bl What is a GSM wine blend? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 May 2015 17:18:47 +0000 When grenache is blended with two other grapes, it's abbreviated as GSM. Here's what else you need to know. Full Article Beverages
bl Roundup cover-up? Book paints troubling portrait of the world's most popular weed killer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Dec 2017 17:40:16 +0000 Carey Gillam’s book "Whitewash" finds that glyphosate, the chemical in Monsanto’s Roundup, is everywhere – and evidence that it causes harm has been suppressed. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
bl Hype builds around mysterious Bloom Box By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:52:26 +0000 Hype builds around Bloom Energy's flagship solid oxide fuel cell -- a cleaner, greener 'power plant in a box.' Full Article Research & Innovations
bl Zero-emission fuel cell backup power now available for RVs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 May 2011 15:01:23 +0000 Unit from Germany is the answer for off-grid campsites, providing access to 'Glee' reruns, night lighting and microwaves that brown. Full Article Transportation
bl This black hole nurtures baby stars instead of eating them By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 13:47:00 +0000 There's a supermassive black hole behind the 'baby boom' in the Phoenix galaxy cluster. Full Article Space
bl Scientists discover 'monster' black hole that 'should not even exist' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Nov 2019 17:25:17 +0000 Scientists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have discovered a monster black hole larger than thought possible. Full Article Space
bl Astronomers discover galaxy with 3 supermassive black holes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Dec 2019 13:26:08 +0000 The unusually close trifecta of black holes will likely merge into one giant entity over the next several hundred million years. Full Article Space
bl Hubble takes snapshots of interstellar comet as it careens by Earth By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2019 21:33:39 +0000 Scientists say C/2019 Q4 is a comet from another galaxy. Full Article Space
bl NASA mission discovers first potentially habitable Earth-sized planet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Jan 2020 19:10:13 +0000 NASA's Planet Hunter, TESS, discovered its first potentially habitable Earth-sized planet called TOI 700 d, located 100 light-years away. Full Article Space
bl Hubble celebrates 30th anniversary with gorgeous 2020 calendar By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Jan 2020 13:26:53 +0000 'Hidden Gems' calendar is offered as a free download to commemorate the stunning accomplishments of the famed space telescope. Full Article Space
bl Do black holes have friends? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Jan 2020 20:25:37 +0000 Scientists say there may be a second black hole lurking at the heart of our galaxy. Full Article Space
bl Strange objects found orbiting our galaxy's supermassive black hole By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 13:27:47 +0000 Researchers studying the mysterious objects say the look like blobs of gas but behave like stars. Full Article Space
bl We're drowning in stuff, and this study proves it's making us miserable By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:04:11 +0000 A 2012 study of homes in L.A. shows just how menacing stuff can be: "Many find their accumulated possessions exhausting to contemplate, organize, and clean." Full Article At Home
bl Stop blaming millennials for killing everything — and start hoping they can save us By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Oct 2018 18:42:58 +0000 So what if millennials killed mayonnaise and golf. Baby boomers killed the stuff that really matters — like the climate. Full Article Politics
bl Forget Black Friday: Support your kids and Small Business Saturday instead By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Nov 2018 14:42:56 +0000 Small businesses generate more jobs — and our kids are going to need them — so support Small Business Saturday. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
bl We need a better word than 'walkable' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Jan 2019 11:44:54 +0000 Sometimes a street that's considered walkable isn't — especially if you aren't young and fit and have sharp eyesight. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
bl Why pedestrian deaths are a public health crisis By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Feb 2019 21:27:11 +0000 It's time to prioritize walking over driving. Cities have to change their priorities and start investing in safe transportation alternatives like walking. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
bl Forget hearing aids or hearables; Starkey's Livio AI really are 'healthables' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 14:33:26 +0000 Probably 45 percent of baby boomers could use Starkey's new Livio AIs or Healthables. What's keeping them away? Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
bl Baby boomers are going to face another problem: The baby bust By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Aug 2019 10:42:22 +0000 As Maine goes, so goes the the rest of the country, at least in terms of aging. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
bl Sustainable foodies, know your limitations By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Jul 2013 18:38:05 +0000 You can still be a proud sustainable foodie if you don’t grow your vegetables, raise your chickens or do it all yourself. Full Article Healthy Eating
bl Doctors prescribe fruits and vegetables instead of pills By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Mar 2019 14:11:54 +0000 You can fight obesity, reduce hunger and support your local farmers — all at the same time. Full Article Healthy Eating
bl Blue Legacy - How farmers may hurt the fishermen By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:22:13 +0000 What farmers along the Mississippi do directly affects lives of fishermen in the Gulf of Mexico. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
bl Blue Legacy - St. Louis: Upstream America By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:05:27 +0000 Learn about the importance of the city that marks a dividing line in the Mississippi River. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
bl Blue Legacy - Louisiana: Downstream dead zone By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:08:33 +0000 Local young people are leaving the wetlands for jobs in cities partly because the Dead Zone is eradicating the Gulf of Mexico’s shrimp supplies. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
bl Blue Legacy - Louisiana: Life on the edge By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:25:23 +0000 A major concern among those living near the Gulf of Mexico is land loss. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
bl Blue Legacy - An interview with Louisiana musician Tab Benoit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Aug 2009 22:04:36 +0000 The local activist and artist speaks up for the wetlands in his home state. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
bl Ecollywood: Jeff Goldblum and Ed Begley, Jr. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 30 Nov 2008 06:03:29 +0000 Video: Ed Begley Jr. and Jeff Goldblum suggest ways to save money & help the planet. Full Article Transportation
bl In the Field: Farm to table at Cha Bella By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 10 Jan 2009 22:52:23 +0000 Video: Visit a restaurant where every staffer spends time on the restaurant farm. Full Article Healthy Eating
bl In the Green Room: Building a sustainable community By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:53:19 +0000 Chuck visits a unique community with an organic farm, three restaurants, thousands of acres of green space and EarthCraft homes. Full Article Remodeling & Design
bl ENVIROPHILES: Sustainable South Bronx By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Feb 2009 21:34:40 +0000 Learn about the Sustainable South Bronx and green jobs training. Full Article Green Workplace
bl DOE announces $60 million in block grants By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:30:39 +0000 The U.S. Department of Energy has announced the 20 communities that will receive $60 million in Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants. Full Article Green Workplace
bl DOE funding for an eco-friendly accessible car By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Mar 2011 12:00:00 +0000 The U.S. Department of Energy is providing a $50 million loan to Vehicle Production Group for the creation of an eco-friendly accessible car. Full Article Transportation
bl 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
bl New DOE chief: Climate change 'not debatable' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 23 May 2013 17:03:18 +0000 In his first week on the job, new U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz makes it clear he sees 'no ambiguity' about the scientific consensus on global warming. Full Article Energy
bl Miracle puppy rescued from rubble in Bahamas By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2019 16:13:59 +0000 Trapped, starving dog is rescued weeks after Hurricane Dorian barreled through the Bahamas. Full Article Pets
bl 10 remarkable caterpillars and what they become By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Jul 2018 12:29:10 +0000 Ever wondered what different types of caterpillars look like before they transform into butterflies? Here are 10 instagram-worthy before-and-after photos Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
bl When this smelly corpse flower bloomed, did it make gardening history? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Aug 2018 13:18:34 +0000 A hybrid that would be cold-hardy and suitable for outdoor planting may be available for home landscapes in a few years. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
bl Why we should ditch leaf blowers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Oct 2018 14:20:08 +0000 Leaf blowers are a powerful way to get leaves out of your lawn, but they contribute to both air and noise pollution. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
bl North Dakota woman donates 3,727 pounds of vegetables from community garden By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Nov 2018 18:05:33 +0000 Gardener Donna Stumphf wanted to grow a few vegetables for the needy and ended up with more than 1.5 tons. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
bl Why the black market for cacti and succulents is booming By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 01 Dec 2018 16:10:53 +0000 Part of the issue is succulent habitat destruction, but the bigger problem is poaching by highly organized global smuggling rings. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
bl New study finds Hurricane Sandy responsible for spilling 11 billion gallons of sewage By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 May 2013 19:41:12 +0000 The winds and waves of Hurricane Sandy spilled enough sewage to match BP's oil spill more than 50 times over. Full Article Climate & Weather
bl Should cities ban disposable cups and plates? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Feb 2016 20:45:01 +0000 This is not a tempest in a disposable teacup, but a very big problem. Full Article Recycling
bl Creating edible treasure from would-be trash By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 03 Sep 2016 14:30:36 +0000 Companies are salvaging ugly fruits and vegetables and making artisanal foods from what would traditionally have been tossed. Full Article Recycling
bl Disposing of waste responsibly isn't that hard By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Dec 2016 11:54:18 +0000 When you make room for the new, make sure you're responsible about disposing the old. Full Article Recycling
bl 4 ways to get in trouble through recycling By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Jan 2017 12:52:58 +0000 Dumpster diving may seem like a victimless crime, but it can land you in real trouble. Full Article Recycling
bl 7 unrecyclable items that really can be recycled By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Mar 2017 15:39:04 +0000 Breathe new life into hard-to-recycle junk with these innovative solutions. Full Article Recycling
bl Why optimistic recycling is a problem By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 25 May 2017 17:05:59 +0000 Single-stream recycling may be convenient, but it has a few pitfalls. And what consumers don't know can hurt the recycling process. Full Article Recycling
bl China has stopped accepting recycling from other nations — and that's a problem By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Apr 2018 19:18:46 +0000 China will turn away 24 types of recyclable material imported from the U.S. and other countries due to concerns over contamination. Full Article Recycling
bl 23 things that aren't recyclable By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 31 May 2018 15:48:34 +0000 You may want to think twice before throwing your yogurt cup in the recycling bin. Full Article Recycling
bl More and more, America's recyclable plastic is being burned, not recycled By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Mar 2019 12:20:18 +0000 Incineration has become America's stopgap solution following China's crackdown on imported foreign waste, and it's hurting low-income communities. Full Article Recycling