ali PBS' 'A Chef's Life' takes a realistic look at farm-to-fork By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2013 13:08:12 +0000 The new show follows the personal and culinary journey of farm-to-fork Chef Vivian Howard, one ingredient at a time. Full Article Healthy Eating
ali Al Gore launches 'Reality Drop' to counter climate change denial By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Feb 2013 20:15:23 +0000 New tool rewards users for 'dropping' climate change facts into different online forums or comments on trending articles. Full Article Arts & Culture
ali 7 reasons to consider indoor air-quality testing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2013 19:12:54 +0000 Indoor air pollutants are all around us, from radon and rodents to VOCs and NO2. Full Article Protection & Safety
ali Hardwood flooring that zaps unwanted odors, improves indoor air quality By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Mar 2014 17:13:59 +0000 Feeling wheezy after buying a new sofa? Struggling with cat pee smell? Not to worry, your air-purifying hardwood flooring should take care of it. Full Article Healthy Spaces
ali 15 houseplants for improving indoor air quality By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Jan 2016 18:07:14 +0000 NASA studied houseplants as a way to purify the air in space facilities, here are the plants that improve your indoor air quality best. Full Article Healthy Spaces
ali In Colorado, legalized green leaves some landlords seeing red By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Jan 2014 20:34:23 +0000 The opening of Colorado's pot emporiums has led to a stained relationship between landlords and those looking to puff in the privacy of their apartments. Full Article At Home
ali The future of marijuana legalization belongs to the capitalists By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Apr 2014 20:29:54 +0000 Legal cannabis markets are bringing a powerful ally to the fight against marijuana prohibition: The business community. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ali Could whale-watching replace whaling in Japan? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Jun 2014 20:24:36 +0000 A new coalition of Japanese tour operators is trying to seize on the country's waning interest in killing wild cetaceans. Full Article Animals
ali Can venture capitalists fill the science gap? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Nov 2014 15:07:00 +0000 With little public funding for science, Silicon Valley investors are coming to the rescue. Full Article Research & Innovations
ali 6 wild animals worth more alive than dead By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jun 2015 13:24:36 +0000 Most wildlife adds value to nature, but it's often hard for humans to quantify. Thanks to eco-tourism, though, some species are becoming undeniable gold mines. Full Article Animals
ali Is nostalgia stealing our kids' future? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Aug 2018 10:47:21 +0000 We keep voting for people who promise to make things like they were, forgetting that things could be awful. Full Article Politics
ali Cindy Crawford pulls kids out of Malibu school over toxin concerns By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Aug 2014 19:20:57 +0000 Elevated levels of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in several classrooms have parents worried their children are at risk. Full Article Arts & Culture
ali The amazing, naturalistic art of Leslie Fry By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2009 21:39:19 +0000 The imagery and placement of Leslie Fry's sculptures aim to increase awareness about the effects of human impact on the natural environment. Full Article Arts & Culture
ali 'The Minimalists' share their journey to a simpler life (Hint: One step at a time) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Feb 2013 18:43:07 +0000 Ryan Nicodemus discusses how and why he and Joshua Fields Millburn left successful careers, ditched most of their stuff, and set up shop in a Montana cabin. Full Article Leaderboard
ali 10 qualities of great community leaders [Infographic] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2013 12:56:55 +0000 It takes more than just dedication and intelligence to be a pillar of the community. Full Article Leaderboard
ali Australian officials outlaw Katy Perry's seed-embedded 'Prism' packaging By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2013 21:53:19 +0000 Officials in Australia quarantine imported versions of the pop singer Katy Perry's latest album due to its seed-paper packaging. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ali Death cap mushrooms are spreading across California By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Feb 2016 16:57:40 +0000 These deadly mushrooms have caused five deaths in California since 2010, and even experienced mushroom gatherers can misidentify them. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ali The Australian continent is now completely covered with feral cats By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Jan 2017 15:25:44 +0000 Feral cats cover a staggering 99.8 percent of Australian landmass, according to a new report in the journal Biological Conservation. Full Article Animals
ali 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
ali Australia creates world's largest cat-proof fence By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 May 2018 14:43:34 +0000 The 27-mile long electrified fence in Australia creates a predator-free area of almost 23,200 acres. Full Article Animals
ali 9 features on Mars mistaken for signs of alien life By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Nov 2014 19:01:57 +0000 Long a subject of speculation, our neighbor has yet to yield signs of life. But that hasn't kept people from imaging it's there. Full Article Space
ali 'Malibu Country' Sara Rue greens her baby's nursery By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Jan 2013 03:47:50 +0000 Sara Rue becomes a mom on and off the set of 'Malibu Country'. Full Article Arts & Culture
ali Former Navy SEAL plays extreme hide-and-seek in new reality competition By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Dec 2013 21:21:10 +0000 New Discovery series 'Lone Target' turns Joel Lambert into human prey. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ali Millions of environmentalists are registered to vote in the U.S. but don't. What if they did? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Sep 2018 14:20:36 +0000 The Environmental Voter Project has a plan to awaken a sleeping giant in American politics. Full Article Politics
ali Why Obama is losing environmentalists By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Sep 2011 20:42:33 +0000 The White House is taking a political risk: Spurn environmentalists enough times, and they might return the favor. Full Article Politics
ali Facebook acquires virtual-reality company Oculus for $2 billion By www.tomsguide.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Mar 2014 13:23:55 +0000 The social network's acquisition of the makers of the Oculus Rift headset promises to change the way we experience online media. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ali Signs that books are still alive and kicking By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Sep 2014 19:41:49 +0000 A Facebook meme and the resurgence of indie bookstores show that books are still important in our culture. Full Article Arts & Culture
ali How you use Facebook offers clues to your personality By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Nov 2014 20:07:47 +0000 The number of updates you make a day, how often you use the 'like' button and even your photo album organization can tell your Facebook friends a lot about you. Full Article Computers
ali California city plans to pay needy residents By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Jan 2018 14:01:54 +0000 Stockton is set to become the first city in the U.S. to experiment with providing a universal basic income to some low-income families. Full Article Personal Finance
ali The real search for alien intelligence has begun By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 May 2018 19:29:15 +0000 A decade-long search for alien life called the Breakthrough LiBillionaire Yuri Milner pledges to fund a decade-long search for intelligent life. Full Article Space
ali How to help people affected by the California wildfires By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Nov 2018 17:15:45 +0000 Many organizations are accepting donations for California wildfire victims and first responders, making it easy for you to help. Full Article Responsible Living
ali California man accepts $78 million award in Roundup lawsuit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Nov 2018 18:45:10 +0000 Groundbreaking case was the first to link the product with terminal cancer. Full Article Protection & Safety
ali Ancient Irish 'healing soil,' once used by Druids, really works By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Dec 2018 22:42:25 +0000 The medicinal soil called "healing soil" has been found to contain powerful antibiotics that kill superbugs. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ali Environmentalist COAL-ition attacks Big Coal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:44:33 +0000 Large coalition of environmental groups uses humor to fight misconceptions around 'clean' coal. Full Article Research & Innovations
ali Green certification increases home values in California By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Jul 2012 18:00:00 +0000 Study reveals that green certified homes are valued 9% higher than comparable properties. Full Article Personal Finance
ali If your apple tastes mealier, you can blame climate change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Aug 2013 18:00:00 +0000 Japanese scientists have discovered that some apples have changed in flavor and firmness over the past few decades. Science says climate change may be to blame. Full Article Healthy Eating
ali Former EPA administrator Lisa P. Jackson shares how she became a top environmentalist By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2013 01:11:37 +0000 From curious kid to giving back, to advisor to Apple computers, Jackson shares her path to leadership. Full Article Responsible Living
ali Australian hacks a Nissan Leaf — in England By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Feb 2016 15:00:56 +0000 Automaker networks are vulnerable to guys with laptops, and it's not an isolated problem. Full Article Transportation
ali The Tesla Model 3 rolls out in California By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Apr 2016 19:52:29 +0000 The deal with the Tesla Model 3: 215 miles of range, zero to 60 under 6 seconds, $35,000 — but read the fine print. Full Article Transportation
ali British cancer center spotlights the healing power of good design By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jun 2015 20:15:30 +0000 Heatherwick Studio's mighty pretty design for Maggie's Centre Yorkshire resembles a cluster of massive potted plants. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ali Net-zero home provides California farm laborers with heart and 'sol' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Sep 2015 15:30:50 +0000 UC Davis students conceive a 'deliberate solution' to substandard farm worker housing. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ali Manhattan is getting an office tower wrapped in spiraling sky gardens By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Feb 2016 14:18:39 +0000 From the man who brought you the giant tetrahedron on 57th Street... Full Article Remodeling & Design
ali 7% of Australia's reptiles face extinction By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 08 Jul 2018 13:52:29 +0000 International Union for Conservation of Nature has updated its Red List, and the news isn't good for Australia's reptiles. Full Article Animals
ali Should rhinos be introduced to Australia? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Jul 2018 14:06:30 +0000 It's a wild idea fraught with controversy, but Australia has the habitats and the protections in place to harbor these beasts. Full Article Animals
ali Australia declares 'war on cats' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Apr 2019 12:48:45 +0000 Australia, on track to eliminate 2 million feral cats by 2020, bans outdoor cats. Full Article Pets
ali Missouri files suit against California egg law By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Feb 2014 19:16:05 +0000 New requirements for happier hens infringes on the interstate commerce protections of the U.S. Constitution, says Missouri attorney general. Full Article Animals
ali Media Mayhem: Real reality TV By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2009 09:57:31 +0000 Get your remotes ready. Some strong programming is coming up in advance of Earth Day. Full Article Arts & Culture
ali Environmentalists are bringing solutions right to your desktop via Google Earth By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2009 09:03:43 +0000 Environmental activists are bringing problems (and solutions) right to your desktop via Google Earth. Full Article Computers
ali Climate change face-off: Schwarzenegger vs. Palin By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:09:55 +0000 Sarah Palin trades barbs with California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger after he criticized her anti-science stance on global warming. Full Article Politics
ali Lame duck session brings a small victory for environmentalists By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 17:41:30 +0000 For political purposes, a West Virginia senator is giving the EPA a little breathing room -- for now. Full Article Politics