ir Go greener with your holiday spirits By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:14:10 +0000 We've got lots of choices for eco-friendly wine, beer and spirits this holiday season. Full Article Beverages
ir Girls' night in for Valentine's Day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:15:30 +0000 Single? Welcome love into your life, and celebrate — don't shun — the holiday. Full Article Arts & Culture
ir Watch: Giant wildfire burns in time-lapse By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Jun 2012 15:20:05 +0000 A videographer captures eerie footage of Colorado's High Park Fire, one of several blazes now raging in the dry, windy, beetle-infested U.S. West. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ir How to start a fire with a bag of water By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Jun 2017 17:18:57 +0000 Who knew a sandwich bag and some water could make a biconvex lens and start a fire? Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ir 7 fire lookout towers where you can spend the night By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Jul 2017 12:20:00 +0000 Fire lookout towers found in numerous national forests have been converted into campsites-in-the-sky. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ir 5 ways to build a campfire By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Jan 2018 20:11:56 +0000 There are several different ways to start a campfire, depending on wind and what resources you have on hand. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ir How I accidentally made a viral video on a frozen lake in Maine — and had a blast doing it By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Feb 2018 20:01:48 +0000 The story of how a day spent on a frozen Maine lake skating turned into a mildly viral video. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ir Why Hawaii's hot lava is so awe-inspiring By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Feb 2018 20:45:57 +0000 I hiked to see flowing lava in Hawai‘i. Now I can't shut up about it. Full Article Travel
ir First-aid tips for hiking with your dog By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 30 Jun 2018 12:41:39 +0000 With these first-aid tips and proper planning, you and your dog should be ready for anything. Full Article Pets
ir With these maps, you can track migratory birds in near real time By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Aug 2018 16:37:27 +0000 BirdCast shows the volume and direction of birds in the U.S. Full Article Animals
ir When will fall leaves be at their peak near me? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Oct 2018 20:39:04 +0000 This foliage map from SmokeyMountains.com is a handy, up-to-date guide to fall leaf season all over the country. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ir Unhealthy air plagues our national parks, just like it plagues our cities By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 08 May 2019 18:35:05 +0000 The air at 85% of national parks is unhealthy at times, report finds, building on a study that said concentration of smog-forming ozone rivals that of cities. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ir Two-thirds of sunscreens offer inferior protection, says EWG By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 23 May 2019 16:29:04 +0000 Environmental Working Group's newest sunscreen guide rates the safest sunscreens and calls out bad practices (like too-high SPFs.) Full Article Protection & Safety
ir Environmental movies: The best of 2010 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Feb 2011 17:22:15 +0000 We've got picks that include documentaries, fantasy, fiction and even kid movies. Full Article Arts & Culture
ir Vermont becomes first state to ban fracking By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 May 2012 15:16:56 +0000 It may be a largely symbolic victory for environmentalists, but many critics of hydraulic fracturing hope it will set an example for other states to follow. Full Article Energy
ir First Class Meal enlists postal workers to help stamp out food insecurity By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Feb 2017 19:59:34 +0000 Prize-winning design proposal revives defunct post offices by transforming them into food-sharing centers. Full Article Responsible Living
ir Students aim to pair veterans with service dogs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Feb 2018 15:37:29 +0000 Gilbert High School seniors in South Carolina are raising money to get service dogs to veterans with PTSD. Full Article Responsible Living
ir Student walks 20 miles to get to his first day of work and meets kindness every step of the way By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Jul 2018 18:14:52 +0000 Walter Carr, a dedicated young employee, wins accolades in Alabama for going above and beyond to get to his first day of work. Full Article Responsible Living
ir Museum of Ice Cream's sprinkle pool deemed an environmental hazard By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Jan 2018 20:25:14 +0000 The new and highly Instagrammable interactive exhibition in Miami Beach receives a violation for generating marine debris. Full Article Arts & Culture
ir World's first recycled plastic bike path opens in the Netherlands By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Sep 2018 14:21:10 +0000 The Dutch do it again with a new cycling path in the northeastern city of Zwolle that's made from old plastic bottles and packaging. Full Article Research & Innovations
ir Our love affair with single-use plastics is over By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Jun 2019 15:25:21 +0000 Many countries, states and municipalities are getting serious about reducing the use of plastic bags, utensils and containers. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ir How clean is the air near your school? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 12:00:08 +0000 Environmental Protection Agency releases air toxicity results from 65 schools in 22 states. Full Article Family Activities
ir How air conditioning can heat buildings By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Jun 2012 15:39:07 +0000 A new system created by a French energy firm heats about 6 million square feet of office space, creating no emissions in the process. Full Article Energy
ir Trash-atlantic flights: British Airways announces waste-to-jet fuel scheme By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 03 May 2014 16:30:22 +0000 British Airways partners with an American biofuel firm to build a massive facility outside of London that will produce garbage-based jet fuel. Full Article Energy
ir Van Gogh's life to be explored in first fully painted feature film By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Mar 2016 23:51:03 +0000 Painstakingly handcrafted biopic on the legendary Dutch painter is seeking artists interested in contributing. Full Article Arts & Culture
ir 7 must-see films at the 2016 Environmental Film Fest By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 20 Mar 2016 20:48:27 +0000 Here are the films to catch at the country's largest environmental film fest — including one about making saké and the tragic industry of trophy hunting. Full Article Arts & Culture
ir How you can visit the Shire ... in Guatemala By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 08 May 2016 15:02:00 +0000 The Hobbitenango is a sustainable restaurant and hotel that gives back to the village. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ir The animal inspirations behind these 'Star Wars' creatures By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Dec 2017 17:44:53 +0000 From adorable porgs to crystalline foxes, the otherworld species of 'The Last Jedi' have roots here on Earth. Full Article Animals
ir 'Science Fair' wins hearts at Sundance By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Feb 2018 17:24:55 +0000 After watching "Science Fair," You’ll never look at your high-school science fair the same way again. Full Article Research & Innovations
ir 6 environmental perks of the fiscal cliff deal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Jan 2013 19:36:42 +0000 On top of averting budget cuts, Congress' deal to dodge the fiscal cliff also extended several key incentives for programs related to the environment. Full Article Politics
ir An office with a view: Kicking back on a wind turbine hundreds of feet in the air By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 01:23:54 +0000 Redditor Demo_of_demo shared this beautiful photo taken from high atop his wind-turbine "office." Full Article Energy
ir How wind turbines kill birds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 May 2013 16:29:01 +0000 Wind energy may be cost efficient, but it's costing us over half a million birds each year. Full Article Energy
ir How an 'off-grid' hippie built a wind energy empire By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2013 17:33:07 +0000 Wind entrepreneur Dale Vince used to live on a bus. Now he's one of Britain's richest men, and he has big plans to transform his country. Full Article Energy
ir Major bird charity plans wind turbine at HQ By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2013 17:02:19 +0000 Wind power critics argue that turbines kill birds. So why is the U.K.'s largest bird charity planning a turbine? Full Article Energy
ir Judd Hirsch: Neighborly fuss over wind turbine is 'baloney' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2013 14:00:02 +0000 Residents in the New York town of Denning rally against 'Taxi' actor Judd Hirsch's proposed wind turbine project. Full Article Energy
ir IKEA announces first U.S. investment in wind energy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Apr 2014 13:56:22 +0000 IKEA gusts into the U.S. wind energy sector with an investment in an Illinois farm capable of generating enough annual energy to power 70 stores. Full Article Energy
ir Bonfire + a bunch of box fans = Homemade fire tornado By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Apr 2014 16:44:22 +0000 Watch the fire spin and swirl as its driven up towards the heavens by an array of well-placed box fans to the soothing tune of 'Moonlight Sonata.' Full Article Energy
ir Google buys 43MW of wind energy, saves birds too By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Feb 2015 15:40:23 +0000 In addition to buying energy from Altamont Pass wind farm, Google is financing upgrades that will save thousands of birds' lives. Full Article Energy
ir Portugal shows off in March, flirting with 100% renewable energy goal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Apr 2018 16:48:31 +0000 Portugal predicts that renewables will satisfy its mainland electricity needs by 2040. Full Article Energy
ir 95% of bathroom users don't wash their hands correctly By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:35:01 +0000 After using the bathroom, 95 percent of people fail to wash their hands long enough to kill harmful bacteria. Full Article Healthy Spaces
ir How to get pet hair under control By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Jul 2015 15:42:31 +0000 Keep the pets but ditch the mess with this handy guide. Full Article Pets
ir Reddit's Fridge Detective is inspiration for Clean Out Your Fridge Day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Nov 2018 14:01:04 +0000 The Reddit guessing game Fridge Detective peeks inside people's refrigerators for clues, and it may remind you of the mess in your own. Full Article Healthy Eating
ir 13 secrets to managing dog and cat hair By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Apr 2019 18:13:21 +0000 These tips should help you get pet hair off your dog, cat, house and clothes. Full Article Pets
ir First-ever 'soldier' bee discovered By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:24:48 +0000 The big-bodied bees join the ranks of ants and termites, which have long been known to rely on a separate caste of 'soldiers' to defend the colony. Full Article Animals
ir Best medicine for bees? Their own honey By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:50:01 +0000 Bees that ate the immune-boosting chemicals showed activation in genes known to help them fight parasites and break down pesticides. Full Article Animals
ir Stingless bees: Waiting for their moment in the sun By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Jul 2014 18:03:33 +0000 With stingers that are harmless to humans, stingless bees could be the pollinators that save the day. Full Article Animals
ir Watch: Toxic West Virginia By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 May 2010 05:42:03 +0000 VBS.TV took a trip to West Virginia to investigate the evils of mountaintop removal mining. Take some time today and watch this. Full Article Energy
ir Senator Byrd's death brings uncertainty to environmental issues By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:25:00 +0000 Robert Byrd's death will create a void that may directly affect environmental policy. Full Article Politics
ir Mac and PC share a dirty secret By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:19:09 +0000 The ENOUGH project points out at least one commonality between Mac and PC -- they both use conflict minerals. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ir Sir Terry Pratchett forges a sword with a meteorite By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Sep 2010 11:24:34 +0000 English fantasy writer Sir Terry Pratchett smelt his own iron ore to create his knightly sword. Full Article Wilderness & Resources