amp If you avoid junk food, doesn't it make sense that food banks would, too? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Sep 2017 13:55:18 +0000 As the season of giving approaches, support your local food bank's commitment to give less junk food and donate only nutritious food. Full Article Healthy Eating
amp When a courtesy note isn't much of a courtesy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Dec 2017 19:56:20 +0000 Is telling neighbors in an apartment building that they won't sleep because of an all-night party a courtesy or fair warning? Full Article Responsible Living
amp Yes, we're in an abusive relationship with Facebook — but we'll never leave By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Mar 2018 17:34:18 +0000 We've given far too much of our lives to Facebook to give up on the relationship now. Full Article Computers
amp Teacher's bad day is rallying cry for change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Apr 2018 17:36:14 +0000 Julie Marburger paints a dim picture of the American classroom. Full Article Arts & Culture
amp It's time again to Stamp Out Hunger By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 May 2018 16:07:56 +0000 When you leave your food donation by your mailbox on May 12, make sure to keep a record of it. Full Article Healthy Eating
amp Dog with the saddest face wouldn't let anyone near him at the shelter By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Jun 2018 14:32:48 +0000 Not every dog goes straight from the shelter to a happy ending, but Baloo's story is the most unlikely of all. Full Article Pets
amp A new study identifies the world's biggest liars By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Apr 2019 18:45:35 +0000 Scientists devise a BS calculator to identify the world's biggest liars. Full Article Research & Innovations
amp 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
amp Brewery's edible 6-pack rings protect marine animals By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Jan 2018 18:25:47 +0000 Why didn't someone think of this before? Full Article Beverages
amp 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
amp '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
amp Why we can't ban plastic straws completely By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Jul 2018 13:34:15 +0000 As the ban the plastic straw movement grows, we need to make sure those who really need them have access. Full Article Healthy Eating
amp World's first recycled plastic bike path opens in the Netherlands By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Sep 2018 14:21:10 +0000 The Dutch do it again with a new cycling path in the northeastern city of Zwolle that's made from old plastic bottles and packaging. Full Article Research & Innovations
amp The solution to plastic pollution isn't beach clean-ups, it's companies taking responsibility By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Sep 2018 12:21:08 +0000 Why are regular citizens doing the work that should be done by the companies that make the disposables? Full Article Responsible Living
amp This coyote almost died because humans can't pick up after themselves By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2019 20:52:50 +0000 A community rallied to find a coyote trapped in plastic in the middle of a snowstorm. Full Article Animals
amp 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
amp 'Time' names most influential in sustainable food By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Apr 2010 14:24:48 +0000 You won’t recognize all the names from Time’s list of people that most affect our world, but you’ll want to get to know them. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
amp Obama still has EPA's back By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Feb 2011 15:05:47 +0000 The EPA will continue to draw fire, but the veto weapon should protect the agency as long as Obama is in the White House. Full Article Politics
amp 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
amp 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
amp GoSun: It's the hot new device in solar cookers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2013 17:47:16 +0000 GoSun Stove offers a new approach to solar-powered cooking with a heated tube used to prepare food. Full Article Energy
amp 5 ways to support clean energy if you can't go solar By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 21:30:35 +0000 Not all of us can put solar panels on our houses, but we can still support renewable energy. Here's how. Full Article Energy
amp A British supermarket that's powered by its own garbage By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Jul 2014 23:00:40 +0000 Through a pioneering waste-to-energy scheme, the spoiled stock at a Sainsbury's superstore will be used to keep the lights on. Full Article Energy
amp Van Gogh's life to be explored in first fully painted feature film By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Mar 2016 23:51:03 +0000 Painstakingly handcrafted biopic on the legendary Dutch painter is seeking artists interested in contributing. Full Article Arts & Culture
amp Meet the real animals behind 'Finding Dory' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Apr 2016 10:30:00 +0000 You might already know that Dory is a Pacific blue tang and Nemo is a clownfish, but how well do you know the other species that are represented in the films? Full Article Animals
amp 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
amp 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
amp Meet the snowflake consultant for Disney's 'Frozen' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Apr 2016 16:14:03 +0000 Physicist Kenneth Libbrecht, a leading expert on snowflake formation, is proud to have added scientific accuracy to Disney's hit animated musical. Full Article Climate & Weather
amp George Lucas' groundbreaking art museum exits Chicago By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Jun 2016 21:00:06 +0000 After two years of fighting for permission to build along the city's waterfront, Lucas says he's pivoting back to California. Full Article Arts & Culture
amp 'Star Wars' planet is a remote, real-life paradise here on Earth By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Jul 2016 20:56:33 +0000 Laamu Atoll in the Maldives has a surprising starring role in the events of 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.' Full Article Arts & Culture
amp Teens serenade John Williams with 'Star Wars' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Aug 2016 17:10:47 +0000 John Williams even comes out to greet the two teenagers after their finish their recital. Full Article Arts & Culture
amp 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
amp 'Inferno' fueled by apocalyptic Malthusian theory By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Oct 2016 18:34:46 +0000 New film, based on the best-selling book by Dan Brown, warns of humanity's demise from unchecked population growth. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
amp Leo DiCaprio's new film 'Before the Flood' is a sweeping look at climate change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Nov 2016 20:21:56 +0000 You can watch Leo DiCaprio's "Before the Flood" free online. Full Article Climate & Weather
amp Werner Herzog goes 'Into the Inferno' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 26 Nov 2016 18:24:53 +0000 Werner Herzog's investigates our fascination with volcanoes in his latest movie, Netflix's "Into the Inferno." Full Article Wilderness & Resources
amp Here's how all the Pixar movies are connected By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Jan 2017 13:21:19 +0000 Pixar has sprinkled references to all its movies throughout its films. Full Article Arts & Culture
amp Astronomers may have just discovered Luke Skywalker's home world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Feb 2017 23:17:44 +0000 Tatooine, a desert planet in 'Star Wars,' may have a real-life analogue 1,000 light-years away. Full Article Space
amp '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
amp The 'Wonder Woman' scenery that took your breath away? That's Italy's Amalfi Coast By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Jun 2017 16:11:14 +0000 After scouring the world, producers of the new film settled on Italy's famed Amalfi Coast as the setting for the fictional island of Themyscira. Full Article Travel
amp 'Silent Killers' highlights fishing net pollution with beautiful imagery By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Jul 2017 20:15:59 +0000 Christine Ren's "Silent Killers" uses stunning visuals to draw attention to a net-buyback program to keep our seas cleaner for wildlife. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
amp 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
amp 'Walden' embraces Thoreau's message By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Nov 2017 17:32:31 +0000 On the bicentennial of Thoreau's birth, a brief look into his life captures what makes the writer an American icon. Full Article Arts & Culture
amp A 'Last Jedi' battle was filmed on Earth's largest salt flat By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Dec 2017 18:43:27 +0000 The remote Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia is the setting for a pivotal moment in the latest episode of the 'Star Wars' franchise. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
amp Carrie Fisher's dog reportedly got emotional during 'The Last Jedi' premiere By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 16 Dec 2017 01:51:45 +0000 Gary Fisher, the dog owned by late actress Carrie Fisher, perked up every time Leia spoke. Full Article Pets
amp The animal inspirations behind these 'Star Wars' creatures By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Dec 2017 17:44:53 +0000 From adorable porgs to crystalline foxes, the otherworld species of 'The Last Jedi' have roots here on Earth. Full Article Animals
amp 17 repeatable quotes from 'Groundhog Day' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Feb 2018 17:01:48 +0000 These 'Groundhog Day' quotes are perfect for when you feel like you're living the same day over and over. Full Article Arts & Culture
amp 'Science Fair' wins hearts at Sundance By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Feb 2018 17:24:55 +0000 After watching "Science Fair," You’ll never look at your high-school science fair the same way again. Full Article Research & Innovations
amp Is 'Black Panther' boosting black cat adoptions? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Feb 2018 19:18:33 +0000 Anecdotal social media posts suggest that the Marvel blockbuster 'Black Panther' is spurring folks to adopt black cats. Full Article Pets
amp 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
amp Why 'Beetlejuice' is a feminist classic By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Mar 2018 15:13:29 +0000 On the 30th anniversary of "Beetlejuice," the female characters in the classic film seem fresher than ever. Full Article Arts & Culture