sho Winning images showcase Earth's beauty from land to sea By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Feb 2019 14:15:05 +0000 Outdoor Photographer of the Year honors the best images from 2018 that highlight landscapes, wildlife and nature. Full Article Arts & Culture
sho Whimsical garden art shines in the world's largest flower show By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Jul 2014 13:00:00 +0000 In addition to surreal garden installations, the Hampton Court Flower Show hosts talks and demonstrations focusing on environmental issues. Full Article Arts & Culture
sho College students launch campaign encouraging classmates to tinkle in the shower, not the toilet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Oct 2014 21:20:12 +0000 If there ever was a reason to invest in a decent pair of shower sandals ... Full Article Responsible Living
sho England's 19th century sea forts are being converted into offshore party hubs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2015 14:30:50 +0000 Let your hair down and party like it's 1899 in a converted Victorian sea fort off of the Isle of Wight. Full Article Arts & Culture
sho London to boot cars from its busiest shopping street By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Nov 2017 12:12:40 +0000 The pedestrianization of overcrowded Oxford Street is a long-time dream of many Londoners. Cycling activists, however, feel wedged out of the ambitious plans. Full Article Transportation
sho Young hosta shoots are edible. Who knew? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 23 Mar 2019 12:19:22 +0000 The early shoots of hosta plants are tender and delicious. Full Article Healthy Eating
sho 7 reasons you should always wash your face before bed By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Jun 2018 13:15:41 +0000 Seriously, take a moment even if you're tired, it's definitely worth it. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
sho You're betting on moisturizer with sunscreen to save your skin. You shouldn't. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Jul 2018 18:36:32 +0000 Study finds that moisturizer with sunscreen isn't as effective as straight sunscreen. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
sho Rap video mocks Whole Foods shoppers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Jun 2011 21:12:16 +0000 The Prius-driving, organic chicken-buying crowd give us something to snicker about in the Whole Foods Parking Lot. Full Article Healthy Eating
sho Watch: YouTube cooking show that centers on traditional food By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Feb 2013 20:46:11 +0000 Ariyele Ressler features simple, nourishing recipes in her YouTube cooking channel. Full Article Healthy Eating
sho Why you should add collard greens to your plate, and 6 tips for cooking them By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Dec 2016 17:04:05 +0000 These bitter cruciferous vegetables are an often-looked superfood — unless you live in the South, that is. Full Article Healthy Eating
sho This weird-looking mushroom should be on your menu By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Mar 2018 14:22:07 +0000 Don't let the "spines" of the hedgehog mushroom deter you from its deliciousness. Full Article Healthy Eating
sho 4 free, short, at-home yoga videos to keep up your practice By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Jul 2012 14:15:02 +0000 4 free, short yoga videos. These videos, each less than 20 minutes, will keep you moving and toned, even if you have limited time to practice. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
sho Why we should have little altars everywhere By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Aug 2014 18:04:41 +0000 A simple arrangement of meaningful things can help us find inspiration in our daily lives. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
sho Yoga effective against arthritis pain, study shows By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Sep 2015 16:13:11 +0000 Yoga made a difference in physical health, flexibility and even pain levels. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
sho Mindfulness meditation has been shown to rewire your brain and improve your health By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Feb 2016 14:30:03 +0000 New scientific evidence backs up the benefits of mindfulness meditation. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
sho Emails show cozy ties in pipeline review By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Oct 2011 20:09:49 +0000 An environmental group obtains emails that it says show "bias and complicity" in a government review of the proposed Keystone XL pipeline. Full Article Politics
sho Why we shouldn't shrug off the latest pipeline spill(s) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Jan 2015 15:30:42 +0000 U.S. pipelines have already sprung two major leaks in 2015, including the Yellowstone River's second oil spill in four years. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
sho William Kamkwamba on the Daily Show By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:20:02 +0000 The Malawian inventor who built a windmill at the age of 14 stopped in last night for a visit with the Daily Show's Jon Stewart. Full Article Energy
sho Alpha Ventus: Germany cuts the ribbon on offshore wind By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Apr 2010 19:26:26 +0000 12 shiny new off-shore turbines in Germany are a reminder of just how far behind the U.S. lags in race for clean offshore energy. Full Article Research & Innovations
sho Why you should care about the looming helium shortage By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2013 15:19:42 +0000 The worldwide shortage of helium threatens many industrial, medical and military applications far beyond balloons. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
sho Dramatic video shows tsunami survivor's rescue By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Mar 2011 16:35:15 +0000 Video: Images continue to appear showing the scale of the tsunami. ITN's Louisa James describes the rescue of one woman, plucked to safety as the water surged t Full Article Climate & Weather
sho 7 ways the quake in Japan shook the world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Mar 2012 17:37:20 +0000 OurAmazingPlanet reviews the strangest effects the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami had on our planet. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
sho Largest piece of tsunami debris: Japanese dock washes ashore in Oregon By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Jun 2012 15:14:03 +0000 A nearly 70-foot-long dock floated onto an Oregon beach after being torn loose from a fishing port in Japan after the tsunami. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
sho On 2-year anniversary, tsunami debris still washing ashore By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:07:01 +0000 Two years after a deadly tsunami swept ashore in Japan, killing more than 15,000 people, solemn reminders of the disaster are still washing ashore. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
sho Dwarf planet discovery could help show life's spread through solar system By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Apr 2014 13:20:04 +0000 Scientists are searching for possible sources for life on Earth on the edge of our Solar System. Full Article Space
sho New Horizons' photos of Pluto show possible ice cap By www.space.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2015 13:56:32 +0000 A Pluto-bound NASA probe has captured the best-ever images of the dwarf planet. Full Article Space
sho Cabin DROP XL is shoo-in for low-impact nature escapes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Apr 2014 15:43:15 +0000 A tent alternative for dedicated glampers and design-conscious holiday-makers, this prefab micro-cabin treads lightly wherever it happens to 'drop.' Full Article Remodeling & Design
sho Should I skip breakfast on Thanksgiving? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Nov 2013 16:43:52 +0000 On Thanksgiving, people may forgo breakfast or lunch to save room for a feast in the evening. Full Article Healthy Eating
sho Why you should teach your kids to cook this holiday season By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Dec 2013 19:21:57 +0000 With all that holiday food prep coming up, now may be the perfect time to teach the little ones some kitchen skills. Full Article Healthy Eating
sho Show that gratitude, no matter the time of year By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Nov 2014 23:38:01 +0000 We practice thankfulness on certain holidays, but why not all the time? Full Article Responsible Living
sho 11 things to do on Black Friday that aren't shopping By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Nov 2016 14:07:42 +0000 Don't want to shop on Black Friday but not sure what else to do? Here are some ideas. Full Article Responsible Living
sho U.S. senators propose long-shot carbon tax By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:36:42 +0000 Top polluters would pay $20 per ton of carbon emissions under the carbon tax plan, with 60 percent of the revenue returned to each U.S. resident. Full Article Politics
sho What is methane and why should you care? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 May 2017 19:55:07 +0000 Methane is a natural substance that can be produced over time through biological routes. This colorless, odorless gas has huge potential as a fuel, but it also Full Article Energy
sho Coal: Jobs should not trump mountains By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2009 21:12:33 +0000 We need to give coal miners safe, productive, high paying jobs building the green future. Their jobs should not stand in the way of killing coal. Full Article Energy
sho Environmental shockvertising: Does it work? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 07:57:20 +0000 Two new video campaigns by Greenpeace are brave and forthright in making their point, but do they go too far? Full Article Computers
sho Girl returns rock to national park and earns rangers' sweet shout-out By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Aug 2019 17:11:59 +0000 A young parkgoer returned a rock she took from Smoky Mountains National Park along with a drawing and a nice letter. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
sho Fourth-graders' project showers local humane society in kindness By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Feb 2017 20:10:24 +0000 The success of two elementary school volunteer projects earned a shelter a donation from the Petco Foundation. Full Article Pets
sho When it comes to bad news, the messenger always gets shot By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 May 2019 18:37:38 +0000 A new study suggests people who deliver bad news are never seen as innocent. Full Article Research & Innovations
sho EPA Chief Lisa Jackson hits The Daily Show By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 May 2009 18:12:31 +0000 When Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson appeared on The Daily Show, host Jon Stewart couldn’t resist asking. Full Article Politics
sho 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
sho Mesmerizing short film 'Wrapped' imagines NYC overtaken by plants By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Apr 2016 22:43:03 +0000 Botanophobics may want to avert their eyes. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
sho Why you should watch 'Okja' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 30 Jul 2017 14:03:03 +0000 Streaming on Netflix, "Okja" is an action-parable about an animal and her human. It's bold and totally unique. Full Article Arts & Culture
sho 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
sho 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
sho 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
sho 'Windlicht' is an otherworldly LED laser show held on a Dutch wind farm By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Mar 2016 13:30:43 +0000 A Pink Floyd soundtrack is not included with Studio Roosegaarde's newest environmental-themed light installation. Full Article Energy
sho 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
sho 10 habits you should pick up from your grandmother By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Jul 2014 20:47:52 +0000 Looking to simplify your life, save some money, boost your health and help the planet? Then these grandma-tested customs are for you. Full Article Responsible Living
sho 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