What you need to know about chlorpyrifos
October 11, 2019, 3:52 p.m. by Jenn Savedge
This pesticide used in farming is linked to health issues in children.
Earth's ozone layer still in trouble, study finds
September 18, 2019, 10:47 a.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.
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.
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Why you should mulch leaves, not rake them
Don't just stuff everything into a bag and leave it on the curb. Make use of that fall yard waste.
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When will fall leaves be at their peak near me?
Now you know the best time to be a 'leaf peeper' in any part of the U.S.
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7 amazing soups for soup weather
The chill in the air means soup should be in your bowl.
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5 ways to beat fall allergies
They always seem to pack a wallop. Here's how you can find relief.
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Why does autumn have two names?
Autumn is the only season with two names. How did this happen, and which name should you use?
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5 classic fall recipes
Roasted veggies and soups of all kinds are what we're talking about.
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Thanks to seed savers, Glass Gem corn exists
This stunning, multi-colored corn is real and edible, and its seeds are now in high demand.
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10 best places outside the U.S. for fall color
These places around the world that equal U.S. locales when it comes to colorful scenery.
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