ann Oprah announces Vegan Challenge By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 30 Jan 2011 19:29:13 +0000 Talk show host will spotlight how she and 378 staffers went vegan for a week. Full Article Healthy Eating
ann U.S., China announce climate cooperation plan By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:27:46 +0000 Obama and Jintao announce sweeping clean energy 'cooperation plan' that could significantly reduce global greenhouse gas emissions. Full Article Research & Innovations
ann Trash-atlantic flights: British Airways announces waste-to-jet fuel scheme By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 03 May 2014 16:30:22 +0000 British Airways partners with an American biofuel firm to build a massive facility outside of London that will produce garbage-based jet fuel. Full Article Energy
ann IKEA announces first U.S. investment in wind energy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Apr 2014 13:56:22 +0000 IKEA gusts into the U.S. wind energy sector with an investment in an Illinois farm capable of generating enough annual energy to power 70 stores. Full Article Energy
ann Lawn care giant announces plan to phase out bee-harming pesticides By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Apr 2016 12:00:17 +0000 Ortho's decision to nix neonicotinoids is an important one. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ann Why we should ban glitter, just like we banned microbeads By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Dec 2018 15:43:16 +0000 Made of plastic and metal, it harms our oceans just like microbeads. Full Article Healthy Spaces
ann For NASA, a somber week of space disaster anniversaries By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Jan 2013 14:49:43 +0000 This week marks a somber time for NASA, with the anniversaries of three U.S. spaceflight disasters. Full Article Space
ann Canned wines to try for Memorial Day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 May 2017 17:24:05 +0000 Go ahead and drink wine from a can this summer, but remember: It's not fine wine; it's fun wine. Full Article Beverages
ann Deepwater Horizon anniversary By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:55:09 +0000 On the one-year anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal tells TODAY that there's still work to be Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ann Win canning supplies from Ball® to preserve the season's bounty By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Aug 2014 13:40:40 +0000 Fans of Mother Nature Network's Facebook page can win a box full of green, limited-edition Ball® canning jars and much more. Full Article Healthy Eating
ann This cannabis-infused vodka tastes more like gin (and it won't get you high) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 May 2016 21:43:26 +0000 The 2014 farm bill removed some of the barriers to growing hemp. Humboldt Distillery ran with it. Full Article Beverages
ann GE announces $200M smart grid challenge By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Jul 2010 23:33:19 +0000 GE Ecomagination contest hopes to solicit the smartest solutions for a much-needed quantum leap in electrical grid technology. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ann Pssst: Wanna buy a cheap lamp? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2015 12:27:43 +0000 Counterfeit certification labels on household electronics are a safety issue not to be ignored. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ann Wal-Mart announces sustainable agriculture goals By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Oct 2010 15:13:18 +0000 During a live webcast, Walmart reveals its new global sustainable agriculture goals. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ann Should laptops and phones be banned in lecture halls? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Sep 2015 16:52:23 +0000 Some professors are doing it, but perhaps they should look in the mirror. Full Article Computers
ann Ben & Jerry announces big move into fair trade By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Oct 2010 18:43:10 +0000 The Vermont-based premium ice cream company is making the commitment to get 100% of all possible ingredients from Fair Trade sources by the end of 2013. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ann Restaurants: Annapolis’s Hell Point Seafood By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:07:32 +0000 More than just the seafood is local at this Maryland waterfront restaurant. Full Article Healthy Eating
ann 2011 James Beard Award nominees announced By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Mar 2011 03:26:44 +0000 You're bound to find something that piques your interest in this list of distinguished nominees for the top food awards. Full Article Healthy Eating
ann Hurricane Michele Bachmann? Viral video endorses name change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2013 15:44:12 +0000 The tongue-in-cheek campaign, courtesy of 350.org, proposes naming storms after climate change deniers. Full Article Politics
ann Microsoft's big tablet announcement By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Jun 2012 13:19:42 +0000 The software giant is expected to unveil its first tablet computer. Full Article Computers
ann Legal cannabis: A business resource guide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Dec 2014 18:20:41 +0000 Here's everything you need to know to get started in the world of legal marijuana — from investing to fundraising to finding a job. Full Article Personal Finance
ann EPA announces Apps for the Environment challenge By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jun 2011 20:09:34 +0000 If you're an app developer, check out the Environmental Protection Agency's new Apps for the Environment challenge. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ann The most common pesticide found on U.S. apples is banned in the EU By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Apr 2014 14:40:10 +0000 The chemical’s makers can’t guarantee Diphenylamine's safety, so the EU doesn't allow its use. Here in the U.S. it’s found on 80 percent of conventional apples. Full Article Healthy Eating
ann NASA: Manned mission to Mars very close By www.space.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Sep 2015 14:22:20 +0000 NASA Administrator Charles Bolden says the agency's current goal of getting astronauts to Mars in the 2030s is eminently achievable Full Article Space
ann Documentary about 'canning' nominated for Academy Award By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Feb 2013 23:13:41 +0000 Eco at the Oscars, TV dogs, elephants and 'Sharks'. Full Article Arts & Culture
ann Obama to announce bold action on climate -- but is that enough? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Jun 2013 16:01:57 +0000 Global warming will march on regardless, argues writer Sami Grover. Maybe it's time to get more ambitious in our response. Full Article Climate & Weather
ann Obama to announce global warming plan today By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jun 2013 13:57:56 +0000 President Barack Obama will announce a comprehensive plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in a highly anticipated speech today. Full Article Politics
ann The health benefits of Granny Smith apples By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Jan 2015 15:48:42 +0000 Turns out a Granny Smith apple a day may help you drop pounds as well as fight disease, according to research. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ann Planned C-sections linked to more health risks for babies By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Dec 2015 18:34:57 +0000 Babies born via scheduled C-section were more likely to develop asthma and diabetes. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
ann Darryl Hannah arrested protesting mountaintop removal mining By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:23:38 +0000 Movie star Darryl Hannah and NASA scientist Dr. James Hansen were arrested along with dozens of others after blocking access to a coal facility. Full Article Energy
ann Top green building products of 2012 announced By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Oct 2011 17:10:20 +0000 The BuildingGreen Top 10 Green Building Products were announced at Greenbuild 2011. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ann Prefab brings modern day sustainability to historic planned community By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Jan 2013 01:43:38 +0000 In observation of one of the original New Urbanist-style planned communities' 75th anniversary, Norris, Tenn. gets a self-sufficient prefab demo home. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ann GM announces OnStar, RelayRides partnership By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Jul 2012 20:18:07 +0000 GM owners with an OnStar-equipped vehicle can earn some extra cash by renting out their autos. Full Article Transportation
ann KBB announces top green cars for 2010 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:40:47 +0000 Despite the recall woes plaguing Toyota, Kelley Blue Book has named the Toyota Prius as the top green car for 2010. Full Article Transportation
ann Media Mayhem: Our media columnist's first annual 'Hot' or 'Not' list By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:35:22 +0000 What do Michael Pollan, Marc Morano, Lisa P. Jackson, nuclear energy and the climate have in common? Full Article Politics
ann Movie stars on alcohol: Daryl Hannah and Ed Begley, Jr. talk sustainable fuel By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:43:25 +0000 Ethanol has big fans in Hollywood. Can you believe the Kill Bill Trans-Am running on biofuel? Plus: We get a video tour of Begley's garage. Full Article Transportation
ann Pharrell Williams announces denim line made from recycled ocean plastic By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Feb 2014 20:51:08 +0000 Singer-songwriter, in collaboration with G-Star Raw, will create jeans made from plastic-based 'bionic yarn'. Full Article Arts & Culture
ann Troy Dayton is on the forefront of the legal medical cannabis market By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 May 2011 14:17:17 +0000 The medical cannabis market is rapidly expanding as more and more states rewrite their laws to give sick people access to the controversial medicine. Meet Troy Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ann Testing Food52's holiday party planning app By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Oct 2012 19:07:23 +0000 When we heard about Food52's Holiday Recipes and Party Planning Guide ($3.99 for iPad and iPhone), we thought this app from New York Times writers Amanda Hesser Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ann Obama announces free national park admission to all 4th graders and their families By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Feb 2015 12:55:09 +0000 The Every Kid in a Park initiative aims to get kids active and outdoors, but it may also turn them into environmental stewards. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ann Grist goes off on Annie Leonard's Story of Cap & Trade By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:50:42 +0000 Grist's David Roberts thinks Annie Leonard doesn't really understand the real Story of Cap & Trade. Full Article Politics
ann Michele Bachmann's environmental record By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Jun 2011 18:01:53 +0000 The latest Republican to seek the presidency has a clear environmental record. Full Article Politics
ann River cleanups: Channel your love of nature By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:32:45 +0000 As Earth Day nears, MNN follows a 48-mile sweep of Atlanta's Chattahoochee River to shed light on the rising relevance of crowd-sourced conservation. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ann It takes this dragonfly 3 generations to complete its annual, 1,000-mile migration By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Jan 2019 20:23:32 +0000 Covering thousands of miles on three-inch wings, the common green darner dragonfly completes a multi-generation journey every year. Full Article Animals
ann Toyota releases annual sustainability report By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Nov 2011 20:52:05 +0000 Toyota's 2011 North American Environmental Report shows progress towards meeting the automaker's five-year goals. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ann Why the Apollo 11 anniversary still matters By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 20 Jul 2019 12:49:13 +0000 50 years after man first walked on the moon, the ripples of that accomplishment continue to inspire innovation. Full Article Space
ann Canned air from your favorite cities now on sale By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Sep 2012 08:02:44 +0000 Miss the smells of home? Artist Kirill Rudenko is canning air from many of the world's major cities and selling it for 10 dollars a pop. Full Article Arts & Culture
ann The Foodee food scanner raises more questions than it answers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Sep 2015 17:59:54 +0000 Our food system is broken and a smart scanner is not going to fix it. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ann 2014 Chevrolet Cruze clean diesel announced By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Feb 2013 16:09:56 +0000 Chevrolet will be bringing its clean diesel technology to the domestic Cruze lineup. Full Article Transportation
ann Hubble celebrates 30th anniversary with gorgeous 2020 calendar By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Jan 2020 13:26:53 +0000 'Hidden Gems' calendar is offered as a free download to commemorate the stunning accomplishments of the famed space telescope. Full Article Space