Skip to main content

Secondary menu

User menu

  • Join
  • OR
  • Log In

MNN - Mother Nature Network

Monday, May 20, 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
The best national parks for extreme sports
The best national parks for extreme sports
If you think our country’s parks are only for older folks and families to cruise through, think again.
10 threatened U.S. coastlines
10 threatened U.S. coastlines
We've rounded up 10 compelling images of America’s shores with information on some of the organizations that help keep them that way.
8 wonderful wetlands
8 wonderful wetlands
From the Florida Everglades to Botswana's Okavango Delta, wetlands are some of the most wildlife-rich places on Earth.
America's most patriotic national parks
America's most patriotic national parks
Want to come face to face with the history of the United States? Here’s where to look.
15 don't-miss animal photos from June
15 don't-miss animal photos from June
Animals photos including waving baby pandas and a smirking camel.
The best waterfalls in our national parks
The best waterfalls in our national parks
Here are seven of our favorite waterfalls in national parks.
5 recipes to learn to cook with your senses
5 recipes to learn to cook with your senses
Recipes call for gadgets and ingredients, but the most important tool in making a good meal is frequently your brain and sensory organs, telling you...
The best big cities for pedestrians
The best big cities for pedestrians
The best way to go green in a big city is to forget the car and take to the streets on foot.
5 fresh ways to enjoy tea
5 fresh ways to enjoy tea
Deemed fit for parched pashas and thirsty laborers, there's a lot more to drinking tea than dunking teabags in hot water. This summer try...

Pages

  • |<
  • <<
  • …
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • …
  • >>
  • >|
9 ominous images of roll clouds
9 ominous images of roll clouds
Roll clouds can resemble long, sideways tornadoes, but these atmospheric oddities are usually harmless on their own. They may foreshadow more severe...
Zoo animals beat the heat
Zoo animals beat the heat
Our friends in the animal kingdom also enjoy icy summer treats, refreshing dips in the pool and a thirst-quenching drink of water.
The best animal photos of July
The best animal photos of July
July faces: The best animal images of the month.
7 lakes and rivers that are drying up
7 lakes and rivers that are drying up
In the face of warming temperatures and the increased demand placed on supply by human needs, some of the world's largest lakes, rivers and seas...
10 creatures that deliver the most painful stings and bites
10 creatures that deliver the most painful stings and bites
Photo gallery: Here's our list of the 10 animals that deliver the most painful bites or stings in nature. While not every bite or sting from one...
10 awe-inspiring images of the moon
10 awe-inspiring images of the moon
For the past 50 years, we have been able to explore our planet's only natural satellite as never before. Check out these ten amazing photos of...
7 must-see places in U.S. for nature lovers
7 must-see places in U.S. for nature lovers
The U.S. is a big country full of landscapes as diverse as the Alaskan tundra and the swampy Florida Keys, as different as the Arizona desert and the...
How nations are coping with rising seas
How nations are coping with rising seas
From Alaskan coastal communities to tiny Pacific island nations, political leaders and concerned citizens are working together to save their homes...
10 remarkably useful plants you can find in the wild
10 remarkably useful plants you can find in the wild
The next time you're in the great outdoors and find yourself in need of anything from aspirin to toilet paper, take a look around and help...

Pages

  • |<
  • <<
  • …
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • …
  • >>
  • >|
Top 10 green U.S. cities
Top 10 green U.S. cities
Top 10 green U.S. cities

Pages

  • |<
  • <<
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
8 of the greatest eco-friendly beaches in the world
8 of the greatest eco-friendly beaches in the world
We scoured the planet to find the most spectacular shorelines — and no surprise, most of our top choices are found on protected land or are nearly...
9 jaw-dropping caves
9 jaw-dropping caves
Here are 9 amazing caves from around the world that will make your jaw drop.
15 travel destinations being ruined by tourism
15 travel destinations being ruined by tourism
Some of the most beautiful places in the world are being marred by too many trampling feet.
10 environmentally friendly superheroes
10 environmentally friendly superheroes
Check out our list of greenest good guys.
Life's lucky 7: The places most likely to harbor aliens
Life&#039;s lucky 7: The places most likely to harbor aliens
Although we've yet to discover life outside of our planet, there are a few places right in our backyard where aliens may be lurking.
Bed jumping: What's old is new again
Bed jumping: What&#039;s old is new again
Travelers around the world are posting pictures of themselves using their hotel beds as trampolines on <a href="http://www.hotelsbycity.net/...
Travel snapshots: Georgia
Travel snapshots: Georgia
From the foothills of the Appalachians to the barrier islands along the Atlantic Ocean, Georgia is a unique state with a diverse array of highlights.
Top 10 environmental books of 2009
Top 10 environmental books of 2009
Curl up with one of MNN's top eco-lit picks and start off the new year on the right foot.
MNN's 2009 photos of the year
MNN&#039;s 2009 photos of the year
The year in photographs, courtesy of Mother Nature Network.

Pages

  • |<
  • <<
  • …
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • >>
  • >|
Top 10 'cash for clunkers' purchases
Top 10 &#039;cash for clunkers&#039; purchases
Learn more about the cars that consumers purchased most during 'cash for clunkers.'
Top 10 'cash for clunkers' trade-ins
Top 10 &#039;cash for clunkers&#039; trade-ins
More than 670,000 drivers participated in the CARS program in summer 2009. Check out the top 10 clunkers!
Eco-photos of the week: Nov. 29-Dec. 5
Eco-photos of the week: Nov. 29-Dec. 5
Eco-photos of the week: Nov. 29-Dec. 5
Eco-photos of the week: Nov. 22-28
Eco-photos of the week: Nov. 22-28
Eco-photos of the week: Nov. 22-28.
Eco-photos of the week: Nov. 15-21
Eco-photos of the week: Nov. 15-21
Eco-photos of the week: Nov. 15-21.
Eco-photos of the week: Nov. 8-14
Eco-photos of the week: Nov. 8-14
Eco-photos of the week: Nov. 8-14
Eco-photos of the week: Nov. 1-7
Eco-photos of the week: Nov. 1-7
Eco-photos of the week: Nov. 1-7
Eco-photos of the week: Oct. 25-31
Eco-photos of the week: Oct. 25-31
Eco-photos of the week: Oct. 25-31
Eco-photos of the week: Oct. 18-24
Eco-photos of the week: Oct. 18-24
Eco-photos of the week: Oct. 18-24

Pages

  • |<
  • <<
  • …
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • >>
  • >|
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
Five classic summer corn recipes
Five classic summer corn recipes
This MNN writer stumbled upon a sale price of five ears for $1 — a bargain. After he gathering a few grocery items, he paid $25 for onions, avocados...
10 great eco-bars
10 great eco-bars
Get your (green) drink on at these eco-friendly watering holes.
5 awesome green wineries
5 awesome green wineries
There's nothing better than taking a sweet swig knowing that the vino was brewed with eco-love by winemakers whose vineyards are organic or...
DIY organic biscotti with chocolate chips
DIY organic biscotti with chocolate chips
For an elegant holiday treat that's economical and easy to make, try this homemade biscotti recipe.
5 cranberry dishes for the holidays
5 cranberry dishes for the holidays
5 ways to spice up your holiday feast using cranberries.
10 eco-friendly food trucks
10 eco-friendly food trucks
Photo gallery: The budget-friendly mobile food business is booming, and street vendors are stepping up and becoming more green. Our list of 10 eco-...
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

  • |<
  • <<
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
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
<div>This gallery should convince you to get yourself to New Orleans for great music, food and fun.</div>
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