arm Illegal marijuana farms are poisoning Pacific fishers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Jan 2016 14:03:00 +0000 A threatened species is on the brink of disappearing as pot farms on public land dish out poisoned baits for wildlife. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
arm Eggbeater technology to double wind farm output By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Mar 2010 21:54:43 +0000 By creating mini-tornados using adjacent counter-spinning vertical turbines, WindHarvest International hope to revolutionize the productivity of wind power. Full Article Research & Innovations
arm What do you know about the farmer who grew your coffee? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2013 14:47:11 +0000 Forthcoming documentary follows movement to link poor growers with roasters and consumers. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
arm October is Fair Trade Month, but being fair to farmers should be a year-round thing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2013 13:00:20 +0000 My family is starting off the chilly fall mornings fairly with ethically sourced coffee and hot chocolate. Full Article Beverages
arm For these bears in the Ukraine, it's too warm to hibernate By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Dec 2019 13:33:23 +0000 Warming temperatures have had an impact on brown bear hibernation in Ukraine. Full Article Animals
arm The table-to-farm movement By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:41:59 +0000 Table-to-farm is the logical next step in the farm-to-table cycle. Full Article Healthy Eating
arm World's largest indoor vertical farm opens in Chicago By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:21:04 +0000 FarmedHere, a new 90,000-square-foot indoor farm, just opened in the suburbs of Chicago and is now the largest facility of its kind in the world. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
arm Zazu Restaurant and Farm sources locally and humanely By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Jun 2013 16:18:36 +0000 Husband and wife team John Stewart and Duskie Estes have created a wine country restaurant that serves memorable meals. Full Article Healthy Eating
arm PBS' 'A Chef's Life' takes a realistic look at farm-to-fork By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2013 13:08:12 +0000 The new show follows the personal and culinary journey of farm-to-fork Chef Vivian Howard, one ingredient at a time. Full Article Healthy Eating
arm Global warming? Some say Arctic is actually cooling By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2013 21:07:38 +0000 An article based upon a leaked report says that Arctic sea ice is up 60%. But is it true? Full Article Climate & Weather
arm Microsoft buys energy output of Texas wind farm By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2013 18:24:53 +0000 Microsoft is the latest in a long line of tech companies making a serious play in the renewable energy sector. Full Article Energy
arm How small-scale farmers are growing more rice with less water and fewer chemicals By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:34:24 +0000 SRI, the system of rice intensification, has taken agribusiness giants by surprise with its record-breaking harvests across the globe. Full Article Leaderboard
arm Meet the accidental farmer who's reconnecting consumers to their food By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Dec 2013 16:55:06 +0000 Media professional hopes to turn others on to farming with her new website. Full Article Leaderboard
arm Invasive stink bugs swarm across the U.S. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2013 13:57:18 +0000 Brown marmorated stink bugs are wreaking havoc — and just reeking — as they spread throughout the country. Full Article Animals
arm Lab-created moths with a 'self-destruct' gene to be released onto U.S. farmland By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 May 2017 23:49:59 +0000 The first release of moths with genetically-engineered "self-destruct" switches onto American farms is being heralded as an insecticide-free solution to pests. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
arm Book by farmer and rocker Chuck Leavell advocates smart, green growth By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:01:57 +0000 "Growing a Better America" offers lessons on how the United States can keep growing without sacrificing the environment. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
arm Lea Thompson & Gilles Marini become chicken farmers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:08:56 +0000 'Switched at Birth' stars raise poultry, reveal upcoming storylines. Full Article Arts & Culture
arm New 'Do No Harm' TV show keeps it green By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Jan 2013 22:09:58 +0000 Steven Pasquale stars in a dual role on NBC series 'Do No Harm'. Show aims to do less harm to the environment via eco-friendly production practices. Full Article Arts & Culture
arm Anjelica Huston designs eco-pod, hosts farm-to-table dinner party By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2013 22:20:53 +0000 Actress was also recently named PETA's Person of the Year. Full Article Arts & Culture
arm Inside the eye of the swarm By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2013 20:36:00 +0000 Bombarded by bats and covered in bees, George McGavin investigates 'Ultimate Swarms' for Animal Planet. Full Article Animals
arm Bottled water has New Zealanders up in arms By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Apr 2017 12:12:19 +0000 New Zealand residents are not happy that their pristine water may be exported for bottled water. The company that wants to export it doesn't want it to go to wa Full Article Beverages
arm Obama to announce global warming plan today By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jun 2013 13:57:56 +0000 President Barack Obama will announce a comprehensive plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in a highly anticipated speech today. Full Article Politics
arm Global warming isn't on 'hiatus' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2013 19:38:17 +0000 The Montreal Protocol, which phased out ozone-killing gases, has helped. Meanwhile the oceans are warming faster than ever. Full Article Climate & Weather
arm Alarming rise in diabetes in children By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Jun 2012 14:34:43 +0000 While the scientist try to figure out why type 1 diabetes is on the rise, let's do our parts to make sure our kids don't develop type 2 diabetes. Full Article Healthy Eating
arm Diabetes medications may sometimes do more harm than good By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Jul 2014 10:40:41 +0000 New study may help doctors and patients find a better balance between diabetes control and quality of life. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
arm Cities open warming centers to protect the homeless from frigid temps By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Jan 2018 19:22:36 +0000 With frigid weather throughout the country, communities offer the homeless respite from the dangerous temperatures. Full Article Climate & Weather
arm Billionaire steps up for national parks, offering employment opportunities, army of volunteers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Jan 2019 17:12:34 +0000 Philanthropist Marcus Lemonis is offering work at his Camping World stories and access to an army of volunteers to national parks in need. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
arm In the Green Room: Willie Nelson at Farm Aid By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:33:18 +0000 Video: Chuck interviews the legendary Willie Nelson at Farm Aid 2009. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
arm In the Green Room: Jason Mraz on farming By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:36:18 +0000 Chuck Leavell, keyboardist for The Rolling Stones and the cofounder of MNN, talks to pop star Jason Mraz about his avocado farm and what it felt to be named the Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
arm In the Green Room: Country star Gretchen Wilson on the next generation of farmers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:07:52 +0000 Chuck Leavell, keyboardist for The Rolling Stones and the cofounder of MNN, sits down with country music star Gretchen Wilson at Farm Aid 2009 to talk about fig Full Article Arts & Culture
arm In the Green Room: Will Dailey on Farm-Aid and his music career By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:58:01 +0000 Video: Will Dailey talks about the importance of Farm-Aid, his music career, and how social media is helping him release his new album 'Torrent'. Full Article Arts & Culture
arm A Bronx kale: Affordable housing meets hydroponic farming in Morrisania By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:56:26 +0000 In the South Bronx, a 124-unit housing development with a rooftop farm combines low-income housing with an emphasis on healthy living and fresh food. Full Article Remodeling & Design
arm Could carbon farming save our soils? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Jan 2015 15:22:57 +0000 Sustainable agricultural practices add essential carbon to soil's organic matter, which could be key to reviving soil quality. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
arm Flying over 'Carmageddon' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Jul 2011 21:45:38 +0000 Video: When a 10-mile stretch of L.A.'s interstate 405 is closed this weekend, there will be only one way to get through the gridlock: Fly over it. Take a ride Full Article Transportation
arm 'Carmageddon 2' fails to be a nightmare [Photos] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Oct 2012 14:50:32 +0000 A 10-mile stretch of Los Angeles' 405 Freeway — the most heavily trafficked road in the country — was completely shut down this weekend as part of a $1 bill Full Article Transportation
arm The armadillo in the road looked dead, but this woman stopped to check anyway By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Aug 2019 16:31:04 +0000 Countless people drove past an injured armadillo, until one compassionate woman came along. Full Article Animals
arm Net-zero home provides California farm laborers with heart and 'sol' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Sep 2015 15:30:50 +0000 UC Davis students conceive a 'deliberate solution' to substandard farm worker housing. Full Article Remodeling & Design
arm 3-D printed car and home live in symbiotic off-grid harmony By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Sep 2015 20:15:51 +0000 A solar-powered home that can charge a car is one thing. But what if power flowed the other way, as well? Full Article Research & Innovations
arm Farmer battles animal factory and wins By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Apr 2010 06:52:17 +0000 Lynn Henning, a country farmer, wins the Goldman Prize for battling a massive factory cattle operation that was polluting once fertile farms in Michigan. Full Article Research & Innovations
arm Norwegian army put on vegetarian diet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2013 19:48:43 +0000 Combating climate change now on the menu for Norway’s armed forces. Full Article Healthy Eating
arm U.S. clears path for offshore wind farms By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:21:01 +0000 Offshore wind power poses no major environmental or socioeconomic risks for the U.S. Mid-Atlantic coast, a new Interior Department study reports. Full Article Energy
arm U.S. approves huge wind farm in Wyoming By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Oct 2012 16:36:42 +0000 The Chokecherry and Sierra Madre project could include up to 1,000 wind turbines, which would make it the largest wind farm in North America. Full Article Energy
arm Jon Stewart tackles global warming deniers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:18:17 +0000 Video: As the Copenhagen summit continues, global warming deniers are popping up all over. Perhaps they're right, says Jon Stewart, it's all a conspiracy of tho Full Article Climate & Weather
arm Boating through a wind farm By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:25:20 +0000 Video footage from our tour of an off-shore wind farm in Denmark.. will wind replace an aging fleet of coal plants? Full Article Research & Innovations
arm Hayden Christensen's farm inspires new clothing line By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Sep 2013 15:59:04 +0000 'Star Wars' actor's new new 20-piece men's clothing line includes jackets, pants, knitwear, and accessories. Full Article Arts & Culture
arm Stay warm and keep it hyperlocal-ish with this homegrown hoodie By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Dec 2014 01:30:36 +0000 The North Face releases a limited edition hooded sweatshirt (mostly) designed and manufactured within the Bay Area. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
arm Why farmers are warming up to milkweed By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Nov 2017 13:34:00 +0000 Some farmers have found the wonderful (and profitable) insulating properties of milkweed. Full Article Green Workplace
arm Farmer D and the tao of composting By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Apr 2014 17:59:52 +0000 In his new book 'Citizen Farmers,' Daron 'Farmer D' Joffe positions farming as both a sustainable and a philosophical lifestyle. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
arm Gary Hirshberg, CEO of Stonyfield Farm, adds 'rapper' to his resume By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Apr 2011 16:20:46 +0000 Find out how Stonyfield Farm CEO Gary Hirshberg made a rap video about organic food that inspired a battle rap response from Honest Tea's Seth Goldman. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
arm Seth Godin on the marketing of global warming By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:32:36 +0000 Marketing guru Seth Godin talks about the marketing of global warming, the future of publishing, and what's going to happen when the entire world buys a car. Full Article Arts & Culture