ark 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
ark How to spark a 'renewables revolution' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Sep 2012 12:48:54 +0000 Japan's plan to wean off nuclear power could help lead a global push toward cleaner, more efficient civilization, says U.S. energy guru Amory Lovins. Full Article Energy
ark Dutch supermarket debuts world's first plastic-free aisle By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Mar 2018 14:01:56 +0000 Organic supermarket chain EkoPlaza teams with an anti-plastic waste group to launch a supermarket aisle liberated from plastic packaging. Full Article Responsible Living
ark Denmark's ski slope (on top of a power plant) welcomes first guests By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Feb 2019 14:08:16 +0000 Copenhagen gains an unusual new landmark in the form of a multitasking waste-to-energy plant designed by Bjarke Ingels Group that functions as a ski slope. Full Article Energy
ark North America has millions of utility markers. This biologist sees millions of birdhouses. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 08 Apr 2018 14:47:42 +0000 Wildlife biologist Steve Barlow has invented a nest box that can be added to utility right-of-way markers across the U.S. and Canada. Full Article Research & Innovations
ark Planet Pundit: The dark side of electronic efficiency By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:14:31 +0000 Increasingly efficient computers belie the truth that our virtual world is using more and more electricity. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ark Meet the bears at Katmai National Park By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Jul 2018 15:27:55 +0000 Brown bears visit Brooks River every summer to enjoy some delicious salmon, and humans can come along for the ride via webcams. Full Article Animals
ark Supermarket's rejected 'Rang-tan' holiday ad becomes viral sensation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Nov 2018 13:26:38 +0000 The ad, meant to highlight the environmental costs of palm oil, has touched the hearts of millions. Full Article Animals
ark Say hello to the first female chief ranger in this national park's 85-year history By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 May 2019 17:44:11 +0000 Lisa Hendy is the first woman to become chief ranger at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ark In the Field: Trip to a local farmer's market By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 13:55:07 +0000 Video: Join Farmer D as he checks out the farmer's market in Savannah, GA. Full Article Healthy Eating
ark Memorial service to be held for slain Oregon bees in Target parking lot By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Jun 2013 21:31:03 +0000 A bee memorial service is being held this Sunday to remember the 50,000 pollinators killed by pesticides at an Oregon Target store. Full Article Animals
ark Pesticides contaminating frogs in California's national parks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Jul 2013 16:39:46 +0000 The chemicals, which come from valley farms as well as illegal marijuana gardens, are a contributing factor towards sharp declines in frog populations. Full Article Animals
ark French parks and public gardens bid adieu to pesticides By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Jan 2017 17:45:41 +0000 France bans the use of pesticides in public parks and the sale of chemical pest-control solutions to amateur gardeners. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ark Monday medley: The stock market By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Oct 2012 15:52:43 +0000 Facebook RSUs, billionaires' favorite stocks, the weak earnings predictions and more. Full Article Personal Finance
ark Berry decadent dark chocolate By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 20:57:12 +0000 Divine Chocolate's fair trade 70% Dark Chocolate with Raspberries combines rich chocolate decadence with tart fruity flavors. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ark Americans push back on proposed fee increases at national parks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Apr 2018 15:06:18 +0000 The U.S. Interior Department is reportedly backing away from the plan after receiving a flood of disapproving public comments. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ark Free admission to national parks this Saturday By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Sep 2018 14:43:38 +0000 Celebrate National Public Lands Day with a free visit to one of your favorite national parks or forests. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ark A greenhouse at the supermarket? Now that's fresh By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:35:35 +0000 BrightFarms cuts out the middle man and grows local produce at the store. Full Article Leaderboard
ark Tumbleweed blitz sparks panic, raises ire in California town By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Apr 2018 13:26:53 +0000 High winds and vacant land create the perfect recipe for tumbleweed terror in Victorville. Full Article Climate & Weather
ark What makes a great 'Shark Week' series? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jul 2013 18:16:00 +0000 Shark expert Jeff Kurr talks with MNN about Discovery's 'Shark Week' and his new documentary for this year's celebration. Full Article Arts & Culture
ark Would you watch a talk show about sharks? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jul 2013 18:25:13 +0000 Discovery hopes so as it debuts 'Shark After Dark.' Full Article Arts & Culture
ark Green Festival brings eco-marketplace to L.A. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2013 18:15:36 +0000 Event showcased the latest green products to eat, wear, and buy. Full Article Arts & Culture
ark A day off from the Rolling Stones tour at the World Parks Congress By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Dec 2014 19:43:32 +0000 Chuck Leavell took a break from his music to discuss global parks and how we can make them better. Full Article Guest Columnist
ark Mark Zuckerberg and other tech billionaires create $3 million mathematics prize By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2013 16:25:15 +0000 Funding for the newest Breakthrough Prize is announced as the awards for life sciences and physics are given at a California ceremony. Full Article Research & Innovations
ark Mark Zuckerberg tops list of most generous Americans with nearly $1 billion gift By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2014 16:57:10 +0000 With a donation of $970 million, the Facebook co-founder has become the country's top philanthropist for 2013. Full Article Personal Finance
ark Mark Zuckerberg antagonizes neighbors with nonstop home renovation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Sep 2014 23:30:54 +0000 If there was an 'unlike' button for renovation projects, the 30-year-old social media tycoon would have earned himself more than a few thumbs down. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ark Mark Zuckerberg resolves to go big on books in 2015 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Jan 2015 16:53:11 +0000 The Facebook founder has vowed to read a book every other week in 2015. Full Article Arts & Culture
ark Power of Purpose: How Companies Can Spark Real Social Change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Nov 2018 20:23:23 +0000 Learn how Aflac and other companies are using the power of their brands to speak out on major public policy issues and social missions. Full Article Healthy Eating
ark Billionaire steps up for national parks, offering employment opportunities, army of volunteers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Jan 2019 17:12:34 +0000 Philanthropist Marcus Lemonis is offering work at his Camping World stories and access to an army of volunteers to national parks in need. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ark How to identify a tree by its bark By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Jun 2019 12:27:35 +0000 In addition to studying leaves and flowers to recognize trees, you can also look at tree bark characteristics. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ark The Ozark chestnut, thought to be long gone, is making a comeback By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Jun 2019 13:16:25 +0000 The Ozark chinquapin tree was believed to have been wiped out by blight, but it has slowly resurfaced. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ark More money is being spent on America's urban parks (but there's still room for improvement) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Aug 2018 18:16:39 +0000 Despite an uptick in public spending, 30% of city residents live more than a 10-minute walk from the nearest park, according to the 2018 City Park Facts report. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ark New York City is getting a new state park — and it's the biggest yet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Sep 2018 13:37:30 +0000 How do you squeeze a fancy new 407-acre state park into Brooklyn? Look no further than two former landfills on Jamaica Bay. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ark Tulsa kicks off 2019 with a world-class new park By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Jan 2019 13:40:00 +0000 Spread across nearly 70 action-packed acres, Tulsa's newest public green space champions sustainability, accessibility and inclusion. Full Article Arts & Culture
ark Paris loosens pooch prohibitions at city parks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Feb 2019 15:23:23 +0000 Even in Paris, a city with a lot of love for its dogs, public green space has traditionally been off-limits. Full Article Arts & Culture
ark Eco-friendly initiatives at Yellowstone National Park By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Jun 2012 12:00:00 +0000 The first national park in the world has a comprehensive recycling program, LEED certified buildings and more. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ark Languishing landmark YMCA reborn as green housing in South L.A. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Aug 2013 22:00:26 +0000 Paul Williams' landmark 28th Street YMCA in South L.A. emerges from a LEED Gold restoration project, historically significant identity still intact. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ark Underwater drone spies 'incredible' shark nursery off the coast of Ireland By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Nov 2018 18:59:10 +0000 A drone has found a vast catshark nursery on the seafloor west of Ireland, say scientists with the SeaRover survey. Full Article Animals
ark Earth Hour 2012: The dark night rises By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Mar 2012 20:48:10 +0000 Whether you go out stargazing or simply relax in the dark at home, spending an hour without power Saturday night might just re-energize your weekend. Full Article Energy
ark Cities go dark for Earth Hour [Photos] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:48:03 +0000 Iconic landmarks and skylines all across the globe were plunged into darkness on Saturday for Earth Hour. Full Article Energy
ark You should get paid to park your car at the airport By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Sep 2015 14:38:42 +0000 FlightCar leverages all those idle vehicles in the long-term lots, and it's a lifeline for frequent flyers. Full Article Transportation
ark James Dyson wants to clean up on the electric vehicle market By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Oct 2017 17:58:35 +0000 The British vacuum cleaner kingpin will invest nearly $3B in developing an electric vehicle by 2020. Full Article Transportation
ark Inside it-architect Bjarke Ingels' BIG deal museum exhibition By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2015 13:00:53 +0000 Bjarke attack! The Danish maverick is the subject of a climate-themed retrospective at the National Building Museum. Full Article Arts & Culture
ark Treehouse retreat with skate park appeals to nature lovers, 13-year-old boys By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Jun 2015 18:00:32 +0000 Beautiful and daring, Cinder Cone will resonate with those who have graduated from Thrasher to Dwell. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ark New panda park in China will be much bigger than Yellowstone By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 May 2019 17:33:45 +0000 New massive panda park in China will connect bear populations and should help with finding mates. Full Article Animals
ark Holiday hostess gift idea: Divine Dark Chocolate Thins By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2013 15:16:14 +0000 Real peppermint oil or ginger oil make Divine’s Fair Trade dinner thins a welcome addition to dessert and coffee. Full Article Healthy Eating
ark Salted Dried Cranberry-Hazelnut Chocolate Bark By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Dec 2014 16:20:07 +0000 This small-batch recipe is a treat for a small gathering or a holiday gift the kids can make. Full Article Recipes
ark Climate talks spark frustration By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Dec 2012 16:00:59 +0000 Even as warnings of the potentially catastrophic effects of global warming mounted, negotiators at global climate talks in Qatar made only modest steps toward h Full Article Politics
ark First LED replacement for 100-watt incandescent bulb hits the market By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Nov 2012 17:47:15 +0000 Although several manufacturers have plans to release long-lasting, energy-sipping LED A-Line bulbs that replace the near-obsolete 100-watt incandescent, Osram S Full Article At Home
ark Warby Parker and Architecture for Humanity partner for new eyeglasses collection By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Apr 2014 22:45:38 +0000 They're stylish, they're strong, and they support design-based recovery in disaster-stricken areas. What more could you ask for in a pair of specs? Full Article Leaderboard