of Salvation Army opens nonprofit grocery store By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Mar 2018 16:36:46 +0000 The Salvation Army's nonprofit grocery store, DMG Foods, has opened in Baltimore with help from the Maryland Food Bank. Full Article Healthy Eating
of Student walks 20 miles to get to his first day of work and meets kindness every step of the way By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Jul 2018 18:14:52 +0000 Walter Carr, a dedicated young employee, wins accolades in Alabama for going above and beyond to get to his first day of work. Full Article Responsible Living
of Museum of Ice Cream's sprinkle pool deemed an environmental hazard By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Jan 2018 20:25:14 +0000 The new and highly Instagrammable interactive exhibition in Miami Beach receives a violation for generating marine debris. Full Article Arts & Culture
of Diver takes a dip in Bali's sea of plastic By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Mar 2018 22:37:17 +0000 Rich Horner went diving in Manta Point, off the coast of Bali, and found a world of plastics waiting for him. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
of 93% of bottled water tested in this study contained microplastics By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Mar 2018 17:30:56 +0000 New study finds microplastics in the most popular brands of bottled water, but experts are unclear on the risks. Full Article Healthy Spaces
of 'Infinitely' recyclable polymer could be the future of plastics By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 May 2018 14:35:03 +0000 Chemists at Colorado State University think they've found a polymer that's similar to plastic and can be easily manufactured and recycled. Full Article Research & Innovations
of Wind is carrying huge amounts of microplastic dust around the world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Apr 2019 21:56:02 +0000 Even remote places like the French Pyrenees can contain urban levels of microplastics. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
of Head of EPA talks climate change on 'The Daily Show' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Apr 2010 17:53:13 +0000 Lisa P. Jackson, administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, discusses climate change with Jon Stewart. Full Article Climate & Weather
of Senate panel to examine the effects of chemicals on kids By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Oct 2010 16:49:40 +0000 Senate Subcommittee on Superfund, Toxics and Environmental Health will convene today to hear about the effects of everyday chemicals on the health of children. Full Article Family Activities
of Solar provides ray of hope in Israeli-Palestinian conflict By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Aug 2011 20:19:05 +0000 The universe's strongest source of energy may be the solution to one of Earth's oldest conflicts. Full Article Politics
of The symbolic power of bladeless wind turbines By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Apr 2012 21:35:08 +0000 Critics of renewable energy are obsessed with the costs and practicalities of cleantech right this instant. Visitors to Silicon Valley in the 1970s didn't see t Full Article Energy
of The competitive advantage of green grids By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 May 2012 19:21:23 +0000 As Greenpeace attacks Apple for the coal clouds firing its data centers, green grids from Iceland to Quebec are attracting some surprising new customers. All ki Full Article Energy
of Greening the fleet: Republicans criticize $26 a gallon biofuel being tested by the Navy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Jul 2012 15:47:00 +0000 The USNS Henry J. Kaiser is carrying 900,000 gallons of biofuel blended with petroleum for evaluation and testing. Full Article Politics
of AT&T adding 9.6MW of fuel cell power By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Oct 2012 12:00:00 +0000 The telecommunications company will be Bloom Energy's largest non-utility customer. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
of The saddest little video of smokestacks collapsing that you'll ever see By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:38:58 +0000 Your heart may break as you watch anthropomorphic cooling towers and smokestacks tumble to the ground. Full Article Energy
of A parade of fictional bears, starting with Teddy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Mar 2016 19:52:01 +0000 Whether they were based on the real thing or imagined, we welcomed these bears into our homes with abandon. Full Article Animals
of Pixar's latest little hero has a fear of water By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Apr 2016 16:32:07 +0000 New animated short 'Piper,' about a sandpiper with hydrophobia, will appear before the highly anticipated 'Finding Dory.' Full Article Arts & Culture
of The true story of a legendary coyote is coming to Hollywood By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Aug 2016 16:02:18 +0000 Two Toes, the original wiley coyote of the American West, is on the verge of howling on the silver screen. Full Article Animals
of When you turn 18 in Italy, you get a 'culture bonus' of over $500 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Aug 2016 15:00:30 +0000 With money from the government to spend on culture, Italian teens have another reason to celebrate their milestone 18th birthday. Full Article Arts & Culture
of Sale of 19th-century village in Quebec comes with a plot twist By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Jan 2017 19:50:36 +0000 Used often in film productions, the lovingly preserved Canadiana Village is mostly for show. Full Article Travel
of 'One Big Home' profiles America's obsession with supersized dwellings By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Mar 2017 12:16:03 +0000 In the documentary "One Big Home," carpenter Thomas Bena goes behind the scenes to explores the trophy homes and "starter castles" of Martha's Vineyard. Full Article Remodeling & Design
of 6 of your childhood movies your kids will love By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 13 Jan 2018 18:33:16 +0000 Some films from way back when may not be as OK as you remember. Here are a few that are just good, clean fun. Full Article Family Activities
of How youth activism underscores 'Isle of Dogs' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Mar 2018 21:02:09 +0000 "Isle of Dogs,"Wes Anderson's new stop-motion animated film about teens coming to the rescue unintentionally parallels real-life movements in the U.S. Full Article Arts & Culture
of 9 surreal images of Venus By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2019 14:29:20 +0000 While beautiful, the surface of Venus is as hostile as the deepest recesses of space. Despite its nearness to Earth, the planet remains largely a mystery. Full Article Space
of 6 amazing benefits of garlic By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2019 17:22:33 +0000 Outside of the kitchen, garlic has many potential health, beauty and agricultural benefits. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
of Should we drink coffee? The pros and cons By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Jun 2019 12:59:08 +0000 There can be both positive and negative effects of drinking coffee on a regular basis. Full Article Beverages
of 6 environmental perks of the fiscal cliff deal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Jan 2013 19:36:42 +0000 On top of averting budget cuts, Congress' deal to dodge the fiscal cliff also extended several key incentives for programs related to the environment. Full Article Politics
of Can Scotland lead the way on offshore wind power? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:26:29 +0000 Scotland is hoping to leverage its extensive experience in North Sea oil and gas drilling to become the leader in the offshore wind industry. Full Article Energy
of Despite threats from big bad Trump, Scotland okays offshore wind farm By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:25:56 +0000 In approving an offshore wind farm, the Scottish government handles Donald Trump in a manner in which everyone should handle Donald Trump: They ignore him. Full Article Energy
of An office with a view: Kicking back on a wind turbine hundreds of feet in the air By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 01:23:54 +0000 Redditor Demo_of_demo shared this beautiful photo taken from high atop his wind-turbine "office." Full Article Energy
of How an 'off-grid' hippie built a wind energy empire By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2013 17:33:07 +0000 Wind entrepreneur Dale Vince used to live on a bus. Now he's one of Britain's richest men, and he has big plans to transform his country. Full Article Energy
of A new generation of wind turbines takes to the sea By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2013 17:03:11 +0000 Offshore wind has great potential, but the marine environment presents challenges. A new kind of turbine aims to overcome those obstacles. Full Article Energy
of Bonfire + a bunch of box fans = Homemade fire tornado By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Apr 2014 16:44:22 +0000 Watch the fire spin and swirl as its driven up towards the heavens by an array of well-placed box fans to the soothing tune of 'Moonlight Sonata.' Full Article Energy
of Google buys 43MW of wind energy, saves birds too By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Feb 2015 15:40:23 +0000 In addition to buying energy from Altamont Pass wind farm, Google is financing upgrades that will save thousands of birds' lives. Full Article Energy
of 10 of the windiest places in the world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Dec 2017 19:13:43 +0000 Here are 10 places with a reputation for bountiful breezes ... and, sometimes, winds that are a lot stronger than that. Full Article Climate & Weather
of Portugal shows off in March, flirting with 100% renewable energy goal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Apr 2018 16:48:31 +0000 Portugal predicts that renewables will satisfy its mainland electricity needs by 2040. Full Article Energy
of How to make the most of small living spaces By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Feb 2013 15:29:01 +0000 Here's how to make a small space look and feel bigger without adding an inch. Full Article Remodeling & Design
of 95% of bathroom users don't wash their hands correctly By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:35:01 +0000 After using the bathroom, 95 percent of people fail to wash their hands long enough to kill harmful bacteria. Full Article Healthy Spaces
of The scrubbing, scouring and squeegeeing robots of CES By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 12 Jan 2014 01:12:13 +0000 While they may lack a certain je ne sais quoi possessed by Rosie, there are machines out there wiling to clean your filthy windows and BBQ grill. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
of How often should you wash your towels? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Feb 2015 19:56:59 +0000 Probably more often than you think — which is way too often, in this writer's opinion. Full Article At Home
of How to get rid of drain flies naturally By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Feb 2016 18:10:25 +0000 Drain flies, also known as sink moths or sewer flies, can be a huge nuisance. Here's how to get rid of drain flies naturally and without chemicals. Full Article At Home
of How to take care of a pillow By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Jun 2016 18:13:21 +0000 From how to wash pillows to when to buy new ones to the benefits of zipped pillow covers, keeping your pillows clean is good for your health. Full Article At Home
of Ellen Page on 'Vanishing of the Bees' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Apr 2011 20:04:07 +0000 'Inception' star chats with Bill Maher about colony collapse disorder and how industrialized farming is harming bee populations. Full Article Arts & Culture
of The Apis-ville Horror: Canadian couple share home with thousands of bees By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Aug 2012 18:25:11 +0000 Things were hunky-dory for Ontario homeowners Loretta and Kevin Yates until their ceilings started to crack and ooze honey. Time to call an exorcist? Or an apia Full Article At Home
of 5,000 honeybees strap on tiny backpacks in the name of science By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Jan 2014 20:47:38 +0000 Australian scientists are attaching sensors to bees to track their movements and study colony collapse disorder. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
of Understanding honeybee die-offs with DIY smart hives By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Mar 2014 13:00:10 +0000 Through the collaborative magic of crowdfunding, the Open Source Beehives project aims to bring downloadable beehive designs to citizen scientists everywhere. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
of 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
of Toast the safe rescue of the Chilean miners with sustainable wine from Chile By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Oct 2010 13:45:33 +0000 After two days of being glued to the news watching the miners emerge, it’s time to celebrate. Full Article Beverages
of Amid claims of violations, Kentucky sues EPA over coal regulations By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Oct 2010 19:56:27 +0000 Kentucky's governor says the EPA is overstepping its bounds. Other groups contradict his claims of looking out for the environment. Full Article Energy
of 'The Dark Lord of Coal Country' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Dec 2010 16:52:15 +0000 Rolling Stone's Jeff Goodell joins Morning Joe to discuss former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship and examining his role in the worst mining disaster in 40 yea Full Article Wilderness & Resources