Skip to main content

Secondary menu

User menu

  • Join
  • OR
  • Log In

MNN - Mother Nature Network

Wednesday, June 19, 2013
SPECIAL FEATURES:
  • Leaderboard
  • Nest
  • TreeHugger
  • Photos
  • Blogs
  • SB 2013
  • Joy of Less

Search form

Social links

Main menu

  • Earth Matters
    • Browse all »
    • Animals
    • Weather
    • Energy
    • Politics
    • Space
    • Translating Uncle Sam
    • Wilderness & Resources
  • Health
    • Browse all »
    • Allergies
    • Fitness & Well-Being
    • Healthy Spaces
  • Lifestyle
    • Browse all »
    • Arts & Culture
    • Travel
    • Natural Beauty & Fashion
    • Recycling
    • Responsible Living
  • Green Tech
    • Browse all »
    • Computers
    • Gadgets & Electronics
    • Research & Innovations
    • Transportation
  • Eco-Biz & Money
    • Browse all »
    • Green Workplace
    • Personal Finance
    • Sustainable Business Practices
  • Food & Drink
    • Browse all »
    • Beverages
    • Healthy Eating
    • Recipes
  • Your Home
    • Browse all »
    • At Home
    • Organic Farming & Gardening
    • Remodeling & Design
  • Family
    • Browse all »
    • Babies & Pregnancy
    • Family Activities
    • Pets
    • Protection & Safety

Breadcrumb Navigation

MNN.COM › PHOTO

Environmental Photos on MNN

  • Latest Photos
  • Earth Matters
  • Health
  • Lifestyle
  • Green Tech
  • Money
  • Food
  • Your Home
  • Family
10 green retro activities making a comeback
10 green retro activities making a comeback
As the following trends illustrate, emulating the past can mean a more authentic, low-energy, reduced-carbon lifestyle.
7 ways humans are damaging the planet
7 ways humans are damaging the planet
Here are 7 before-and-after images of cities, as seen from space, showing the impact humans have had on the surrounding environment.
7 countries battling water issues
7 countries battling water issues
Here are 7 images of countries as seen from space and the water concern that each nation faces.
16 don't-miss animal photos from August
16 don't-miss animal photos from August
This month's best animals photos including an anti-dog meat protest, London Zoo's annual animal weigh-in and some quality bonding time...
8 famous female aviators
8 famous female aviators
Eight pioneering female aviators and astronauts, both contemporary and historic, who have shattered flight records and stereotypes.
6 animals beloved by crazy drug lords
6 animals beloved by crazy drug lords
When police and federal agents take down the homes and facilities of drug lords they stand a decent chance of running across private zoo facilities....
7 primates with expressive faces
7 primates with expressive faces
Here’s a look at some of our favorite photos of expressive primates — from grumpy gorillas to spooked spider monkeys.
7 unforgettable volcano destinations
7 unforgettable volcano destinations
Volcanoes are often found in remote corners of the Earth, so hopping a flight for a few days of lava-viewing usually isn't possible. Luckily,...
10 dust storms as seen from space
10 dust storms as seen from space
Here are NASA images of these magnificent forces of nature, as seen from above.

Pages

  • |<
  • <<
  • …
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • …
  • >>
  • >|
10 spectacular moons in our solar system
10 spectacular moons in our solar system
Experts estimate that there are as many as 170 moons orbiting the eight planets of our section of the galaxy. Here's our look at some of the...
Hairy Houdinis: 6 animal escape artists
Hairy Houdinis: 6 animal escape artists
Chalk it up to curiosity or wanting to return to the wild, but these six animals took a page from Houdini and outwitted the contraptions that held...
The best animal photos of November
The best animal photos of November
November faces: The best animal images of the month.
9 lesser-known cloned animals
9 lesser-known cloned animals
In light of the imminent demise of many critically endangered animals, some people see cloning as certain species’ only hope. Here’s a look at some...
13 animals of the Arctic
13 animals of the Arctic
What comes to mind when you think of the Arctic Circle? Subzero temperatures? 24-hour darkness in the winter? We think of the 'unicorn of the...
8 animals helping humans save the planet
8 animals helping humans save the planet
Here are some amazing animals (both living and manufactured) with the right characteristics and skills to aid researchers in combating everything...
13 of history's greatest polar explorers
13 of history&#039;s greatest polar explorers
Some of the explorers on our list set out for the poles in the name of science, others for the thrill of adventure or a taste of fame, but they all...
10 images from NASA's Spitzer telescope
10 images from NASA&#039;s Spitzer telescope
NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope is so sensitive that it can see objects that optical telescopes cannot. Here are 10 incredible images it has...
The best animal photos of October
The best animal photos of October
October faces: The best animal images of the month.

Pages

  • |<
  • <<
  • …
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • …
  • >>
  • >|
5 summertime first-aid essentials
5 summertime first-aid essentials
Don't let sunburn, bug bites or poison ivy spoil your summer. Let Mother Nature soothe your pain without hurting your wallet or the planet.
Top 10 green U.S. cities
Top 10 green U.S. cities
Top 10 green U.S. cities

Pages

  • |<
  • <<
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
15 bizarre college courses
15 bizarre college courses
Read about some of the weirdest college courses offered today.
10 real-life ways muggles can experience Harry Potter
10 real-life ways muggles can experience Harry Potter
There are many ways for Harry Potter fans to experience the magic of J.K. Rowling's wizarding world.
St. Johns River photo contest winners
St. Johns River photo contest winners
Craig Weeks of Fleming Island, Fla., captured a stunning sunset and the grand prize of the photo contest sponsored by Georgia-Pacific Co. and the St...
Group Halloween costumes: 7 quirky ideas
Group Halloween costumes: 7 quirky ideas
We've got seven ideas for group Halloween costumes, including lots of timely ones.
10 parks with fantastic fall color displays
10 parks with fantastic fall color displays
As the fall colors deepen, so do the amount of people who seek them.
10 fun jack-o'-lantern festivals
10 fun jack-o&#039;-lantern festivals
Enjoy the frightful lights of Halloween at these events.
5 tips for taking better nature photographs
5 tips for taking better nature photographs
Serenbe Photography Center’s Kathryn Kolb, an award-winning nature photographer from Atlanta, says a few simple steps can make a big difference while...
8 influential bloggers who are also under 21
8 influential bloggers who are also under 21
See which youngsters are leaving a mark on the online landscape.
15 of the biggest scientific hoaxes
15 of the biggest scientific hoaxes
Here are 15 of the greatest scientific hoaxes ever concocted.

Pages

  • |<
  • <<
  • …
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • >>
  • >|
Eco-photos of the week: Jan. 24-30
Eco-photos of the week: Jan. 24-30
Eco-photos of the week: Jan. 24-30
Eco-photos of the week: Jan. 17-23
Eco-photos of the week: Jan. 17-23
Eco-photos of the week: Jan. 17-23.
Eco-photos of the week: Jan. 10-16
Eco-photos of the week: Jan. 10-16
See the best photos from the week of Jan. 10-16.
Eco-photos of the week: Jan. 3-9
Eco-photos of the week: Jan. 3-9
Eco-photos of the week: Jan. 3-9.
Eco-photos of the week: Dec. 27-Jan. 2
Eco-photos of the week: Dec. 27-Jan. 2
Eco-photos of the week: Dec. 27-Jan. 2
Eco-photos of the week: Dec. 20-26
Eco-photos of the week: Dec. 20-26
Eco-photos of the week: Dec. 20-26
Fact or fiction? 7 eco-myths debunked
Fact or fiction? 7 eco-myths debunked
With today's technology, myths get spread quickly, so let's debunk a few green ones.
Eco-photos of the week: Dec. 13-19
Eco-photos of the week: Dec. 13-19
Eco-photos of the week: Dec. 13-19
Eco-photos of the week: Dec. 6-12
Eco-photos of the week: Dec. 6-12
Eco-photos of the week: Dec. 6-12.

Pages

  • |<
  • <<
  • …
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • >>
  • >|
7 of the greenest sports complexes in the world
7 of the greenest sports complexes in the world
There are a number of big sports complexes making a real effort to have a lighter footprint on the environment.
10 green fund-raising races in 2010
10 green fund-raising races in 2010
Photo gallery: Lace up your sneakers and burn calories to help save the planet with these 10 eco races.
Solar Decathlon 2009
Solar Decathlon 2009
20 teams compete to build the most sustainable home.
G20 Leaders: A who's who gallery
G20 Leaders: A who&#039;s who gallery
<div>As G20 leaders converge on Pittsburgh Sept. 18 to discuss climate change and other global issues, here's a who's who of who...
Ten green U.S. landmarks
Ten green U.S. landmarks
Ten green U.S. landmarks
Seven green jobs to get you through the recession
Seven green jobs to get you through the recession
It's scary out there right now. It seems that every day brings more news of massive layoffs and people losing their homes to foreclosure.

Pages

  • |<
  • <<
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
7 carbon-neutral wineries around the world
7 carbon-neutral wineries around the world
Here's our guide to wineries that have gone so far as to achieve carbon neutrality -- there's only a handful of them in the world!
Civet coffee: Good to the last dropping
Civet coffee: Good to the last dropping
<div> <div> <div> <div> <div>Kopi Luwak, or civet coffee, may be the best (and most expensive) cup of coffee you...
Top 10 organic fast-food restaurants
Top 10 organic fast-food restaurants
<p>Fast, cheap, and high quality? That's right. Fast food does not have to be bad for you. Check out the&nbsp;Top 10 organic fast-food...

Pages

  • |<
  • <<
  • …
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
6 foods we could lose in an outbreak
6 foods we could lose in an outbreak
Modern food and agricultural corporations operate on a huge scale, and that's where consistency matters. When it comes to edible crops, variety...
5 steps to reusing your Christmas tree
5 steps to reusing your Christmas tree
When you're ready to put away the lights and ornaments, be sure you properly dispose of your tree, too.
DIY window treatments
DIY window treatments
With a handmade shade, you can add some style while saving energy.
10 great green houses
10 great green houses
Here are 10 great versions of the green home.

Pages

  • |<
  • <<
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
Top 10 reasons to attend the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
Top 10 reasons to attend the New Orleans Jazz &amp; Heritage Festival
This gallery should convince you to get yourself to New Orleans for great music, food and fun.
Captain Planet and the Planeteers
Captain Planet and the Planeteers
Learn about the characters in Ted Turner's classic environmental animated series, Captain Planet and the Planeteers.
Eco-friendly Valentine's gifts
Eco-friendly Valentine&#039;s gifts
Roses are red, violets are blue, and Valentine's gifts are green. Let MNN help you find the best one here.
Cheap and green holiday gift guide
Cheap and green holiday gift guide
<div>Twenty-five eco-friendly, last-minute gifts that won't bust your budget.</div>
Earth Day photos - The past year
Earth Day photos - The past year
<p>Earth, still beautiful in its more tragic moments.&nbsp;On April 22, 2009, Earth Day is celebrated in many countries to inspire...

Pages

  • |<
  • <<
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
Advertisement

Footer menu

  • Quick Links
    • Joy of Less
    • About Us
    • Advisory Board
    • Editors' Blog
    • Press
    • Privacy
    • Sitemap
    • Terms of Service
  • MNN Tools
    • Advice
    • Blogs
    • Day in History
    • Eco-glossary
    • Infographics
    • Lists
    • Photos
    • Videos
  • Connect
    • The Nest
    • Contact Us
    • Mixed Greens
    • Newsletters
    • RSS
    • Social
    • TreeHugger
    • Mobile
  • Channels
    • Earth Matters
    • Health
    • Lifestyle
    • Green Tech
    • Eco-Biz & Money
    • Your Home
    • Family
    • State Reports
  • Follow MNN
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Pinterest
    • Tumblr
    • Google+
    • StumbleUpon

Copyright © 2013 MNN Holdings, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Website by GLICK INTERACTIVE | Powered by CIRRACORE

SPONSORS