ca Captain Planet Foundation celebrates 25 years with star-studded gala, new initiatives By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Dec 2016 20:56:10 +0000 Nonprofit, cofounded by media mogul Ted Turner, has been an instrumental force in supporting global environmental education since 1991. Full Article Arts & Culture
ca Carrie Fisher's dog finds the perfect home By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Dec 2016 16:09:10 +0000 Carrie Fisher's famous French bulldog, Gary, will find a new home with Fisher's daughter. Full Article Pets
ca Carrie Underwood's dog tackles paralysis with hydrotherapy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Jan 2017 20:02:20 +0000 Carrie Underwood gives her dog water therapy to deal with paralysis in his back legs. Full Article Pets
ca Leonardo DiCaprio backs vegan meat company By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Oct 2017 12:44:07 +0000 Leonardo DiCaprio backs Beyond Meat, saying the development of plant-based meats will help advance action on climate change. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ca The physical feat behind Michael Jackson's anti-gravity illusion By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 May 2018 13:47:25 +0000 New study sheds light on the illusion and athleticism behind Michael Jackson's 'Smooth Criminal' tilt. Full Article Arts & Culture
ca Insurance companies deploy private firefighters in wildfire-scorched California By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Nov 2018 14:49:47 +0000 For wealthy Californian homeowners, extra peace of mind comes with a high price tag. Full Article Climate & Weather
ca Why we should remember Doris Day as an animal advocate By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 May 2019 16:04:44 +0000 Hollywood legend Doris Day was an actress, singer and animal welfare activist. Full Article Pets
ca This parasitic vine helps plants communicate By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Sep 2017 15:14:57 +0000 Dodder vines can tap into multiple hosts, causing damage but also providing botanical wires that let host plants share valuable info. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ca This rescued bat can't stuff quite enough banana into those ridiculous cheeks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Dec 2017 21:21:42 +0000 Before she flew back into the wild, Miss Alicia the bat met a fruit and fell in love. Full Article Animals
ca Like your pet cat, pumas are peculiar about where they sleep By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jan 2018 20:00:15 +0000 Scientists are studying the sleep habits of mountain lions to help protect the cats from habitat loss. Full Article Animals
ca These newly discovered 'pelican spiders' resemble pelicans for a good reason By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jan 2018 16:00:15 +0000 A new study introduces 18 previously unknown spider species that look remarkably like pelicans. Full Article Animals
ca 'Rip Van Winkle' plants can hide underground for 20 years By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Apr 2018 15:08:02 +0000 More than 100 plant species are capable of going dormant to avoid danger, according to a new study. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ca Feral cats in Australia kill 7 animals per day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Jul 2018 14:35:56 +0000 Researchers in Australia strap cameras on feral cats to track their kills. Full Article Animals
ca How biophilia can improve your life By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 27 Oct 2018 13:38:50 +0000 Even subtle changes of scenery can have dramatic effects on our mental and physical health, a growing field of research suggests. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ca Mysterious Texas canines have 'ghost' DNA of red wolves By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Dec 2018 13:21:36 +0000 Genetic relics from a 'ghost population' of red wolves seem to live on in these coyote-like creatures. Full Article Animals
ca This 'king' once ruled the green, lush forests of Antarctica By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Feb 2019 13:19:53 +0000 Newly discovered remains of the Antarctic king, Antarctanax shackletoni, paint a lush picture of the Antarctica of 250 million years ago. Full Article Animals
ca Camera trap captures rare high-definition photos of a jaguar in the wild By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Jun 2019 13:00:12 +0000 The jaguar crept past a camera trap set up to record the elusive cats in a French Guiana rainforest. Full Article Animals
ca Why California dumped 96 million plastic balls into a reservoir By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Jun 2019 20:18:03 +0000 Millions of black 'shade balls' float on the surface of reservoirs, slowing evaporation. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ca Cave sweet cave By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 22 Feb 2009 19:17:30 +0000 Here's a hot property with three bedrooms, two baths and 17,000 square feet of space. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ca World's longest underwater electric cable to connect Iceland and Europe By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Mar 2011 09:41:12 +0000 Giant cable will allow Iceland to share its vast geothermal and volcanic energy resources with mainland Europe. Full Article Energy
ca Bardessono: California’s first LEED Platinum hotel By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Sep 2012 18:00:00 +0000 The eco-friendly boutique hotel is located in Napa Valley. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ca What Yellowstone's geysers can teach us about volcanoes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2013 14:39:48 +0000 A closer look at the Lone Star Geyser could help scientists predict volcanic eruptions. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ca Road melts from Yellowstone's volcanic heat By www.livescience.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Jul 2014 15:04:56 +0000 Yellowstone National Park closed a popular road on July 10 after geothermal heat cooked the asphalt. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ca The science behind how catnip seduces cats By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 15:09:07 +0000 A cat's attraction to catnip has to do with a natural chemical compound in the plant called nepatalactone that also may help advance cancer research. Full Article Pets
ca 10 macro photographs highlight intricate beauty of butterfly wings By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Jan 2019 14:11:40 +0000 Photographer Chris Perani painstakingly combines thousands of exposures to create each individual image. Full Article Animals
ca Painted lady butterflies fill the skies over southern California By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Mar 2019 19:11:57 +0000 Painted lady butterflies are migrating north for the summer, and they're overtaking southern California, to the delight of many. Full Article Animals
ca What's not to love about caterpillars? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 12:21:33 +0000 Sam Jaffe created The Caterpillar Lab to share his love of these weird and wacky creatures. He transformed a childhood passion into a full-fledged career. Full Article Animals
ca We can now speak the universal language of honey bees By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Mar 2019 23:44:38 +0000 Virginia Tech researchers have deciphered and codified the honey bee language with remarkable precision. Full Article Animals
ca These Australian ants are bucking the 'insect apocalypse' trend By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Jul 2019 19:03:55 +0000 Australia's desert ants are thriving in the face of climate change. Full Article Climate & Weather
ca Watch a caterpillar become a butterfly By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Aug 2019 17:04:58 +0000 Beautiful video from National Geographic shows how a caterpillar becomes a butterfly. Full Article Animals
ca Most insects can't recognize individual faces, but these wasps can By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 21:36:43 +0000 New research suggests paper wasps use facial recognition to work better alongside one another. Full Article Animals
ca California's monarch butterfly population has declined by 99% since the 1980s By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 15:28:42 +0000 The western monarch population may be on the verge of collapsing. Full Article Animals
ca The myth of the 'Cave of the Glowing Skulls’ By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Jan 2016 20:37:22 +0000 An archaeologist dug through a publicity blitz to make an amazing find. A story of grave robbers. Ancient civilizations. Hidden treasure. Glowing skulls. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ca Composting with a cable news anchor By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:15:04 +0000 MSNBC's Contessa Brewer on her little-known off-camera hobby. Full Article Guest Columnist
ca Disneynature's 'African Cats' in theaters for Earth Day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:00:07 +0000 A heads-up to parents about Disneynature's newest release follows the story of two feline families struggling to survive in the African savannah. Full Article Family Activities
ca Carbon cops teach energy efficiency By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 19:35:41 +0000 Hoping to pass on her enthusiasm for protecting the environment, a 17-year-old high school student goes beyond the call of duty to teach second-graders about en Full Article Energy
ca Coca-Cola donates 1,000 rain barrels By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:00:00 +0000 Old syrup drums are being repurposed as rain barrels. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ca What do Leonardo DiCaprio, Linkin Park, Hayden Panettiere and Sergio Marone have in common? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Apr 2012 21:02:16 +0000 Leonardo DiCaprio, Linkin Park, Don Cheadle, and Sergio Marone are all judges in the Date with History contest, which will send one young visionary to address t Full Article Arts & Culture
ca Let's get Earth Day over with so we can get back to education and action By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:19:22 +0000 As marketers use Earth Day to hock anything and everything, including a 'Real Housewives' episode, bloggers weigh in on the ridiculousness of it all. Full Article Healthy Eating
ca Captivate Network launches Earth Day photo contest By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Apr 2013 19:56:10 +0000 A picture of your favorite place could win you, and the charity of your choice, $1,000. Full Article Arts & Culture
ca How Carla Hall, Mayim Bialik, Andy Richter and Izabella Miko protect the planet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Apr 2014 16:55:43 +0000 We asked Carla Hall, Mayim Bialik, Andy Richter, Izabella Miko about their Earth Day plans. Full Article Arts & Culture
ca Coconut Curried Cauliflower and Carrots By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2015 21:50:20 +0000 For Earth Day, Easter or any seasonal meal, try this side dish made from seasonal vegetables and aromatic spices. Full Article Recipes
ca Toast Earth Day with sustainable California wines By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2015 12:49:34 +0000 Meet the winners of the first California Green Medal: Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Awards. Full Article Beverages
ca What activities can I do when I turn off the lights for Earth Hour? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Mar 2016 17:59:52 +0000 There are many candlelit activities to do with family or friends when you turn off the lights for an hour to raise awareness about climate change. Full Article Family Activities
ca As U.N. makes history on Earth Day, Leonardo DiCaprio reminds us not to rest on laurels By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Apr 2016 18:31:42 +0000 More than 170 world leaders signed the Paris Agreement on Earth Day 2016, but that's just the beginning. Full Article Climate & Weather
ca DiCaprio-produced documentary about solar makes Netflix debut By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Apr 2016 22:27:26 +0000 Critically acclaimed 'Catching the Sun' offers solution to current economic crisis. Full Article Energy
ca Betty White's love for animals spans 9 decades By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Jan 2019 15:19:49 +0000 Hollywood icon Betty White discusses her passion for animals and her book, "My Life at the Zoo." Full Article Arts & Culture
ca 'Pyramid of Hope' built in Cancun By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Nov 2010 05:46:14 +0000 The COP16 climate summit kicks off in Cancun with a monumental statement to UN negotiators -- the whole world is ready for a low-carbon future, and the next ste Full Article Research & Innovations
ca Playing the expectation game at the Cancun summit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Nov 2010 16:42:22 +0000 Success at COP16 is all about how you measure it. The lower the expectations, the higher the chances this conference will be a success. Full Article Climate & Weather
ca 5 things I learned from the Mexican president By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 23:19:36 +0000 On the first day of COP 16, President Calderon made some interesting remarks -- incuding one about your grandmother's refrigerator. Full Article Climate & Weather