ge The legend of Utah bobcat Mr. Murderbritches By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Dec 2019 17:53:53 +0000 A Utah bobcat named Mr. Murderbritches was captured in 2018 after he was caught eating a farmer's chickens. Full Article Animals
ge The Pickens' plan to getting off oil By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 May 2010 15:29:49 +0000 Former oilman T. Boone Pickens talks about the need to get off foreign oil and the recent spill in the Gulf Coast. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ge The oil spill gets its own app By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 May 2010 09:04:02 +0000 A new app for iPhone and Android lets users report impacts of the Gulf oil spill in real time. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ge Gulf 'media blackout' triggers journalist fury By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 10:12:50 +0000 Why are government officials still blocking journalists from documenting the Gulf oil spill? What are they hiding, and why is Obama letting it happen? Full Article Research & Innovations
ge Broader view on oil spill's environmental damage By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Jun 2010 20:33:51 +0000 Alaskan journalist Charles Wohlforth, author of 'The Fate of Nature,' tells MSNBC about the oil spill's likely long-term effects and what could exacerbate them. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ge Sign up for the Weekend Without Oil challenge By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:00:45 +0000 Don't miss your chance to make a difference during the Weekend Without Oil. Full Article Family Activities
ge U.S. to become the world's biggest oil producer, but hold the applause By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:37:23 +0000 By 2030, America could surpass Saudi Arabia in terms of crude output. That's great for energy independence, but it's not all good news. Full Article Energy
ge More than 200 tornadoes have ravaged the U.S. in the last 12 days By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 May 2019 16:24:59 +0000 From Texas and Colorado through the Midwest, South and East Coast, tornadoes are tearing through the U.S. Full Article Climate & Weather
ge Kermit the Frog really thinks pizza as a vegetable is silly By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 03:11:13 +0000 Kermit pops into ‘Saturday Night Live’ to discuss the school lunch standards. Full Article Healthy Eating
ge Climate change gives gardeners new options By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:36:42 +0000 The USDA has updated its planting-zones map for the first time in 22 years, reflecting a warmer U.S. where many southern crops are expanding north. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ge McDonald's gets rid of 'pink slime' in beef By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:13:03 +0000 The fast-food company denies that pressure from chef Jamie Oliver had anything to do with its decision. Full Article Healthy Eating
ge Pink slime: Schools to get option to take it or leave it By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:04:29 +0000 The USDA is expected to announce that schools will be able to request beef patties with or without the controversial filler. Full Article Healthy Eating
ge Plant the Plate infographic argues for increased fruit and vegetable production By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 May 2012 18:50:10 +0000 America does not grow enough fruits and vegetables to satisfy USDA recommendations for all citizens. This infograhic makes the argument easy to understand. Full Article Healthy Eating
ge Kathleen Merrigan gets thanks from sustainable food advocates By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Mar 2013 20:19:03 +0000 The outgoing USDA deputy secretary receives a heartfelt letter signed by Alice Waters, Marisa Tomei, Robyn O’Brien and many more. Full Article Healthy Eating
ge USDA encourages ignoring sell-by date on some foods By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2015 14:36:56 +0000 In its Week in Review video, a USDA rep says it’s OK to eat that dry pasta several months past its sell-by date. Full Article Healthy Eating
ge Sugar gets called out in 2016 dietary guidelines (and meat, we're watching you) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Jan 2016 17:25:47 +0000 New dietary guidelines put a limit on added sugar, and changed their tune on dietary cholesterol. Good news for egg lovers. Full Article Healthy Eating
ge 8 before-and-after images of ice melt By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Jul 2012 21:45:36 +0000 As the old ice of Earth melts, photographers have captured its decline. Here are eight stunning before-and-after images detailing ice melts across our planet. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ge 6 ways humans can adapt to climate change By www.livescience.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Aug 2012 21:12:10 +0000 Wild geoengineering schemes may aim to reverse global warming by reflecting sunlight into space or storing excess carbon dioxide, but they won't spare humanity Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ge Hurricane Sandy caused 11 billion gallons of sewage overflows By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:56:08 +0000 A new report from Climate Central finds that most of the overflow was caused by coastal flooding, which was made worse by rising sea levels. Full Article Climate & Weather
ge Why Georgia should prepare for a hurricane By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Aug 2013 20:05:24 +0000 Georgia’s coast is currently protected from hurricanes by a series of barrier islands, but their value is decreasing as sea levels rise. Full Article Guest Columnist
ge Climate 'refugee' seeks asylum in New Zealand By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2013 18:57:15 +0000 Could the plight of one Kiribati family foreshadow a future inundated with climate-change castaways? Full Article Climate & Weather
ge Ancient Antarctic iceberg flotilla caused huge sea-level rise By www.livescience.com Published On :: Thu, 29 May 2014 14:57:45 +0000 Antarctica's melting glaciers launched so many icebergs into the ocean 14,600 years ago that sea level rose 6.5 feet in just 100 years. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ge Climate change now causing the dead to rise By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Jun 2014 00:11:39 +0000 As if rising sea levels and more intense weather weren't bad enough. The newest negative effect of climate change? The rising dead. Full Article Climate & Weather
ge Climate change doesn't exist in Florida, apparently By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2015 14:07:19 +0000 One of the states most at risk from climate change has reportedly banned officials from using the phrase 'climate change.' Full Article Climate & Weather
ge Nigeria's shining city upon an ocean By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Aug 2015 19:33:32 +0000 Eko Atlantic will be the modern face of Nigeria, for better or for worse. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ge Largest volcanic region on Earth found hidden underneath Antarctic ice By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Aug 2017 02:37:41 +0000 Geologists say they have found a range of volcanoes beneath the ice of Antarctica that rival those of east Africa and North America. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ge 14 islands threatened by climate change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Jan 2018 16:44:57 +0000 While rising sea levels ultimately influence the entire planet, they pose the greatest threat to the islands sitting at sea level. Full Article Climate & Weather
ge Climate change is threatening our hot sauce By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Mar 2018 19:59:32 +0000 A small island in Louisiana where peppers are grown for Tabasco sauce is losing land to rising sea levels. Full Article Climate & Weather
ge How coral reefs can help us endure climate change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Jun 2018 14:57:32 +0000 Not only can coral reefs buffer humans from disasters, but protecting them is 15 times cheaper than building sea walls. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ge Rising seas are swallowing Scotland's Stone Age ruins By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 07 Oct 2018 15:32:00 +0000 Stone Age villages on the Orkney Islands are older than Stonehenge, but archaeologists fear that they won't be around for much longer. Full Article Climate & Weather
ge Cradle to college: Gro Cribs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Oct 2011 14:30:02 +0000 Nashville-based Gro Furniture releases Bam B and P Pod, two ingeniously designed modern cribs that Junior — unless he reaches Kris Humphries' height by the ag Full Article At Home
ge Why women who give birth after 45 live longer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Apr 2012 22:28:33 +0000 A new study found that the mortality rate for women with no children is 4.9 per 1,000, yet notably dips to 1.6 among women who give birth after 45. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
ge Hidden dangers in your baby's nursery [Infographic] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:46:59 +0000 Make sure your new baby's room is safe and healthy for the whole family with these quick and easy tips. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
ge Breast-feeding mama gets happy surprise at restaurant By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2013 12:00:41 +0000 She was expecting a nasty comment for breastfeeding her baby in public. What she got was a free dinner. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
ge Should your baby get a vitamin K shot at birth? Absolutely. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Aug 2014 12:00:24 +0000 Misinformation and 'vaccine fears' are causing parents to forgo a safe solution to a dangerous newborn vitamin deficiency. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
ge Odd gadget holds both a smartphone and a baby bottle. But why? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Oct 2016 18:24:50 +0000 Is the idea behind Swipe & Feed smartphone/baby bottle combo genius or ridiculous? Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
ge Dwell on wheels: Vintage trailer reborn as low-impact mobile abode By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:06 +0000 Squeeze on in for a tour of the COMET, a 1960s Avalon camper transformed into a solar-powered mobile abode by Mariah Coz. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ge A subterranean storage unit-turned-micro-apartment in Seattle [Video] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Aug 2013 15:21:29 +0000 Visit Steve Sauer's Seattle apartment, a 182-square-foot storage unit transformed into a cozy dwelling. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ge In California, a stylish carport-to-guest cottage conversion [Video] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Jan 2014 17:48:08 +0000 Instead of filling a storage space attached to their carport with junk, Craige and Jennifer Walters transformed it into a lovely tiny house for guests. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ge Coop du jour: Inside a run-down hen house-turned-rustic family cottage [Video] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Apr 2014 17:40:42 +0000 A family proves that even the most ramshackle out buildings can be transformed into cozy, habitable spaces with a bit of hard work and creative design. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ge Stunning garage-to-cabin conversion enjoys sweeping Puget Sound views By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Apr 2014 17:05:24 +0000 A design firm best known for its repurposed cardboard creations tries its hand at small-scale adaptive reuse with absolutely gorgeous results. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ge A California homeowner who pays his mortgage by living in the garage [Video] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Jun 2014 20:55:38 +0000 Explaining this his car 'doesn't need its own little home,' a homeowner converts his garage into a cottage and rents out his main house. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ge Endangered Frank Lloyd Wright home in Minnesota finds reprieve — in Pennsylvania By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Jul 2016 11:00:06 +0000 The R.W. Lindholm Residence is the newest, but certainly not the first, Wright-designed structure to be relocated in its entirety. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ge Rise, fall and rebirth: The mission to save Atlanta's largest building By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Jul 2018 13:50:28 +0000 Photographer Blake Burton chronicles the extensive work of restoring a historic Sears, Roebuck & Co. building. Full Article Travel
ge Video: Obama addresses U.N. on climate change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:45:21 +0000 President Barack Obama challenged world leaders to join the United States in fighting global warming. Watch the entire 10-minute speech here. Full Article Climate & Weather
ge George Clooney launches high-tech Satellite Sentinel Project By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Dec 2010 17:15:36 +0000 Actor teams with Google and the United Nations to collect real-time satellite imagery of war-torn Sudan region. Full Article Computers
ge TED Talks: Josette Sheeran on ending hunger now By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Aug 2011 01:58:28 +0000 The head of the U.N.'s World Food Program talks about how we can fix the hunger problem. Full Article Healthy Eating
ge Photos: Brazil faces eco-challenges ahead of Rio+20 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Jun 2012 15:58:43 +0000 More than 100 world leaders and tens of thousands of protesters will descend on Rio de Janeiro next week for the Rio+20 summit in hopes of overcoming years of d Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ge UN report: Climate change already taking a major toll on Earth By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Mar 2014 19:46:21 +0000 Climate change has already taken a serious toll on human well-being and world economies. Full Article Climate & Weather
ge Journalist gets up close and personal with a seal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Apr 2014 18:20:00 +0000 While traveling through Antarctica, journalist Charlie Bird had an up-close encounter with some adorable seals that left him giggling. Full Article Animals