Going green when it's your time to go
March 12, 2018, 10:21 a.m. by Laura Moss
From biodegradable coffins to tree-sprouting urns, eco-friendly burials offer a way for those who live green to also die green.
Fabled 'Gate to Hell' really did kill people — and now we know why
February 20, 2018, 4:41 p.m. by John Platt
The ancient Romans saw 'Pluto's Gate' as the entrance to the underworld.
Earth's ozone layer still in trouble, study finds
February 6, 2018, 4:25 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
The hole over Antarctica is healing, but a new study finds the planet's ozone layer is thinning at lower latitudes.
Poinsettias aren't going to kill you
December 21, 2017, 11:15 a.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
Seriously, they're not.
10 examples of why the Superfund program matters
October 12, 2017, 11:20 a.m. by Bryan Nelson
About 53 million Americans live within 3 miles of a Superfund site, or 16 percent of the U.S. population.
Companies are coming clean about fragrance, but is that enough?
September 5, 2017, 12:28 p.m. by Angela Nelson
Fragrance ingredients are considered a trade secret, but what we don't know about those chemicals can hurt us.
Mysterious 'chemical cloud' wafts over British coast, sickening hundreds
August 29, 2017, 12:22 p.m. by Angela Nelson
But what was it, and where did it come from?
What's really in our tap water?
July 27, 2017, 3:39 p.m. by Clint Williams
The water coming out of your tap is safe, but there may still be some common contaminants.
Why I don't wear sunscreen
June 28, 2017, 4:38 p.m. by Starre Vartan
I don't like using lotion-based sunscreens, but I protect my skin in other ways.
Roundup weed killer deemed a carcinogen, at least in California
June 27, 2017, 11:14 a.m. by Jenn Savedge
The herbicide's key ingredient can now be labeled a carcinogen in California.
Scientists sound alarm on antibacterial soap
June 20, 2017, 11:49 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Manufacturers must remove triclosan and other ingredients from store shelves by September.
Natural ways to get rid of insects in your home
June 2, 2017, 10:43 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Study ties insecticides to child cancer risk, so stay safe with nontoxic pest control methods.
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Edit your closet
Empty your closet, then put back only the clothes you wear within the last year.
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How to declutter your life
A shift in how you think about housekeeping could result in a tidier and more relaxed life.
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Live out of just one bag
For one couple, one-bag living is way less stressful and a lot simpler than a life full of stuff.
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Less stuff makes you frugal
It's important to reevaluate all the stuff you own, and whether or not you really need it.
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Tidy up your electronic life
Marie Kondo's ideas work for your phone and computer, too.
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The experts' secrets to getting organized
Hint: There's a connection between clutter and your mental health.
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