amp After 14 months without tourists, Kauai's North Shore tests the waters again By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Jun 2019 16:57:09 +0000 The Hawaiian island has reopened its northern coast to tourists, but with new restrictions meant to protect local communities and wildlife. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
amp Proposal to mine near Okefenokee Swamp raises old fears By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Aug 2019 12:27:00 +0000 Environmental advocates worry that proposed titanium mining could permanently impact the Okefenokee Swamp. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
amp 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
amp Has Nigeria's first astronaut been stranded in orbit on a secret space station since 1989? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Feb 2016 22:23:16 +0000 This fraudster has an overactive imagination. Full Article Space
amp MNN Nest pledge: 'I will read three environmentally themed books this year' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Jul 2012 12:17:20 +0000 Joining an environmental book club (or cracking a few eco-books solo) is a virtually effortless way to green up your life a bit. Full Article Responsible Living
amp MNN Nest pledge: 'I will support my town's local and green businesses this year' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Jul 2012 12:31:31 +0000 You can dramatically reduce your carbon footprint just by choosing products and services that are locally-owned and produced. Full Article Responsible Living
amp It's a ridiculous day in the neighborhood By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 May 2018 21:27:08 +0000 Social drama unfolds on the social networking site Nextdoor. Full Article At Home
amp People thank close friends and family less than strangers (and that's not a bad thing) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 09 Jun 2018 12:02:44 +0000 "Expressing gratitude and feeling gratitude are not the same thing," remind scientists looking at recordings of conversations among families. Full Article Arts & Culture
amp Dogs know when we're sad — and rush to help By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Jul 2018 20:19:15 +0000 A new study finds dogs rush in — but stay calm — when they hear their human crying. Full Article Pets
amp 7 'old-school' parenting ideas that would never fly today By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Nov 2018 15:07:31 +0000 Lots of old parenting ideas wouldn't work today, but there's at least one that most kids wish would come back. Full Article Family Activities
amp 6 'Elf on the Shelf ideas' for your family By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Dec 2018 14:57:35 +0000 From the fitness fan to the overachiever, we've got you covered with ten fun 'Elf on the Shelf' ideas to please all of your little elves. Full Article Family Activities
amp There's such a thing as spending too much time with family over the holidays By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Dec 2018 16:08:45 +0000 A new study suggests Americans actually dread family visits, especially the part that involves spending the night there. Full Article Family Activities
amp Oscar-winning 'Bao' is about a mom who thinks a dumpling is her baby — and I get it By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Feb 2019 18:43:25 +0000 The animated short "Bao" is about a Chinese mother overprotecting a dumpling, and it speaks to anyone who has ever been a mom or had a mom. Full Article Arts & Culture
amp 9 fascinating facts about the founder of Mother's Day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 May 2019 16:07:20 +0000 Anna Jarvis created Mother's Day, then was dismayed how quickly the holiday became commercialized. Full Article Family Activities
amp Microsoft tool to help Ford's electric vehicles By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Apr 2010 17:49:09 +0000 Microsoft and Ford announce that the Microsoft Hohm service will be available to manage the recharge process of Ford's future electric vehicles. Full Article Transportation
amp 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
amp 6 things Microsoft's Nadella must do to save Windows By www.laptopmag.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Feb 2014 14:58:42 +0000 Microsoft faces strong competition on both desktop and mobile fronts. What can the new CEO do to ensure the company's success? Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
amp Kvetchtown, USA: Mapping NYC's most complain-y neighborhoods By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Mar 2014 23:00:07 +0000 The Big Apple's complaining culture gets its own mapping website that spotlights the top complaints reported within 42 different neighborhoods on a daily basis. Full Article Responsible Living
amp Music may motivate you, but it won't necessarily make you better at sports By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Feb 2020 21:00:58 +0000 New study takes a closer look at the link between music and sports performance. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
amp Employers are still finding 'legal' excuses to fire pregnant women By www.businessnewsdaily.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2014 15:45:02 +0000 Despite anti-discrimination laws, some employers are still finding ways to cut ties with their pregnant employees. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
amp What's the 'club sandwich generation'? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Sep 2015 16:13:47 +0000 Some boomers are going to be supporting three generations, but their kids are going to have it worse. Full Article Family Activities
amp 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
amp Tea Party is reason for congressman's environmental flip-flops By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Jun 2011 21:30:09 +0000 L.A. Times says the head of the House Energy and Commerce Committee was once a moderate, but he was able to gain this powerful seat by embracing Tea Party princ Full Article Politics
amp Bad air day: Obama's smog mistake By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Sep 2011 14:01:35 +0000 The administration drank the conservative Kool-Aid and agreed that tightening ozone emission rules would have hurt the economy. But clean air is popular politic Full Article Transportation
amp President's Environmental Youth Awards: Now accepting applications By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:00:43 +0000 Program offers national recognition for kids working to make their world a greener place. Full Article Family Activities
amp College tailgate parties go green with the EPA's Game Day Challenge By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:14:52 +0000 Schools are competing to generate the best recycling rates and the lowest levels of waste. Full Article Recycling
amp EPA to host forum on children's health disparities By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Oct 2011 18:00:09 +0000 Midwest EPA office to host forum discussing environmental justice and children's health issues. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
amp U.S. House OKs 'Sportsmen's Heritage Act' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 21 Apr 2012 14:48:42 +0000 The controversial bill, which now heads to the Senate, would open more national parks to hunting and protect the use of toxic lead ammunition. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
amp Nixon at 100: A green Nixon doesn't wash By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Jan 2013 15:30:32 +0000 Born 100 years ago today, President Richard Nixon has seen a revival of late as an environmental champion. Full Article Politics
amp EPA has good and bad news on children's health By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Jan 2013 18:37:42 +0000 New EPA report finds lower incidence of toxin exposures but greater rates of childhood diseases affecting today's children. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
amp EPA calls Keystone XL review 'insufficient' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:55:11 +0000 The EPA and State Department have now clashed over the proposed pipeline twice in two years, muddling recent indications that its approval might be imminent. Full Article Energy
amp 4 things to know about the EPA's carbon plan By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2013 17:36:42 +0000 The EPA has unveiled a plan to limit carbon emissions from new coal-fired power plants. Here's a look at what the rules could mean. Full Article Politics
amp 10 examples of why the Superfund program matters By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Oct 2017 15:20:36 +0000 About 53 million Americans live within 3 miles of a Superfund site. Here's a look at the status of 10 of the country's most prominent listings. Full Article Healthy Spaces
amp But won't I stink if I ride my bike to work? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:40:44 +0000 If you follow a few simple steps, we promise you won't smell after your bike ride to the office. Full Article Transportation
amp How to plan a 'green the family' meeting By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Mar 2010 18:44:06 +0000 Do you really want to green your home? You can't do it alone. Here's how to get the sort of family buy-in you need to make it work. Full Article Responsible Living
amp 5 ways to green your child's classroom By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Apr 2010 17:39:33 +0000 Your kids are watching -- how you treat the Earth's resources will guide the way they choose to live. Here are a few ways to make sure their school experience t Full Article Family Activities
amp Don't feel guilty for not being able to afford green products By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 May 2010 14:19:21 +0000 It's not what you buy that makes you green, but what you don't. Full Article Green Workplace
amp '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
amp A greenhouse at the supermarket? Now that's fresh By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:35:35 +0000 BrightFarms cuts out the middle man and grows local produce at the store. Full Article Leaderboard
amp Joe Hanson proves it's OK to be smart By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 08 May 2013 19:13:26 +0000 See why the science blog creator thinks there are too many scientists. (A funny thing for someone with a Ph.D. in molecular biology, don't you think?) Full Article Leaderboard
amp Charles Eisenstein's present to the world? A gift economy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 May 2013 21:30:52 +0000 Soft-spoken and unassuming, this speaker, teacher, and author might not seem like a rabble-rouser or revolutionary. Full Article Leaderboard
amp Take a quiz, help Alzheimer's research By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:21:58 +0000 Wanted: Test scores from 1 million people as web-based research project aims to learn more about the region of DNA that determines how the brain works. Full Article Leaderboard
amp Meet the accidental farmer who's reconnecting consumers to their food By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Dec 2013 16:55:06 +0000 Media professional hopes to turn others on to farming with her new website. Full Article Leaderboard
amp How one photographer's foolishness is saving endangered wildlife By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Jan 2014 13:56:00 +0000 Conservation photographer Morgan Heim talks about her work, and how being foolish can lead to brilliant things. Full Article Leaderboard
amp Sea lampreys use bile salt to attract mates By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2013 15:55:01 +0000 Nothing says "I'm single and ready to mingle" like a dose of salty digestive fluid. For sea lampreys, anyway. Full Article Animals
amp 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
amp Freeze-resistant Asian 'super roach' arrives in New York City By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2013 16:19:55 +0000 Unlike other roaches, this Asian cockroach — which has never been seen in the U.S. — can survive the cold and snow. Full Article Animals
amp Giant 'coconut rhino beetle' invades Hawaii By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2014 20:36:42 +0000 The beetle has already wreaked havoc around the Pacific, and recent sightings in Hawaii could spell trouble for its iconic palm trees. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
amp Quagga mussels invade Utah's Lake Powell reservoir By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2014 15:13:18 +0000 The invasive species has already wreaked havoc in the Great Lakes and other regions. Full Article Animals
amp Can bacteria on bats' wings defeat a deadly fungus? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2015 14:15:28 +0000 White-nose syndrome is obliterating American bats, but scientists may have found a ray of hope: bacteria that live on bat wings. Full Article Animals