arm This organic farm in North Carolina could be yours for $300 and 200 words By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Feb 2017 13:45:36 +0000 Owner of Bluebird Hill Farm launches essay contest to give the $450,000 property away. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
arm These natural pesticides won't harm good bugs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 May 2018 15:48:20 +0000 Before reaching for commercial pesticides, try these solutions first to keep bees, butterflies and beneficial bugs safe. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
arm London air raid shelter houses carbon-neutral hydroponic farm By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Feb 2014 14:44:53 +0000 A hydroponic agriculture venture named Growing Underground is based in an air raid shelter 100 feet beneath the streets of London. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
arm Proposed Cape Cod wind farm halted by Native Americans By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:23:03 +0000 Controversial clean energy hits major setback from area Massachusetts tribes. Full Article Energy
arm Fish hold the key to better wind farms By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:14:32 +0000 Wind farm power is significantly limited by how close one turbine can be to another. But a fish-like configuration could change all of that. Full Article Energy
arm Are wind farms pushing the planet out of orbit? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Aug 2011 20:59:44 +0000 Wind energy may be clean energy, but could it end up destroying everything we know? The Onion investigates. Full Article Energy
arm Trump resorts to temper tantrums in golf course vs. wind farm fracas By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Mar 2012 20:17:28 +0000 Renowned for his levelheadedness, ability to compromise and ecological concern, Donald Trump vows to halt construction on his golf development unless the Scotti Full Article At Home
arm Seals may use wind farms as hunting grounds By www.livescience.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Jul 2014 13:30:26 +0000 Offshore wind farms may become seal hunting grounds, new research shows. Full Article Animals
arm Drone swarm dances to Beethoven's 5th By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Jan 2016 16:24:31 +0000 The record-breaking synchronized dance of 100 drones is unlike anything you've ever seen. Full Article Arts & Culture
arm Radioactive wild boars wreak havoc on Japanese farmland By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Apr 2016 21:16:25 +0000 Nuclear fallout has benefitted the beasts, considered as both tasty and fearsome in Japanese culture. Full Article Animals
arm How human activity is warming the oceans By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Jun 2012 17:15:14 +0000 Natural fluctuations alone do not explain warming in the upper layers of the planet's oceans, confirms a new computer modeling study. Full Article Climate & Weather
arm N.Y. wells contain alarming amounts of methane By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Sep 2012 19:04:41 +0000 A new study shows that some wells in N.Y. contain large amounts of explosive methane and need to be monitored to prevent any detonation. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
arm Even space debris affected by global warming By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:35:25 +0000 Rising carbon dioxide levels at the edge of space are apparently reducing the pull that Earth's atmosphere has on satellites and space junk, having effects on t Full Article Space
arm Leaked U.N. report warns of 'irreversible' warming By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Aug 2014 20:45:57 +0000 The risk of 'severe, pervasive and irreversible impacts' is quickly rising worldwide, the draft report warns. Full Article Climate & Weather
arm Michael Pollan: Get animals back on farms By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2009 20:43:22 +0000 Michael Pollan lists three things that need to be removed in order to get animals back on farms. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
arm Michael Pollan: Not enough farmers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2009 20:47:27 +0000 Michael Pollan argues that fossil fuel efficiency replaced farmers, and we need to get them back. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
arm Salvation Army opens nonprofit grocery store By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Mar 2018 16:36:46 +0000 The Salvation Army's nonprofit grocery store, DMG Foods, has opened in Baltimore with help from the Maryland Food Bank. Full Article Healthy Eating
arm EPA may target dust from farms By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Apr 2011 10:39:17 +0000 EPA head Lisa Jackson will decide if dust standards for U.S. farms and ranches should be left alone or tightened. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
arm Despite threats from big bad Trump, Scotland okays offshore wind farm By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:25:56 +0000 In approving an offshore wind farm, the Scottish government handles Donald Trump in a manner in which everyone should handle Donald Trump: They ignore him. Full Article Energy
arm Donald Trump: 0; Scottish wind farm: 1 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:44:30 +0000 The Scottish government recently approved the construction of a wind farm set off the coast from Donald Trump's golf course. Full Article Energy
arm IKEA blows into Texas, snatches up second U.S. wind farm By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Nov 2014 00:30:41 +0000 What better place for the Swedish furniture emporium to acquire its biggest global clean energy investment than the Lone Star State? Full Article Energy
arm 'Windlicht' is an otherworldly LED laser show held on a Dutch wind farm By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Mar 2016 13:30:43 +0000 A Pink Floyd soundtrack is not included with Studio Roosegaarde's newest environmental-themed light installation. Full Article Energy
arm The buzz on bee swarms By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 May 2009 16:00:01 +0000 Why bees swarm — and what to do if they swarm in your backyard. Full Article Family Activities
arm British home improvement giants to banish bee-harming products By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:00:48 +0000 Two major home improvement retailers in the U.K. pledge to pull gardening products containing bee-harming insecticides from their shelves. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
arm Help Cascadian Farm 'Bee Friendlier' to pollinators By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Oct 2014 19:27:01 +0000 Donating money to help the bees is as easy as adding a mustache to your cat's (or your friend's) photo. Full Article Healthy Eating
arm Lawn care giant announces plan to phase out bee-harming pesticides By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Apr 2016 12:00:17 +0000 Ortho's decision to nix neonicotinoids is an important one. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
arm In Japan, work kicks off on the world's largest floating solar farm By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Jan 2016 20:26:27 +0000 At a reservoir outside of Tokyo, water and electricity do indeed mix. Full Article Energy
arm Guess what Disney's new solar farm looks like? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Apr 2016 14:42:38 +0000 20-acre solar installation near Walt Disney World’s Epcot theme park has begun supplying clean energy this spring. Full Article Arts & Culture
arm China launches world's largest floating solar farm By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 11 Jun 2017 21:02:55 +0000 You might be familiar with floating wind turbines, but what about floating solar panels? Full Article Energy
arm This has to be the world's first solar farm that can be described as 'cute' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Jul 2017 16:43:02 +0000 China has now given a face to its aggressive renewable energy goals — and man, is that face adorable. (It's a panda.) Full Article Energy
arm This solar-powered Dutch poultry farm specializes in 'carbon-neutral' eggs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Nov 2017 15:26:00 +0000 Eco-conscious Dutch poultry company Kipster wants to revolutionize the egg industry. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
arm Today's tobacco field, tomorrow's solar farm By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Feb 2018 17:48:52 +0000 Lives would be saved and farmers would enjoy a healthy profit from the switch from tobacco to solar, according to a Michigan Tech-led case study. Full Article Energy
arm Wind and solar farms could bring regular rains to the Sahara desert By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Sep 2018 00:03:03 +0000 The Sahara, one of the largest deserts in the world, could be transformed into a more hospitable place thanks to clean energy. Full Article Climate & Weather
arm Chernobyl shines again as a solar farm By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 31 May 2019 15:01:08 +0000 When you can't harvest crops, why not harvest the sun? Full Article Energy
arm Why do we walk with straight arms but run with our arms bent? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Jul 2019 13:25:58 +0000 Researchers looked at walkers and runners with bent and straight arms to find out. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
arm Flatulent cows cause methane explosion on German farm By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Jan 2014 17:35:42 +0000 Yes, you read that right. Full Article Animals
arm Study finds chlorinated pools and pee are a match made in harmful gas heaven By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Mar 2014 18:15:37 +0000 While it ranks high on the gross scale, peeing in a pool has never been considered hazardous. A study, however, uncovers health effects. Full Article Healthy Spaces
arm Ikea to combat air pollution in India by turning farming waste into home goods By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Nov 2018 13:21:00 +0000 Although new on the Indian retail scene, Ikea already has big plans to alleviate one of the country's largest environmental ills. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
arm 'Zapped: Why Your Cell Phone Shouldn't Be Your Alarm Clock' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Jan 2011 11:11:17 +0000 Ann Louise Gittleman offers '1,268 Ways to Outsmart the Hazards of Electronic Pollution' Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
arm Farming: There's an app for that By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Feb 2015 14:38:15 +0000 The latest agricultural apps are helping farmers boost productivity and profits. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
arm In the Field: Trip to a local farmer's market By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 13:55:07 +0000 Video: Join Farmer D as he checks out the farmer's market in Savannah, GA. Full Article Healthy Eating
arm Dinner on the farm By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:00:32 +0000 Diners can eat in the same fields where the food is grown and often raise money for a good cause at the same time. Full Article Healthy Eating
arm Farm-to-Table restaurants rule Esquire's top 20 list By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Oct 2010 14:29:02 +0000 Eight of Esquire's top 20 new restaurants of 2010 emphasize local and sustainable foods. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
arm Follow on Facebook: American Farm to Table Restaurant Guide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 May 2011 19:42:06 +0000 Traveling in the states this summer? You’ll want to follow this Facebook page to help you find farm-to-table restaurants all over the country. Full Article Healthy Eating
arm CFL bulbs with built-in armor: A bright idea? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:29:16 +0000 ArmorLites are CFL bulbs with a special 'skin' that prevents mercury exposure if the bulb is broken. But is mercury exposure even something to worry about? Full Article At Home
arm Farmed vs. wild seafood: What's the best option? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 14:29:21 +0000 Morieka Johnson helps you choose what to get at the grocery and the sushi bar. Plus: 10 fish to avoid. Full Article Healthy Eating
arm EU bans bee-harming pesticides ... will U.S. wise up and follow suit? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:15:07 +0000 In a landmark decision, Europe restricts a popular pesticide linked to declining honeybee populations. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
arm Are food pesticides harmful to humans? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Jun 2017 19:16:34 +0000 Pesticides are sprayed on food to kill living organisms, then we sometimes ingest them. How can those pesticides be bad for people? Full Article Healthy Eating
arm EU passes total ban on bee-harming pesticides By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Apr 2018 19:34:17 +0000 The European Union has banned bee-harming neonicotinoids. The policy is expected to come into full force by the end of 2018. Full Article Animals
arm Interior Department to allow bee-harming pesticides, GMO crops in some wildlife areas By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Aug 2018 20:27:26 +0000 Rescinding a 2014 ban, the planting of genetically-modified crops and the use of neonicotinoid pesticides are allowed in U.S. national wildlife refuges again. Full Article Wilderness & Resources