win Drone reveals 'extinct' Hawaiian flower growing on remote cliff By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Apr 2019 12:25:40 +0000 The rediscovery of this hibiscus relative in Hawaii illustrates the growing importance of drones in wildlife conservation. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
win 5 wine gifts wine lovers don't need By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Dec 2013 17:10:23 +0000 If you buy me one of these as a holiday gift, I may never clink glasses with you again. Full Article Beverages
win Farmer battles animal factory and wins By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Apr 2010 06:52:17 +0000 Lynn Henning, a country farmer, wins the Goldman Prize for battling a massive factory cattle operation that was polluting once fertile farms in Michigan. Full Article Research & Innovations
win U.S. clears path for offshore wind farms By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:21:01 +0000 Offshore wind power poses no major environmental or socioeconomic risks for the U.S. Mid-Atlantic coast, a new Interior Department study reports. Full Article Energy
win U.S. approves huge wind farm in Wyoming By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Oct 2012 16:36:42 +0000 The Chokecherry and Sierra Madre project could include up to 1,000 wind turbines, which would make it the largest wind farm in North America. Full Article Energy
win Media Mayhem: The skeptics 'win' -- for now By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:06:00 +0000 The status quo gets what it wants when it sows confusion. Full Article Climate & Weather
win Boating through a wind farm By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:25:20 +0000 Video footage from our tour of an off-shore wind farm in Denmark.. will wind replace an aging fleet of coal plants? Full Article Research & Innovations
win U.S. climate negotiators confront growing opposition in Durban By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Dec 2011 23:21:59 +0000 The U.S. has become the pre-eminent blocker to this year's UN climate negotiations, but new scientific analysis and a growing civil society movement could force Full Article Climate & Weather
win Baxter Brewing: The story of how to build and grow a truly sustainable craft brewery By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:48:29 +0000 Watch how this small, but fast-growing, Maine brewery is rolling sustainability into their operational DNA. Full Article Beverages
win Winter Olympics uniforms will be made in USA By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 18:02:42 +0000 After protests and complaints about prior Olympics uniforms being made in China, Ralph Lauren brings production back the USA. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
win Beautiful vegan winter hats, scarves, and gloves By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2013 21:03:24 +0000 Animal-free ways to keep warm and cozy as the temperature dips. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
win Leon Godwin: Long-distance hiker, musician, photographer, compost-addicted gardener By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 06 Mar 2011 17:16:00 +0000 Godwin feels just as comfortable rock climbing a couple hundred feet off the deck as he does in a video editing suite. Meet this digital-friendly adventurer and Full Article Wilderness & Resources
win Quayle Hodek: A young CEO running with the wind By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Mar 2011 17:52:14 +0000 Quayle Hodek is the 33-year-old founder and CEO of one of the leading companies in wind energy. Find out what he thinks the energy grid will look like in 50 yea Full Article Energy
win Plonk app helps wine novices make informed choices By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Jan 2015 17:41:25 +0000 If you’re unfamiliar with grape varieties like Assyrtiko, this app will teach you the basics, including pronunciations. Full Article Beverages
win Can a smartphone app win you a trip to space? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Feb 2017 12:20:30 +0000 Finnish startup aims to engage mobile users in an international competition to send someone to the International Space Station. Full Article Space
win 3 best wine apps for choosing holiday wine By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Dec 2013 15:54:24 +0000 These apps will help you find wines that pair with your menu, choose bottles as gifts, and keep track of the bottles you really enjoyed. Full Article Beverages
win Alternatives to glass wine bottles By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:59:41 +0000 Are all the alternative packages green or are some of them greenwashed? Full Article Beverages
win Mom 'shocked' that Nutella isn't healthy, wins lawsuit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:07:34 +0000 From the "naive consumer vs candy company" files, a mom sues confection corporation, Ferrero USA, for suggesting Nutella as part of a healthy breakfast. Full Article Healthy Eating
win Danish bicycle activists win $200 million upgrade By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:48:25 +0000 Day 1 in Copenhagen: despite massive jet lag, we had a fun bike tour of the city that proved a revelation in bike-centered city planning. 37% of all commuters u Full Article Research & Innovations
win Jobs in solar, wind power are growing 12 times faster than U.S. economy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 28 Jan 2017 18:00:15 +0000 A new report hints at the growing economic clout of renewable energy. Full Article Energy
win Kids' drawings spring to life as IKEA toys By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Oct 2015 14:52:17 +0000 A portion of sales from the new toy line will be donated to UNICEF and Save the Children. Full Article Family Activities
win Girl wins prestigious fellowship to build robots, all to make the streets of Paris 'happy again' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Jul 2016 16:02:41 +0000 Her application inspires Paris Summer Innovation Fellowship selection officials to look beyond age and take a chance on a kid with passion. Full Article Family Activities
win Kimbal Musk's garden dream is growing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jan 2018 17:18:45 +0000 Kimbal Musk, an investor, philanthropist and chef, has taken his nonprofit Kitchen Community national and renamed it Big Green. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
win Tea Party candidates Paladino and O'Donnell win with anti-environment platforms By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:32:37 +0000 Now all Republican Senate candidates this November are on the record denying global warming. Full Article Politics
win Fungi-based plastic alternative wins Buckminster Fuller Challenge By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 20:53:09 +0000 Another huge honor for the mushroom insulation wizards at Ecovative Design: Scoring the top prize in the 2013 Buckminster Fuller Challenge. Full Article Research & Innovations
win Costner and Baldwin battle in court over oil spill tech By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Jun 2012 14:19:26 +0000 Costner, Baldwin battle in court of oil spill tech. The lawsuit is based on allegations that Kevin Costner and a business partner duped Stephen Baldwin and anot Full Article Arts & Culture
win Why Twinkies are so cheap By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Jul 2011 02:47:08 +0000 A new video from CALPIRG explains how agricultural subsidies make unhealthy processed edible products much cheaper than real, organic food. Full Article Healthy Eating
win What's next for Oscar-winner Leonardo DiCaprio? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Feb 2016 17:01:44 +0000 From a new environmental documentary to playing a 19th century serial killer, here's what Hollywood's top male star will be doing. Full Article Arts & Culture
win There's only way to get over the end of 'Downton Abbey' (and it involves wine) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Mar 2016 16:39:53 +0000 After a leading role in the final season of "Downton Abbey," Matthew Goode's next gig will be "The Wine Show" with Matthew Rhys. Full Article Beverages
win Bindi Irwin honors her dad's work on Steve Irwin Day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Nov 2017 18:55:35 +0000 Bindi Irwin shares heartfelt message about her father and conservation on Nov. 15, which is now Steve Irwin Day. Full Article Animals
win Raise a toast to Harry and Meghan with these affordable sparkling wines By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 May 2018 19:20:18 +0000 Check out these $20 (or less) bottles from around the world, plus a bottle of fizz to splurge on. Full Article Beverages
win Busy bats crash into windows due to 'acoustic illusions' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Sep 2017 13:52:06 +0000 A new study reveals how smooth, vertical surfaces can confuse a bat's echolocation abilities. Full Article Animals
win How Iceland is regrowing forests destroyed by the Vikings By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Oct 2017 11:00:15 +0000 Only about 2 percent of Iceland is now forested, down from as much as 40 percent before Vikings arrived. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
win Happy Darwin Day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Feb 2018 20:34:50 +0000 Charles Darwin's birthday has become a global holiday for science. Full Article Research & Innovations
win '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
win Big predators are showing up in surprising places more often. (That's a good sign.) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 May 2018 19:30:42 +0000 Conservation efforts are helping some large predators reclaim ancestral habitats, a new study finds. Full Article Animals
win Surprising ways animals stock up for winter By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Nov 2018 15:07:22 +0000 From hoarding and scattering nuts to making jerky and taking prisoners, animals use some wild tactics to stay well-fed in winter. Full Article Animals
win Ecologists share their passion for nature in these winning images By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Dec 2018 13:21:27 +0000 The British Ecological Society annual photography competition celebrates both flora and fauna. Full Article Animals
win Richard Branson's Necker Island to install solar, wind By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Mar 2014 19:10:51 +0000 Transition to clean energy meant to provide a proof of concept to other island nations in the Caribbean. Full Article Arts & Culture
win 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
win Where do insects go in the winter? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2019 12:28:09 +0000 Insects don't necessarily die off in winter. Here's a look at some of the unusual survival strategies insects use to combat winter weather. Full Article Animals
win 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
win Teachers: Submit your Earth Day lesson plan, win cool stuff By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:30:49 +0000 Submit your Earth Day lesson plan to this contest and you win could tons of cool prizes for your classroom. Full Article Family Activities
win 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
win 5 tips for winter birding By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Nov 2018 13:21:00 +0000 How to get ready for a great season of watching our feathered friends! Full Article Animals
win Greenland Ice Sheet is thawing irregularly By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Dec 2012 15:00:02 +0000 While the Greenland Ice Sheet has been known to be gradually melting over the years, new evidence shows that certain areas are thinning faster than others. Full Article Climate & Weather
win It's time to think winter CSA By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Aug 2011 20:01:16 +0000 Think ahead to ensure that you're getting local foods for as much of the year as you can. Full Article Healthy Eating
win Father’s Day beer: Victory’s Swing Session Saison By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:44:46 +0000 This light, spicy, beer is perfect for saying “Cheers” to dad on Father’s Day and enjoying throughout the whole summer. Full Article Beverages
win Irish teen wins Google Science Fair with project to remove microplastics from water By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Aug 2019 16:38:36 +0000 Irish teen Fionn Ferreira won the 2019 Google Science Fair for removing microplastics from water. Full Article Research & Innovations
win Want a smart grid? Maybe you can win one on 'The Price Is Right' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:20:24 +0000 As California's new Advanced Clean Cars rules push electric vehicles one step closer to the mass market, could the smart grid be the sequel to 'California emiss Full Article Research & Innovations