themed titles. Full Article Arts & Culture
ac Backyard Picnic Bradford: A foraged cocktail By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 29 May 2015 18:56:50 +0000 Honeysuckle and lemon balm foraged from the backyard or your farmers market flavor this vodka cocktail. Full Article Beverages
ac Pistachio cocktails? Try a Pistachio Ginger Mule By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jun 2015 19:29:42 +0000 Vodka infused with pistachio shells adds nutty savoriness to the kick of a classic mule. Full Article Beverages
ac Messenger spacecraft provides surprising new information on Mercury By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:15:44 +0000 Mercury is not just hellishly hot but apparently covered in brimstone. A vast part of the planet is covered with dried lava – enough to bury the state of Tex Full Article Space
ac NASA's space tourism posters will make you want to explore the galaxy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Feb 2016 22:00:13 +0000 The dream of a space-faring humanity is deep-rooted. Full Article Space
ac How much do you know about the beach? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 May 2015 19:00:52 +0000 You go to the beach to relax and soak up the sun. But how much do you really know about the waves and the sand? Full Article Travel
ac Trust your gut: How much do you know about the bacteria that live inside you? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Oct 2016 18:34:04 +0000 Bacteria live everywhere in your body, including your gut. These microbes have quite an impact on your health. Do you know what they do? Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ac Face to face with T. Boone Pickens By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2009 22:05:41 +0000 Pickens: 'If you don't think that you're gonna see a $200 barrel of oil, you're joking.' Full Article Research & Innovations
ac The 'Green Cowboy' replaces Nancy Sutley By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:30:18 +0000 Former Carter advisor and energy guru S. David Freeman will become the 'environmental mayor' of L.A. Full Article Research & Innovations
ac 7 amazing facts about green jobs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 May 2009 04:20:39 +0000 The Sustainable Energy Coalition lists 7 facts about the growing green jobs sector. Full Article Research & Innovations
ac Want to get Big Government off your back? Embrace clean energy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:38:46 +0000 Renewable energy is a powerful force for the decentralization of Big Energy (and Big Government). It's odd that it isn't more popular in supposedly 'radical' an Full Article Energy
ac Mark Ruffalo urges tar sands action By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Aug 2011 19:56:15 +0000 Actor joins fight against the Keystone XL pipeline, a route connecting the tar sands in Canada to refineries on the Gulf of Mexico. Full Article Arts & Culture
ac Fracking vs. beer: Does natural gas exploration threaten America's breweries? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Feb 2013 17:04:33 +0000 If fracking techniques pollute water supplies, what will happen to beer production? Full Article Beverages
ac Ghana-based renewable energy startup acquired in an estimated 7-figure deal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2014 15:33:51 +0000 Impact Energies sells and leases solar panel systems to people making less than $6 a day in Ghana. It was acquired by Persistent Energy Partners. Full Article Energy
ac Cockroaches are built for our garbage By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Mar 2018 15:12:48 +0000 The specialized DNA of cockroaches makes them dumpster divers extraordinaire. Full Article Research & Innovations
ac How to reduce packaging when ordering online By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Nov 2018 20:06:47 +0000 You may love Amazon Prime, but the environment doesn't. Full Article Responsible Living
ac Malaysia is sending trash back to the countries that created it By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 May 2019 12:15:20 +0000 Malaysia and the Philippines are forcefully rejecting trash from wealthier countries. Full Article Politics
ac Why some stress is actually good for you By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Aug 2019 12:58:56 +0000 We often hear about the negative impacts of stress, but some stress is necessary — and even healthy. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ac Despite increasing attacks, climate scientists reiterate consensus By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 19 Jun 2010 22:45:00 +0000 255 top climate scientists are reiterating their conclusions on global warming in the face of increased e-mail attacks. Full Article Climate & Weather