va Beware Kudzilla, the Kickstarter-funded invasive plant beast By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2013 19:21:08 +0000 The botanical monster-makers behind a new Kickstarter campaign aim to erect a towering hell-beast made from North America's most notorious invasive plant. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
va Crazy ants use a secret weapon to aid their invasion of the southern U.S. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2014 14:15:14 +0000 Invasive "crazy ants" have been displacing fire ants, and a curious defensive strategy may be behind the crazy ants' bold takeover. Full Article Animals
va 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
va 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
va Voracious invasive worm could eat all the snails in Europe By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Mar 2014 22:42:19 +0000 No more escargot? An invasive worm known to have an insatiable appetite for snails is invading Europe. Full Article Animals
va Invasive camel crickets widespread in U.S. homes By www.livescience.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Sep 2014 14:32:19 +0000 A study found that an invasive species of camel cricket from Asia is now far more common in American basements than the native variety. Full Article Animals
va Killer shrimp could invade the Great Lakes By www.livescience.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Feb 2015 15:28:43 +0000 Killer shrimp, creatures that indiscriminately slay other animals without eating them, may soon join the list of invasive species living in the Great Lakes Full Article Animals
va Rescued dogs find new purpose hunting giant invasive snails in the Galapagos By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2015 12:00:00 +0000 Giant African snails have invaded the Galapagos, but two rescued dogs are sniffing them out and helping researchers fix the ecology of the islands. Full Article Animals
va Florida is measuring its invasive python problem by the ton By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Mar 2016 11:48:14 +0000 In the latest Python Challenge, researchers bagged over 2,000 pounds of the problematic snakes and discovered some of the species' secrets. Full Article Animals
va How tiny wasps could save the Christmas Island red crab from invasive crazy ants By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Dec 2016 12:00:15 +0000 Conservationists are hoping for a Christmas (Island) miracle. Full Article Animals
va Why invasive plants love climate change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 03 May 2017 11:06:13 +0000 As climate change affects the world, invasive species are finding new, more hospitable places to call home. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
va Giant predatory worms have invaded France By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 May 2018 20:58:02 +0000 People in France have been reporting sightings of bright, hungry predatory worms since 1999. Full Article Animals
va In the Green Room: Ned Sullivan on Scenic Hudson By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:04:24 +0000 Learn about Scenic Hudson, a land preservation organization and environmental advocacy group. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
va In the Green Room: Ned Sullivan on smart growth By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:18:21 +0000 See how smart growth and conservation easements play a role in preserving the land of the Hudson River Valley. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
va Suite Valentine: Eco-goodies at awards season gift lounge By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Feb 2013 23:46:40 +0000 A solar computer bag, which comes with charging adapters for various devices, was popular item with celebs like "Modern Family" star Rico Rodriguez. Full Article Arts & Culture
va Green Festival brings eco-marketplace to L.A. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2013 18:15:36 +0000 Event showcased the latest green products to eat, wear, and buy. Full Article Arts & Culture
va Move over, MacGyver. The new word on the street is 'frugal innovation' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Oct 2015 11:30:00 +0000 People have done this forever, but today's technology makes it easier and faster. Full Article Research & Innovations
va 9 women you've probably never heard of who've made conservation history By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Mar 2016 18:09:36 +0000 They may not be as well known as Rachel Carson or Jane Goodall, but they've contributed in profound ways to the environmental movement. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
va If beating climate change is the goal, does motivation matter? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Nov 2011 21:14:58 +0000 Worried about input costs, beer titan Molson Coors went green mainly to save green. If the end result - less waste - is to the planet's benefit, why should we c Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
va Conservation org to light up UN Headquarters with endangered species By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Sep 2014 14:52:52 +0000 Oceanic Preservation Society will project images of climate change and threatened species on the iconic building ahead of this weekend's Climate March. Full Article Animals
va Diabetes drug may help ovarian cancer patients By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:04:17 +0000 Metformin, an inexpensive and common diabetes drug, may fight ovarian cancer, according to a new study. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
va Gene variant raises diabetes risk tenfold By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Jun 2014 13:07:36 +0000 Researchers isolate a gene mutation that might give a strong indication on whether or not a person will develop type 2 diabetes. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
va Facebook loosens privacy settings for teens By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2013 10:11:40 +0000 Parents and teens should be on the lookout for this new privacy setting that affects 13- to 17-year-olds. Full Article Protection & Safety
va Mark Zuckerberg antagonizes neighbors with nonstop home renovation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Sep 2014 23:30:54 +0000 If there was an 'unlike' button for renovation projects, the 30-year-old social media tycoon would have earned himself more than a few thumbs down. Full Article Remodeling & Design
va Purposeful tourism is more than just a vacation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Dec 2016 11:59:22 +0000 Adding volunteer work or a spiritual journey to your travel calendar can improve your mental health and add meaning to your trip. Full Article Travel
va Billionaire behind 'Fortnite' invests millions in N.C. forest conservation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 17:14:44 +0000 Tim Sweeney, founder of Epic Games and "Fortnite," is using the popularity of his virtual worlds to make a big impact in his home state of North Carolina. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
va 'Miraculous' new cancer vaccine completely wipes out tumors By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Mar 2018 14:15:55 +0000 Human trials are set to begin on the treatment, which cured 100 percent of mice during animal trials. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
va First-ever insect vaccine could help save bees By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 09 Dec 2018 14:10:22 +0000 Developed at the University of Helsinki, PrimeBEE allows immunological signals to be passed from a queen bee to her offspring. Full Article Animals
va There's a possible link between this vaccine and a decline in Type 1 diabetes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Jan 2019 22:00:29 +0000 The rotavirus vaccine may also have the unexpected advantage of reducing rates of Type 1 diabetes. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
va Universal one-shot flu vaccine could soon eradicate the disease forever By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Feb 2019 18:26:34 +0000 Breakthrough vaccine technique makes you immune to all forms of the flu virus. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
va TVA finds arsenic in drinking water By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:36:38 +0000 Officials are warning people near the Tennessee coal ash spill to stop drinking well water after finding high levels of arsenic. Full Article Energy
va Eyewitnesses to coal ash spill distrust TVA By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:30:25 +0000 Residents of Harriman, TN share their experiences during and since the billion gallon coal ash spill. Full Article Energy
va Updates on the TVA coal ash spill By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 20:45:21 +0000 How big of a problem is the nation's collective coal ash waste? How bad is it in Tennessee? What's going on in D.C.? Full Article Energy
va Tennessee Valley Authority police arrest activist By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:11:42 +0000 Matt Jones was arrested by TVA police after driving home elderly residents from a community meeting discussing the coal ash spill. Full Article Energy
va Ashley Judd chats about mountaintop removal mining By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:50:57 +0000 Ashely Judd, newly minted foe of mountaintop removal mining, will be chatting live about the evil practice in about an hour on Daily Kos. Full Article Energy
va Checking in on the TVA coal ash spill By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 May 2009 02:00:41 +0000 Drinking water near last year's billion-gallon coal ash spill in Tennessee is choked with arsenic and lead, and TVA is shipping cleaned-up coal ash to poor comm Full Article Energy
va Obama tightens rules for mountaintop removal mining By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 21:21:04 +0000 The EPA announced a plan to tighten up rules governing the environmentally destructive practice of mountaintop removal mining. Full Article Energy
va Darryl Hannah arrested protesting mountaintop removal mining By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:23:38 +0000 Movie star Darryl Hannah and NASA scientist Dr. James Hansen were arrested along with dozens of others after blocking access to a coal facility. Full Article Energy
va Dump Chase to stop mountaintop removal mining By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:59:51 +0000 MNN's Karl Burkart closed his Chase Bank account to protest their financial support of mountaintop removal mining. What can you do to help? Full Article Energy
va Why was Rome invaded by seagulls? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 15 Sep 2018 16:05:49 +0000 Seagulls followed the Tiber to Rome decades ago. In recent years, however, they've become more numerous and more aggressive. Full Article Animals
va Why Vienna is the world's most livable city By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 22 Sep 2018 19:04:52 +0000 Austria's capital ranks high in everything from walkability to affordability. Full Article Travel
va Fish pond evacuated after rogue otter's appetite proves unstoppable By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Nov 2018 15:04:42 +0000 After every attempt to catch an otter fails, officials are forced to move the fish out of a Vancouver pond. Full Article Animals
va Harvard University receives 50th LEED certification By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Aug 2011 18:45:57 +0000 The Ivy League campus is now home to 50 LEED certified green building projects. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
va Green building advancements seen nationwide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Sep 2011 21:32:53 +0000 A USGBC report highlights green building advancements made in all 50 states. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
va Green Classroom Professional Certificate now available By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:28:06 +0000 The new certificate is offered by the U.S. Green Building Council's Center for Green Schools. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
va 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
va Make It Right reveals green housing for Montana's Fort Peck Reservation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Jun 2014 21:04:11 +0000 As Make It Right inches toward the finish line in New Orleans, the housing nonprofit unveils 5 designs that address overcrowding at Fort Peck Reservation. Full Article Remodeling & Design
va 4 ways to be a citizen scientist on vacation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Aug 2016 13:07:27 +0000 You can make a difference for environmental science while traveling, whether you're going to the beach, visiting a park or sticking to cities. Full Article Travel
va Invasive plant that can cause blindness pops up in Virginia for first time By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Jun 2018 14:10:31 +0000 Touching a giant hogweed can cause burns and even blindness. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
va Now it's even easier to offset the CO2 from that private jet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Sep 2009 08:34:07 +0000 Private brokerage service Ecostreamjet purchases carbon credits to offset emissions generated by each flight. Full Article Transportation