Guest Columnist

MNN features the occasional guest columnist. We welcome newsmakers and notables from the environmental community to contribute to the blog.

If you would like to be a guest columnist, send your pitch to shicks@mnn.com.

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It's time to reexamine offshore drilling in the Arctic

May 10, 2010, 1:51 p.m. by Guest Columnist

Nature photographer Florian Schulz says the oil spill in the Gulf must serve as a warning as the U.S. seeks oil in the Arctic.

Green affordable housing protects pocketbooks, people and the planet

April 29, 2010, 7:20 a.m. by Guest Columnist

Home Depot Foundation President Kelly Caffarelli explains why Earth-friendly homes shouldn't be out of reach for Americans of modest means.

Earth Day founder disappointed in followers for neglecting overpopulation

April 20, 2010, 10:40 a.m. by Guest Columnist

Sen. Gaylord Nelson's biggest letdown was establishment's failure to address this tricky issue, says environmental scientist Leon Kolankiewicz.

It's time to make clean water available to all

December 11, 2009, 12:46 p.m. by Guest Columnist

World Water Relief program manager Ben Seidl says huge strides have been made in rural Dominican Republic, but much more needs to be done.

Twists and turns on the 'Hope-to-Despair Express'

December 10, 2009, 12:21 p.m. by Guest Columnist

British journalist Geoffrey Lean on the (metaphoric and literal) roller coaster ride at Copenhagen.

Take it from the Packers: Think locally

November 16, 2009, 6:09 a.m. by Guest Columnist

Michael Shuman's new book explains how the nation's only nonprofit, community-owned major league professional sports team, the Green Bay Packers, is a model for the local economy.

Silence is golden -- and green

November 9, 2009, 5:08 a.m. by Guest Columnist

Columnist Jay Michaelson wonders if we stand a chance against consumer advocates lobbying for the installation of noise-making machines in quiet hybrid cars.

An environmental crisis at home

November 2, 2009, 5:22 a.m. by Guest Columnist

Paul M. Horn, NYU distinguished scientist in residence, says New York can't afford to miss the opportunity to fix energy-hogging buildings.

In search for energy answers, we've got to develop technology

October 14, 2009, 8:39 a.m. by Guest Columnist

Southern Co. Chief Environmental Officer Chris Hobson describes his company's efforts to capture carbon dioxide from coal-based power plants.

You can afford to go green

September 15, 2009, 6:59 a.m. by Guest Columnist

<i>Big Green Purse</i> author Diane MacEachern makes it her mission to help consumers reduce consumption and choose green products.

Guest columnist of today

June 12, 2009, 11:38 p.m. by Guest Columnist

Coming soon, MNN will be featuring new guest columnist each day. These will be newsmakers and notables from the eco-community. So check back soon to see all the excitement.