Thousands of unregulated chemicals are allowed in conventional processed foods
March 5, 2019, 12:01 a.m. by Robin Shreeves
EWG report compares conventional and organic processes.
5 reasons you should eat organic produce
February 13, 2019, 1:10 p.m. by Starre Vartan
There's a payoff to picking produce with few pesticides.
Whole Foods takeout containers don't pass test
December 13, 2018, 3:27 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
The containers for the salad and hot bars were most problematic.
5 chemicals to avoid in cosmetics
December 4, 2018, 10:56 a.m. by S.A. Rogers
What these all-too-common chemicals do to our bodies.
California man accepts $78 million award in Roundup lawsuit
November 2, 2018, 2:45 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
Groundbreaking case was the first to link the product with terminal cancer.
Flooding from Hurricane Florence causes hog waste lagoons to overflow
September 18, 2018, 3:10 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
The overflow of manure can have a serious impact on surrounding waterways.
Kroger to eliminate plastic bags by 2025
August 23, 2018, 10:36 a.m. by Jenn Savedge
The supermarket giant also committed to lowering the amount of waste it produces.
What not to flush down the toilet
August 20, 2018, 10:25 a.m. by Melissa Breyer
Your indiscriminate flushing can clog pipes and hurt animals.
What you need to know about chlorpyrifos
August 10, 2018, 11:51 a.m. by Jenn Savedge
This pesticide used in farming can affect boys' short-term memory.
Don't put kids' plastic dinnerware in dishwasher
August 8, 2018, 1:32 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
American Academy of Pediatrics warns heat from dishwasher can cause toxins to leach into food.
Fabled 'Gate to Hell' really did kill people — and now we know why
July 30, 2018, 10:19 a.m. by John Platt
The ancient Romans saw 'Pluto's Gate' as the entrance to the underworld.
13 hormone-disrupting chemicals (and how to avoid them)
July 24, 2018, 10:55 a.m. by Jenn Savedge
Do you know which chemicals in your home might make your family sick?
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10 ways to give without buying stuff
Thoughtful gifts can be experiences, time or even a special treat.
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Carbon footprint reality
If you really want to reduce your footprint, have fewer kids and ditch your car.
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Why you should kick the plastic straw habit
Straws create litter and end up in the marine food chain — but it doesn't have to be that way.
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16 simple ways to reduce plastic waste
These easy things can decrease the amount of plastic trash you make.
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9 skills they don't teach in school (but should)
From CPR to car repair, these building blocks create safe, successful adults.
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