What you need to know about chlorpyrifos
July 19, 2019, 10:15 a.m. by Jenn Savedge
This pesticide used in farming is linked to health issues in children.
3 more reasons you should avoid triclosan
June 27, 2019, 11:42 a.m. by Jenn Savedge
New studies link triclosan to osteoporosis and impaired muscle function.
What is arsenic and why is it bad for you?
June 14, 2019, 8:31 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Found in everything from drinking water to rice and apple juice, arsenic can be a serious health concern.
Why we need to worry about ozone again
May 23, 2019, 11:54 a.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
Remember how we kicked our CFC habit? Someone else picked it up.
13 hormone-disrupting chemicals (and how to avoid them)
May 22, 2019, 12:17 p.m. by Jenn Savedge
Do you know which chemicals in your home might make your family sick?
Going green when it's your time to go
May 22, 2019, 10:50 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.
Why I don't wear sunscreen
May 7, 2019, 9:36 a.m. by Starre Vartan
I don't like using lotion-based sunscreens, but I protect my skin in other ways.
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.
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How to tell what's eating your garden plants
There are plenty of potential culprits, and there are just as many ways to stop them.
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Top 10 vegetables to grow in your garden
These nutritional powerhouses can flourish in your yard or in containers.
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Grow birdseed, don't buy it
Here are 10 flowering plants that look gorgeous and reward you with seeds.
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10 secret gardens in the middle of major cities
These hidden gardens are peaceful oases in the middle of the urban hustle and bustle.
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How to make a sun map of your garden
There are many ways to map an area's sunlight exposure. Here are a few tips to make sure your pla...
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How to fight the heat
Plant selection and design in addition to proper watering can help reduce stress on plants.
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9 ideas for creating shade
When the sun gets overbearing — and it will — you have options.
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