con Survey: Dutch consumer sentiment during the coronavirus crisis By www.mckinsey.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 Dutch consumers are concerned about the duration of the COVID-19 crisis and its consequences for the Dutch economy and public health. Full Article Marketing & Sales Insights
con Survey: Portuguese consumer sentiment during the coronavirus crisis By www.mckinsey.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 Portuguese consumers are concerned about the health of family members and the economy as a result of COVID-19 and are cutting back on spending. Full Article Marketing & Sales Insights
con A mother-daughter conversation about the environment, MNN By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 04 Jan 2009 23:01:02 +0000 Vanessa Vadim and her mother, Jane Fonda, talk about Vanessa's childhood in California and the people and experiences that sparked her passion for the environme Full Article Lifestyle
con Crazy for Coconuts: Ford and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Research Using Coconut Fibers in Vehicles By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:42:04 +0000 Crazy for Coconuts: Ford and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Research Using Coconut Fibers in Vehicles Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
con Create a Container Garden By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Jul 2012 18:29:58 +0000 No yard? Container gardening lets you liven up your outdoor space. Here's how. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
con Beverage cart spins out of control at O'Hare By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2019 20:22:28 +0000 An American Airlines catering cart at Chicago's O'Hare Airport goes wild. Full Article Travel
con How moon mining could transform the economy and space travel By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 12:25:14 +0000 The moon is surprisingly rich in water, nuclear fuel and rare metals, which is why humans are interested in mining it. Full Article Space
con Why you should consider eating the whole banana — skin and all By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Dec 2019 18:09:54 +0000 When we throw away banana peels, we throw away a lot of health benefits. Full Article Healthy Eating
con Scientists grow bacon from stem cells By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:53:51 +0000 Bacon shortages could be a think of fiction. A new technique that turns pig stem cells into strips of meat could offer a green alternative to the slaughterhouse Full Article Research & Innovations
con Scientists steer live cockroaches with a remote control By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 08 Sep 2012 07:47:45 +0000 North Carolina State University researchers have learned how to remotely control live cyborg cockroaches. Full Article Research & Innovations
con Brain waves converted into music By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Nov 2012 18:15:53 +0000 Researchers have wedded the arts and sciences by transforming the human brain into a maestro that directs brain waves and signals. Full Article Research & Innovations
con Using brain meld, scientist remotely controls colleague in another building By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2013 15:54:26 +0000 A scientist successfully used his mind to control the hand of a researcher playing a video game in another building. Full Article Research & Innovations
con Silkworms fed carbon nanotubes produce super-silk that conducts electricity By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Oct 2016 06:09:30 +0000 The enhanced silk was also 50 percent stronger than the regular stuff. Full Article Animals
con Feeling connected to nature makes children happier, too By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 13:27:02 +0000 Being connected to nature makes kids happier and more likely to act sustainably. Full Article Healthy Spaces
con Renewable energy conference brings together incubators and ideas in Israel By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Dec 2014 17:08:47 +0000 Israel’s largest international green energy conference takes place this weekend in Eilat. Full Article Energy
con The clean energy breakthroughs that Silicon Valley billionaires are betting on By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Nov 2015 21:00:20 +0000 Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg and other billionaires have announced a new private coalition to help fund development of nascent sustainable technologies. Full Article Research & Innovations
con Bionic leaf converts solar energy into liquid fuel By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Aug 2016 17:13:36 +0000 Photovoltaic cells convert the sun's energy into electricity — but what if solar energy could instead be converted directly into liquid fuel? Full Article Energy
con From fat to fuel: Genetically modified bacteria could convert waste into energy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Mar 2013 21:17:55 +0000 Plant waste has been seen as a possible source of sustainable biofuels, now modified E. coli would convert plant waste into fatty acids, and then into fuel. Full Article Energy
con At this conference, being short is your ticket in By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Jul 2013 20:12:24 +0000 Scenes from the Little People of America conference in Washington, D.C. Full Article Arts & Culture
con 'River Monsters' star discovers potential man-eating anaconda By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 May 2014 15:08:52 +0000 Dramatic video shows the moment Jeremy Wade swims up to the 20-foot, 200 pound giant snake. Full Article Animals
con Giant mega-swan discovered in New Zealand, confirming Māori legend By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Jul 2017 20:27:44 +0000 The now-extinct pouwa was a semi-flightless swan that was closely related to the Australian black swan of modern times. Full Article Animals
con You can take in a concert 333 feet underground in Cumberland Caverns By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 08 Feb 2020 13:46:56 +0000 Cumberland Caverns Live is a concert venue in Tennessee located in a cave 333 feet underground. Full Article Arts & Culture
con Jellyfish blooms that shut down power plants linked to offshore construction By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Jul 2017 17:07:13 +0000 Swarms of jellyfish are clogging water intakes at power plants around the world, and a new study explains why jellyfish populations are on the rise. Full Article Animals
con See the winners from National Geographic's travel photography contest By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Aug 2017 19:05:57 +0000 National Geographic's Travel Photographer of the Year contest winners show the power of nature, the beauty of cities and the strength of humanity. Full Article Climate & Weather
con Yes, you can smell fear — and it's contagious By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Oct 2017 15:54:58 +0000 Studies show we emit chemicals that communicate emotion, and whether we realize it or not, our brain responds to fear alarms. Full Article Arts & Culture
con In this photo contest, the bigger the #fail, the bigger the win By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Nov 2017 19:18:34 +0000 The Global Wildlife Conservation held their first #WildlifePhotoFail contest, where bloopers and blunders aren't just celebrated, they're rewarded. Full Article Animals
con Small worlds loom large in Nikon's photomicrography contest By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Nov 2017 15:42:45 +0000 The winners of Nikon's 43rd annual Small World Photomicrography Competition will make you wish you paid more attention in science class. Full Article Research & Innovations
con Treasure hunter seeks families connected to trove of 14,000 dog tags from WWII By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Jun 2019 18:55:43 +0000 Dan Mackay, found thousands of dog tags near London and is on a mission to reunite them with surviving veterans or their relatives. Full Article Arts & Culture
con 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
con 15 spectacular shots from Weather Photographer of the Year contest By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2019 16:07:58 +0000 The Royal Meteorological Society, in association with WeatherPro, announces the winners of the 2019 Weather Photographer of the Year competition. Full Article Climate & Weather
con 2019 was the second-hottest year on record, ending the hottest decade on Earth By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 17:02:47 +0000 Earth just had its hottest decade on record but scientists warn the warming trends will continue. Full Article Climate & Weather
con Icons of senior street style exude joie de vivre By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 May 2016 10:50:00 +0000 Life is short, which is why it's so important to make every moment — and impeccably styled outfit — count. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
con Lacoste swaps out iconic croc logo for endangered species By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 04 Mar 2018 15:52:30 +0000 Proceeds from the sale of the limited-edition 'Save Our Species' polos benefit the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
con Gen Set: Green Locomotives Cut Fuel Consumption by 25% By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2009 17:14:21 +0000 Gen Set: Green Locomotives Cut Fuel Consumption by 25% Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
con Conserving Land in South Carolina By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:08:51 +0000 Conserving Land in South Carolina Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
con Al Gore weathers confrontation at ECO:nomics summit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2009 07:11:21 +0000 Gore kept his cool despite the bravado of the 'Skeptical Environmentalist'. Full Article Research & Innovations
con Convenient truths: Climate, scarcity and abundance By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2009 20:38:05 +0000 Al Gore, step aside. Saul Griffith has a slideshow that makes 'Inconvenient Truth' look like a warmup. Full Article Research & Innovations
con Quick hits: Consuming consumers and all we consume By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:07:10 +0000 Can over-consumption actually save the planet? Are we finally on the downslope of the bottled water craze? And should Al Gore be talking about meat? Full Article Wilderness & Resources
con Inconvenient Youth is the new one-stop shop for teens fighting climate change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Apr 2010 21:35:13 +0000 The Climate Project, founded by Al Gore, is launching a new website designed for teens who want to live greener and fight climate change. You're even required t Full Article Computers
con Documentary offers alternative to Gore's 'An Inconvenient Truth' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 21:11:23 +0000 Danish environmentalist Bjorn Lomborg discusses his new book "Smart Solutions to Climate Change: Comparing Costs and Benefits'" as well as the film "Cool It," w Full Article Climate & Weather
con Critics weigh in on Al Gore's 'An Inconvenient Sequel' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Aug 2017 17:04:44 +0000 Debuting at Sundance, the follow-up to the 2007 documentary continues the former vice president's efforts to educate on the climate crisis. Full Article Climate & Weather
con Drones converge on Mount Fuji for a mesmerizing dance party By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 May 2016 19:00:08 +0000 Behold, an aerial ballet performed by LED-equipped flying robots. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
con [Primetals Technologies, Ltd.]<br />Primetals Technologies equips Baosteel CC3 continuous caster with new Integrated Control Center By www.primetals.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 14:26:43 +0900 New Integrated Control Center (ICC) for controlling and monitoring the entire continuous casting plant Full Article
con MHPS, MHIENG and MGC selected to conduct research on effective recycling of CO<sub>2</sub> to produce methanol<br>-- The collaborative research project commissioned by NEDO aiming at developing carbon capture and utilization (CCU) techno By www.mhi.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 15:30:00 +0900 Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems (MHPS), Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engineering (MHIENG) and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company (MGC) were selected by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) to conduct joint research on the effective recycling of carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted from the refinery at Tomakomai City, Hokkaido Japan where the CO2 is captured and stored by the existing demonstration plant. Further utilizing of the demonstration plant currently employed for CO2 Capture and Storage (CCS), the three companies will collaborate on research activities for CO2 Capture and Utilization (CCU) in order to produce methanol from captured CO2. The research is expected to run until February 2021. Full Article
con [Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd.]<br />Second Commercial-use MEGAMIE System Begins Operations at HAZAMA ANDO Technical Research Institute -- Supplying Clean Power with Low CO2 Emissions -- By www.mhps.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 11:00:00 +0900 ・ Supporting an energy management system with low-CO2 distributed power generation and self-consignment ・ Switch to CO2-free hydrogen fuel planned for the future Full Article
con MHI Thermal Systems Launches New Air Conditioner Ads on Concept of "Comforting the World with Heat," Featuring Popular Actress Keiko Kitagawa <br>-- First New Ad for Residential-use Lineup in 20 Years -- By www.mhi.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 11:00:01 +0900 ・ Broadcasts to get underway from April 10 to mark 50th anniversary of launch of "BEAVER" brand ・ Residential-use ad to focus on outstanding comfort from diverse advanced features; commercial-use ad to highlight IoT-based operating control and energy efficiency Full Article
con [Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd.]<br />MHPS Receives Order from Taiwan Power Company for Steam Turbine Facilities for the Datan Power Plant -- Equipment to Convert the Unit 7 Natural Gas-fired Simple Cycle Generator to a GTCC System -- By www.mhps.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 11:00:00 +0900 ・ Combined cycle operations scheduled to begin in November 2023 ・ Total plant output to increase 50%, from the current 600 MW to 900 MW Full Article
con Franconia Notch State Park: A user's guide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Aug 2011 12:05:01 +0000 This New Hampshire gem is a four-season recreational hub with hiking in the summer and snow skiing in the winter. (Bonus: It's easy to get to, thanks to access Full Article Wilderness & Resources
con For safer, cheaper pest control, just add ants By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Sep 2015 13:30:42 +0000 Ants offer a surprisingly effective alternative to synthetic pesticides, according to a new research review. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
con 'Rebel' farmers launch second organic label By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Jun 2018 18:22:42 +0000 A new label will certify foods grown in soil and animal products from pastured animals and would rule out hydroponic and aquaponic techniques. Full Article Healthy Eating