cons The Sustainable Forestry Initiative invests in community and conservation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 May 2010 17:20:42 +0000 Forest certification program announces its new Conservation and Community Partnerships Grant program. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
cons Your choices matter, even if the consequences are hidden By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Sep 2013 13:11:47 +0000 The Rainforest Alliance's new video suggests what it would be like if the environmental consequences of your food choices happened in your own backyard. Full Article Healthy Eating
cons Absurd Korean pop hit 'Gangnam Style' actually a subversive critique of consumerism By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Dec 2012 22:43:52 +0000 Could we be witnessing Korean pop's plunge into the cultural criticism arena? Full Article Arts & Culture
cons Federal judge halts construction of Keystone XL pipeline By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Nov 2018 18:39:39 +0000 Part of the Keystone oil pipeline was shut down after a 5,000-barrel leak in South Dakota, the pipeline's operator TransCanada said. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
cons Lubanzi, a wine label with a social conscience By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 22 Jul 2017 16:10:08 +0000 Some of the proceeds from Lubanzi wines, which are imported South Africa, goes to help the vineyard workers and their families. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
cons How much plastic do you consume every day? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Jun 2019 15:47:08 +0000 There's microplastic all around us, and we're consuming it at astounding rates, according to several studies. Full Article Healthy Eating
cons 5 gadgets to create or conserve energy [Infographic] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2013 17:25:13 +0000 These high-tech devices work in decidedly unexpected ways, often converting human energy into electricity. Full Article Energy
cons Meet the snowflake consultant for Disney's 'Frozen' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Apr 2016 16:14:03 +0000 Physicist Kenneth Libbrecht, a leading expert on snowflake formation, is proud to have added scientific accuracy to Disney's hit animated musical. Full Article Climate & Weather
cons Should we drink coffee? The pros and cons By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Jun 2019 12:59:08 +0000 There can be both positive and negative effects of drinking coffee on a regular basis. Full Article Beverages
cons Green job of the week: Technical writing and design consultant By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Aug 2009 02:12:23 +0000 Chipotle, one of MNN's top 10 organic fast-food restaurants, is searching for a technical writing and design consultant at its Denver office. Full Article Green Workplace
cons Jan and Alexandra Cousteau celebrate the family business of conservation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 May 2011 20:18:38 +0000 The daughter-in-law and granddaughter of famous explorer Jacques Cousteau continue the mission of water stewardship. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
cons London officials consider more public drinking fountains By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Dec 2017 16:23:15 +0000 Mayor Sadiq Kahn wants Londoners to stay hydrated with public water fountains while generating less plastic waste. Full Article Responsible Living
cons Despite increasing attacks, climate scientists reiterate consensus By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 19 Jun 2010 22:45:00 +0000 255 top climate scientists are reiterating their conclusions on global warming in the face of increased e-mail attacks. Full Article Climate & Weather
cons Chipotle Mexican Grill's pros and cons By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2011 14:59:24 +0000 Our food blogger shares her thoughts after visiting the sustainable chain restaurant for the first time. Full Article Healthy Eating
cons Are Teavana and Celestial Seasonings teas safe to consume? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:53:46 +0000 Shocking lab results have convinced me to buy my tea elsewhere. Full Article Healthy Eating
cons Water-conserving Nebia shower system is the toast of Silicon Valley By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Aug 2015 19:48:29 +0000 Sure, it's backed by Apple's Tim Cook. But would you spend $300 on a shower apparatus? Full Article Research & Innovations
cons Does this chess problem reveal the key to human consciousness? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Mar 2017 20:31:56 +0000 Computers can't solve this chess problem. Can you? Full Article Computers
cons A future brain/cloud interface could give us all a collective super-consciousness By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 14 Apr 2019 19:07:49 +0000 Researchers propose developing nanobots that connect our brains with the cloud. Full Article Research & Innovations
cons Review: The Conscious Box By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:51:57 +0000 The Conscious Box delivers new greener goods and goodies to your doorstep every month for around the price of two tickets to the movies. Full Article Responsible Living
cons Consumer Reports: Low-VOC paints perform just as well By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:26:48 +0000 Popular magazine and testing facility finds that nontoxic paints have improved in recent years, performing just as well as conventional paints. Full Article Remodeling & Design
cons 7 reasons to consider indoor air-quality testing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2013 19:12:54 +0000 Indoor air pollutants are all around us, from radon and rodents to VOCs and NO2. Full Article Protection & Safety
cons 16 famous animal conservationists By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2013 13:30:41 +0000 In the field or in front of the camera, these amazing animal conservationists have dedicated their lives towards protecting the Earth and its creatures. Full Article Leaderboard
cons 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
cons Meet the woman who elevated conservation photography to a whole new level By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Jan 2014 16:10:00 +0000 Cristina Mittermeier discusses the modern movement of conservation photography in an interview. Full Article Leaderboard
cons Luke Perry donates; Ricky Schroder conserves By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Jan 2013 19:17:21 +0000 Luke Perry and Ricky Shroder star in Hallmark's 'Goodnight For Justice: Queen of Hearts.' Full Article Arts & Culture
cons Conserving is 'Elementary' for CBS show By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Jan 2013 22:31:10 +0000 CBS' ELEMENTARY — TV series reduces waste; Lucy Liu saves energy. Full Article Arts & Culture
cons Actor Matthew Rhys recycles, conserves By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Mar 2013 23:18:07 +0000 He plays a KGB spy in 'The Americans'. Full Article Arts & Culture
cons 9 women you've probably never heard of who've made conservation history By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Mar 2016 18:09:36 +0000 They may not be as well known as Rachel Carson or Jane Goodall, but they've contributed in profound ways to the environmental movement. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
cons 10 Ways to Conserve Money, Time and Energy Around the House By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 08 May 2019 18:54:15 +0000 Being eco-conscious doesn’t have to stress you out or stretch your budget. Learn how to be kind to the earth while also enjoying life. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
cons Climate conspiracy hoax revealed! By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Sep 2011 20:15:37 +0000 As GOP presidential hopefuls sound the alarm on the global warming hoax, we've uncovered the smoking gun: irrefutable proof, backed by flawless logic, that clim Full Article Climate & Weather
cons Conservation org to light up UN Headquarters with endangered species By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Sep 2014 14:52:52 +0000 Oceanic Preservation Society will project images of climate change and threatened species on the iconic building ahead of this weekend's Climate March. Full Article Animals
cons Billionaire behind 'Fortnite' invests millions in N.C. forest conservation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 17:14:44 +0000 Tim Sweeney, founder of Epic Games and "Fortnite," is using the popularity of his virtual worlds to make a big impact in his home state of North Carolina. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
cons Wisconsin carbon capture: success or false hope? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 May 2009 22:33:40 +0000 One blogger's perspective on the recent 'success' of Wisconsin's carbon capture pilot program. Full Article Research & Innovations
cons LEED retrofits outpace new construction in 2011 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:42:30 +0000 Environmentally-friendly practices aren't just for new buildings anymore. Their existing – and, in some cases, elderly – counterparts are catching on, too. Full Article Healthy Spaces
cons Willie Smits reconstructs the 'rain machine' of Borneo By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2009 08:50:44 +0000 The rainforest as a living machine, is quite possibly the most sophisticated technology on the planet. Full Article Research & Innovations
cons How do you get consumers to buy electric cars? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 24 May 2015 16:02:27 +0000 how to sell electric cars Full Article Transportation
cons $1 a gallon gas? Sure, but there are consequences By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Dec 2015 18:17:15 +0000 Effects include people traveling more, in bigger cars (EV sales are flat), and a dip in public transit. Full Article Transportation
cons Dainty prefab dwelling from Down Under produces more energy than it consumes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Feb 2015 21:10:38 +0000 With its edible veggie walls and lack of traditional HVAC systems, Carbon Positive House aims to "free us of modern day lifelines." Full Article Remodeling & Design
cons 'Time Slices' capture twilight's descent on world icons By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2015 13:00:00 +0000 Photographer Richard Silver captures the surreal ambience of the "blue hour" with these beautifully spliced landscape images. Full Article Travel
cons This stunning Arctic hotel will produce more energy than it consumes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Feb 2018 16:31:33 +0000 Donut-shaped and parked at the foot of a glacier, the Snøhetta-designed Svart hotel in Norway is the first of its kind. Full Article Travel
cons Humans are merely visitors at this conservation oasis in Florida By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Jun 2018 20:56:09 +0000 White Oak in Florida promotes conservation with innovative programs for animals (and the humans who want to see them.) Full Article Animals
cons Conservationists record a 'surreal' encounter with a rare forest rhino taking a mud bath By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Nov 2018 14:15:27 +0000 Only 68 critically endangered Javan rhinos are left on Earth. Full Article Animals
cons Conservationists plant a 'super grove' of redwood trees cloned from ancient stumps By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Dec 2018 13:20:34 +0000 The clones come from trees that were larger than any alive today. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
cons Nearly 70% of turkey burgers contain fecal bacteria, says Consumer Reports By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 May 2013 16:03:43 +0000 Overall, 90 percent of the ground turkey that the magazine examined had one or more of the five bacteria they tested for. Full Article Protection & Safety
cons Scientists say new climate change report must focus on consensus By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2013 14:39:14 +0000 The United Nations rules require the IPCC to seek unanimous consensus, a fact that climate scientists want to see emphasized in the newest report. Full Article Climate & Weather
cons IBM energy conservation projects save $43 million By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Jul 2012 18:30:00 +0000 Energy efficiency efforts are a highlight of the company’s 2011 Corporate Responsibility Report. Full Article Green Workplace
cons Let there be night: 'Lux' examines light pollution and human consumption By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Jan 2015 14:00:00 +0000 Photographer's exploration of the beauty of man-made illumination around the world reflects humankind's dominance over the planet. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
cons App turns citizens into smartphone-wielding wardens of water conservation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Aug 2014 18:00:01 +0000 The EveryDrop LA app makes it easier for ordinary Los Angelenos to identify and report sources of wasted water in their communities. Full Article Responsible Living
cons The MilkCrate App: A one-stop shop for sustainable-minded consumers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Sep 2014 17:58:28 +0000 A new app has launched in the Philadelphia region with guides to sustainable businesses in 20 categories. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
cons California consults with China about high-speed rail By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 11 Apr 2010 14:33:00 +0000 Chinese government offers high-speed rail expertise to U.S. projects. Full Article Transportation