lit NASA satellites celebrate Earth Day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:07:18 +0000 In honor of Earth Day, NASA has released an awe-inspiring video of the best imagery captured by its Earth-observing satellites. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
lit Advancing our planet: Ford's roadmap for sustainability By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Sep 2019 16:44:17 +0000 They were the first to bring us the modern automobile as we know it, so it only makes sense that Ford Motor Company is now ushering in the future of mobility. Full Article Research & Innovations
lit 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
lit 7 'purrfect' DIY solutions to hide the litter box By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Oct 2016 19:06:59 +0000 If you have an indoor cat, you have a litter box. Finding a good place to keep the box is tricky, especially if you live in a small place. Here are some ideas. Full Article Pets
lit Salvage-happy builder jailed after failing to pay for demolition of own work By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:00:59 +0000 A folk hero/renegade builder is sentenced to 539 days in jail after failing to pay for the demolition of hi folk private residence/art installation. Full Article Remodeling & Design
lit Litterbugs get profiled By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 May 2013 15:18:45 +0000 A new art project uses DNA to get an idea of who's tossing butts and other litter. Full Article Arts & Culture
lit 10 book towns where literature is alive and well By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Mar 2018 13:48:49 +0000 In the age of Kindles and chain bookstores, some of these towns are vehemently opposed to e-readers and brand-name booksellers. Full Article Arts & Culture
lit Destination of the Week: Little St. Simons Island, Ga. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:05:40 +0000 Check out this low-key spot for a rustic, Deep South experience. Full Article Travel
lit Croatia: Cosmopolitan vibes meet natural attractions By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Apr 2012 21:56:55 +0000 This up-and-coming destination is cheaper than its counterparts in Western Europe but no less attractive in terms of beauty, affordability and sustainability. Full Article Travel
lit Having this mentality about time is probably stressing you out By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 19 Oct 2019 13:28:33 +0000 In today's busy world of unending errands and tasks, the feeling of time scarcity affects us all. Full Article Responsible Living
lit How the pineapple became a worldwide symbol of hospitality By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Nov 2017 15:12:17 +0000 Once an exotic and costly delicacy saved for royalty, the pineapple now stands as a welcoming beacon for all. Full Article At Home
lit Paleolithic campsites depicted in cave etchings By www.livescience.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Dec 2015 15:42:18 +0000 The world's oldest depiction of a campsite may have been unearthed outside a cave in Spain. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
lit Pope blesses kid-built satellite bound for space By www.space.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Dec 2015 16:45:00 +0000 A tiny satellite built by grade schoolers may get a little help from above during its launch. Full Article Space
lit Historic Taco Bell store evades demolition by taking brief road trip By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Nov 2015 20:56:32 +0000 Like the space shuttle Endeavour but cheesier, Taco Bell 'Numero Uno' relocates from its original Southern California home. Full Article Arts & Culture
lit Weekend reads: A little wine for the weekend By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Jan 2011 15:01:54 +0000 It's been a long week of snow, school being closed, and lots of writing. I'm really looking forward to Friday night pizza and a glass of wine. Full Article Beverages
lit Bradford watermelons were so juicy and delicious, people literally used to die for them By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Apr 2017 11:21:28 +0000 Today, a Bradford heir is resurrecting the fruit and using the proceeds to fund the drilling of fresh water wells around the world. Full Article Healthy Eating
lit Unpaid FDA inspectors tackle high-risk facilities as shutdown continues By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 15:39:59 +0000 The government shutdown has forced the Food and Drug Administration to significantly reduce the number of inspections it's able to do. Full Article Protection & Safety
lit It's not just old people who are digitally illiterate By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Apr 2019 13:26:03 +0000 People of every age are generating and circulating misinformation and lies, not just baby boomers. Full Article Computers
lit Finally, reality TV that shows the real New Jersey By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 21:44:05 +0000 ‘NJ FRESH!’ showcases why New Jersey is rightly called The Garden State. Full Article Healthy Eating
lit Make these Christmas decorations with a little help from science By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Dec 2015 20:57:22 +0000 Geometric crystal ornaments bring on the color, and they're easy to make too. Full Article At Home
lit Chu: Solyndra 'regrettable,' but not political By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Nov 2011 21:24:20 +0000 The U.S. energy secretary spent five hours Thursday rejecting accusations that politics influenced a 2009 loan to the California solar company. Full Article Politics
lit A little boy spends his birthday savings on victims of Hurricane Dorian By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Sep 2019 18:09:33 +0000 6-year-old Jermaine Bell cashes in his Disney World Fund to buy hot dogs and water for hurricane evacuees. Full Article Responsible Living
lit In Seattle, curbside composting takes a turn for the litigious By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Jul 2015 13:56:21 +0000 Hey nosey garbage man, you got a warrant? Full Article Recycling
lit Bacteria that devours plastic discovered near Japanese recycling facility By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Mar 2016 21:02:08 +0000 Japanese scientists have found a special bacteria, Ideonella sakainesis, that likes to eat polyethylene terephthalate, better known as PET. Full Article Recycling
lit Are you one of the 'weirdos' who picks up litter? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Jul 2017 15:45:30 +0000 When it comes to plastic especially, it seems like a no-brainer to at least pick up some of it when you’re out in nature. Full Article Recycling
lit Four politically incorrect predictions about Hurricane Irene By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Aug 2011 21:26:44 +0000 When crisis hits, the jokesters come out of the woodwork. Here is what to expect. Full Article Politics
lit Making Organic Foods a Reality For All By blog.walmart.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Apr 2014 12:29:36 +0000 We don’t think that people who want to eat organic should have to pay more for their food. Full Article Leaderboard
lit Five Ways Walmart is Upping Its Sustainability Game By blog.walmart.com Published On :: Wed, 07 May 2014 18:13:02 +0000 With Earth Day now behind us, it’s time to take another look at the steps we are taking to be a more sustainable company. Full Article Leaderboard
lit Sustainability is an Industrywide Effort By blog.walmart.com Published On :: Wed, 07 May 2014 18:20:58 +0000 By working together, we can address food production and recycling, as well as other pressing issues in the product supply chain Full Article Leaderboard
lit With a focus on sustainability and the future, Walmart enhances the way it does business By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Jun 2014 15:03:37 +0000 Collaboration is the key as Walmart works with some of the world's largest corporations to address global sustainability challenges. Full Article Leaderboard
lit Walmart: Global Sustainability Milestone Meeting By news.walmart.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Oct 2014 14:12:57 +0000 Watch this replay webcast of Walmart's Global Sustainability Milestone Meeting. Full Article Leaderboard
lit Transforming global health supply chains through data visibility By www.mckinsey.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 Health systems in emerging markets have not realized the benefits of data visibility to global health supply-chain operations. To do so, health-system leaders will need to take four critical actions. Full Article Public Sector Insights
lit Our Corporate Responsibility Commitment By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:37:35 +0000 Our Corporate Responsibility Commitment Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
lit Join MillerCoors in a Sustainability Discussion Live on Twitter By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Sep 2012 14:36:21 +0000 MillerCoors and Mother Nature Network are hosting a live Twitterview with MillerCoors Director of Sustainability Kim Marotta. Join us on Twitter @MillerCoors an Full Article Beverages
lit Why it's OK to disagree about politics By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2019 13:25:12 +0000 New research suggests that discussing politics — and even arguing — offers more benefits than you might think. Full Article Politics
lit A Western-style diet could affect the brain in as little as a week By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 13:27:14 +0000 Research suggests a brain on a Western diet can't help itself from wanting more junk food. Full Article Healthy Eating
lit Drilling in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is one step closer to reality By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Sep 2019 16:55:42 +0000 The plan to drill in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is hotly contested between oil companies, Alaskans and conservation groups. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
lit Bakelite 2.0 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 May 2009 18:44:50 +0000 A recent survey conducted by the European Bioplastics Association found that the bioplastics market is growing by 20 percent a year — and that’s good news o Full Article Research & Innovations
lit Robot fish to swim in schools and test water quality By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:01:51 +0000 Researchers are developing robotic fish to swim our waterways and patrol for pollutants. Full Article Research & Innovations
lit Cyborg snails may soon be joining the military By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:10:57 +0000 Snails implanted with biofuel cells produce enough electricity to power small circuits, and may one day provide reconnaissance for the military. Full Article Research & Innovations
lit 'Mechanical' invisibility cloak inspired by the honeycomb By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2015 00:10:46 +0000 Researchers have learned how to compensate for imperfections in a honeycomb lattice that could lead to new advances in architecture. Full Article Research & Innovations
lit Big utilities are ready to go small By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jun 2015 19:53:54 +0000 High-voltage utilities are experimenting with generating energy from renewable feedstocks available locally. Full Article Guest Columnist
lit Lamp powered by a single plant can stay lit for hours By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Dec 2015 02:09:25 +0000 No outlet needed for this lamp — just plug it into the nearest plant. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
lit BioLite CampStove beautifully burns through biomass By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2013 14:37:16 +0000 Your next camping trip should include this camp stove, which is capable of efficiently burning biomass materials like pine needles, small twigs and wood chips. Full Article Energy
lit Visitors flock to see Lithuanian Christmas tree that resembles chess piece By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Dec 2019 20:40:22 +0000 The Vilnius Christmas tree was named the most beautiful in Europe. Full Article Arts & Culture
lit You can change your personality in 10 weeks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Dec 2019 17:12:07 +0000 Research reveals you can change facets of your personality if you're motivated and committed. Full Article Arts & Culture
lit Street artists literally paint the town at Upfest By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Aug 2017 16:36:16 +0000 Hundreds of street artists from 30 countries descend on Bristol, England, to showcase their talents at Upfest 2017, an annual urban paint festival. Full Article Arts & Culture
lit 10 restaurants that are literally underground By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Aug 2017 16:14:41 +0000 Foodies talk about underground restaurants, but these beautiful eateries around the world are literally located in caves and caverns below ground. Full Article Travel
lit A cat was put in 'solitary confinement' for freeing his fellow felines By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Nov 2019 13:28:00 +0000 Quilty the rescue cat will not be contained at the shelter. Full Article Pets
lit The ongoing rehabilitation of Michael Vick By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Dec 2019 19:01:45 +0000 The football player who served time for dogfighting has spent years advocating for animals, but not everyone thinks he's changed. Full Article Pets